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Event: NYF 92: Perry vs Kakuzo II     
Date:   Nov 23, 2024
#R1#
Young throws a combination. Harris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Harris takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harris misses with the body kick
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young misses with a head kick.
Harris throws a counter high kick but Young was just alert enough to avoid it.
Harris looks to land a body kick but Young moved away.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Young swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harris misses with a head kick. #TD#
Harris shoots in and bounces Young off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Young has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Harris has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Harris manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Harris there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Young blocks a head kick by Harris.
A countering left hand to the body from Young misses.
Harris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Young works Harris's body with a nice hook.
Young throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Young.
Harris shoots and misses
and Young counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Young fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris misses the jab.#T2#
Harris blocks the body kick.
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid body kick from Harris.
Harris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Young.
A big left from Harris misses.
Young feints a counter leg kick.
Harris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harris lands a glancing blow to the side of Young's head.
Harris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Young moves away from the strike by Harris.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Young dodges the punch combination from Harris. #T3#
Harris jabs Young to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris throws a series of punches but Young moves out of range.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Young is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harris rather than just go for the knockout.
Young looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Harris is looking for a counter combo.
Harris throws a front kick aimed at Young's knee but Young avoids it well. #T4#
Young walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Young stuns Harris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Young avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Young scores with a one two! Harris had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris avoids the body shot from Young.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Young takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Young counters with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Benjamin Harris will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Harris. That snapped Young's head back.
Young goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benjamin Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young thumps Harris with a low kick.
Young slips under a jab.
Harris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Young counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Young defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harris.#T1#
Harris throws a lazy head kick
and Young counters with a two punch combo.
Harris scores with a nice strike.
Harris throws a series of strikes that have Young backpedaling. #TD#
Harris throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Young was covering up waiting for the punch and Harris finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is looking to stand up but Young won't let him. #SUB#
Harris has gone for a leg lock! Young slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harris's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Young decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Harris lands a high kick!
Young misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Harris misses the target.
Harris checks a low kick from Young.
A low kick from Harris is predictable there
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Young blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris throws a poor cross that misses
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Harris misses with an uppercut
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Harris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harris throws a series of punches but Young moves out of range.
Young appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Harris misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Young releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Young scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Young throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Young throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Young throws a half hearted mid kick.
Young fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Young connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Young counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Harris missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young moves out of range of the body kick from Harris.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Young. Beautiful body shot.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Harris throws a hook but Young blocks it.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris tries to counter with a takedown but Young is quick to defend against it.
Harris lands a really nice looking cross but Young seems unphased.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
Young wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Young shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harris eats them both and turns towards Young to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Harris checks the leg kick.
Young looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Young's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harris under the eye.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young lands with a straight right. Harris didn't see that one coming.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Harris lands a slapping body shot.
Eddie Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Young swinging wildly here. #TD#
Harris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harris lands in his opponent's guard.#T2##SUB#
Harris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Young dives on top into guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Harris is adopting a defensive guard.
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Young would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harris with a poor takedown
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young throws the kick towards the body but Harris avoids it.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Young has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30

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

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 46     
Date:   Oct 23, 2024
#R1#
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray lands with a kick to the temple. Young shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Young throws a right and a left that Murray avoids nicely.
Young throws a combination that misses
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Young looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray drops his hands momentarily and Young takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Young walks into a left hand.
Young misses with a body kick.
Young lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Murray gets a clinch.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Murray tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands. #BC#
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murray tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Young lands with a cross.
Young swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Murray tries to counter with a clinch but Young shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Murray tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Young scores with a jab. Murray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Young misses with a kick to the body
and Murray counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray is looking to score with low kicks.
Young takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Murray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Murray slips under a jab.#CL2#
Murray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Murray.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Murray managing to block the knees to the body from Young. #T3#
A short uppercut from Murray.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
Young tries to circle away but Murray has him pinned against the cage.
Young is trying to break the clinch but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Murray lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Young scores with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Young.
Young swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Young looks for the body kick but Murray saw that one coming.
Murray throws out a counter right but Young avoids it with no problem.
Murray on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Murray.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young tries to bum rush Murray with a series of wild strikes but Murray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray counters with a hugh head kick that removes Young from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matthew Murray!
Matthew Murray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 43     
Date:   Oct 02, 2024
#R1#
Dalton looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Young looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dalton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Young's head backwards.
Dalton throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young throws a body punch but Dalton moves out of range.
Young connects with a nice looking jab.
Dalton throws a big shot that misses.
Dalton misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
Young lands with an overhand left.
Dalton scores with a sloppy right hand. Young should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dalton tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Dalton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dalton lands with a hook. Young tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dalton just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Young misses with a head kick. #T1#
Young takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dalton throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Dalton looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Young misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Dalton bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Young! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Young is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Oh Young is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Young seems to have got his legs back now.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Dalton stops Young from standing up.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Dalton is looking to work some ground and pound but Young has wrist control.
Young keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dalton trying to control the position but Young is working away.
Young prevents Dalton from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Dalton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Young is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dalton 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.
Dalton trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Dalton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Young stops Dalton from passing to mount.
Dalton keeps trying to improve his position.
Young regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dalton's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Young won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Dalton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dalton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dalton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dalton tries to control but Young wriggling away.
Young stops Dalton from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Young takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Dalton 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#
Left hook, right uppercut from Young.
Young stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Young wants it to stay on the feet.
Young gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
Dalton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Young manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dalton throwing strikes but missing.
Dalton is looking to pass into half guard but Young pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Young is in guard.#REVR#
Young preventing the sweep.
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalton trying to control but Young is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dalton passes into half guard.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Young won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dalton 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.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Young is defending the position. #SUB2#
Dalton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Dalton is working for a kimura but Young is defending it quite comfortably.
Dalton trying to mount his opponent but Young defends it. #SUB2#
Dalton is trying to work for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Dalton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Young is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T3#
Dalton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dalton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dalton trying to control but Young is having none of it.
Dalton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB2#
Dalton looking for a guillotine from mount but Young is having none of it.
Dalton is trying to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Dalton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dalton seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Young is holding on tight.
Dalton thowing shots but they're missing.
Dalton fails to move to back control.
Dalton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Young taking shots to the head.
Dalton wants to take Young's back but he can't do it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dalton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Young is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Dalton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Young uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Young misses with a head kick.
Young jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dalton with a hook.
Dalton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young in his tracks.
Young lands with a nice body punch.
Young moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dalton misses with a right hand
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young closes the distance and lands a one-two.
James Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Dalton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dalton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Young sneaks out the side door and pushes Dalton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dalton misses with a straight left.
Dalton connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Young misses. #CL2#
Dalton closes the distance and clinches.
Young is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dalton looking for a takedown. #T1#
Dalton tries for a takedown but Young manages to get underhooks.
Dalton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dalton is looking for a takedown.
Eddie Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Dalton.
Dalton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Young fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dalton looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Young scores with a body shot.
Dalton misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young moves away from the strike by Dalton.
James Dalton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Young drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dalton throws a right hand that misses
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Dalton is rocked!
Young lands a nice looking body shot.
Dalton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young misses with a wild combination.
Young lands a lovely overhand right.
Dalton is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?
Some wild striking there from Young. #T2#
Young with a hook.
The fighters circle, before Young throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Dalton's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Young lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Eddie Young!

