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Event:
Bushido 37: Ban Gbus v Karasev
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Fang.
Fang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fang throws a looping overhand right but Ki ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Ki forces Fang back against the cage and clinches.
Fang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fang is trying to break the clinch but Ki is controlling him.
Ki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Ki tries to pull guard but Fang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ao Ki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fang working hard to break the clinch.
Ki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ki taking a breather.
Ki gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fang wants to break free but Ki has 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.#TD#
Ki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fang uses from the top position. #SUB#
Ki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fang defends it easily.#SUB#
Fang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Fang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ki, up you get!
Nice body punch from Fang. #CL#
Ki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ki tries for a takedown but Fang manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Ki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ki tries to score a body lock takedown but Fang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fang is defending well.
Fang tries to circle away but Ki has him pinned against the cage.
Come on Ki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fang wants to get back to striking at distance but Ki won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Fang's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ki is working for takedown but Fang is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Ki successfully pulls guard.
Fang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ki is proving hard to escape from.
Fang advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ki being controlled for a moment.
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 Ao Ki will probably get the nod.
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#
Fang lands a body shot.
Fang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fang throws a hook but Ki avoids it easily.
Ki tries to counter with a takedown but Fang is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Ki darts in and clinches Fang up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fang is trying to break the clinch but Ki has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ki jumps guard and drags Fang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Ki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fang defends it easily.
Fang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Ki is looking for a triangle but Fang pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Ki is working an open guard so Fang takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Ki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fang's guard.
Fang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ki won't allow Fang to sweep him here.
Fang trying to control the position here. #T2#
Ki tries to free his leg and advance position but Fang is retaining full guard.
Ao Ki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ki has gone for a leg lock! Fang slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ki's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Fang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fang has managed to get both his arms back between Ki's legs - danger averted.
Fang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ki is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Ki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fang has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Fang moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ki.
The referee asks Fang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fang prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU2#
Fang decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fang swats away the attempt to clinch by Ki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fang. Ki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fang works over Ki's head and body with a nice combination.
Fang looks to land a left hand but Ki moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Ki has managed to clinch.
Ki stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ki stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ki effectively controlling the action here.
Ki prevents Fang from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomy Fang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Ki clinches up with Fang and pushes him back against the cage.
Fang can't break the clinch.
Fang is trying to break the clinch but Ki is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Ki.
#TD#
Ki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Ki is cranking Fang's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Fang! He's tightened the choke and Fang is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ao Ki!
In his post fight interview, Ao Ki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Bushido 33: Curtis v Dickinson
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Fang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fang moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Fang's coach down at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fang lands a nice shot to the body.
Fang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roberts pinned against the cage. Roberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roberts tries to counter with a takedown but Fang is quick to defend against it.
Roberts has been working on his balance at Helsinki Fight Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fang.#CL#
Roberts moves into the clinch.
Roberts taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang tries for a takedown but Roberts manages to get underhooks.
Fang tries to pull guard but Roberts holds him up against the cage and eventually Fang drops back down to his feet.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomy Fang.
Fang trying to control the position but instead, Roberts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fang into the cage.#T1#
Roberts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roberts struggles to land a body shot inside as Fang controls his hands.
Roberts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fang tries to break the clinch but Roberts is controlling the position.
Fang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Roberts.
Fang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Roberts wants the takedown. Fang is fighting it off but Roberts persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fang's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Roberts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fang is pulling down on Roberts's head to control his posture.
Roberts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Fang has wrist control.#T3#
Roberts advances to half guard.
Roberts wants to control but Fang is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Roberts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fang wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roberts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fang wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fang is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fang is not content to let Roberts control the position.#T4##SUB#
Roberts 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#
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Fang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fang tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roberts is out of range.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Roberts leaves Fang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.#CL2#
Fang rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang blocking some punches.
Fang prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Fang pulls guard effortlessly. #T1##SUB#
Roberts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fang trying to keep a closed guard but Roberts is proving a slippery customer.
Fang has Roberts pulled in close to control his posture.
Roberts is pushing down on Fang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fang is fighting to maintain full guard but Roberts has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roberts is trying to control the action in half guard but Fang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fang can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Roberts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fang sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Roberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fang defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fang tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Roberts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberts. #SUB#
Roberts seems to be working for a kimura but Fang defends the submission attempt.
Fang is trying to control but can't.
#T3##SUB#
Roberts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fang is staying active underneath Roberts, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Roberts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fang sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Roberts is trying to work for a kimura but Fang is defending well.
#SUB#
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Fang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fang trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Fang.
Fang misses with a body kick.
Roberts thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roberts wants to clinch up but Fang keeps it at a distance.
Fang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roberts.
Good work by Roberts as he checks the leg kick.
Roberts pushes Fang away with a front kick.#CL2#
Fang clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by Fang.
Fang prevents a body shot from Roberts.
Fang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomy Fang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fang missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Fang drives through and clinches with Roberts against the cage.
