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WCF WNF 22: Sanders vs Makino
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Young will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Young shoots in for a takedown but Mazzariello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mazzariello scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. The crowd cheers as Mazzariello lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young doesn't seem phased though. Young shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mazzariello as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Young. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mazzariello stuffs the takedown attempt from Young. Young gets slowly back to his feet. Mazzariello connects with a high kick. Mazzariello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Young swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Young looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Young fails with a takedown attempt. Young shoots in but Mazzariello avoids the takedown attempt easily. As Young backs off Mazzariello throws a huge counter combo but Young manages to avoid it all. Mazzariello fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Young walks into a stiff left hand from Mazzariello. Shane Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Young tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mazzariello swivels and escapes.#T1# Young changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mazzariello tries to avoid it but Young manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mazzariello to the ground. Mazzariello escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Young shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Mazzariello counters with a nice uppercut. Delbert Mazzariello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Young is breathing heavily. Young takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mazzariello has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Young is landing a low percentage of strikes. Young changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mazzariello tries to avoid it but Young manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mazzariello to the ground. Mazzariello escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Young dodges the punch combination from Mazzariello.
Young shoots in but Mazzariello avoids the takedown attempt easily. Mazzariello works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Mazzariello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mazzariello wants it to stay on the feet. Young has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mazzariello. Young misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Mazzariello swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mazzariello lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mazzariello throws a series of strikes that have Young backpedaling.
#T2# Mazzariello displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Young. Mazzariello stuffs the takedown. Nice shot lands for Mazzariello. Young shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazzariello but Mazzariello pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mazzariello misses with a few strikes there.
Young shoots in looking for a takedown. Mazzariello tries to sprawl out of it but Young keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mazzariello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mazzariello lands with a straight right. Young didn't see that one coming. Young fails with the takedown. Mazzariello looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Young avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3# Mazzariello lands the left hand.#TD# Young looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB# Young postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mazzariello is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Young, into his guard. #REVB##SUB# Young throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mazzariello would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB# Young is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mazzariello is aware though and is defending well. Mazzariello throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely. Mazzariello wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving. #T4##SUB# Young is looking for a triangle but Mazzariello pushes his legs off easily.
Young keeping moving, preventing Mazzariello from controlling successfully. Mazzariello is looking to stand up but Young won't let him. #SUB# Young is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Young looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mazzariello is one step ahead there. #SUB# Young throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mazzariello tries to stand but Young is controlling from the bottom. Mazzariello is stalling in the full guard. Mazzariello must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Mazzariello wants to stand but Young is controlling his posture from full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delbert Mazzariello dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Mazzariello lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mazzariello misses the shot to the body. Young has a takedown stuffed. Young shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Mazzariello counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Young shoots in but Mazzariello avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Young. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mazzariello fails to land with a series of punches.
Mazzariello moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mazzariello lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Delbert Mazzariello seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mazzariello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mazzariello wants it to stay on the feet. Mazzariello is looking for the big counter here. Young shoots in but Mazzariello avoids the takedown attempt easily. Mazzariello is looking for the big counter here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Young gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Mazzariello counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Young shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Mazzariello counters with a three punch combo that has Young backing up. Young nods at Mazzariello to acknowledge the strikes. Mazzariello shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Young eats them both and turns towards Mazzariello to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Mazzariello has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mazzariello scores with a one two! Young had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#Young is rocked! Mazzariello steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Young is out on his feet! Mazzariello sets himself and nearly takes Young's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Delbert Mazzariello! |
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WCF 36: Gracie vs Komakech
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Young fails with a takedown attempt. Vedet throws a counter combo. No luck with that takedown attempt from Young. Young shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Vedet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Young. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vedet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Young is fending him off so far but Vedet persists. Nope, Young circles away and we're back to standing. Young shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vedet sprawls well. Vedet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Young gets slowly back to his feet. Vedet misses with a body kick. Young keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vedet is looking to clinch. #CL2# Vedet closes the distance and clinches. Young is working for takedown but Vedet is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD# Young gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Young is looking for a kimura but Vedet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Young to get the leverage. #SUB# Young seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vedet is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shane Young! Our winner, Shane Young, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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WCF WNF 11: Rocca vs Turturro
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lors throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lors swivels and escapes. Young has his takedown stuffed and Lors counters with a straight right hand. Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Horrible takedown attempt by Young or perhaps it was just good defense by Lors, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Young. That's going to take a lot out of him. Young will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Lors lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lors. Young shoots and misses and Lors counters with a big right hand! Oh Young is in trouble here! Lors follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Lors! During a confident post fight interview, Chuck Lors thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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WCF WNF 8: Senior vs Toshiyuki
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Young shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortiz as he avoids it easily. Young throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Ortiz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Ortiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ortiz stands and throws Young's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2# Ortiz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortiz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Ortiz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortiz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Ortiz tries for a kimura but Young is defending well. Young prevents Ortiz from moving into mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Ortiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Young knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Young is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2# Ortiz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Young is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Young tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ortiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB2# Ortiz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortiz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Ortiz has an Americana. Young didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ortiz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ortiz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carter Ortiz! |
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WCF 23: Garcia vs Senior
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Young shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Rua scores with a hook. Young fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Young takes a shot right to the bread basket. Rua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight. Rua stuffs the takedown. Rua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Young dives in and grabs Rua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes down on Young's head and hops out. Sasha Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Young. Rua cracks Young with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Young tries for a takedown but Rua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nice uppercut there from Rua. Young looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rua is fending him off so far but Young persists. Nope, Rua circles away and we're back to standing. A left and a right from Rua both land. Nice combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Rua punishes Young's body with a nice straight punch. Young takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Young throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Young tries for a takedown but Rua circles away easily and Rua counters with a nice body shot. Young looks winded!#T1# Rua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Young takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rua counters with a right hand to the body. Rua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Rua thuds his right hand into Young's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Young with a poor takedown and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Young takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Young gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Rua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Rua digs a good body shot into Young's ribs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rua connects with a body shot. Rua lands with a good body shot. Rua punishes Young's body with a nice straight punch. Nice cross by Rua. Rua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Rua digs a good hook to Young's body.