 

Event: NYF 81: Kramer vs Holton     
Date:   Aug 31, 2024
#R1#
Saragih lands with a shot to the body.
Young misses with a straight left.
Saragih takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Young looks for the body kick but Saragih saw that one coming.
Saragih is looking to chop away at Young's legs.
Saragih throws a quick inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Young. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Saragih has been cut.
Saragih throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Saragih lands a nice shot to the body.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saragih.
Young looks to throw the jab but Saragih is out of range.
As Young looks to move away, Saragih throws a big counter combo but Young just gets out of the way.
Nice jab there from Saragih.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saragih thows a body kick. Young tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saragih lands with a kick to the temple. Young shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saragih takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saragih looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Young with a jab.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saragih.
Saragih shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Young scores with a spinning back kick!
Young loads up on a big right hand but Saragih slips the punch.
Saragih misses the body punch
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Saragih thuds a left hand into Young's body.
Saragih cracks a nice hook into Young's ribs.
Young tries to bum rush Saragih with a series of wild strikes but Saragih uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Saragih. That one must have hurt.
Saragih chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Young throws a sloppy head kick
and Saragih counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Young.
Saragih tries a head kick but it misses.
Young looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saragih connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Young looks to throw the jab but Saragih is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Young blocks the leg kick.
Saragih scores with a jab. Young acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saragih blocks a head kick by Young.
Young misses with a wild combination.
Saragih connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Young's hands.
Saragih scores with a sloppy right hand. Young should have avoided that one. #T2#
Young on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saragih sizes up Young with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Young misses with a hook. Saragih ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Saragih finds it's way through Young's defenses.
Saragih throws a low kick but Young avoids it.
Young looks to land a body kick but Saragih moved away.
Saragih connects with a leg kick.
Young throws a wild body kick that Saragih sees coming a mile off.
Saragih thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saragih throws a push kick but Young slaps the foot to one side.
Saragih throws out a powerful jab.
Young misses with a body shot.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saragih.
Saragih swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young misses with a kick to the body.
Saragih throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Saragih does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Young misses. #T3#
Saragih scores with a head kick.
Young looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saragih pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saragih blocks a head kick by Young.
Saragih avoids a kick to the body.
Saragih is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Young cracks Saragih with a right hand to the side of the head.
Young avoids the head kick by Saragih.
Saragih looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Saragih punishes Young's body with a nice straight punch.
Saragih stuns Young with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Young gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saragih tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Saragih.
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Saragih counter with a right hand.
Saragih is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Young takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saragih scores with a one two! Young had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Young is rocked!
Good leg kick by Saragih.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Saragih finish him?#T4#
Saragih throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Young is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Young seems to have recovered his senses.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Saragih ducks down to avoid it.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Young on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saragih connects with a right hand. Young shakes it off.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saragihs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Saragih misses.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saragih throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Young throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saragih bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saragih keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Saragih was looking to counter with a kick there.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Young chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saragih can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Saragih dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Saragih's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Saragih steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Saragih lands a nice looking kick to the body. Young takes a step back to recover.
Young missing with a left hand there. Saragih was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Saragih is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
Saragih misses with a hook
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Saragih looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young throws out a counter right but Saragih avoids it with no problem.
Young lands a head kick!
A low kick lands for Saragih.
Young looks to throw the jab but Saragih is out of range.
Jack Saragih is winning the standup battle so far.
Saragih needs to keep his hands up - Young had a free shot at his head there.
Young throws a head kick but Saragih moves out of range.
As Young backs away, Saragih returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saragih bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saragih misses with a body kick.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saragih.
A cross from Saragih lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young misses the jab.
Eddie Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saragih throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Saragih buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Young takes a swing at Saragih's ribcage but misses.
Saragih misses the shot to the body.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saragih swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saragih throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Young tries to land a front kick but Saragih steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Young displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Young works Saragih's body with a nice hook.
Saragih slips a jab from Young.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Saragih's shoulder, as Saragih tries to avoid the shot.
Saragih showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Young misses with a straight left.
Saragih lands a jab to the nose.
Saragih lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Young might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Saragih has got the better of the exchanges.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Saragih is just out of range.
Young throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saragih throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Saragih lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Saragih lands a leg kick that knocks Young off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Saragih finds it's target.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Saragih misses.
Young throws a hook but Saragih avoids it easily.
Young dodges the punch combination from Saragih.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Saragih counter with a right hand.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young misses the jab.
Saragih with a nice calf kick.
Saragih lands a jab to Young's midsection.
Saragih with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Young takes a swing at Saragih's ribcage but misses.
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Young is breathing heavily.#T3#
Saragih misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saragih moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A left lands for Young.
Young stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Young avoids the body shot from Saragih.
Saragih with a nice cross.
Jab from Saragih.
Saragih avoids the head kick by Young.
Young blocks a jab.
Saragih uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Saragih works Young's body with a nice hook.
Young misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saragih.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saragih takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saragih misses with a hook.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saragih manages to avoid it.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Saragih.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saragih darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saragih.
Young has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Young lands a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Saragih. Those never looked like landing.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saragih buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saragih connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Young's hands.
Saragih throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young throws a counter combo.
Young moves forwards but Saragih connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Young moves out of range as Saragih strikes.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saragih moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saragih blocks a head kick by Young.
Saragih slips a jab and a cross from Young.
Saragih tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Saragih.
Young replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Saragih blocks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Saragih will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Saragih's cut.
That's time! Saragih's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Saragih scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saragih darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Young staying out of range there.
Young moves out of range as Saragih throws a body kick.
Young throws out a loose jab but Saragih uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saragih sizes up Young with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Young throws a head kick but Saragih moves out of range.
Young dodges the punch combination from Saragih.
Saragih looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Young throws a series of punches but Saragih avoids them all with ease.
Saragih on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saragih avoids a kick to the body.
Saragih connects with a looping right hand.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Saragih knocks Young out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Saragih!
Jack Saragih thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: NYF 76: Crusher vs Beukelboom     
Date:   Jul 27, 2024
#R1#
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Young scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harris in his tracks.
Jab from Young.
Young throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harris is defended easily by Young.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Harris goes for a double leg but Young avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Young continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Harris lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T1#
Harris prevents Young from standing back up. #SUB#
Harris is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Young as he works his way to full guard.
Harris tries to stand but Young is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Harris 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#
Harris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Young's guard. #REVR#
Harris is looking to stand up but Young won't let him.
Harris trying to control but Young is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Harris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Young dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Harris has Young pulled in close to control his posture.
Harris wants to stand up but Young is controlling him. #T3#
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Young is one step ahead there.
Young is looking to stand up but Harris won't let him.
Harris trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
Harris wants to stand and escape but Young is having none of it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harris holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Young throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
Harris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Young counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Young with a nice cross.
Young throws a series of strikes that have Harris backpedaling.
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
Harris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Harris shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Harris trying to pass the guard but Young defending well. #SUB#
Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Young dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Young throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Harris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Young displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harris.
Eddie Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Young gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harris to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Young has his feet on Harris's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown. Young tries to sprawl out of it but Harris 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. #T1#
Young misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Harris misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Young.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
Young misses with a right hand #TD#
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harris wants to stand and escape but instead Young has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Harris seems keen to control Young's posture.#ES#
Harris is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Young presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Young's efforts to push away.#T2##TD#
Harris gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris wants to get up but he can't break Young's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Harris wants to stand and escape but instead Young has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Young must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Harris pulls Young in close to his closed guard and prevents Young from doing any damage or advancing position.
Young would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
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.
Harris wants to improve his position but instead Young has moved into half guard.
Harris tries to roll over but Young keeps him under control.
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
Harris is controlling Young's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SU2#
Young stands up and beckons Harris to join him on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Young punishes Harris's body with a nice straight punch.
Young on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Young swinging wildly here.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Young - that will leave a mark!
Young misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a two punch combo.
Eddie Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris blocks a jab.
Young moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
Young throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harris is defended easily by Young.#T1#
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Young cracks Harris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris avoids the body shot from Young.
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Young misses with a straight right.
Young throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up with Young, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes Young against the cage but Young circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Young scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Harris has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Young after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Harris wants the takedown. Young is fighting it off but Harris persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Young's guard against the cage.

