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Event:
Pulse 77 - Joney vs Badass
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Fang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Day's guard.#ES#
Day pushes Fang off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Day paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fang closes the distance and clinches up with Day, looking for a takedown. Fang pushes Day against the cage but Day circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fang fails with a takedown attempt.
Day chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Day tests Fang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!#TD2#
Day gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fang to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
Day is pulling down on Fang's head. It's preventing any offense from Fang, at least for the moment.
Fang won't allow Day to get back to his feet.
Day keeping moving, preventing Fang from controlling successfully.
Day controlling the position.
Day looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fang is one step ahead there.
Fang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
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.
Day is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Day dips to his left and cracks Fang with an uppercut!
Jako Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day lands a nice looking body shot.
Day dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fang. That did some damage!
Fang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Day but Day pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Fang.
A left and a right from Day both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Day.
Fang unleashes a big counter combination but Day bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Fang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fang doesn't manage to clinch there - Day circles away.
Fang has his takedown stuffed
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Day lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fang shoots in and drives through. Day sprawls well.
Day fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Day lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Fang has closed the distance and engaged Day in a clinch.
#T4#
Fang jumps guard but Day stands there with Fang around his waist. Fang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fang prevents Day from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Day manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Day.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Day counters with a one-two to the body.
Fang goes for a double leg but Day avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Day continues to drive forward.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fang tries to clinch but Day moves out of range.
Fang misses with a takedown
and Day counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jako Day dominated that round.
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 needs to keep his hands up - Day had a free shot at his head there.
Fang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fang shoots in and drives through. Day sprawls well.
Day is looking for a counter combo.
Fang fails with the takedown.
Day appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Fang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Day quickly recovers to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Day's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Day won't allow Fang to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang prevents Day from standing back up.
Fang is just content to waste time from the top position. Day takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Day is controlling Fang's posture.
Day manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fang manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Day wants to get up but he can't break Fang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Day trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
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 not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fang trying to control from half guard but Day is working away.
Day trying to hold on to Fang's head to control him but Fang postures up.
Fang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fang passes into side control, despite Day's attempt to control the position.
#T2#
Day is pushing Fang's head away, looking to escape. Fang manages to hold on to the position though.
Fang in the domination position with Day hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Day's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fang wants to control but Day is keeping him busy.
Day is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fang off and has taken his back!
Fang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matthew Fang has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Fang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SU#
Day stands up from half guard.
Fang takes one to the chin there.
Fang is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
Fang looks to clinch
and Day counters with a series of strikes. Fang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Day lands a jab-cross combination.
Day connects with a single shot there.
Fang with a poor takedown
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Fang.
Some wild striking there from Day.
#T4#
Day darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fang darts in trying to clinch
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fang shoots and misses
and Day counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jako Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Day stuffs the takedown.
Nice cross by Day.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jako Day dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fang shoots and misses
and Day counters with a left to the body.
Fang walks into a stiff left hand from Day.
Day scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fang fails to land the takedown.
Day is looking for a counter combo.
Day fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Day as he avoids it easily.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Fang.
Fang darts in looking for a takedown but Day gets double underhooks and turns Fang into the cage.
Fang tries for a takedown but Day circles away easily
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Fang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Fang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Day counters with a left to the body.
Day throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Day throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Day.
Day listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fang can do to turn this around?
Day throws a right and a left that Fang avoids nicely.
Day closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Day defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fang.
Fang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Fang closes the distance but Day moves to the side
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Day's waist but Day gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fang off to one side.
Day goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fang shoots in but no luck this time.
Day misses with the combination.
Fang fails with the takedown
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Day tests Fang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A right-left combo lands from Day.
Fang checks the leg kick.
Fang throws a fast counter high kick but Day manages to duck under it in time.
Fang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fang needs to keep his hands up - Day had a free shot at his head there.
Day lands a jab.
Matthew Fang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day scores with a hook to the body. Fang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Day throws a leg kick that misses.
Day lands a nice hook to Fang's body. Fang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fang fails with the takedown
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fang is defended easily by Day.
Jako Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fang misses with a takedown
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jako Day showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Day, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jako Day!
An out of breath Jako Day thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
LFC 28
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Fang doesn't manage to clinch there - Galanos circles away.
A jab from Galanos does it's job there.
Galanos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Galanos throwing a counter right hand but Fang manages to avoid it.
Galanos scores with a hook.
Galanos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fang under the eye.
Fang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Galanos scores with a hook.
Hero Galanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Galanos.
