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Moves to 3-0 in Bellator with submission at Bellator 185
Young defeated Alec Hooben via submission (triangle choke) at 2:44 of Round 1 at Bellator 185 on Friday in Uncasville, Conn.
ANALYSIS
Young began this fight by keeping his distance on the feet. With about two minutes gone in the first round, Hooben went for a takedown. In the scramble, Young locked on a textbook triangle choke. Hooben fought it well, but he could not escape the position. Young improved to 8-0 overall and 3-0 in Bellator. He could potentially be a prospect in the Bellator middleweight division, but he has missed weight for his last two fights.
Young began this fight by keeping his distance on the feet. With about two minutes gone in the first round, Hooben went for a takedown. In the scramble, Young locked on a textbook triangle choke. Hooben fought it well, but he could not escape the position. Young improved to 8-0 overall and 3-0 in Bellator. He could potentially be a prospect in the Bellator middleweight division, but he has missed weight for his last two fights.
Takes decision over hometown Chris Harris
Young defeated Chris Harris via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) at Bellator 171 in Mulvane, Kan. on Friday
ANALYSIS
The story of this fight was Young's reach. Harris came out with the energy of a favorite. However, Young was able to get his jab and kicks going from the outside. At first they frustrated Harris, but then they really started to do damage. Young probably earned himself another shot in Bellator with this impressive striking performance.
The story of this fight was Young's reach. Harris came out with the energy of a favorite. However, Young was able to get his jab and kicks going from the outside. At first they frustrated Harris, but then they really started to do damage. Young probably earned himself another shot in Bellator with this impressive striking performance.