Young manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Benjamin Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Young.
Young lands a nice looking body shot.
Young misses with a wild combination.
Young fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into Young's guard.
Harris would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Benjamin Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Harris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES2#
Young manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Young breaks from the clinch.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Harris dives in and scores a takedown into Young's guard.#SUB#
Harris has gone for a leg lock! Young slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harris's guard.#REVB#
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Young is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Young slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Harris.
Harris is trying to control but can't.
Benjamin Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris is pressing down on Young's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Young wants to stand but Harris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris tries to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Young winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

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

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 33     
Date:   Jun 28, 2024
#R1#
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young lands a lovely overhand right.
Young connects with the punch.
Young cracks Njagi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Eddie Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Njagi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Njagi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Njagi shoots for a double leg takedown but Young sprawls well. He's pushed Njagi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Young throws a series of punches but Njagi moves out of range.
Young misses with the combination.
Njagi feinted with a counter takedown.
Young cracks Njagi with an open hand slap.
Njagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Njagi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Young lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Njagi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Young scores with a nice head shot.
Young misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Njagi counters with a single leg into guard. Young didn't expect that.
Njagi wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Njagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Njagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Njagi is looking to advance position but Young has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2##SU2#
Young stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Njagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Young tries to avoid it but Njagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Young to the ground. Young escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abasi Njagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Njagi shoots in looking for a takedown but Young manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Njagi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Young connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Njagi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Njagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Young tries to bum rush Njagi with a series of wild strikes but Njagi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Njagi's head.
Young with a hook.
Young digs a good body shot into Njagi's ribs.
Njagi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Young lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Young lands a jab to Njagi's midsection.
A left lands for Young.
Njagi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Young connects with a jab.
Njagi shoots in looking for a takedown. Young tries to sprawl out of it but Njagi 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Njagi is defended easily by Young.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Njagi has his takedown stuffed
and Young counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Njagi is breathing heavily.
Young lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Eddie Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Njagi.
Young throws a head kick but Njagi moves out of range.
Njagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Njagi shoots for a double leg takedown but Young sprawls well. He's pushed Njagi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Young lands with a good body shot.
Young is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Young fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Njagi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Njagi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Young drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Njagi right on the button. Njagi goes down! Young follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Young gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Young!

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 31     
Date:   May 31, 2024
#R1#
Silalahi lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silalahi.
A slow jab from Silalahi misses its intended target.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Young blocks the body kick.
Silalahi throws a low kick but Young moves out of range easily.
Silalahi looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Young is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Silalahi misses.
Young is trying to counter with his kicks.
Silalahi swings widly with a right hand
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Silalahi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silalahi walks into a stiff left hand from Young.
Silalahi throws a poor cross that misses
and Silalahi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silalahi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Silalahi throws a body kick that misses.
Young appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Young avoids the head kick by Silalahi.
Young appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silalahi. #T1#
Silalahi misses with a hook
and Young counters with a series of strikes. Silalahi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silalahi misses with a body shot.
Silalahi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silalahi throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Silalahi misses the shot to the body.
Young throws out a counter right but Silalahi avoids it with no problem.
Silalahi throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Silalahi missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young motions for Silalahi to come forward. Young throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Young throws a leg kick that misses.
Silalahi throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Young stuns Silalahi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silalahi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silalahi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Silalahi.
Young doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Young misses. #T2#
Silalahi misses with a wild body shot.
Silalahi throws out a leg kick but Young moves out of range and Silalahi only half commits.
Silalahi throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silalahi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Silalahi.
Silalahi misses with a wild body shot.
Silalahi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Silalahi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Silalahi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Silalahi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Young walks into a stiff left hand from Silalahi.
A nice leg kick from Silalahi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Young lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Silalahi cracks Young with an open hand slap.
Silalahi misses with a hook.
Silalahi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Young.
Silalahi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Silalahi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Silalahi as he connects with a hook.
Silalahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Silalahi throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Silalahi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYoung.
Silalahi lands with a kick to the temple. Young shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silalahi throws a low kick but Young avoids it.
Silalahi misses with a left hand
and Young counters with a left and a right that stings Silalahi.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silalahi.
Silalahi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young lunges at Silalahi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silalahi's hand. #T4#
Silalahi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Young throws the kick towards the body but Silalahi avoids it.
Young missing with a left hand there. Silalahi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Silalahi misses
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silalahi throws a lazy head kick
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silalahi misses with a body punch
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silalahi misses with a body shot.
Silalahi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silalahi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silalahi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silalahi misses with a left hand
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Silalahi throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silalahi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greggory Silalahi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Silalahi misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Young on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Young connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Silalahi rushes Young and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silalahi stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Silalahi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silalahi misses with a body shot
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young walks into a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silalahi.
Silalahi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silalahi. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi misses with a low kick.
Young appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Silalahi misses with an uppercut
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Silalahi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Silalahi looks to land a body kick but Young moved away.#T1#
Silalahi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Greggory Silalahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silalahi, as that shot connected.
Silalahi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Young misses the jab.
Silalahi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silalahi misses with an uppercut.
Young missing with a left hand there. Silalahi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young misses with the combination.
Silalahi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
Young throws a jab when Silalahi was well out of range.
Silalahi throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Silalahi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Silalahi misses with a leg kick
and Young counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Young checks the leg kick.
Silalahi ducks right into an uppercut from Young.
Silalahi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Young slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silalahi misses with a hook.
Silalahi tried to score with a low kick but Young checks it.
Silalahi lands with a straight right. Young didn't see that one coming.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silalahi.
Young flicks out a counter leg kick but Silalahi steps away.
Young wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silalahi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Silalahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Greggory Silalahi is winning the standup battle so far.
Silalahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
As Silalahi backs off Young throws a huge counter combo but Silalahi manages to avoid it all.
Silalahi just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Silalahi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Silalahi.
Silalahi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Young misses with a hook.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Silalahi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Silalahi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Young. Young circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silalahi. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silalahi is looking to chop away at Young's legs.
Silalahi moves out of range as Young strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silalahi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A lazy body kick from Young
and Silalahi counters with a head kick.
Silalahi scores with a sloppy right hand. Young should have avoided that one.
Silalahi misses with a lunging right hand
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silalahi throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Silalahi misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Silalahi.
Silalahi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silalahi lands with a kick to the temple. Young shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silalahi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Young on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silalahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Young swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Young misses with a low kick.
Silalahi cracks Young with an open hand slap.
Silalahi misses with a hook
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silalahi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silalahi.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Silalahi moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Silalahi misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greggory Silalahi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silalahi.
Young's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silalahi catches Young with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silalahi slips under a jab from Young.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silalahi.
Silalahi defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Silalahi takes one to the chin there.
Silalahi misses with a wild body shot.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silalahi.
Silalahi misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Young was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silalahi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silalahi throws a sloppy head kick
and Silalahi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silalahi throws a leg kick
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silalahi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Silalahi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Young's head backwards.
Silalahi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Young checks a low kick from Silalahi.
Young looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silalahi digs a good body shot into Young's ribs.
Young connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silalahi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silalahi dips to his left and cracks Young with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Young.
Silalahi throws a poor cross that misses
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silalahi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silalahi throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Young takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silalahi.#T2#
Young misses with a looping left.
Silalahi takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Silalahi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Young's sensitive parts.
Young on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Young slips a straight right by Silalahi.
Young feints a jab promting Silalahi to slip. Young then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silalahi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silalahi.
Young on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silalahi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good exchange - Young coming out on top.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Silalahi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Young just manages to avoid it.
Young throws a leg kick that misses.
Silalahi throwing a counter right hand but Young manages to avoid it.
A big left from Silalahi misses. #T3#
A slow jab from Silalahi misses its intended target.
Silalahi misses the shot to the body.
Young wants to slow Silalahi down by chopping away at his legs.
Silalahi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young at a distance.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Young looks to land a left hand but Silalahi moved out of range nicely.
Silalahi throws a series of punches but Young avoids them all with ease.
Young only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Silalahi throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Young feints a counter leg kick.
Young gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silalahi takes one to the side of the head.
Silalahi scores with a head kick. #T4#
Silalahi throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Young lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silalahi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silalahi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silalahi is looking to chop away at Young's legs.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silalahi misses with a leg kick.
Silalahi looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Young was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silalahi throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Silalahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Young scores with a jab to the body.
Silalahi throws a leg kick
and Young counters with a leg kick.
Silalahi swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young is looking to slow Silalahi down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greggory Silalahi clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Silalahi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silalahi swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Silalahi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young scores with a hook to the body. Silalahi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silalahi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Silalahi misses with an uppercut
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silalahi misses with a straight left.
Silalahi misses with a shot to the body
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Silalahi takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young lands a front kick.
A shot to the body from Silalahi misses
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silalahi wants to clinch.
Young is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Silalahi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young.
Young pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silalahi back to the cage. Young follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Silalahi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silalahi misses with a head kick.
Silalahi misses with a lunging right hand
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Silalahi misses with a straight right.
Young swings widly with a right hand
and Silalahi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Silalahi.
Silalahi thows a leg kick but Young checks it
and Young counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silalahi misses with an uppercut
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Young slips a jab from Silalahi.
Young is looking for the big counter here.
Silalahi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a good low kick that Silalahi was not able to check.
Silalahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Silalahi throws a right hand that misses
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silalahi throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Young counters with a body kick.
Young tries to move into range but Silalahi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silalahi.
Young feints a counter leg kick.
Silalahi scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Young coming out on top.
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and Silalahi counters with an outside leg kick.
Silalahi loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Silalahi motions for Young to come forward. Silalahi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silalahi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Young counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A big left from Silalahi misses.
Silalahi misses with an uppercut
and Young counters with a low kick, right behind Silalahi 's knee.
Silalahi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silalahi cracks a nice hook into Young's ribs.
Silalahi ducks under a wild hook from Young.
A nice leg kick from Silalahi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silalahi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Silalahi misses with a jab to the body
and Young counters with a left and a right that stings Silalahi.
Silalahi throws a wild body kick that Young sees coming a mile off.
Silalahi jabs Young to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silalahi moves out of range of the strikes.
Silalahi scores with a nice strike.#T4#
A combination from Young does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Young.
Young swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silalahi connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silalahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Silalahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Young takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silalahi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silalahi scores with a hook to the body. Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Silalahi closes the distance and clinches.
Young wants to break free but Silalahi has control.
Young wants to break free but Silalahi has control.
Young is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silalahi is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Eddie Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Young tries a low kick but Silalahi avoids it.
Silalahi misses with a looping right.
Silalahi throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silalahi.
Silalahi misses with a lunging right hand
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Silalahi throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silalahi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi throws out a powerful jab.
Young avoids the head kick by Silalahi.
Young staying out of range there.
Young is looking for the big counter here.
Silalahi moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.#T1#
Silalahi misses with a low kick as Young jumps back.
Silalahi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Young is out of range.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silalahi manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Silalahi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silalahi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silalahi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silalahi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silalahi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Silalahi is looking to land body kicks.
Young unleashes a big counter combination but Silalahi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silalahi misses with a hook
and Young counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silalahi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silalahi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a left and a right that stings Silalahi. #T2#
Silalahi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Young was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silalahi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silalahi tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Young throws a low kick but Silalahi moves out of range easily.
Silalahi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silalahi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young.
Silalahi swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young defending well as Silalahi loads up on a big left hand.
Young appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silalahi. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young counters with a body kick.
A head kick by Silalahi misses
and Silalahi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silalahi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Young looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silalahi lands with a slapping head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Silalahi throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Young has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silalahi.
Young walks into a jab.
Silalahi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silalahi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silalahi throws a poor cross that misses
and Silalahi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silalahi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Greggory Silalahi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silalahi misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Silalahi misses.
Silalahi throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silalahi is looking to counter punch.
Young slips under a jab.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Silalahi.
Silalahi misses with a hook.
Young throws out a counter right but Silalahi avoids it with no problem.
Young chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silalahi can pounce on him.
Silalahi throws a front kick aimed at Young's knee but Young avoids it well.
Silalahi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Young on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young throws a body punch but Silalahi moves out of range.
Young takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Silalahi.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silalahi lands a jab to Young's midsection.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Eddie Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silalahi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young at a distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greggory Silalahi!

