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Event:
Range
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Bang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Julio but Julio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bang blocks a head kick by Julio.
Julio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bang shoots in looking for a takedown. Julio tries to sprawl out of it but Bang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Julio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bang blocks a head kick by Julio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julio misses with a two punch combination.
Bang is looking to counter with a body kick.
Julio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bang fails with the takedown.
Bang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Bang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Julio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang.
Bang fails with the takedown
and Julio counters with a nice uppercut.
Julio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bang circles away quickly and effectively.
Bang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Julio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Julio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Julio is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Julio circles away and we're back to standing.
Bang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Bang clinches up with Julio and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Bang can't get the takedown.
Bang prevents Julio from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Bang has Julio pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Julio tumbling to the mat - Bang dives into Julio's guard.#ES2#
Julio is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Julio is looking to break free of the clinch but Bang has double underhooks.
Julio prevents Bang from breaking the clinch.
Bang tries to score a body lock takedown but Julio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3##BC2#
Julio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Julio - that will leave a mark!
Bang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Julio sprawls well. Julio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
Don Julio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Julio leaves Bang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Bang closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bang stops Julio from getting back to his feet.
Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bang wants to stand but Julio has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
Julio is not content to let Bang control the position.
Bang throws a strike but Julio avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bang prevents Julio from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Julio sprawls well. He's pushed Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Julio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Julio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Julio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bang shoots in but no luck this time.
Julio lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Julio.
Bang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Julio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bang moves away from the strike by Julio.
Bang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Julio's waist but Julio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bang off to one side.
Bang darts in looking for a takedown but Julio gets double underhooks and turns Bang into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Julio throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Julio throws a chopping leg kick but Bang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Bang closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang wants to control but Julio is keeping him busy.
Kelvin Bang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bang content to control rather than advance.
Bang is trying to control. Julio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Julio wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bang doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Julio counter with a right hand. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
No luck for Bang with that takedown attempt.
Julio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bang at a distance.
Bang shoots and misses
and Julio counters with a nice uppercut.
Julio scores with a jab to the head.
Julio cracks a nice hook into Bang's ribs.
Julio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Julio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Julio lands with a right hand.
Julio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bang is looking to clinch.
Bang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Bang fails with the takedown
and Julio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bang slips under a jab from Julio.
Julio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bang misses with the body kick
and Julio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kelvin Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Julio.
Bang fails with the takedown
and Julio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Julio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bang. That did some damage!
Julio scores with a head kick.
A head kick from Bang lands but Julio takes it in his stride.
Bang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang connects with an inside leg kick.
Bang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A lazy left from Julio finds it's target.#ROC2#
Bang is rocked!#T4#
Bang moves forwards but Julio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Julio drops Bang with a straight right hand, right on the button! Julio follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Julio!
Don Julio took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Alpha-Male Nutrition Q160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Over Time
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Alderich closes the distance and clinches.
Bang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alderich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alderich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alderich misses with a punch to the body.
Alderich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bang is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Alderich.
Alderich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Alderich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alderich as he jumps to the side.
Bang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Got Your 6 in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alderich lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Alderich darts in and clinches Bang up against the cage.
Alderich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alderich stops a takedown attempt from Bang.
#TD#
Bang has Alderich pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alderich tumbling to the mat - Bang dives into Alderich's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderich keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alderich looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bang puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alderich wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alderich is positioning himself well to prevent Bang advancing to mount.
Bang is thwarting Alderich's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bang prevents Alderich from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alderich leaves Bang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Alderich rushes Bang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alderich misses with a punch to the body.
Alderich misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Alderich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Alderich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bang, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Alderich pushes Bang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alderich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alderich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Bang breaks the clinch.
No luck for Bang with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bang or perhaps it was just good defense by Alderich, which made it look bad.
Alderich connects with the punch.
Bang misses with a takedown attempt - Alderich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Bang takes the fight into the clinch.
Alderich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bang prevents a body shot from Alderich.
A shot in the inside from Alderich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alderich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Bang looking for a takedown.
Bang wants to take the fight to the mat but Alderich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good body shot from Alderich.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alderich.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Alderich avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
Alderich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alderich scores with a shot to the side of Bang's head.
Alderich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Alderich.
Bang is breathing heavily.
Alderich lands a left hand.
Bang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alderich avoids it.#BC2#
Alderich manages to break the clinch.
Bang dives in and grabs Alderich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alderich pushes down on Bang's head and hops out.#CL2#
Alderich rushes Bang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Alderich.
Alderich lands a left hand.
Alderich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Alderich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alderich tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alderich to the ground. Alderich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alderich raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liber Alderich dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Alderich finds it's way through Bang's defenses.
Bang swats away the attempt to clinch by Alderich.
Bang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Alderich pushes Bang up against the cage in a clinch.
Alderich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alderich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alderich lands with a right to the head.
Alderich working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alderich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alderich digs a right hand underneath Bang's ribcage. Bang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderich misses with a punch on the inside.
Alderich misses with some punches.
Alderich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Alderich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderich pushes Bang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Alderich lands with a left to the head.
Alderich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Alderich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Alderich blocks the low kick.#CL#
Bang moves into the clinch.
Alderich lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Bang is rocked!
Alderich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alderich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alderich misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Alderich breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Bang closes the distance and clinches.
Alderich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alderich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
Bang seems to have got his legs back now.
Liber Alderich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bang is looking to break free of the clinch but Alderich has double underhooks.
Alderich working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alderich. #BC#
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Alderich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Bang breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Alderich closes the distance and clinches.
Alderich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Alderich.
Alderich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderich pushes Bang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang blocks a body shot from Alderich.
Bang tries to land knees in the clinch but Alderich avoids the damage to the body.
Alderich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bang or not. #BC#
Bang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alderich throws a head kick but Bang moves out of range.
#CL#
Bang rushes Alderich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alderich throws a head punch that misses.
Bang is leaning against Alderich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alderich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bang or not.
Bang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alderich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alderich misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Alderich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alderich stops a takedown attempt from Bang.
#BC2#
Alderich breaks from the clinch.
Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alderich is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Alderich circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Alderich pushes Bang up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alderich.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alderich.
Alderich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alderich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderich misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Alderich.