Galanos circles away from the clinch attempt.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Galanos has knocked Fang down with a huge combo! Galanos steps away and waves a wobbly Fang back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Fang is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fang is holding his hands too far apart here. Galanos throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Fang is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hero Galanos!
Hero Galanos retains his light heavyweight title!
Hero Galanos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 42
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Drotske.
Fang fails with the takedown.
Fang tries to clinch but Drotske moves away
and Drotske counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drotske scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fang in his tracks. #KD2#
Drotske drops Fang with a big left hand and mounts him. Fang is in big trouble! #ROC2#
Fang is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Fang has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drotske controlling his opponent.
Oh Fang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Drotske is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Fang walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Drotske swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Markus Drotske!
A relieved looking Markus Drotske 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:
HFC 36
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Fang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fang trying to control but Rumble is working from the bottom.
Fang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rumble is keeping the position for now.
Fang trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rumble keeping moving, preventing Fang from controlling successfully.
Rumble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang is looking to work some ground and pound but Rumble has wrist control.
Rumble keeping moving, preventing Fang from controlling successfully.
Fang throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Rumble keeping full guard, as Fang tries to pass.
Fang throws a big elbow that misses.
Rumble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fang.
Rumble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fang.
Fang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fang throws an elbow that misses. Rumble uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fang's guard. Nice move by Rumble!#REVB#
Rumble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fang doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
Rumble preventing the sweep.
Rumble tries to free his leg and advance position but Fang is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Fang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Fang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rumble uses it to pass to side control.
Fang struggling a bit here.
Fang tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Rumble stalls from top position.
Fang is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T3#
Rumble is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fang is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Fang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fang is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fang is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rumble is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fang flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fang tries to hold on but Rumble postures up.
Fang is desperately trying to improve his position but Rumble has a good base and remains in mount.
My spies in Odins Body Workshop inform me that Rumble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fang regains half guard.
Fang is looking to control Rumble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fang avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fang tries to roll over but Rumble keeps him under control.
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 Matthew Fang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fang shoots and misses
and Rumble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fang moves forwards but Rumble connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fang shoots in for a takedown but Rumble shows good takedown defense.
Rumble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rumble uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rumble stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rumble wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Fang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fang moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rumble.
Rumble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rumble counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rumble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fang.
Rumble scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Fang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice shot lands for Rumble.
Rumble scores with a decent looking hook.
Rumble throws a good cross that connects.
Rumble thuds a left hand into Fang's body.
Rumble connects with a body shot.
Fang gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rumble gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Rumble!
AJ Rumble is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking AJ Rumble 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:
HFC New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Fang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Muhammad!
Muhammad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fang on the ground.
Fang misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fang tries to score with some ground and pound. Muhammad controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Muhammad parries the strikes from Fang easily there. Fang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Muhammad to escape.
Fang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Muhammad is avoiding damage well.
Muhammad is not content to let Fang control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammad takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fang passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Muhammad!
Fang working Muhammad over with strikes here. #T1#
Fang thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fang tries to control but Muhammad wriggling away.
Muhammad is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fang unloads with some shots from mount but Muhammad bucks and avoids them well.
Fang throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Muhammad because Fang loaded up on that one.
Fang sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Fang connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fang controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Fang connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fang cracks Muhammad with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2#
Muhammad blocking the ground and pound.
Fang lands a big shot there that rocks Muhammad but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fang connects with a bit shot that sees Muhammad covering up! More strikes from Fang and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fang is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Fang!
Matthew Fang is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
HFC 23 Johnson vs. Brogue
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Wick slips a straight right by Fang.
Nice sprawl there from Fang as Wick shoots in.
Fang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fang defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Fang as Wick shoots in.
Fang swinging wildly here.
Fang tries to clinch up but Wick circles away and keeps his distance.
Wick tries for a takedown but Fang circles away easily#TD#
and Fang counters with a single leg into guard. Wick didn't expect that.
Matthew Fang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Wick.#SUB#
Fang 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.
Wick keeping full guard, as Fang tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wick keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Fang gets to his feet - Wick follows without any prompting. #T1#
Wick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wick fails with the takedown.
Wick looks winded!
Fang throws a head kick that misses.
Fang misses with a kick to the body.
Wick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fang defends it well.
That kick from Fang tenderised Wick's leg. Wick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fang is looking to clinch but Wick is avoiding it.
Wick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wick.
Karl Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fang scores with the left hand. Wick knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Fang drives through and clinches with Wick against the cage.
Fang wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Fang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Fang looking for a triangle here. Wick is fighting it but it looks tight! Fang pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wick is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matthew Fang!