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

 

Event: NYF 65: Brussard vs Lauzier     
Date:   May 04, 2024
#R1#
Holt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Young looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Young blocks a jab.
Young throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Sam Holt has been cut.
Holt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Young connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holt's hands.
Holt throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Holt misses with a few strikes there.
As Holt looks to move away, Young throws a big counter combo but Holt just gets out of the way.
Young scores with a kick to the body.
Young thuds his right hand into Holt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#Holt is rocked!
Holt checks a leg kick.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Holt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Holt is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holt seems to have recovered his senses.
Young lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Holt looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range. #T1#
Holt moves out of range of the leg kick from Young.
A jab from Holt misses.
Holt misses with a hook.
Young half committed to a counter leg kick.
Holt takes one to the chin there.
A cross from Young lands.
Holt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Holt swings widly with a right hand
and Young counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Young scores with a nice right hand.
Young avoids the body shot from Holt.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holt looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Holt works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Young throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Young misses with a hook. Holt ducked under it nicely.
Holt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Holt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Holt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Holt swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Holt throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
Holt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Young is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Young has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Young there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Young looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Young slips under a jab from Holt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Young, as that shot connected.
Holt defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Holt blocks the leg kick.
Holt blocks the body kick. #T3#
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holt moves away.
Holt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Holt misses.
Holt punishes Young's body with a nice straight punch.
Holt scores with a jab. Young acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Young throws a nice head kick!
Young throws a sloppy head kick and Holt moves out of range easily.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holt manages to avoid it.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holt.
Young swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holt with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Holt.
Holt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Holt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Young on the side of the head.
Holt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Some wild striking there from Holt. #T4#
Young is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Holt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holt staying out of range there.
Holt feints the counter takedown.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holt.
Young misses with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Young pushes Holt away with a front kick.
Holt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Young has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holt finds it's way round the side to connect with Young's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Young misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Young dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Holt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Holt throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Eddie Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holt throws a series of punches but Young moves out of range.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holt misses with a looping right.
Young throws a body kick that misses.
Young bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holt's head backwards.
Holt checks a leg kick nicely.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holt.
Holt walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holt throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holt takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Holt takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Young moves away from the strike by Holt.
As Holt looks to move away, Young throws a big counter combo but Holt just gets out of the way.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holt can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Young throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Holt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holt is looking to work some ground and pound but Young has wrist control.
Holt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holt trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Young wants to get back to his feet but Holt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Holt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holt misses with a series of wild punches.
Young throws a hook to the side of Holt's head but Holt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Young slaps away a takedown attempt from Holt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eddie Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young misses with a double jab.
Young lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young throws a right and a left that Holt avoids nicely.
Holt fails to land with a series of punches.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holt.#T3#
Young misses with the combination.
Nice shot lands for Holt.
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
Young half committed to a counter leg kick.
Young misses the jab.
Holt misses with a body shot.
Holt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eddie Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Holt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Young's head backwards.
Holt swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holt moves away.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holt ducks under a wild hook from Young.#T4#
Holt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Young misses with an uppercut. Holt saw that one coming.
Holt looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holt misses with a series of wild punches.
Holt misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Young lunges at Holt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holt's hand.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Holt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Holt moves away and avoids it.
Holt throws a shot to the body.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sam Holt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam Holt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young throws out a loose jab but Holt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Young cracks Holt with an open hand slap.
Holt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Young lands with a nice body punch.
Young swings for the body but Holt moves out of range.
Holt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Young slips under a jab from Holt.
A cross from Holt lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Young.
Holt lands the left hand.
Young buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Holt misses.
Holt throws a series of punches but Young moves out of range. #T1#
Holt throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Young appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Young misses with a low kick.
Young staying out of range there.
Young looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice body punch from Holt.
Holt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holt looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Holt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Young blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Young, right into the meat of the thigh.
Young lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Young fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holt.
Young cracks Holt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Holt scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Young throws a hook but Holt avoids it easily.
Holt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holt lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Holt.
A low kick lands for Young.
Young is looking to slow Holt down with leg kicks.
Holt looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Holt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Holt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Holt trying to control the pace. #T3#
Holt slips a nice elbow through Young's hands, connecting with Young's forehead.
Holt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holt with the ground and pound but Young uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Holt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holt with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Young wants to stand but Holt is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holt ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Sloppy strikes from Holt. Those never looked like landing.
Holt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holt. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Holt misses the target.
Holt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYoung.
Young stalks Holt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holt's face. Holt staggers backwards, shaken.
Holt dips to his left and cracks Young with an uppercut!
Holt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam Holt.
I think Holt 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sam Holt!