Alderich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alderich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangs head.
Alderich lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Alderich breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Alderich has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Alderich. #T4##BC2#
Alderich breaks the clinch.
Kelvin Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alderich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Alderich moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Alderich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alderich scores with a decent looking hook.
Bang is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Alderich has managed to clinch.
Alderich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderich misses with a punch on the inside.
Alderich working aggressively here.
Alderich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderich has Bang pressed against the cage, preventing Bang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alderich lands with a short shot to the head.
Alderich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alderich tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderich lands a big right hand that drops Bang! The killer instinct kicks in and Alderich finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Alderich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liber Alderich!
Liber Alderich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
FSF 12: New Era
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLarnin has time to react.
McLarnin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McLarnin avoids the head kick by Bang.
McLarnin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLarnin swivels and escapes.
McLarnin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - McLarnin circles away.
Bang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McLarnin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLarnin throws a series of punches but Bang moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang misses with a takedown attempt - McLarnin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang keeps McLarnin at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Bang tries for a takedown but McLarnin circles away easily
and Bang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bang throws a leg kick
enabling McLarnin to counter with a crisp jab.
McLarnin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bang circles away quickly and effectively.
McLarnin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bang.
Bang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLarnin swivels and escapes.
McLarnin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLarnin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McLarnin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bang blocks it well.
No luck for Bang with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Bang misses with a wild combination.
McLarnin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang.
McLarnin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Bang moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Bang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McLarnin is trying to keep an underhook but Bang manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
McLarnin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bang closes the distance and clinches up with McLarnin, looking for a takedown. Bang pushes McLarnin against the cage but McLarnin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McLarnin unleashes a big counter combination but Bang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McLarnin throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3##TD#
Bang feints and as McLarnin raises his hands in defense, Bang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
McLarnin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bang misses with a double jab.
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like McLarnin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
McLarnin throws out a counter right but Bang avoids it with no problem.
McLarnin misses with a few strikes there.
McLarnin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Bang misses
and McLarnin counters with a low kick, right behind Bang 's knee. #TD#
Bang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bang lands in his opponent's guard.
McLarnin wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him. #T4#
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but McLarnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bang distracts McLarnin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bang is in close to McLarnin's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
McLarnin pushes Bang off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bang closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLarnin circles away.
Kelvin Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang tries to clinch up.
McLarnin slips a straight right by Bang.
McLarnin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy McLarnin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McLarnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLarnin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kelvin Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McLarnin defends well and Bang ends up having to push McLarnin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bang tries to score a power double leg takedown but McLarnin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bang somewhat.
Bang tries for a takedown but McLarnin circles away easily
and Bang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLarnin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bang throws a solid leg kick but McLarnin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McLarnin is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Bang closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McLarnin to the mat! McLarnin manages to get full guard.
McLarnin wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him.
Bang looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Bang stands up over McLarnin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES2#
McLarnin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bang is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bang throws an elbow but misses.
Bang lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Bang has McLarnin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McLarnin tumbling to the mat - Bang dives into McLarnin's guard.
McLarnin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bang is controlling him. #T2#
Bang passes McLarnin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bang not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Bang seems to be working for a kimura but McLarnin defends the submission attempt.
McLarnin is trying to stand back up but Bang is controlling him
Bang trying to control from McLarnin's half guard. McLarnin has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3##ES2#
McLarnin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McLarnin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLarnin throws out a counter right but Bang avoids it with no problem.
McLarnin lands a two punch combo.
Bang dodges the punch combination from McLarnin.
Bang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McLarnin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Bang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McLarnin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bang shoots and misses
enabling McLarnin to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bang is defended easily by McLarnin.
McLarnin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#
Bang is rocked!
McLarnin missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McLarnin 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#
Bang thuds his shin into the meat of McLarnin's side.
McLarnin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bang misses with a takedown
and McLarnin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bang swings for the body but McLarnin moves out of range.
Bang seems to have got his legs back now.
Bang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLarnin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang throws a front kick that sends McLarnin stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Bang.
Bang closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and McLarnin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Bang is pressing down on McLarnin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bang is trying to keep McLarnin in close.
McLarnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McLarnin has picked Bang up and slammed him! Bang can't keep hold of the triangle and McLarnin manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McLarnin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bang, who protects the arm well.
Kelvin Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.#SU2#
McLarnin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick
and McLarnin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McLarnin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD#
Bang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McLarnin was covering up waiting for the punch and Bang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bang trying to control but McLarnin is working from the bottom.
Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but McLarnin has wrist control.#T3#
Bang prevents McLarnin from getting back to his feet.
Bang trying to control but McLarnin is working from the bottom.
Bang scoring with some ground and pound.
McLarnin wants to get back to his feet but Bang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bang lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang trying to control but McLarnin is working from the bottom. #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.
McLarnin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bang.
Bang tries to clinch
and McLarnin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Bang moves into the clinch.
Bang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McLarnin walks away with a smile on his face. Bang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLarnin counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from McLarnin.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy McLarnin.
I've got McLarnin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McLarnin!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 3266 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Bang (ranked 2134 p4p, 329 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Jack Burton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kelvin Bang!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bang moves into range and clinches up with Burton.
Bang is looking for a takedown.
Burton is working for takedown but Bang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burton is looking for a takedown.
Burton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bang goes for a takedown attempt but Burton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bang being controlled here, momentarily.
Burton wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burton passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (3) vs (0) Bang
Burton is trying to get an arm triangle but Bang is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Bang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bang looking for a sweep but Burton has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burton (5) vs (0) Bang
Burton trying to control but Bang is having none of it.
Bang felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton prevents Bang from getting the reversal.
Bang wants to control but Burton is having none of it.
Bang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burton wants to take a breather but Bang is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bang wants to get back to full guard.
Bang trying to control here.
Burton trying to control from Bang's half guard. Bang has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Burton has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton is pressing down on Bang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bang is holding on for now.
Burton wants to work for an arm triangle but Bang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burton wants to pass the guard but Bang is defending well.
Burton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bang defends it well.
Bang wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bang is looking for a sweep. Burton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bang is not content to let Burton control the position.
Burton prevents Bang from improving his position.
