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Event:
KOFC 42 - Karelin vs Brandao
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Chang has his takedown stuffed
and Richardson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chang really felt that one!
Richardson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chang. That did some damage!
Chang misses with a takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang throws a jab when Richardson was well out of range.
And Richardson counters with a quick kick to the body but Chang blocks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Richardson - the referee stops the clock and Chang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Richardson. Chang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chang looks winded!
Richardson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mike Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson connects with a solid leg kick.
Richardson works Chang's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Richardson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Richardson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Richardson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Richardson.
Nice shot lands for Richardson.
Richardson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Richardson.
Chang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Richardson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Richardson lands a big head kick that sends Chang tumbling to the mat! Richardson takes a step backwards and waves Chang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Chang is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mike Chang has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson jabs at Chang's body.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Richardson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richardson connects with a solid leg kick.
Richardson thumps Chang with a low kick.
Chang walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Richardson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Julian Richardson!
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Event:
KOFC 36 - Leonidas vs Karelin
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Kuznetcov drives through and clinches with Chang against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuznetcov.
Chang goes for a takedown attempt but Kuznetcov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Kuznetcov pushes Chang up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetcov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chang is trying to pull guard but Kuznetcov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetcov prevents the takedown attempt.
Ilya Kuznetcov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Chang.#TD#
Kuznetcov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Kuznetcov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Kuznetcov looking for a guillotine here but Chang defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov has momentary wrist control but Chang slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Chang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Kuznetcov has his foot on Chang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chang works his way back into a safe position though.
Chang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kuznetcov pushes a forearm under Chang's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Chang is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ilya Kuznetcov!
A relieved looking Ilya Kuznetcov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KCM-The Avenging Fist
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Chang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings Chang.
Chang looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.#CL#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Chang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dickie Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Chang.
Chang looking for a takedown.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Chang is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Changs head.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Chang is rocked!#T1#
Murphy is working Chang over against the cage.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Chang looks winded!
Murphy lands a left hand.
Chang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murphy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murphy lands a big right hand that drops Chang! The killer instinct kicks in and Murphy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dickie Murphy!
Dickie Murphy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KCM Showcase- 2
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD#
Chang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Chang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Chang is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
#SUB#
Chang is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
#SUB#
Chang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Chang eventually gives up the hold.
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.#SUB#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Chang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Chang is controlling him
#T1#
Chang wants to stand up but Brown has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Chang 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.
#SUB#
Chang is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Chang 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.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown gets full guard.#SUB#
Chang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brown is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brown has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Brown has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chang is proving hard to escape from.
Brown advances position into side control!
Brown advances to full mount. #T3#
Brown is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Chang is in real trouble.
Chang is trying to break free.
Chang turns into Brown and is now in his guard.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Chang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Chang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Chang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chang scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Chang throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Chang throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Chang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown! #REVB#
Brown trying to control the action but Chang is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chang wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control the position but Chang is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Chang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brown thumps Chang with a low kick.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mike Chang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Chang tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Chang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Brown pushes Chang off and gets back to his feet.
Chang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Chang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Chang should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Chang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Chang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown cracks Chang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chang stuffs the takedown.
Chang thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Mike Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang blocks a jab.
Chang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Chang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown connects with the punch.
Chang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Chang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brown manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Chang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
Chang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chang. #SUB#
Chang drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Chang off! Chang jumps back into Brown's guard.
Chang stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3##SUB#
Chang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Brown takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Chang tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well. #SUB#
Chang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Chang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown tries to buck Chang off but Chang is having none of it.#T4#
Chang controlling the position from side mount.
Chang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Chang swings around for an armbar but Brown sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chang's guard.#SUB#
Chang is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Chang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown 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.
James Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown stalks Chang and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chang's face. Chang staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Chang has been cut.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chang with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Chang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Chang fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown with a nice cross.#T1#
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Chang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Chang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chang looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Chang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chang is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Chang!
Our winner, Mike Chang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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