 

Event: NYF 61 Donal vs Vogels     
Date:   Apr 06, 2024
#R1#
Young scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Young swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mujica.
Young connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. Young catches Mujica right on the button with a cross.
Mujica on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Young lands with a slapping head kick.
Young cracks Mujica with an open hand slap.
Young thuds his right hand into Mujica's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mujica walks into a stiff left hand from Young.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mujica is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big right from Young misses.
Young lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mujica's sensitive parts.
Young thumps Mujica with a low kick.#T1#
Mujica lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Young circles away quickly and effectively.
Mujica uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.#CL2#
Young tries to keep at a distance but Mujica has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Mujica lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Young blocks a body shot from Mujica. #BC#
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Young pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mujica back to the cage. Young follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Young with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mujica chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Young can pounce on him. #T2#
Young throws a hook but Mujica blocks it.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Mujica takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Mujica.
Mujica looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mujica keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mujica! But no joy.
Mujica uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Mujica tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Mujica misses.
Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mujica.
Mujica is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Young chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mujica misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Young throws a hook but Mujica blocks it.
Mujica unleashes a big counter combination but Young bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Young scores with a three punch combo!
Young dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mujica. That did some damage!
Young throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Young misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mujica to counter with a crisp jab.
Young connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mujica avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mujica is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mujica takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Young throws a right and a left that Mujica avoids nicely.
Young dips to his left and cracks Mujica with an uppercut!
Young tries to bum rush Mujica with a series of wild strikes but Mujica uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Young keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mujica slips under a jab from Young.
Young throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mujica's head.
Young looks to throw the jab but Mujica is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Young dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Young darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left and a right from Young both land. Nice combination.
Mujica is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Young lands a right hook to the body.
Young connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Young throws a combination that misses
and Mujica counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mujica misses with a body punch
and Young counters with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young lands with a thumping leg kick.
Young looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mujica with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Young to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been informed that Mujica has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Eddie Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Mujica misses the shot to the body.
Mujica will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Young throws a series of punches but Mujica moves out of range.
Mujica 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.
Mujica's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
Young throws a front kick that sends Mujica stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Young lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mujica doesn't seem phased though.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Young changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mujica slips a straight right by Young.
Mujica has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Young throws a right and a left that Mujica avoids nicely.
Mujica lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Young lands a really nice looking cross but Mujica seems unphased.
Young buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Young throws a right and a left that Mujica avoids nicely.
Mujica tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Mujica.
Young is looking for a counter combo.
Mujica throws a series of strikes that have Young backpedaling.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Young throws a big shot that misses.#T3##CL2#
Mujica closes the distance and clinches.
Mujica is trying to break the clinch but Young has him pressed against the cage.
Mujica is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Young plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Young throws a body punch but Mujica moves out of range.
Mujica throws a counter combo.
Young scores with a punch to the head.
Mujica walks forward, straight into a front kick from Young.
Young thuds his right hand into Mujica's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Mujica moves out of range of the strikes.
As Young backs off Mujica throws a huge counter combo but Young manages to avoid it all.
Young missing with a left hand there. Mujica was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mujica slips under a jab.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mujica can do to turn this around?
Young is looking to slow Mujica down with leg kicks.
Young looks to throw the jab but Mujica is out of range.
Mujica throws a combination that misses
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mujica walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Young comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from Young.
Young feints and then cracks Mujica's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mujica down.
Young connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Young dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Young moves away from the strike by Mujica.
Yandy Mujica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young looks to land a right hand but Mujica moved out of range.
Mujica let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Young lands a leg kick that knocks Mujica off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Young.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Mujica ducks down to avoid it.
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Mujica's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Young.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Mujica does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mujica unleashes a big counter combination but Young bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mujica has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Young connects with the punch.#T1#
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and Mujica counters with a series of strikes. Young will be more careful next time no doubt.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mujica throws a counter combo.
Young slips a jab and a cross from Mujica.
Mujica falls off balance throwing a combination
and Young counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Young misses the jab.
Mujica on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Young. Young obviously looking to wear him down.
Young swinging wildly here.
Mujica has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mujica.
Mujica slips a jab and a cross from Young.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mujica misses with a double jab
and Young makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Mujica unleashes a big counter combination but Young bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A nice leg kick from Young, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mujica uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young. #T3#
Mujica tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Mujica chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Young can pounce on him.
Young scoring well with a low kick there.
Young scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Mujica doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mujica is looking for the big counter here.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mujica. #T4#
Young throws a series of punches but Mujica avoids them all with ease.
Mujica is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Young rather than just go for the knockout.
Mujica just misses with a punch to the body.
Mujica takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Young lands a jab.
Eddie Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and Mujica counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Young takes a swing at Mujica's ribcage but misses.
Mujica blocks a head kick by Young.
As Young backs off Mujica throws a huge counter combo but Young manages to avoid it all.
Mujica throws a one two combo.
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mujica stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mujica slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Young, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

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

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 25     
Date:   Mar 22, 2024
#R1#
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Young lands with a hook. Rumiantsev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rumiantsev digs a good body shot into Young's ribs.
Rumiantsev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Rumiantsev finds it's target.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rumiantsev scores with a jab. Young acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Young missing with a left hand there. Rumiantsev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young lands a glancing blow to the side of Rumiantsev's head.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumiantsev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumiantsev misses with a body shot.
Rumiantsev throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Young lands the left hand.
Young throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Nice shot by Young.#ROC#Rumiantsev is rocked!
The fighters circling - Rumiantsev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rumiantsev is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?#TD2#
Rumiantsev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rumiantsev seems to have recovered his senses.
Young wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Rumiantsev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rumiantsev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Young, who protects the arm well.
Rumiantsev scoring with punches and elbows.
Rumiantsev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rumiantsev lands a few punches from side control.
Rumiantsev tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Rumiantsev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumiantsev tries to score with some ground and pound. Young controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rumiantsev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rumiantsev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev is trying to get an arm triangle but Young is defending well. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Young has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rumiantsev but great work by Young.
Rumiantsev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Young is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rumiantsev is desperately trying to improve his position but Young has a good base and remains in mount.
Rumiantsev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Rumiantsev gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Young pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Young decides to stand and escape the position.
Young throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Rumiantsev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rumiantsev won't allow Young to get back to his feet.
Rumiantsev throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
Rumiantsev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rumiantsev wants to free his trapped foot but Young is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Young avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rumiantsev.
Young looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4##SUB2#
Rumiantsev is working for a kimura but Young is defending it quite comfortably.
Rumiantsev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rumiantsev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rumiantsev tries to pass to full mount but Young defends it.
Rumiantsev works his way into full mount!
Rumiantsev working Young over with strikes here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rumiantsev cracks Young with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Rumiantsev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rumiantsev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rumiantsev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Young tries to land a leg kick but Rumiantsev saw it coming and moves away.
Rumiantsev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rumiantsev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young at a distance.
Eddie Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumiantsev takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
As Rumiantsev looks to move away, Young throws a big counter combo but Rumiantsev just gets out of the way.
Young misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rumiantsev.
Young throws a low kick but Rumiantsev avoids it.
Rumiantsev feints the counter takedown.
Rumiantsev defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Young throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Young darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eddie Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumiantsev.
Young throws a leg kick which misses Rumiantsev's front leg but catches the back leg as Rumiantsev tries to avoid it.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Rumiantsev slips the punch.
Young misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Young tries to keep at a distance but Rumiantsev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rumiantsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rumiantsev misses with a punch on the inside.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Rumiantsev lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target. #T2#
Rumiantsev moves forwards but Young connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Young throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Rumiantsev counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev tries for a kimura but Young is defending well. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev 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 pushes Rumiantsev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rumiantsev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Young is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rumiantsev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Young defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
An elbow from Rumiantsev crashes against the mat.
Young prevents Rumiantsev from moving into mount.
Rumiantsev lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev swings around for an armbar but Young sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rumiantsev's guard.
Young wants to get up but he can't break Rumiantsev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev working for a triangle but Young defends it easily. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young defends it easily.
Rumiantsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rumiantsev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Young is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB2#
Rumiantsev 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.
Rumiantsev wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev is looking for a triangle here but Young uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tomas Rumiantsev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rumiantsev tries to buck Young off but Young is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tomas Rumiantsev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Young scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from Young tenderised Rumiantsev's leg. Rumiantsev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rumiantsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rumiantsev.
Young throws a solid leg kick but Rumiantsev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Young.
Rumiantsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Young defends it well.
Rumiantsev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rumiantsev.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rumiantsev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Young throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Rumiantsev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Young.
Rumiantsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rumiantsev lands a head shot.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rumiantsev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Young lands a two punch combo.
Eddie Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rumiantsev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rumiantsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Rumiantsev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Young throws a body punch but Rumiantsev moves out of range.
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Rumiantsev's head back.
Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomas Rumiantsev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Young misses with a looping left.
Rumiantsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Rumiantsev throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rumiantsev.
Young takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumiantsev manages to avoid it.
A big right from Young misses.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rumiantsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Rumiantsev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Rumiantsev misses with a hook
and Young counters with a nice leg kick.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rumiantsev scores with a jab to the head.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rumiantsev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev is looking for the big counter here.
Young misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rumiantsev with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily.
Rumiantsev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Rumiantsev scores with a nice right hand.
Rumiantsev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Young misses with a body shot.
Rumiantsev with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily.#CL2#
Rumiantsev clinches up with Young and pushes him back against the cage.
Young wants to get back to striking at distance but Rumiantsev won't allow it.
Young is trying to break free.
Rumiantsev lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Young breaks the clinch.
Eddie Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Young showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rumiantsev 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Rumiantsev!

