Match 3 – Calum Young vs Deacon Laugher

Sadly another injury has caused this match to change. Hobart Martial Arts Academy’s Ryan Mazengarb suffered an injury and has been replaced by Calum Young, also a Hobart Martial Arts Academy competitor. Calum will now face off against the Hybrid Training Centre’s young up and comer Deacon Laugher. Even with less than a week to go to the event this match is actually looking like being one of the most interesting on the card.

Here is how it breaks down….

Name: Calum Young

Style: BJJ

Strengths: The word that comes to mind with Calum is “unorthodox”, he is lanky, awkward and difficult to takedown. He is known for his quick submissions and also his great defence. Calum has had experience in MMA and also in BJJ competition. While not quite as big as his even bigger brother, Calum is still strong and durable.




Name: Deacon Laugher

Style: BJJ

Strengths: At 18, Deacon is by far the youngest competitor on the card, but he has had consistent experience on the state and national BJJ scene. Deacon isn’t afraid to mix it up from the top or bottom and will go for any submission he can. This match will be a huge test for Deacon and a feather in his cap if he can pull off the win.

Synopsis: This match is really difficult to pick in terms of how it goes down, both men have strengths and weaknesses. Perhaps the deciding factor here will be Calum’s cage experience and unusual movement, but then again Deacon has great experience and is despiting being the youngest competitor is quite strong. My tip is that this match makes overtime!