Fang working hard to break the clinch.
Fang blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Roberts fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Fang.
Fang jumps guard but Roberts stands there with Fang around his waist. Fang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roberts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts misses with a body punch.
Roberts takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Roberts jumps guard but Fang stands there with Roberts around his waist. Roberts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Roberts has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fang tries to escape the position.
Fang is trying to get back to his feet but Roberts has full control of the position and if anything, Fang has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fang is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Fang is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Roberts is persistently looking for the submission but Fang is defending it well.
#T2#
Fang is trying to get back to his feet but Roberts has full control of the position and if anything, Fang has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fang tries to escape the position.
Roberts scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Fang is looking for a way out. #SUB#
Fang fending off the submission attempt from Roberts.
Roberts is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Roberts is hanging on to Fang's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Roberts working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Roberts is looking for the choke from the back position but Fang is controlling his hands well.
Fang rolls, trying to escape but Roberts keeps control of the position.
Fang is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Fang showing good submission defense here.
#T4##SUB#
Roberts is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#ES2#
Fang manages to stand up with Roberts still on his back. Eventually Roberts drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Fang swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Fang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roberts shoots in and drives through. Fang sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fang goes for a double leg but Roberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberts continues to drive forward.
A jab from Fang does it's job there.
Fang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Max Roberts.
I think Roberts 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Roberts!
A relieved looking Max Roberts 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:
B30: Vinicius vs. Antonew
Date: Dec 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Fang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Judah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Judah counters with a nice body shot.
Fang's coach down at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Elijah Judah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomy Fang.#TD2#
Fang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fang lands in his opponent's guard.
Judah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fang controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fang is one step ahead there. #T1#
Fang postures up in Judah's guard and throws a big left but Judah blocks it.
Judah looking for a sweep. Not yet Judah, not yet.
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.
Fang looking to sit in guard and control but Judah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fang trying to control but Judah is working from the bottom. #T2#
Fang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fang is looking to advance position but Judah has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Fang tries to reverse the position but Judah maintains control.
Judah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fang tries to hold on but Judah postures up.#T3#
Judah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fang tries to hold on but Judah pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judah controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Judah's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fang tries to hold on but Judah postures up.
Fang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Fang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fang is looking for a sweep. Judah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Judah is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Judah dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Judah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fang tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Judah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fang has his takedown stuffed
and Judah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fang shoots in for a double leg but Judah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Judah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Elijah Judah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomy Fang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah stuffs the takedown.
Fang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Judah counters with a left to the body.
Tomy Fang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fang is breathing heavily.#T1#
Fang fails with the takedown
and Judah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fang tries for a takedown but Judah circles away easily
enabling Judah to counter with a crisp jab.
Fang misses with a takedown attempt
and Judah counters with a left to the body.
Elijah Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fang shoots and misses #KD#
and Judah counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fang! Judah lets Fang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Fang is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tomy Fang has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fang looks for a takedown but Judah sprawls well.#T2#
Fang fails with the takedown#KD#
and Judah counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fang! Judah lets Fang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fang is still on wobbly legs! Can Judah finish him?
Fang shoots and misses
and Judah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fang seems to have recovered his senses.
Fang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Judah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Judah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fang.
Fang darts in looking for a takedown but Judah gets double underhooks and turns Fang into the ropes.
It looked like Judah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Fang misses with a takedown
and Judah counters with a straight right hand.
Fang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Judah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elijah Judah is winning the standup battle so far.
Fang tries for a takedown but Judah circles away easily
and Judah counters with a left to the body.
Fang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Judah counters with a crisp right that sends Fang to the canvas! Judah follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Judah!
A very excited looking Elijah Judah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Bushido 26: Axe vs. Aoki
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Fang works the jab nicely.
Fang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wright dips to his left and cracks Fang with an uppercut!
A big right from Wright misses.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fang sprawls well. Fang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
Fang staying out of range there.
Fang darts in looking for a takedown but Wright gets double underhooks and turns Fang into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Fang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Fang is looking to stand up but Wright won't let him.
Fang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Wright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Wright is looking to cinch up a triangle. Fang throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wright's body to avoid the submission. Wright has instead reached around Fang's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wright arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Erin Wright!
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Event:
HFC 11 Faber vs. Powell
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Fang works over Martins's head and body with a nice combination.
Fang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martins.
Fang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fang misses with a double jab.
Fang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fang duly obliges.
Martins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fang.
Good exchange - Fang coming out on top.
Martins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Martins rushes Fang and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Martins has Fang pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martins wants to take the fight to the mat but Fang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Martins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fang is trying to stand.
Martins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Martins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fang wants to improve his position but Martins is controlling well.
Martins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fang gets back to full guard.
Fang wants to sweep here but Martins controlling him for the moment.
Martins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Martins cracks Fang with a solid left hand.
Martins with a nice head shot there.
Martins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Martins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fang is keeping the position for now.
Fang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fang wants to stand up but Martins is controlling the position.