In defeat, Karl Wick stepped up to the mic, saying 'cheers to my opponent he really got me he wins at all aspects because this org is on his side i know you people dont want me to win because yall hate me. but props to all of you who came here to support this sports thank you., and this is not the end. #GODBLESS'.
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Event:
HFC 19 Andenowski vs. Vega
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Dickinson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fang wants to free his trapped foot but Dickinson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Fang is looking for a kimura here.
Fang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Fang is working for a submission of some sort.
Fang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fang wants to pass to mount but Dickinson is defending the position.
Dickinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Fang seems to be looking for submissions.
Fang lands with a punch from half guard.
Fang working over Dickinson with some ground and pound. Dickinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Fang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dickinson trying to control here.
#SUB#
Fang is looking for a kimura but Dickinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fang to get the leverage.
Fang prevents Dickinson from improving his position.#SUB#
Fang is looking for a kimura but Dickinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fang to get the leverage. #T2#
Fang controlling the action here. #SUB#
Fang in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dickinson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Fang!
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Event:
HFC 16 Calypso vs. Brogue
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Fang tries for a takedown but Muhammad circles away easily
and Muhammad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fang is defended easily by Muhammad.
Fang misses with a takedown attempt
and Muhammad counters with a nice uppercut.
Abraham Muhammad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Fang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Fang with that takedown attempt.
Fang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Fang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Muhammad counters with a right hand from hell and Fang is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abraham Muhammad!
Abraham Muhammad retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Abraham Muhammad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 13 Calypso vs. Money
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Wrestlefuck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fang tries to counter with a takedown but Wrestlefuck is quick to defend against it.
Fang slips a jab and a cross from Wrestlefuck.
Fang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wrestlefuck manages to circle out of the way.
Fang dodges the punch combination from Wrestlefuck.
Donk. Wrestlefuck catches Fang right on the button with a cross.
Wrestlefuck misses with a series of wild punches.
Wrestlefuck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wrestlefuck has Fang up against the cage in a clinch.
Wrestlefuck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fangs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrestlefuck.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrestlefuck.
Fang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wrestlefuck misses with some punches.
Wrestlefuck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Wrestlefuck prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Fang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fang fails to pull guard.
Wrestlefuck lands a hook that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Fang blocking some punches.
Wrestlefuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fang blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Fang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wrestlefuck scores with a shoulder strike.
Wrestlefuck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wrestlefuck scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Fang blocks an uppercut.
Fang looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Wrestlefuck to work.
Fang wants to take the fight to the mat but Wrestlefuck manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Fang pulls guard.
Wrestlefuck stopping the sweep attempt from Fang.
Wrestlefuck seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Wrestlefuck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wrestlefuck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wrestlefuck wants to control from the top but Fang keeps moving.
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. #REVR#
Fang passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Fang looking to secure an arm triangle but Wrestlefuck defends it well.
Wrestlefuck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fang seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wrestlefuck is holding on tight.
#T4#
Fang throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wrestlefuck is desperately trying to improve his position but Fang has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Fang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wrestlefuck has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wrestlefuck blocking the ground and pound.
Wrestlefuck is bucking up trying to escape but Fang cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fang throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wrestlefuck because Fang loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestlefuck holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fang tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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!
Fang working Wrestlefuck over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Wrestlefuck dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wrestlefuck throws a series of punches but Fang moves out of range.
Wrestlefuck misses with the combination.
Fang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wrestlefuck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck misses with a lunging right hand
and Fang counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wrestlefuck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestlefuck lands a nice shot to the body.
Captain Wrestlefuck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wrestlefuck lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrestlefuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrestlefuck cracks a nice hook into Fang's ribs.
Wrestlefuck throws a series of punches but Fang moves out of range. #T1#
Fang takes one to the chin there.
Fang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wrestlefuck takes a swing at Fang's ribcage but misses.
Wrestlefuck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wrestlefuck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wrestlefuck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wrestlefuck.
A punch combination from Wrestlefuck misses.
Wrestlefuck scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wrestlefuck misses with a wild body shot.
Wrestlefuck is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fang rather than just go for the knockout.
Wrestlefuck misses with the combination.
Wrestlefuck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fang. Fang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Captain Wrestlefuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
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!
Wrestlefuck misses with a double jab.
Wrestlefuck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wrestlefuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrestlefuck pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fang back to the cage. Wrestlefuck follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wrestlefuck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fang.
Fang throws a counter high kick but Wrestlefuck was just alert enough to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Wrestlefuck.
Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wrestlefuck looks to throw the jab but Fang is out of range.