 

Event: NYF 53: Donal vs Ferguson II     
Date:   Feb 10, 2024
#R1#
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Balland unleashes a big counter combination but Young bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Balland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Balland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Young throws a hook to the side of Balland's head but Balland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Balland is looking for the big counter here.
Balland moves away from the strike by Young.
Balland unleashes a big counter combination but Young bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balland is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Young with a body shot.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Young misses.
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Balland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balland dodges the punch combination from Young.
Balland doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Young throws a leg kick
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balland.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Balland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Young throws a lazy head kick
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eddie Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a series of punches but Balland avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Balland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Balland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Young misses with the combination.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Balland! #T2#
Young misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Young is predictable there
and Balland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young misses with a double jab
and Balland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Balland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Young fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Young fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balland.#T3#
Young throws a left and a right that both miss
and Balland counters with a stiff right hand.
Balland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Young manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balland has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Balland is just out of range.
Young is looking to slow Balland down with leg kicks.
Young tries to bum rush Balland with a series of wild strikes but Balland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Young misses with a lunging right hand
and Balland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balland appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balland moves away.
Balland avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Young throws a right and a left that Balland avoids nicely.
Young misses with a looping right.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Balland unleashes a big counter combination but Young bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Balland releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Balland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Young throws the left hand but Balland avoids the punch easily.
Young misses with a combination
and Balland counters with a series of strikes. Young will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Young dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Balland checks a leg kick nicely.
Young throws a right hand that misses
and Balland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balland slips a jab from Young.
Balland lands a nice hook to Young's body. Young takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Young swings for the body but Balland moves out of range. #CL2#
Balland instigates a clinch.
Balland misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balland dodges the punch combination from Young.
Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Balland counters with a left and a right that stings Young.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balland. #T1#
Young lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balland's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Balland moves into range and clinches up with Young.#BC#
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Young misses with a lunging right hand
and Balland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eddie Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young swinging wildly here.
A low kick lands for Young.
Young throws a left and a right that both miss
and Balland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Balland rushes Young and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Balland. #T2#
Young looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
I was talking to Young's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Balland connects with a knee to the head.
Young wants to get back to striking at distance but Balland won't allow it.
Balland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Young wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Young is defending well for now.
Balland scores with a shoulder strike.
Balland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Young prevents a body shot from Balland. #BC#
Young breaks from the clinch.
Young lunges at Balland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Balland's hand.
Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Balland counters with a nice body shot.
Eddie Young is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Balland.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balland moves away.
Balland throws out a counter right but Young avoids it with no problem.
Young with a hook.
Young scores with a three punch combo!
Good exchange - Young coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Young throws an off balance right hand
letting Balland counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Balland closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Young's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balland misses with the head strike. #T4#
Balland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
Balland lands with a left to the head.
Luc Balland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Balland lands an elbow that stopped Young in his tracks for a moment.
Young blocking some punches.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Young managing to block the knees to the body from Balland.
Balland swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young tries to break the clinch but Balland is controlling the position.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Balland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Balland throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
A head punch on the inside from Balland fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Balland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Young moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Balland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Young.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Balland unleashes a big counter combination but Young bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Young lands a leg kick that knocks Balland off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Balland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Despite the aggression on Balland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young falls off balance throwing a combination
and Balland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young looks to land a combination but Balland avoids it well.
Balland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Young misses with a hook. Balland ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Balland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Young missing with a left hand there. Balland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young lands a nice looking body kick.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balland.
Balland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Balland swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young misses with a body shot
and Balland counters with a straight right hand.
Young tried to score with a low kick but Balland checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
Young throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Balland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Young.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Balland slips a jab and a cross from Young.
Balland keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balland.
A decent looking cross lands there for Young.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Young throws a leg kick but Balland moved away.
Young misses with a kick to the body
and Balland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young throws a lazy right hand but Balland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Young is looking to chop away at Balland's legs.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Balland has Young up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balland. #BC#
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Young misses with the combination.
Young finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Young misses with a leg kick
and Balland counters with a straight right hand.
Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Balland counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
A head kick by Young misses
letting Balland counter with a right hand.
Young misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Young lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Balland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Balland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Young swings widly with a right hand
and Balland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Young dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Balland. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balland lands with a nice body punch.
Balland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Youngs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Young throws out a leg kick but Balland moves out of range and Young only half commits.
Young misses with a straight right.
Balland throws out a counter right but Young avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Young showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Young has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

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

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 19     
Date:   Jan 19, 2024
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Lansky. Those never looked like landing.
Young throws a big counter combination but Lansky scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lansky missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lansky misses with a right hand
and Young makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lansky tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lansky throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lansky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lansky throws a big shot that misses.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Lansky.#T1#
Lansky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lansky scores with a hook to the body. Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lansky throws a body shot but no joy.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lansky.
Young tried to counter with a leg kick but Lansky avoided it.
Young defending well as Lansky loads up on a big left hand.
Young with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lansky to score with a decent uppercut.
Young moves away from the strike by Lansky. #T2#
Lansky throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Lansky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Lansky manages to avoid it.
Lansky throws a big shot that misses.
Young lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lansky throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
It looked like Young was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lansky throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lansky throws out the jab.
Young throws a big counter combination but Lansky scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lansky misses with a looping right.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Lansky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lansky.
Lansky misses the body punch
and Young counters with a three punch combo that has Lansky backing up. Lansky nods at Young to acknowledge the strikes.
Young moves out of range as Lansky strikes.
Young appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lansky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lansky misses with a lunging right hand
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young moves away from the strike by Lansky.
Young appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lansky jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Lansky lands a nice shot that snaps Young's head back.
Young takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lansky throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lansky misses the jab.
Young appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lansky throws a series of punches but Young avoids them all with ease.
Young appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lansky misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lansky throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Lansky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Lansky misses its intended target.
Lansky throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lansky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lansky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Young counters with an outside leg kick.
Lansky misses with a straight left.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lansky.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lansky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Lansky.#T1#
Lansky misses with a lunging right hand
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lansky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Lansky.
Lansky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Young counters with a nice body shot.
Lansky misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Young misses the target.
Lansky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Young counters with a left and a right that stings Lansky.
Young defending well as Lansky loads up on a big left hand.
Lansky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lansky throws a series of punches but Young avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Lansky misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young avoids the body shot from Lansky.
A combination from Lansky does no damage.
Young dodges the punch combination from Lansky.
Lansky throws a combination that misses
and Young counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lansky takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Lansky swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lansky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
The fighters circling - Lansky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young appears to be looking for a big counter.
Eddie Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lansky lands a nice shot to the body.
Lansky looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Lansky throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Lansky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young. #T4#
Lansky misses with a right hand
and Young counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lansky thinking.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lansky.
Young tried to counter with a leg kick but Lansky avoided it.
Lansky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young is looking for a counter combo.
Young slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Young.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lansky throws a lazy uppercut
and Young counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lansky's knee momentarily.
Lansky scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Lansky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lansky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young ducks under a wild hook from Lansky.
Lansky thuds a left hand into Young's body.
Lansky throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Young staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lansky throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Young misses the target.
Young moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Lansky throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Lansky looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lansky just manages to avoid it.
Lansky misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lansky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Lansky.
Young throws a big counter combination but Lansky scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lansky misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Young ducks under a wild hook from Lansky.
Lansky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Lansky misses the target.
Young is looking to counter punch.
Lansky misses with a looping right.
Lansky throws a series of punches but Young avoids them all with ease.
Lansky misses with a looping right.
As Lansky looks to move away, Young throws a big counter combo but Lansky just gets out of the way.
Lansky takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Young fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lansky just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Young slips a jab from Lansky.
Young went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Young slips a jab from Lansky.
Young slips a straight right by Lansky.
Young is looking for a counter combo.
Lansky throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Young jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lansky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Lansky falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Roy Lansky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Lansky misses with a straight right.
Young appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lansky misses with a hook
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lansky throws a big shot that misses.
Lansky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Young counters with a series of strikes. Lansky will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Lansky is rocked!
Lansky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lansky is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lansky throws out the jab.
As Lansky looks to move away, Young throws a big counter combo but Lansky just gets out of the way.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lansky just manages to avoid it.
Lansky swings widly with a right hand
and Young counters with a crisp right that sends Lansky to the canvas! Young follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Young!