Burton is working for a kimura here but Bang manages to reverse the position and he's now in Burton's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (5) vs (2) Bang
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bang controlling from the top position.
Bang trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Bang looking to sit in guard and control but Burton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (7) vs (2) Bang
Burton wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Burton passes Bang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burton is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton is looking to stall here but Bang recovers full guard.
Burton tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
Burton looking to sit in guard and control but Bang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (7) vs (4) Bang
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burton is trying to keep Bang in close.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
Burton pulls Bang in to control the position.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (9) vs (4) Bang
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Burton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bang is trying to maintain the position but Burton is very close to passing his half guard.
Bang is refusing to be controlled, as Burton sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burton is trying to control. Bang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burton is really struggling to control Bang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bang trying to control from the bottom.
Bang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
Bang is trying to keep Burton in close.
Bang has an active guard here but Burton has managed to pass into half guard.
Bang gets back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (9) vs (6) Bang
Burton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bang trying to move into half guard but instead Burton has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (11) vs (6) Bang
Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burton passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (14) vs (6) Bang
Bang is looking to reverse the position.
Burton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burton wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burton trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burton takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Jack Burton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC 111:Bailey vs Dolla
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Fietsora misses.
Kelvin Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fietsora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Bang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Bang has picked Fietsora up - he's going for a ride! Bang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fietsora wants to get back to full guard.
Bang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fietsora is trying to get back to full guard.
Fietsora is working hard here to advance position.
Bang trying to control the action but Fietsora is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fietsora is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Bang has latched onto it... Big trouble! Bang pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Fietsora is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Bang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kelvin Bang!
After winning the bout, Kelvin Bang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
O' Brien misses with an uppercut.
Bang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and O' Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O' Brien jabs Bang right on the nose. Bang blinks but takes it well.
O' Brien scores with a hook to the body. Bang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O' Brien.
O' Brien takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
O' Brien slaps away a takedown attempt from Bang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
O' Brien counters with a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that O' Brien has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bang slips under a jab from O' Brien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O' Brien's waist but O' Brien gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bang off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O' Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Bang closes the distance and pushes O' Brien back into the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O' Brien. #T1##BC2#
O' Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O' Brien takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bang.
Bang shoots for a takedown but O' Brien saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
O' Brien is looking for the big counter here.
O' Brien slips a jab from Bang.
Billy O' Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Bang.
Bang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bang goes for a double leg but O' Brien avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as O' Brien continues to drive forward.
Bang misses with a right hand
and O' Brien counters with a nice uppercut.
Bang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bang shoots in and drives through. O' Brien sprawls well.
The fighters circling - O' Brien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O' Brien throws a hook but Bang blocks it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bang thuds a left hand into O' Brien's body.
O' Brien lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bang scores with a leg kick.
O' Brien changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Bang drives through and clinches with O' Brien against the ropes.
O' Brien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O' Brien fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O' Brien throws out a counter right but Bang avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Bang closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming O' Brien to the mat! O' Brien manages to get full guard.
O' Brien is trying to control the position but Bang postures up.
O' Brien has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bang looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Bang postures up.
O' Brien pulls Bang in close to his closed guard and prevents Bang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but O' Brien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Bang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bang trying to mount his opponent but O' Brien defends it.
Bang is trying to control the action in half guard but O' Brien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O' Brien is looking for a sweep. Bang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bang trying to control from O' Brien's half guard. O' Brien has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
O' Brien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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 Kelvin Bang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bang lands the left hand.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
O' Brien keeps the fight on the outside.
O' Brien misses the jab.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O' Brien tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O' Brien to the ground. O' Brien escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bang dodges the punch combination from O' Brien.
Bang misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang throws a jab when O' Brien was well out of range.
O' Brien is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bang with a body shot.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but O' Brien shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O' Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Bang shoots in looking for a takedown. O' Brien tries to sprawl out of it but Bang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. O' Brien manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bang dives in for a single leg takedown but O' Brien sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Bang blocks a jab.
Bang misses with a leg kick
and O' Brien counters with a nice body shot.
O' Brien takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bang wants to clinch.
O' Brien defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bang.
Bang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Bang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in O' Brien's half guard.
O' Brien is not content to let Bang control the position.#T2#
Bang working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on O' Brien's thigh. O' Brien counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bang is looking to pass into half guard but O' Brien pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now O' Brien is in guard.#REVB#
O' Brien stopping the sweep attempt from Bang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O' Brien slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
O' Brien advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
O' Brien manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bang to take his back!
Kelvin Bang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
O' Brien tries to keep control of the position but Bang is staying busy.
O' Brien keeps control of the position as Bang tries to break free.
Bang looking very determined here, making life difficult for O' Brien.
#T4#
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.
O' Brien has the hooks in. Bang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Bang right now.
Bang trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O' Brien is hanging on to Bang's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy O' Brien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
O' Brien circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kelvin Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bang has O' Brien up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
Bang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O' Brien.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bang.
O' Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bang shoots in but O' Brien avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O' Brien swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang throws a low kick, looking for O' Brien's leg but O' Brien calmly moves out of range.
O' Brien is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bang with a body shot.
Bang throws a head kick but O' Brien moves out of range.
Bang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1#
Bang looks to throw a body kick
and O' Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice takedown defense from O' Brien. No joy for Bang on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O' Brien swats away the attempt to clinch by Bang.
Bang wants to clinch but O' Brien slips to the side
and O' Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O' Brien scores with a kick to the body.
O' Brien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bang misses with a low kick.
As Bang backs off O' Brien throws a huge counter combo but Bang manages to avoid it all.
O' Brien swinging wildly here.
A big right from O' Brien misses. #TD#
O' Brien gets caught napping as Bang dives in and scores a takedown. O' Brien manages to retain guard.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bang wants to control from the top but O' Brien keeps moving. #T2#
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O' Brien trying to keep a closed guard but Bang is proving a slippery customer.
Bang trying to control but O' Brien is working from the bottom.
O' Brien wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang shoots in but O' Brien avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like O' Brien was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bang is defended easily by O' Brien.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O' Brien sprawls well. O' Brien wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O' Brien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O' Brien misses with a straight right.