Rua tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2# Young shoots and misses and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A punch lands to the side of Young 's head but he takes it in his stride. Rua scores with a hook to the body. Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Rua throws a good cross that connects.
Young takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Young doesn't seem bothered though. Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rua. Rua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Shane Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Young is rocked! Young takes a shot right to the bread basket. Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Rua finish him? Young closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Rua dances in with a quick combination. Young is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Rua snaps Young's head back. Young stumbles backwards against the cage. Rua steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Young's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Young just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sasha Rua! Sasha Rua retains his welterweight title! An intense looking Sasha Rua took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Micky Garica you one armed bastard I seen you looking at my belt back stage ,your win over me was a fluke come to 170 and get this real shit! But until you're ready I'm fine with crushing cans like Shane Young and Keith Rodgers. Keep these easy fights coming Nick.'. |
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Event:
Quest 15: Phoenix v Chulalongk
Date: May 05, 2020 |
#R1# No luck for Biernat with that takedown attempt. Young throws a hook but Biernat blocks it. Young has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Biernat is landing a low percentage of strikes. Young throws a lazy right hand but Biernat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Biernat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Shane Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Biernat moves into range and clinches up with Young.#TD2# Young successfully pulls guard.
Young is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biernat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. 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.#SUB# Biernat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Young is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Young has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Biernat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Young's guard. #REVR##T1# Biernat throws an elbow that misses. Young uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Biernat's guard. Nice move by Young!#REVB# Young passes easily into side control. Nice work. Young is putting a hurting on Biernat here, landing some big shots from side control. Young remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2# Young is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Biernat has escaped the position, nice work there. Young tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Biernat is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Young is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Biernat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Nice strikes from Young there. #T2# Young trying to control the pace. Biernat wants to get back to full guard but Young has passed into side control. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Biernat is looking for a sweep.#SUB2# Young tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Young swings around for an armbar but Biernat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Young's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Biernat stopping the sweep attempt from Young. Biernat 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 works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3##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.
Biernat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young on the ground. Young is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Biernat wants to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Young controlling the action here. Biernat wants to get back to full guard but Young has mounted him! Biernat is working to get back to half guard.
#T4# Biernat is squirming around, avoiding Young's attempts to control the action. Young looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Biernat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2# Young is trying for a kimura here. Biernat looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Young wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Young! Shane Young decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Conquest XI: Kindzal v Ryuunos
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1# Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alaba. Alaba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Young just manages to avoid it.#TD2# Young bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2# Young working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Young tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alaba's legs. Young wants to take a breather but Alaba manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Young. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Young distracts Alaba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Alaba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young on the ground.#T1##SU2# Young stands up and waves to Alaba to follow him. #TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Alaba enables Young to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alaba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Young postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Young passes Alaba's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Young looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Young scoring with strikes to the body and head. Young content to control rather than advance. Young has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2# Young is pressing down on Alaba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alaba is holding on for now. Young sitting and controlling from the half guard. Young thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alaba's head. Young passes the guard and advances to mount! Young with a couple of short strikes.#T3# Young looking to control and managing it successfully. Alaba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Young controlling the pace for now. Young dominating with strikes here. Alaba is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2# Young is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Young!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane Young!
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Conquest VIII: Name v Unknown
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1# Dicky lands with a shot to the body. Dicky dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands. It looked like Dicky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Young looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Young fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Young shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dicky pinned against the cage. Dicky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lil Dicky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Young. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Dicky throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Young was covering up waiting for the punch and Dicky finishes the takedown easily into guard. Young is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dicky dives into side control.
#T1##REVB# Young tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dicky wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Dicky in side control, just content to control the action for now. Dicky creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Dicky working away. Dicky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young on the ground. Dicky lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Young down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# An elbow from Dicky crashes against the mat.