 

Event: NYF 46: Traumen vs Garcia     
Date:   Dec 23, 2023
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo shoots in but Young avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Deiveiredo looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Young swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Deiveiredo swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deiveiredo.
Young feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Deiveiredo throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deiveiredo missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Deiveiredo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Deiveiredo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Deiveiredo tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Deiveiredo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Young works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Deiveiredo wants to pass the guard but Young is defending well.
Deiveiredo trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Young avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Young.
Young is trying to stand up here but Deiveiredo is controlling him well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Young manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Deiveiredo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Deiveiredo tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Deiveiredo lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards. #BC2#
Deiveiredo breaks the clinch.
Deiveiredo misses with a kick to the body.
Deiveiredo tries to land a front kick but Young steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Young swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Deiveiredo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Young tries to keep at a distance but Deiveiredo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Deiveiredo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deiveiredo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deiveiredo.
Young is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Deiveiredo misses.
As Deiveiredo looks to move away, Young throws a big counter combo but Deiveiredo just gets out of the way.
Deiveiredo misses with a low kick.
Deiveiredo throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Deiveiredo looks to move away, Young throws a big counter combo but Deiveiredo just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Deiveiredo gets a clinch.
Young wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Young is trying to push Deiveiredo away but Deiveiredo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Deiveiredo tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deiveiredo lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Deiveiredo on the inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Young wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Young has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deiveiredo pushes off an throws an elbow but Young leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Deiveiredo throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
A short uppercut from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo has Young pressed against the cage, preventing Young from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
I was talking to Young's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Deiveiredo.
Young is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Deiveiredo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deiveiredo throws a sloppy body shot
and Young counters with a head kick. That will keep Deiveiredo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Figueson Deiveiredo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Deiveiredo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Young as he avoids it easily.
Young seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Young takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Deiveiredo tries to land a front kick but Young steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Young went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Deiveiredo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Young, pushing him back against the cage.
Young is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Young is trying to break free.
Young is trying to push Deiveiredo away but Deiveiredo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Deiveiredo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young defending well as Deiveiredo loads up on a big left hand.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deiveiredo throws a right and a left that Young avoids nicely.
It looked like Young was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Deiveiredo has his takedown stuffed
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deiveiredo misses with a lunging right hand
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Eddie Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Deiveiredo takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Deiveiredo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deiveiredo takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eddie Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deiveiredo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deiveiredo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Deiveiredo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young avoids the body shot from Deiveiredo.
A counter left hand to the body from Young misses its target.
Deiveiredo throws a head kick that misses.
Young went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Deiveiredo drives through with a takedown into Young's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young being controlled here, momentarily.
Deiveiredo advances position into side control!#SU2#
Deiveiredo decides to stand back up. #T3#
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deiveiredo.
An attempted straight right counter from Young misses the target.
Deiveiredo lands with a nice body punch.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Deiveiredo.
As Deiveiredo looks to move away, Young throws a big counter combo but Deiveiredo just gets out of the way.
Deiveiredo tries a head kick but it misses.
Young was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deiveiredo. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Deiveiredo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Deiveiredo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Young doesn't seem bothered though.
Deiveiredo throws a sloppy body shot
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Deiveiredo tries a head kick but it misses.
Deiveiredo jabs at Young's body.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deiveiredo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deiveiredo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Deiveiredo throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Figueson Deiveiredo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Deiveiredo. That snapped Young's head back.
Deiveiredo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Young swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Deiveiredo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young tried to counter with a leg kick but Deiveiredo avoided it.
Young avoids the head kick by Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo throws an off balance right hand
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Deiveiredo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Deiveiredo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Young counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deiveiredo throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Deiveiredo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deiveiredo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Young is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
A lazy left from Deiveiredo finds it's target.
Deiveiredo swings widly with a right hand
and Young counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deiveiredo takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Deiveiredo misses.
Young went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Young avoids the body shot from Deiveiredo.
Young fires out a quick counter leg kick but Deiveiredo just manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Deiveiredo.
Young appears to be looking for a big counter.
Figueson Deiveiredo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Young stuffs the takedown.
Figueson Deiveiredo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A shot to the body from Deiveiredo misses
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Deiveiredo misses the body punch
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
Young appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Deiveiredo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Young was covering up waiting for the punch and Deiveiredo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young wants to stand up but Deiveiredo is controlling him.
Deiveiredo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Deiveiredo passes Young's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Young won't allow Deiveiredo to pass to mount.
Young is trying to stand back up but Deiveiredo is controlling him
Deiveiredo trying to control the pace.
Deiveiredo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
More stalling from Deiveiredo.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Deiveiredo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deiveiredo misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deiveiredo. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Deiveiredo manages to avoid it.
Deiveiredo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eddie Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deiveiredo misses with a looping right.
It looked like Young was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Deiveiredo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Figueson Deiveiredo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Deiveiredo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Figueson Deiveiredo!

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

 

Event: NYF 42: Babcock vs Carter II     
Date:   Nov 18, 2023
#R1#
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tavares, as that shot connected.
Tavares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Tavares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young is looking to counter punch.
Young misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Tavares ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Young takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Young walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Young lands the left hand.
Tavares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Young coming out on top.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Tavares avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Young throws a solid leg kick but Tavares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Young.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
As Tavares backs away, Young returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tavares. Beautiful body shot.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Tavares lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.
Tavares with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young checks a leg kick.
Young checks a leg kick.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
Tavares throws a lazy uppercut
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares scores with a jab. Young acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Young slips under a jab.
Young takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Tavares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Young. That did some damage!
Tavares throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Tavares throws a wild body kick that Young sees coming a mile off.
A clash of legs there as Tavares blocks the low kick.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Young takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares misses with a left hand
and Young counters with a right hand to the body.
Tavares throws a shot to the body.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a left and a right that stings Tavares.
Young stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Tavares dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tavares lands the left hand.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Young misses with a hook.
Young moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTavares.
Young throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Tavares throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares misses with a hook
and Young counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Young misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
As Tavares looks to move away, Young throws a big counter combo but Tavares just gets out of the way.#T1#
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Tavares.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Young has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tavares finds it's way round the side to connect with Young's head.
Tavares misses with a kick to the body
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young throws out a leg kick but Tavares moves out of range and Young only half commits.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Young scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tavares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tavares under the eye.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Jesus Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a right hand that Tavares ducks under and follows up with a left that Tavares also avoids with ease.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares wants to counter the offense by Young and move into the clinch position.
Jesus Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eddie Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young looks to land a combination but Tavares avoids it well.
Young is looking to slow Tavares down with leg kicks. #T3#
Young displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Young moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Tavares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Young's hands.
Tavares slips a jab from Young.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tavares scores with a shot to the body.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares slips under a jab from Young.
Young connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Young shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tavares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Young.#KD#
Nice combo by Young! Oh, that's hurt him - Tavares falls to the canvas and Young follows him into side control. #ROC#Tavares is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Young stands up.
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?
Tavares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tavares throws a low kick but it's checked well by Young.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Young dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Young throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Tavares seems to have recovered his senses.
Young tried to score with a low kick but Tavares checks it.
Young scores with a nice head shot.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tavares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Young to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Young's head backwards.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young is looking for a counter combo.
Young walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tavares backs up against the cage.
Young comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Young takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Tavares. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tavares.
A leg kick checked by Tavares.#T2#
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick
and Young counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tavares slips a jab and a cross from Young.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Young lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Young.
Tavares misses with a hook
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Young.
Young moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Young counters with a leg kick.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Young was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Young misses with a leg kick
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Young moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Young appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tavares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
Tavares looks for the body kick but Young saw that one coming.
Young tried to counter with a leg kick but Tavares avoided it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Young drops Tavares with a left right combo! Young follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC#Tavares is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Tavares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

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

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 13     
Date:   Oct 06, 2023
#R1#
Garner tries for a takedown but Young circles away easily
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young throws a right hand that Garner ducks under and follows up with a left that Garner also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Garner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Garner has his takedown stuffed
and Young counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Young lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Steven Garner has been cut.
Garner tries to clinch but Young moves away
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Young's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Young duly obliges. #ROC#Garner is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Garner is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?
Eddie Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Garner.
No joy there for Garner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garner gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Young gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Young!