Kelvin Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Bang thows a leg kick but O' Brien checks it
enabling O' Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
O' Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bang misses with a kick to the body.
O' Brien throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Bang misses its intended target.
Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O' Brien tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O' Brien to the ground. O' Brien escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick and O' Brien moves out of range easily.
O' Brien blocks a head kick by Bang.
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O' Brien.
O' Brien avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang throws a lazy head kick
and Bang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by O' Brien.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang is looking to clinch.
O' Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy O' Brien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O' Brien has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy O' Brien!
Billy O' Brien looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Your welcome, ladies and gents! Mature, but not old yet, you're gonna see a whole lot more of me around here. The Boston Badass is out for some overdue waste gold! All you motherfuckers in my path better bounce, I am coming for you!'.
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Event:
HFC 101: Trew vs Vatanen
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wellman Iv misses the jab.
Bang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wellman Iv sprawls and moves away.
Bang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Bang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wellman Iv is looking to control Bang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wellman Iv avoid being mounted?
Bang wants to free his trapped foot but Wellman Iv is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bang lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bang in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Wellman Iv regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellman Iv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang 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.
Bang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wellman Iv keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bang moves out of range of the strikes.
Bang walks into a straight right hand from Wellman Iv.#T2#
Wellman Iv works the jab nicely.#TD#
Bang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wellman Iv has hold of Bang's hands but Bang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bang throwing shots but Wellman Iv is blocking nicely.
Bang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wellman Iv is looking for a sweep. Bang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Bang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wellman Iv knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wellman Iv trying to control from the bottom.
Bang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wellman Iv keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wellman Iv wants to control but Bang is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wellman Iv moves out of range as Bang throws a body kick.
Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wellman Iv.
Kelvin Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bang tries to land a body kick
and Wellman Iv counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang swings for the body but Wellman Iv moves out of range.
Wellman Iv has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bang.
Bang misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Wellman Iv as Bang shoots in.
Bang dives in and grabs Wellman Iv's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wellman Iv pushes down on Bang's head and hops out.
Wellman Iv throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
Bang shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellman Iv sizes up Bang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL#
Bang darts in and clinches Wellman Iv up against the cage.
Bang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wellman Iv pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Bang breaks the clinch.
A big right from Wellman Iv misses.
Shane Wellman Iv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wellman Iv throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bang takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Bang 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#
Wellman Iv throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wellman Iv throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot.
Bang walks into a left hand.
Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wellman Iv avoids it really well and circles away.
Bang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wellman Iv throws out the jab.
Wellman Iv looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.#TD#
Bang closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wellman Iv to the mat! Wellman Iv manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Wellman Iv escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Wellman Iv is keeping the position.#T1#
Wellman Iv is looking to sweep but instead, Bang has passed into half guard.
Kelvin Bang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bang working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wellman Iv's thigh. Wellman Iv counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wellman Iv swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bang controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Bang pushes Wellman Iv away with a front kick.#CL#
Bang closes the distance and pushes Wellman Iv back into the cage.
Wellman Iv wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bang has him pressed against the cage.
Bang misses with a knee to the head.
Wellman Iv looking to stall.
Bang is looking for a takedown.
Wellman Iv is trying to break the clinch but Bang is controlling him.#BC2#
Wellman Iv breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wellman Iv throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Bang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wellman Iv is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Bang trying to control the position but Wellman Iv is working away.
Wellman Iv taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bang is chipping away with strikes.
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Bang wants to control but Wellman Iv is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wellman Iv keeping his opponent close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Bang dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wellman Iv swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wellman Iv throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick and Wellman Iv moves out of range easily.
A big right from Wellman Iv misses.
Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wellman Iv tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wellman Iv to the ground. Wellman Iv escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wellman Iv throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelvin Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Wellman Iv.
Bang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bang.
Bang works to advance to full mount. Wellman Iv defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang with a couple of short strikes.
Bang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bang trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Wellman Iv keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wellman Iv wants to control but Bang is having none of it.
Bang controlling the pace for now.
Wellman Iv slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kelvin Bang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bang uses his free foot to push down on Wellman Iv's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv tries to hold on but Bang pushes him away.
Bang prevents Wellman Iv from getting the reversal.
Bang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wellman Iv tries to lock up and control but Bang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Bang controlling from mount.
Bang tries to control but Wellman Iv wriggling away.
Bang controlling the position easily from mount.
Wellman Iv tries to lock up and control but Bang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shane Wellman Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
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.
Wellman Iv slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wellman Iv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bang pulls his head out easily.
Bang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelvin Bang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bang, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Bang!
A victorious Kelvin Bang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 92:Bailey vs Odori
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Bang slips under a jab from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv misses with a body shot.
Wellman Iv throws a right and a left that Bang avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Wellman Iv. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bang.
Wellman Iv swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wellman Iv on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Bang darts in and clinches Wellman Iv up against the cage.#BC2#
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wellman Iv has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wreckshop in the buildup to the fight.
Wellman Iv throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Wellman Iv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bang throws a head kick but Wellman Iv moves out of range.
Wellman Iv tries a low kick but Bang avoids it.#TD2#
Bang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bang lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wellman Iv swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Wellman Iv wants to sweep but no luck.
Bang throws a big right hand that misses.
Wellman Iv controls Bang momentarily but Bang frees himself.
Bang throws a big elbow that misses.
Bang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bang postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wellman Iv sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bang controlling the position from side mount.
Wellman Iv tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wellman Iv is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bang connects with a decent elbow.
An elbow from Bang crashes against the mat.
Wellman Iv is trying to work for a sweep but Bang has mounted him!
Bang with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Bang thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wellman Iv slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bang is taking a breather. Wellman Iv says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wellman Iv tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wellman Iv avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bang.
Well, if Bang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wellman Iv trying to hold on to Bang's head to control him but Bang postures up.
Bang controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wellman Iv wants to get back to full guard but Bang has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Bang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Wellman Iv throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang walks into a left hand.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bang blocks a jab.
Wellman Iv swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bang.
A head kick misses from Bang.
Bang connects with a right hand. Wellman Iv shakes it off.
Wellman Iv checks a leg kick.