#T2#
Fang is thwarting Martins's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fang tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Martins.
Martins is controlling Fang's trapped leg to prevent Fang from advancing to side control.
Fang tries to stand and escape but Martins is controlling the position.
Martins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Martins is looking to escape.
Fang is looking to take a break and control but Martins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martins tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Martins looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fang pushes past his half guard into mount!
Martins is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Fang get's back to his feet.
Martins slips a jab and a cross from Fang.
Fang misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Fang misses.
Fang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Martins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Martins looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Martins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martins wants a takedown.
We've been informed that Fang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Fang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fang working hard to break the clinch.
Fang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the ropes.
Fang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Fang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fang throws a combination. Martins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Martins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fang.
Fang throws a body punch but Martins moves out of range.
Fang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fang throws a right hand that Martins ducks under and follows up with a left that Martins also avoids with ease.
Martins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fang just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomy Fang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fang tries to clinch up but Martins circles away and keeps his distance.
Martins tries to counter with a takedown but Fang is quick to defend against it.
Tomy Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Martins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Fang manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Martins keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes. #TD#
Martins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fang rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fang trying to control but Martins postures up.
Fang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martins throws an elbow that misses. Fang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martins's guard. Nice move by Fang!#REVB#
Fang wants to stand but Martins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SU2#
Fang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Martins avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fang. Martins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martins.
Martins throwing a counter right hand but Fang manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Fang.
Fang misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Martins counters by moving into the clinch.
Martins wants a takedown but no success here.
Martins is trying to drag Fang to the mat but Fang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Fang is trying to force a seperation but Martins has the dominant position.#T2#
Martins has Fang pressed against the ropes, preventing Fang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fang is trying to break the clinch but Martins has him pressed against the ropes.
Fang gets underhooks to prevent Martins's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Martins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fang tries to circle away but Martins has him pinned against the ropes.
Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fang's efforts to push away.
Martins is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fang wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Fang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the ropes.
Fang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fang tries to break free but Martins pushes him back against the ropes.
Martins tries for a takedown but Fang manages to get underhooks.
Martins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fang can't break the clinch.
Fang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
Martins is trying to drag Fang to the mat but Fang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Fang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Fang successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Fang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Fang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fang is pushing down on Martins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martins is fighting to maintain full guard but Fang has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU2#
Fang decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomy Fang 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#
Fang misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Martins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fang on his heels. He'll look to pass Fang's guard now, I'm sure.
Fang is trying to control the position but Martins postures up.
Fang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martins's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Martins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fang stacks Martins on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fang!
Tomy Fang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martins keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Martins is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Fang stands up.
Fang just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Martins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Fang has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Martins is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.#T2##TD#
Martins lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2#
Fang kicks off Martins and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fang. Martins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fang lands a two punch combo.
Fang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martins rather than just go for the knockout.
Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martins was well out of range. Poor timing from Fang.
Martins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martins was well out of range. Poor timing from Fang.
Chael Martins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Fang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martins dodges the punch combination from Fang.
Martins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fang sprawls and moves away.
Tomy Fang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tomy Fang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Fang throws a right hand that Martins ducks under and follows up with a left that Martins also avoids with ease.
Fang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martins takes one to the chin there.
Martins tries for a takedown but Fang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Fang tries to counter it with a takedown but Martins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fang swinging wildly here.
Martins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fang scores with a nice head shot.
Martins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Fang.
Martins moves out of range of the leg kick from Fang.
Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martins.
Fang scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fang.
Fang scores with a one two! Martins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fang tries to clinch but Martins is having none of it.
Martins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fang scores with a nice strike.
Fang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martins momentarily.
Chael Martins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomy Fang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fang 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomy Fang!
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Event:
HFC 7 Melon vs. Freddy
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Fang. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Fang gets caught napping as Martins dives in and scores a takedown. Fang manages to retain guard.
Martins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fang's head.#SUB#
Fang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fang wants to sweep here but Martins controlling him for the moment.
Fang wants to get back to his feet but Martins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martins.
Martins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martins's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Fang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martins is aware though and is defending well.
Fang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martins is one step ahead there.
Martins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Martins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Martins is looking to stand up but Fang isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Martins is looking for a triangle but Fang pushes his legs off easily.
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.#SUB2#
Martins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martins wants to improve his position but instead Fang has moved into half guard.
Fang tries to stand but can't do so whilst Martins controls his leg. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fang seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Martins misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Martins!
Martins tries to hold on but Fang pushes him away. #T3#
Fang looking to control but Martins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Martins has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fang to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Martins is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fang pulls down on the head and he's put Martins to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tomy Fang!
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Event:
Honour II
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Conlon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fang is trying to defend but Conlon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fang is trying to stand up here but Conlon is controlling him well.
Conlon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fang is trying to get back to full guard.
Fang is trying to maintain the position but Conlon is very close to passing his half guard.
Conlon is looking to take a break and control but Fang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Conlon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fang is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brendan Conlon!
Brendan Conlon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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