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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Young (ranked 145 p4p, 64 weight class) and Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 12 p4p, 1 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Young might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Real Ganja Man. The crowd seem to be enjoying Salajudin Ii's choice of entrance music: На белом. Super Salajudin Ii has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salajudin Ii looking to score a takedown here. Young is defending well but Salajudin Ii drives through and ends up in Young's guard.
Salajudin Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Young keeping moving, preventing Salajudin Ii from controlling successfully.
Salajudin Ii advances to half guard.
Salajudin Ii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salajudin Ii trying to advance position but Young counters by regaining guard.
Salajudin Ii wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Young is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii looking to pass the guard.
Salajudin Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii stops Young from standing up.
Salajudin Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salajudin Ii stops Young from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salajudin Ii slips a jab from Young.
And Salajudin Ii tries to counter it with a takedown but Young pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Young misses with a head kick.
Salajudin Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Salajudin Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fred Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Salajudin Ii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Young sprawls well initially but Salajudin Ii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Salajudin Ii is trying to work for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Salajudin Ii wants to free his trapped foot but Young is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii is trying to control the action in half guard but Young is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salajudin Ii controlling the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Young is trying to stand back up but Salajudin Ii is controlling him
Salajudin Ii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii slows the pace down in half guard.
Salajudin Ii is trying to work for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii is trying to control the action in half guard but Young is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Young gets caught napping as Salajudin Ii dives in and scores a takedown. Young manages to retain guard.
Young is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salajudin Ii is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii drops back looking for a leg! Young is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Young manages to kick Salajudin Ii off! Salajudin Ii jumps back into Young's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Salajudin Ii works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii 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.
Salajudin Ii is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Young!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii dominated that round.
That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab from Young.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Young stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salajudin Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salajudin Ii looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Young!
Salajudin Ii looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Salajudin Ii tries for a kimura but Young is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
Salajudin Ii looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Salajudin Ii is controlling him well.
Salajudin Ii looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Young is trying to buck Salajudin Ii off.
Salajudin Ii tries to advance to mount but Young denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Young explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Young swings for the body but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fred Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Salajudin Ii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Young!
Salajudin Ii tries to move to mount but Young blocks the move with his legs.
Young is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Salajudin Ii has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Salajudin Ii is trying to get an arm triangle but Young is defending well.
Super Salajudin Ii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salajudin Ii trying to control the position but Young is working away.
Salajudin Ii working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Salajudin Ii is controlling him well.
Salajudin Ii is trying to get an arm triangle but Young is defending well.
Salajudin Ii prevents Young from escaping the position.
Salajudin Ii tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Salajudin Ii has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Young pushes Salajudin Ii away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Salajudin Ii gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salajudin Ii controlling the position from side mount.
Young wants to get back to his feet but Salajudin Ii drags him back down.
Salajudin Ii advances nicely into full mount.
Young tries to buck Salajudin Ii off but he can't manage it.
Salajudin Ii working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Salajudin Ii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Young is looking to escape.
Salajudin Ii is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Young has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Young!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Salajudin Ii, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Super Salajudin Ii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Salajudin Ii shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Super Salajudin Ii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salajudin Ii shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii feints the counter takedown.
Salajudin Ii staying out of range there.
Young misses with a hook
and Salajudin Ii counters with a single leg into guard. Young didn't expect that.
Young wants to stand up but Salajudin Ii is controlling him.
Young keeping full guard, as Salajudin Ii tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii drops back, looking for a kneebar! Young looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Young looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Young!
Salajudin Ii manages to work his way to half guard, despite Young's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to stand but can't do so whilst Salajudin Ii controls his leg.
Salajudin Ii trying to control here.
Salajudin Ii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Young wants to stand but Salajudin Ii has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Young escapes and gets back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii dodges the punch combination from Young.
Young misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii shoots in looking for a takedown but Young manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salajudin Ii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fred Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Salajudin Ii.
Young gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Young.
Young works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salajudin Ii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Young working aggressively here.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salajudin Ii backwards.
Salajudin Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salajudin Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Young goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salajudin Ii tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Young just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Salajudin Ii avoids a wild elbow strike from Young.
Young breaks from the clinch.
Young throws a hook but Salajudin Ii avoids it easily.
Salajudin Ii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Young but Young pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Young misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young lands with a right hand.
Young throws a hook but Salajudin Ii blocks it.
Salajudin Ii moves out of range as Young strikes.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salajudin Ii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Young's guard.
Young pushes Salajudin Ii off and scrambles back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii blocks a head kick by Young.
A head kick misses from Young.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Young works Salajudin Ii's body with a nice hook.
Young rushes Salajudin Ii and presses him up against the ropes.
Salajudin Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Salajudin Ii.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Young.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to stall but Salajudin Ii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Young misses with some punches.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salajudin Ii has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Young seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Salajudin Ii can turn it around.
A hook to the body from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii is trying to drag Young to the mat but Young just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Young prevents a body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow.
Salajudin Ii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salajudin Ii pulls guard successfully.
Salajudin Ii trying to keep a closed guard but Young is proving a slippery customer.
Salajudin Ii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fred Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young is looking to stand up but Salajudin Ii isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Young showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salajudin Ii 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Super Salajudin Ii!
During a confident post fight interview, Super Salajudin Ii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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