Wellman Iv misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wellman Iv manages to avoid it.
Bang tries to clinch but Wellman Iv moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab to the body.
Wellman Iv lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wellman Iv throws a hook but Bang avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Bang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shane Wellman Iv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wellman Iv looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bang connects with a solid leg kick.
Wellman Iv throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wellman Iv uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
Wellman Iv stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wellman Iv wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bang.
A quick step to the side and Wellman Iv tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shane Wellman Iv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Bang.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wellman Iv misses with a looping left.
Wellman Iv avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bang checks a leg kick.
Bang misses with a head kick.
It looked like Wellman Iv wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wellman Iv avoids the head kick by Bang.
Wellman Iv swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shane Wellman Iv is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bang. #T2#
Wellman Iv drops his hands momentarily and Bang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wellman Iv misses with a head kick.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab. Bang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wellman Iv loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Bang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kelvin Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bang or perhaps it was just good defense by Wellman Iv, which made it look bad.
Wellman Iv lands a nice shot to the body.
Wellman Iv bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bang's head.
Bang shoots in and drives through. Wellman Iv sprawls well.
Wellman Iv connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wellman Iv scores with a sloppy right hand. Bang should have avoided that one.
Wellman Iv connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Wellman Iv is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
Bang lunges at Wellman Iv with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wellman Iv's hand.
Wellman Iv slips a jab and a cross from Bang.
Wellman Iv misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bang counters with a takedown into side control.
Bang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wellman Iv sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bang wants to control but Wellman Iv is keeping him busy.
Wellman Iv tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellman Iv wants to control but Bang postures up.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Bang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wellman Iv will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Wellman Iv defending against the ground and pound.
Wellman Iv is looking for a sweep.
Bang in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wellman Iv is trying to improve his position.#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.
A close second round but Kelvin Bang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bang shoots in but no luck this time.
A leg kick checked by Wellman Iv.
Bang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bang looks for a takedown but Wellman Iv sprawls well.
Bang wants to clinch.
Good exchange - Bang coming out on top.
Bang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Wellman Iv misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellman Iv scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bang in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Wellman Iv throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang throws the kick towards the body but Wellman Iv avoids it.
Wellman Iv ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Bang moves in looking to clinch but Wellman Iv pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv misses with a straight right.
Bang shoots in for a double leg but Wellman Iv sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shane Wellman Iv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Bang.
Wellman Iv moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wellman Iv throws a shot from downtown. Bang moves away and avoids it.
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv scores with a nice right hand.
Bang goes for a double leg but Wellman Iv avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wellman Iv continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Bang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wellman Iv is being controlled here.
Wellman Iv tries to control but Bang manages to take his back.
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!
Wellman Iv covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bang scores with punches from the back.
Kelvin Bang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bang missing with strikes.
Bang throwing sloppy strikes.
I would not like to be Wellman Iv right now.
Wellman Iv is really stuck here.
Bang controls the action.#T3##SUB2#
Bang looking to break Wellman Iv's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wellman Iv remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wellman Iv looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Bang trying to control momentarily.
Shane Wellman Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wellman Iv trying to control the position but Bang manages to sink in the hooks.
Wellman Iv tries to roll but Bang sticks to his back.
Wellman Iv turns into Bang and is now in his guard.
Wellman Iv throwing strikes but missing.
Wellman Iv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kelvin Bang.
I've got Bang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shane Wellman Iv!
After the fight, Shane Wellman Iv was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
RBFC 85:Obuhov vs Declan
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Kvirkvelia stuffs the takedown attempt from Bang. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kvirkvelia throwing a counter right hand but Bang manages to avoid it.
Bang misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Bang has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kvirkvelia fails to land. #BC#
Kvirkvelia breaks from the clinch.
Bang scores with a jab. Kvirkvelia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bang moves out of range as Kvirkvelia strikes.
Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bang fails with a takedown attempt.
Kvirkvelia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang tries to clinch there but Kvirkvelia circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia feints and then cracks Bang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bang down.
Kvirkvelia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Kvirkvelia blocks a low kick nicely.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Bang avoids a kick to the body.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick and Kvirkvelia moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Bang.
Kvirkvelia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kvirkvelia lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Bang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kvirkvelia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bang is fighting to break Kvirkvelia's control of his arms but Kvirkvelia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bang trying to control but Kvirkvelia is working from the bottom.
Bang won't allow Kvirkvelia to sweep him here. #T2#
Kvirkvelia controlling the position.
Bang is stalling in the full guard.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvirkvelia is keeping the position for now.
Bang looking to sit in guard and control but Kvirkvelia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kvirkvelia is controlling him.
Kvirkvelia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Bang is trying to control Kvirkvelia's posture but Kvirkvelia avoids it.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang is looking for a sweep.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the position but Bang is working away.
Kvirkvelia tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kvirkvelia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bang seems a little lost for a moment, as Kvirkvelia dominates the positioning.
Bang takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bang tries to buck Kvirkvelia off but Kvirkvelia is having none of it.
Kvirkvelia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bang is looking to regain half guard here but Kvirkvelia keeps moving and retains side control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Levan Kvirkvelia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Kvirkvelia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kvirkvelia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Kvirkvelia throwing a counter right hand but Bang manages to avoid it.
Bang wants to land a leg kick but Kvirkvelia is out of range.
Kvirkvelia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kelvin Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bang throws a solid leg kick but Kvirkvelia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bang.
Kvirkvelia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bang with the counter takedown but Kvirkvelia avoids it easily.
Kvirkvelia scores with a sloppy right hand. Bang should have avoided that one.
Bang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kvirkvelia.
Levan Kvirkvelia is winning the standup battle so far.
Bang lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia misses with a hook.
Kvirkvelia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvirkvelia tests Bang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bang tries to clinch but Kvirkvelia is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bang.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Kvirkvelia is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Kvirkvelia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1##TD2#
Bang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kvirkvelia did well to prevent Bang getting side control.
Kvirkvelia is trying is best to control the position here.
Kvirkvelia tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kvirkvelia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kvirkvelia is not content to let Bang control the position.
Kvirkvelia wants to get back to full guard.
Bang slows the pace down in half guard.