Young struggling a bit here. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Dicky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dicky looking to control but instead Young has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB# Dicky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Young has managed to free his arm - good work. Young tries to roll over but Dicky keeps him under control. Young felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Young is not content to let Dicky control the position.#T3# Dicky thows a huge punch but Young dodges it nicely.
Dicky working the head and body with strikes. Young gets full guard. Young wants to sweep here but Dicky controlling him for the moment. Young keeping moving, preventing Dicky from controlling successfully. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Young is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Dicky tries for a takedown but Young sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Young is looking for the big counter here. A jab from Dicky finds it's way through Young's defenses. Young throws a leg kick letting Dicky counter with a right hand. Young moves in looking to clinch but Dicky pushes him off. Shane Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Young shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dicky but Dicky pushes him off and we're back to square one. Young misses with a takedown attempt and Dicky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Dicky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Some wild striking there from Dicky.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Young gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dicky. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Dicky dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Dicky circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Dicky was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Young shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Dicky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Dicky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A head kick by Young misses and Dicky counters with a straight right hand. Good exchange - Dicky coming out on top. Young fails with a takedown attempt. Lil Dicky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Young. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dicky lands a nice hook to Young's body. Young takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1# A left and a right from Dicky both land. Nice combination. Dicky lands a jab to Young's midsection. Dicky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Lil Dicky is winning the standup battle so far. Nice body punch from Dicky. #TD# Dicky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Dicky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Young does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Young trying to hold on to Dicky's head to control him but Dicky postures up.
Young desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2# Dicky is looking to advance position but Young won't allow it. Dicky wants to control but Young is keeping him busy. Dicky prevents Young from standing back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Young is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A nice combination there by Dicky.
#T3# Dicky thuds a left hand into Young's body. Young doesn't succeed with the takedown and Dicky counters with a three punch combo that has Young backing up. Young nods at Dicky to acknowledge the strikes. Young misses with a takedown and Dicky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dicky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Dicky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Young gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD# and Dicky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Young is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dicky controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4# Dicky throws a strike but Young rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Dicky looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Young looking to pass the guard. Dicky scores with a nice shot. Dicky controlling the position. Dicky looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Dicky dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Dicky leaves Young with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Young misses with a takedown and Dicky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Young tries to close the distance and clinch but Dicky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A quick step to the side and Dicky tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Young fails with a takedown attempt. Lil Dicky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Young. Danga de danga de dang - Dicky scores with a four punch combination! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Young fails with the takedown#TD# and Dicky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Young won't be happy with that. Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Dicky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working. Dicky tries to score with some ground and pound. Young controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Dicky working away. Dicky taking a breather here. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Dicky trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Left hook, right uppercut from Dicky. Dicky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young in his tracks. Dicky 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 closes the distance looking to clinch and Dicky counters with a right hand to the body. #T3# Dicky closes the distance and lands a one-two. Young tries for a takedown but Dicky circles away easily and Dicky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dicky, as that shot connected.
Young throws a poor cross that misses
and Dicky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Dicky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dicky keeps the fight on the outside. Young wants to clinch but Dicky slips to the side letting Dicky counter with a right hand. Young tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Dicky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4# Dicky with a nice cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# Dicky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2# Young looking for submissions off his back. Ground and pound from Dicky. Dicky trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom. Shane Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lil Dicky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Young missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Lil Dicky showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dicky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Dicky!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
#R1# Thomson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Young shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomson but Thomson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Thomson with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily. Young closes the distance and clinches up with Thomson, looking for a takedown. Young pushes Thomson against the cage but Thomson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Young tries to clinch but fails miserably and Thomson counters with a left and a right that stings Young. Thomson shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomson. #CL2# Thomson closes the distance and pushes Young back into the cage.#TD2# Thomson decides to pull guard. Thomson has a closed guard, preventing Young from standing up. Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Young prevents Thomson from getting back to his feet. Young working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Thomson keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully. #SUB# Young has gone for a leg lock! Thomson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Young's guard.#REVB# Young keeping moving, preventing Thomson from controlling successfully. Young is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Young is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thomson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2# Thomson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Young manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thomson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Thomson 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. Thomson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2# Thomson looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
Young trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thomson's guard.#T3# Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Thomson is trying to hold Young in close to prevent damage but Young has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Young trying to control the action but Thomson is working from the bottom. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Thomson is trying to control but can't.
Thomson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Young. Young is thwarting Thomson's attempts to control the position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A head kick from Young lands but Thomson takes it in his stride. #CUT# It looks like Darren Thomson has been cut. Thomson shoots in for a double leg but Young sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Shane Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Thomson.#TD# Young dives in and scores a takedown into Thomson's guard.#ROC# Thomson is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Young slips nicely into half guard. Thomson is still in real trouble! Can Young finish him? Well, if Young is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB# Young is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thomson defends it well. Young tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thomson controls his leg. Young passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thomson! Young drops a big elbow. That's hurt Thomson! More shots from Young and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Young!
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