Wrestlefuck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Fang gets a takedown into half guard.
Fang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wrestlefuck is breathing heavily.
Fang trying to control from half guard but Wrestlefuck is working away. #T3#
Fang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fang trying to control but Wrestlefuck is having none of it.
Fang misses with a head shot.
Fang looking to control but Wrestlefuck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fang misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T4#
Fang landing shots from mount.
Fang looking to control but Wrestlefuck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Fang is working for a guillotine from mount but Wrestlefuck frees his head quite easily.
Fang punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fang thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fang thowing shots but they're missing.
Wrestlefuck avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Wrestlefuck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wrestlefuck swings for the body but Fang moves out of range.
It looked like Fang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck tries to bum rush Fang with a series of wild strikes but Fang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wrestlefuck scores with a nice right hand.
Fang defending well as Wrestlefuck loads up on a big left hand.
Fang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wrestlefuck swinging wildly here.
Wrestlefuck with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestlefuck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fang. Fang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fang dodges the punch combination from Wrestlefuck.
Fang throws a quick counter head kick but Wrestlefuck was just out of range.#T1#
Fang slips a jab and a cross from Wrestlefuck.
Fang throws a counter high kick but Wrestlefuck was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wrestlefuck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fang fails with the takedown.
Wrestlefuck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wrestlefuck.
Fang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fang fails with a takedown attempt.
Wrestlefuck throws a series of punches but Fang avoids them all with ease.
Wrestlefuck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrestlefuck throws a series of punches but Fang moves out of range.
Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matthew Fang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wrestlefuck misses with a double jab.
Wrestlefuck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, jab by Wrestlefuck - just one landing.
Fang shoots in and drives through. Wrestlefuck sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Fang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fang slips under a jab from Wrestlefuck.
Fang feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Wrestlefuck misses.
Fang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wrestlefuck defends it nicely.
Wrestlefuck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrestlefuck swings for the body but Fang moves out of range.
Wrestlefuck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fang's head backwards.#T3#
Wrestlefuck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fang. Fang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wrestlefuck throws a combination. Fang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wrestlefuck cracks Fang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wrestlefuck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wrestlefuck throws a jab when Fang was well out of range.
Fang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wrestlefuck sprawls and moves away.
Wrestlefuck cracks Fang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Wrestlefuck gets a double leg takedown into Fang's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fang is trying to control the position but Wrestlefuck postures up.
Wrestlefuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fang pulls Wrestlefuck in close to his closed guard and prevents Wrestlefuck from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matthew Fang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrestlefuck preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Wrestlefuck is sitting in close to Fang's body. Fang has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wrestlefuck is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wrestlefuck is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Fang!
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Event:
HFC 10 Calypso vs. Conley
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Fang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butler.
#TD2#
Butler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fang did well to prevent Butler getting side control.
Fang is trying to escape back to his feet but Butler uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fang holding on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler trying to control the action but Fang is working from the bottom. #T1#
Fang regains half guard.
Fang keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Butler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Fang looking for submissions off his back.
Fang is pressing down on Butler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Butler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fang is proving hard to escape from.
Fang wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Butler is now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Butler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fang keeping moving, preventing Butler from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fang lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Fang trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom.
Butler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Butler looking to control but Fang passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Fang there.
Butler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Butler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fang has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Butler's face.
#T4#
Fang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fang in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fang looking to finish Butler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Butler!
Butler looks winded!#SUB#
Fang working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Fang jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Butler is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Butler and Fang has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Fang dominated that round.
That's time! Fang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Butler throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Butler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Butler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fang won't allow Butler to pass to mount. #SUB#
Fang actively working from the bottom here.
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 is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Butler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Butler's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#SUB#
Butler won't enjoy being in this position. Fang looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Butler is tapping - it's over boys! Fang picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthew Fang!
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Event:
Honour IV
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Fang lands a head kick. Wick smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Fang tries to sprawl but Wick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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.
Fang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Fang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fang is trying to maintain the position but Wick is very close to passing his half guard.
Wick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wick connects with a nice short shot to Fang's temple.
Fang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wick lands a big elbow - Fang is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Wick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Wick!
Karl Wick is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Honour II
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Aalto moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Fang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aalto uses from the top position.
Aalto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aalto works over Fang with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Fang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Fang is looking for a triangle but Aalto pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Fang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aalto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Fang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto lands a couple of digs.
Fang trying to keep a closed guard but Aalto is proving a slippery customer.
Aalto scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1##SUB#
Fang looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aalto is defending well. Fang quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aalto has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Fang celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Fang!
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