Bang wants to pass to mount but Kvirkvelia is defending the position. #T2#
Kvirkvelia holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kvirkvelia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang.
Bang is thwarting Kvirkvelia's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bang tries to clinch but Kvirkvelia moves out of range. #CL2#
Bang closes the distance and clinches.
Bang is trying to drag Kvirkvelia to the mat but Kvirkvelia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kvirkvelia is looking to control Bang's arms but Bang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kvirkvelia has his back to the cage.
Bang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kvirkvelia pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Kvirkvelia throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang throws a body punch but Kvirkvelia moves out of range.
Kvirkvelia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kvirkvelia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Kvirkvelia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang looks for the body kick but Kvirkvelia saw that one coming.
Bang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bang.
Kvirkvelia lands with an uppercut that bounces Bang off the cage and back into range.
A solid body kick from Kvirkvelia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Kvirkvelia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Kvirkvelia sprawls well. He's pushed Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Levan Kvirkvelia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Bang.
A shot to the liver by Kvirkvelia. Beautiful body shot.
Bang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kvirkvelia rather than just go for the knockout.
Bang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bang throws a push kick but Kvirkvelia slaps the foot to one side.
Bang fails to land the takedown.
Bang is breathing heavily.#T4#
Bang fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kvirkvelia keeps the fight on the outside.
Bang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kvirkvelia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
Kvirkvelia tries to score with a low kick but Bang moves his leg out of the way.
Kvirkvelia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Bang blocks the low kick.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Kvirkvelia.
Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kvirkvelia is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Kvirkvelia circles away and we're back to standing.
Bang wants to clinch up but Kvirkvelia keeps it at a distance.
Bang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bang will feel that in the morning.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kvirkvelia.
Bang tries to clinch but Kvirkvelia moves out of range.
A punch combination from Kvirkvelia misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levan Kvirkvelia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Kvirkvelia. Beautiful body shot.
Kelvin Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Kvirkvelia misses.
Kvirkvelia connects with an inside leg kick.
Kvirkvelia avoids a kick to the body.
Bang misses with a kick to the body.
Bang throws a chopping leg kick but Kvirkvelia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kvirkvelia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
Bang throws a series of punches but Kvirkvelia avoids them all with ease.
Bang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kvirkvelia cracks Bang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kvirkvelia is out of range and Bang settles back down.
Bang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kvirkvelia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kvirkvelia's head.
Kvirkvelia drops Bang with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kvirkvelia follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levan Kvirkvelia!
After winning the bout, Levan Kvirkvelia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC 80:Braz vs Bangist
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Bang tries to clinch but Powell moves out of range. #TD#
Bang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bang misses with the ground and pound.
Powell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bang is controlling him well.
Powell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bang trying to control the action but Powell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1##SUB#
Bang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Powell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES2#
Powell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Powell connects with a solid leg kick.
Powell connects with a body shot.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powell throws out the jab. #T2#
Powell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Powell wants it to stay on the feet.
Powell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bang looks for a takedown but Powell sprawls well.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Powell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang looks to land a combination but Powell avoids it well.
Bang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A good leg kick by Powell.
Bang shoots in for a double leg but Powell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Powell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Bang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Powell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bang.
Powell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Powell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bang under the eye.
A head kick misses from Bang. #T3#
Bang throws a body kick that misses
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Bang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Powell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bang is breathing heavily.
Powell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Powell is out of range and Bang settles back down.
Powell leaves Bang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Powell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Powell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Powell.#ROC2#
Bang is rocked!
Bang with a poor takedown
and Powell counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taylor Powell!
Taylor Powell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Asa Sharp and Kelvin Bang. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kelvin Bang was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Asa Sharp! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kelvin Bang!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bang but Bang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sharp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bang is looking for a takedown.
Asa Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Bang.
Sharp has picked Bang up - he's going for a ride! Sharp dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sharp (2) vs (0) Bang
Bang wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sharp has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sharp (5) vs (0) Bang
Bang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang keeps trying to improve his position.
Bang tries to hold on but Sharp pushes him away.
Sharp moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bang has worked his arm free - good work by Bang!
Bang is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang is trying to control Sharp's posture but Sharp avoids it.
Sharp tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bang's legs.
Bang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bang is not content to let Sharp control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sharp (5) vs (2) Bang
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharp looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Sharp is keeping the position.
Sharp has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bang should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sharp has tightened it up now! Bang should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Asa Sharp!
Asa Sharp thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BRFC 53
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Bickle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been informed that Bang has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bickle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bickle throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
Bickle throws a low kick but Bang moves out of range easily.
Bang wants to counter with a clinch but Bickle pushes him away.
Bang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bang throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bickle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Travis Bickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bickle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bang scrambles back to his feet.
Bickle misses with an uppercut.
Bickle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bickle appears to be looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bickle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bang. Bang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bickle shoots and misses #CL2#
and Bang counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Bickle controls the action.
Bang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bickle after a bit of a struggle.
Bickle missing with knees to the body.
Bickle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bickle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bang's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bang.
Bang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bang tries to land a knee to the head but Bickle blocks with his arms.
Bang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bang can't get the takedown.
Bang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bickle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Bickle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bickle wants a takedown.
Bang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
Bickle stops a takedown attempt from Bang.
Bang wants to take the fight to the mat but Bickle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
A short left from Bickle.
Bang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bickle's defenses.
Bickle is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Bang is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bickle can't fight it off and eventually Bang manages to take the fight to the floor. Bickle looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bickle trying to control the position.
Bang forces his way into half guard.
Bang working Bickle over with strikes.
Bickle tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.
Bang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bickle's head. #T3#
Bickle wants to get back to full guard.
Bang wants to take a breather but Bickle is having none of it.
Bang wants to pass to mount but Bickle is defending the position.
Bang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bickle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bickle wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bickle actively working from the bottom here.
Bickle is trying to get back to full guard.
Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bang not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Bickle tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.
Bickle pushes Bang off looking to stand but Bang dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Bang is working for a kimura but Bickle is defending it quite comfortably.
Bickle is looking for a sweep. Bang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bang checks a low kick from Bickle.
Bang scores with a nice body kick.
Bickle lands a really nice looking cross but Bang seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Bang 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#
Bickle avoids the head kick by Bang.