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 10     
Date:   Sep 13, 2023
#R1#
A jab from Young does it's job there.
Young throws a body punch but Valero moves out of range.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valero shoots and misses
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Young.
Valero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Young sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valero.
Valero attempts a counter takedown but Young avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Young as Valero shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Young's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Young works Valero's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Young displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valero.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Valero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valero ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Young gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Valero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Valero advances to half guard.
Valero wants to pass to mount but Young is defending the position.
Valero trying to advance position but Young counters by regaining guard.
Valero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Valero is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Valero is looking to pass into half guard but Young pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Young is in guard.#REVB##SU2#
Young decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Valero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Young lands with a kick to the temple. Valero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eddie Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Young jabs Valero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Young throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Valero counters with a single leg into guard. Young didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Young is looking to stand up but Valero isn't so interested in that idea.
Valero advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Young!#SUB#
Valero swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Young is now in Valero's guard. A big mistake from Valero there, giving up the dominant position!
Valero wants to sweep here but Young controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Young dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Valero takes one to the chin there.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Valero drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young can't keep his opponent in guard - Valero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Young knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB#
Valero is looking for a kimura here.
Valero trying to pass the guard but Young defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Young pushes Valero off looking to stand but Valero dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Valero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Young has managed to free his arm - good work.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Valero wants to pass the guard but Young is defending well. #SUB#
Valero looking for a submission but Young manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Valero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Young's guard.
Valero is looking to pass Young's guard but actually Young recovers to full guard.
Valero looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Valero prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
Valero tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valero is looking to advance position but Young has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Young controlling from mount.
Valero tries to reverse the position but Young maintains control.#T4##SU2#
Young get's back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Young.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Young lands with a right hand.
Valero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valero tries for a takedown but Young sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Young lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from Young.
Valero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Young swivels and escapes.
Valero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Young slaps away a takedown attempt from Valero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Valero fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Valero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Young duly obliges.
Young scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #KD2#
Young drops Valero with a right and a left! Young comes rushing in but Valero regains his composure and manages to keep Young in guard. #ROC2#Valero is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Young decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Valero, up you get!
Oh Valero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Young lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Young throws a shot to the body.
Valero walks straight into a right hand from Young - that's dropped him! Young jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Valero from any more punishment! Valero complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eddie Young!

 

Event: NYF 31,5: Crispian vs Silalahi     
Date:   Aug 26, 2023
#R1#
Blackwood tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Young defends well and Blackwood ends up having to push Young into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Young lands a nice looking body shot.
Young lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Zach Blackwood has been cut.
Blackwood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Young counters with a right hand to the body.
Blackwood tries for a takedown but Young circles away easily
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Eddie Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Blackwood.
Blackwood tries for a takedown but Young circles away easily
and Young counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Blackwood! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Young!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Young!

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 6     
Date:   Jul 28, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Bizzy darts in and clinches Young up against the cage.
Bizzy stalling the fight.
Bizzy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
A short right from Bizzy on the inside.
Bizzy misses with the head strike.
Bizzy lands an uppercut.
Young is trying to force a seperation but Bizzy has the dominant position.
Bizzy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bizzy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Young is trying to break the clinch but Bizzy is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bizzy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bizzy swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizzy lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Bizzy throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Young tries to circle away but Bizzy has him pinned against the cage.
Young is looking to break free of the clinch but Bizzy has double underhooks.
Bizzy scores with a hook to the body.
Young wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bizzy tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Bizzy back against the cage.
Bizzy lands with a right to the head.
Bizzy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Bizzy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Bizzy.
Young is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Bizzy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizzy swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizzy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bizzy fails to land.
Young tries to break the clinch but Bizzy is controlling the position.
Bizzy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizzy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizzy pressing his opponent against the cage.
I was talking to Young's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizzy. #T3#
Bizzy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bizzy controlling the action here for a moment.
Bizzy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Young is trying to force a seperation but Bizzy has the dominant position.
Bizzy swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizzy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
Bizzy is working Young over against the cage.
Bizzy working aggressively here.
Young wants to get back to striking at distance but Bizzy won't allow it.
Bizzy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Young blocks a body shot from Bizzy.
A short right from Bizzy on the inside.
Bizzy scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizzy tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Bizzy as the two fighters clinch.
Bizzy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bizzy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizzy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bizzy misses with a body punch.
Bizzy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizzy working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chomp Bizzy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Bizzy has Young up against the cage in a clinch.
Bizzy misses with a body punch.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizzy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
Young is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bizzy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizzy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizzy lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizzy prevents Young from breaking the clinch.
Bizzy throws a head punch that misses.
Young has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bizzy swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Young looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Young is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bizzy is leaning against Young and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bizzy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Young up against the cage.
Young is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Young is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Young is trying to break the clinch but Bizzy has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bizzy.
Bizzy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Bizzy pushes Young back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bizzy fails to land. #T2#
Young tries to circle away but Bizzy has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bizzy closes the distance and clinches.
Young is trying to force a seperation but Bizzy has the dominant position.
Bizzy lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bizzy.
Young blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizzy.
A head punch on the inside from Bizzy fails to land.
Bizzy tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Bizzy back against the cage.
Bizzy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chomp Bizzy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bizzy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bizzy tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Bizzy back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizzy. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Young's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bizzy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Young up against the cage.
Bizzy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young is looking to break free of the clinch but Bizzy has double underhooks.
Bizzy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizzy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizzy misses with a punch on the inside.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Bizzy lands a body punch.
Bizzy misses with a punch on the inside.
Bizzy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizzy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head. #T4#
Bizzy misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bizzy fails to land.
Bizzy pushes Young back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizzy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Bizzy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizzy stalls.
Bizzy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Bizzy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bizzy lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Young wants to break free but Bizzy has control.
Bizzy misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chomp Bizzy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bizzy clinches up with Young and pushes him back against the cage.
Bizzy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizzy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bizzy scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizzy throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Young wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Bizzy.
Bizzy throws a head punch that misses.
Bizzy controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizzy misses with the head strike.
Bizzy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bizzy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bizzy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Bizzy.
Bizzy lands with a left to the head.
Bizzy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Young blocks a body shot from Bizzy.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizzy.
Young is trying to break the clinch but Bizzy is controlling him.
Bizzy working aggressively here.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizzy misses with a body punch.
Young tries to circle away but Bizzy has him pinned against the cage.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Bizzy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bizzy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizzy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizzy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Bizzy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizzy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bizzy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bizzy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Bizzy.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bizzy.
Bizzy misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Bizzy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Bizzy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bizzy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Bizzy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bizzy tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Bizzy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizzy.
Bizzy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizzy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizzy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bizzy throws a punch but it's blocked by Young. #T4#
Bizzy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bizzy misses with the head strike.
Young working hard to break the clinch.
Bizzy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Bizzy lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizzy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bizzy throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Bizzy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizzy tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Bizzy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eddie Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizzy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chomp Bizzy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bizzy 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 24:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 24:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chomp Bizzy!

 

Event: MMAHKI 53     
Date:   May 31, 2023
#R1#
Soto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Young sprawls well. Young wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soto gets slowly back to his feet.
Young throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soto is defended easily by Young.
Soto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Young's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Soto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soto was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young leaves Soto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Young's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soto under the eye.
Soto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soto somewhat.#T1#
Young connects with a nice looking jab.
Young scores with the left hand. Soto knows he should have avoided that one.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soto has time to react.
Young misses with a leg kick
and Soto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Young but Young pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soto dodges the punch combination from Young.
Soto shoots in and drives through. Young sprawls well.
Soto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young as he jumps to the side.
Eddie Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Soto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Soto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soto.
Soto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Young is fending him off so far but Soto persists. Nope, Young circles away and we're back to standing.
Young connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#Soto is rocked!
Soto ducks into an uppercut from Young and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Young!

 

 
 
 
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