Bickle throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bickle, right into the meat.
Bickle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bickle somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Bang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bickle throws a combination. Bang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bickle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bang but Bang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bang shoots in and gets a takedown into Bickle's guard.
Bang advances to half guard.
Bickle works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1##SUB#
Bickle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bickle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bang has managed to get both his arms back between Bickle's legs - danger averted.
Bang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bickle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bang defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang looking to sit in guard and control but Bickle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bickle is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Bang has momentary wrist control but Bickle slips an elbow through the middle.
Bickle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bang is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bickle is keeping the position for now.
Kelvin Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bickle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SUB#
Bang is posturing up here but Bickle has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bang tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bang has to tap! Slick submission there by Bickle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Bickle!
After the fight, Travis Bickle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kelvin Bang and Seifer Almasy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Almasy's choice of entrance music: The Black Mages - Force Your Way. Kelvin Bang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Kelvin Bang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Seifer Almasy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Almasy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bang (0) vs (4) Almasy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang is looking to regain half guard here but Almasy keeps moving and retains side control.
Almasy trying to control the position but Bang is working away.
You can see the frustration on Bang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Almasy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almasy is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almasy 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 Bang's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang is trying to control Almasy's posture but Almasy avoids it.
Bang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Almasy trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
Bang is letting Almasy control him for a moment.
Bang is trying to control Almasy's posture but Almasy avoids it.
Almasy taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Almasy is looking for a kimura but Bang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Almasy to get the leverage.
Bang gets back to full guard.
Bang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bang looking for a guillotine here but Almasy defends easily.
Almasy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bang controls Almasy momentarily but Almasy frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang has his foot on Almasy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Almasy works his way back into a safe position though.
Almasy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Almasy from controlling successfully.
Bang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bang has control of Almasy's left arm, preventing Almasy from doing any damage.
Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almasy wants to pass the guard but Bang is keeping the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Almasy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Almasy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Almasy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bang (0) vs (7) Almasy
Almasy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bang keeps working.
Bang is trying to improve his position.
Bang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Almasy is trying to get an arm triangle but Bang is defending well.
Almasy wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy.
Bang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bang is trying to control but can't.
Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Almasy is thwarting Bang's attempts to control the position.
Almasy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bang (0) vs (10) Almasy
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Almasy controlling his opponent.
Bang is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang tries to hold on but Almasy postures up.
Bang is trying to reverse the position but instead Almasy has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bang (0) vs (13) Almasy
Almasy avoiding Bang 's attempts to control his hands.
Almasy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bang fending off the submission attempt from Almasy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bang rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Almasy controlling the action here.
Bang is looking to control Almasy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bang avoid being mounted?
Almasy prevents Bang from improving his position.
Bang is trying to maintain the position but Almasy is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bang is defending against the submission attempts here by Almasy.
Almasy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Almasy is taking a breather. Bang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bang trying to control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Almasy is pressing down on Bang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bang is holding on for now.
Bang gets full guard.
Almasy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Almasy has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted.
Almasy pushes down on Bang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bang.
Bang keeping full guard, as Almasy tries to pass.
Bang trying to keep a closed guard but Almasy is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Almasy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Almasy trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Almasy controlling from the top position.
Bang is trying to keep Almasy in close.
Almasy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Almasy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bang keeping full guard, as Almasy tries to pass.
Almasy wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bang being controlled here, momentarily.
Bang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Almasy trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Almasy defends well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Almasy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bang has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (2) vs (13) Almasy
Bang wants to control from the top but Almasy keeps moving.
Almasy trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Almasy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Almasy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Almasy working for a triangle but Bang defends it easily.
Almasy pulls Bang in close to prevent any damage.
Bang looking to pass the guard.
Bang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Almasy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Almasy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Almasy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Almasy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Almasy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bang passes Almasy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Almasy trying to control from the bottom.
Bang prevents Almasy from improving his position.
Bang wants to take a breather but Almasy is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang is really struggling to control Almasy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Almasy wins on points by 13 to 2.
A very excited looking Seifer Almasy 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:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kelvin Bang and Josh Fardy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fardy's choice of entrance music: Smack My Bitch Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Kelvin Bang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bang pushes Fardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Fardy tries to score a body lock takedown but Bang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fardy has picked Bang up - he's going for a ride! Fardy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bang (0) vs (2) Fardy
Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fardy pulls his head out easily.
Fardy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bang reverses the position - he's now on top in Fardy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (2) vs (2) Fardy
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Fardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fardy is looking for a triangle but Bang pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fardy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fardy working for submissions but it's allowed Bang to get to half guard.
Bang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang is keen to just control but Fardy is a slippery customer.
Fardy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bang pulls his head out easily.
Fardy is trying to control but can't.
Fardy tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.
Bang controlling the pace.
Fardy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is pressing down on Bang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang content to stall in guard here.
Fardy trying to control the position here.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fardy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (2) vs (4) Fardy
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (4) vs (4) Fardy
Fardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fardy is looking for a triangle but Bang pushes his legs off easily.
Bang is looking to pass into half guard but Fardy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fardy is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (4) vs (6) Fardy
Fardy wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fardy looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fardy trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Bang has his foot on Fardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fardy works his way back into a safe position though.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Fardy from controlling successfully.
Bang working for a triangle but Fardy defends it easily.
Fardy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bang's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is trying to work for a kimura but Bang is defending well.
Bang tries to get to full guard but Fardy has control of the leg.
Fardy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bang reverses the position - he's now on top in Fardy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (6) vs (6) Fardy
Fardy wants to sweep here but Bang controlling him for the moment.
Bang trying to control but Fardy is working from the bottom.
Fardy looking to control but Bang passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fardy wants to get back to full guard but Bang has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bang (9) vs (6) Fardy
Bang wants to control the pace but Fardy is squirming around nicely.
Fardy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bang is trying to control. Fardy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bang stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fardy keeps working.
Fardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fardy.
Bang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fardy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bang has passed into half guard!
Bang wants to control but Fardy is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Bang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bang wants to take a breather but Fardy is having none of it.
Fardy manages to get to full guard.
Bang sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fardy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bang passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bang (12) vs (6) Fardy
Fardy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fardy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bang is working away from the top position though.
Fardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fardy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bang looking to pass the guard.
Bang wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
Fardy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bang has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bang (15) vs (6) Fardy
Bang tries for a kimura but Fardy is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Fardy but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bang (17) vs (6) Fardy
Fardy tries to lock up and control but Bang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bang wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fardy is looking to improve his position but Bang isn't that keen on the idea.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bang tries to take his opponent's back but Fardy turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (17) vs (8) Fardy
Bang wants to improve his position but instead Fardy has moved into half guard.
Fardy seems to be working for a kimura but Bang defends the submission attempt.
Bang trying to control but Fardy postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Bang manages to get to full guard.
Bang being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bang takes the fight on points by 17 to 8.
A relieved looking Kelvin Bang 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:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kelvin Bang and Doc Holliday. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kelvin Bang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Holliday closes the distance and pushes Bang back into the cage.
Bang is trying to drag Holliday to the mat but Holliday just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holliday pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Holliday is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holliday fails to pull guard.
Holliday fails to pull guard.
Bang looking for a takedown.
Bang tries for a takedown but Holliday manages to get underhooks.
Bang has Holliday pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Holliday tumbling to the mat - Bang dives into Holliday's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bang (2) vs (0) Holliday
Bang trying to control but Holliday is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holliday is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holliday dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (2) vs (2) Holliday
Bang looking for subs off his back but Holliday has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Bang wants to control but Holliday passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bang (2) vs (5) Holliday
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Holliday stalls from top position.
Bang regains half guard.
Holliday with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bang wants to control the action here but instead Holliday manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bang (2) vs (8) Holliday
Holliday controlling his opponent.
Bang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bang (2) vs (11) Holliday
Holliday controlling the position well here. Bang rolled but Holliday kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bang tries to escape the position.
Holliday really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday keeps control of the position as Bang tries to break free.
Bang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Holliday is hanging on to Bang's back as he tries to escape.
Holliday avoiding Bang 's attempts to control his hands.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holliday keeps control of the position as Bang tries to break free.
Well, with Holliday on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bang is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bang is working hard here to advance position.
Bang wants to control his opponent's hands but Holliday gets his hands free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to escape the position.
Holliday has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bang's body.
You can see the frustration on Bang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Holliday controlling the positon.
Bang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Holliday trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bang doesn't escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bang turns into Holliday and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (4) vs (11) Holliday
Holliday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Holliday manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (4) vs (13) Holliday
Holliday slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bang looking for a guillotine here but Holliday defends easily.
Bang is looking to sweep but instead, Holliday has passed into half guard.
Bang tries to roll over but Holliday keeps him under control.
Bang is trying to maintain the position but Holliday is very close to passing his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holliday tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bang tries to roll over but Holliday keeps him under control.
Bang trying to hold on to Holliday's head to control him but Holliday postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Holliday seems content to control.
Bang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Holliday keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bang is looking to get back to full guard here but Holliday has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bang (4) vs (16) Holliday
Bang is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang can't do much from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bang is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Holliday politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Holliday prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bang is trying to work for a sweep but Holliday has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bang (4) vs (18) Holliday
Bang tries to hold on but Holliday pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to control Holliday's body but Holliday pushes him off. Bang squirms to his side and now Holliday has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bang (4) vs (21) Holliday
Bang rolls, trying to escape but Holliday keeps control of the position.
Bang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bang working to try and regain half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Holliday controlling his opponent.
Bang is trying desperately to improve position.
Holliday controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holliday tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holliday wins on points by 21 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Doc Holliday thanked The Big Kabosh for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka and Kelvin Bang. Tisoaka comes into the arena with Festivo blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Katuro Tisoaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kelvin Bang!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tisoaka (0) vs (2) Bang
Tisoaka is doing well to control the position and prevent Bang from advancing to side control.
Bang is pressing down on Tisoaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tisoaka is holding on for now.
Tisoaka actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tisoaka wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang trying to control the action but Tisoaka is working from the bottom.
Tisoaka wants to improve his position but Bang is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka wants to control but Bang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bang prevents Tisoaka from improving his position.
Bang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tisoaka wants to control but Bang is keeping busy.
Tisoaka wants to improve his position but Bang is controlling well.
Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tisoaka defends it well.
Tisoaka wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang trying to control the pace.
Tisoaka controlling the position well.
Bang is trying to work for a kimura but Tisoaka is defending well.
Tisoaka moves into full guard.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang passes Tisoaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tisoaka is looking for a sweep. Bang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tisoaka is not content to let Bang control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tisoaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tisoaka gets back to full guard.
Tisoaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Tisoaka, not yet.
Bang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (0) vs (5) Bang
Bang wants to control but Tisoaka is keeping him busy.
Bang tries for a kimura but Tisoaka is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka prevents Bang from moving into mount.
Bang trying to control the action but Tisoaka is working from the bottom.
Bang advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tisoaka (0) vs (7) Bang
Tisoaka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tisoaka is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bang jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (0) vs (10) Bang
Bang wants to control but Tisoaka is keeping him busy.
Tisoaka struggling a bit here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is looking for a sweep.
Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tisoaka is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bang is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tisoaka (0) vs (12) Bang
Bang takes Tisoaka's back. Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (0) vs (15) Bang
Tisoaka defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bang's arms.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bang keeps control of the position as Tisoaka tries to break free.
Tisoaka has hold of Bang's leg, trying to break free but it's let Bang lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Tisoaka is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Bang throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kelvin Bang!
A victorious Kelvin Bang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Katuro Tisoaka stepped up to the mic, saying 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grigory Pechorin and Kelvin Bang. Pechorin comes to the cage accompanied by Alexander Alyabyev - The Tempest. Kelvin Bang has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Grigory Pechorin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kelvin Bang!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pechorin's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pechorin (0) vs (2) Bang
Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pechorin defends it well.
Pechorin is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Bang has latched onto it... Big trouble! Bang pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Pechorin is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Bang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kelvin Bang!
Kelvin Bang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hemfsford Jowars and Kelvin Bang. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hemfsford Jowars! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kelvin Bang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bang clinches.
Bang stops a takedown attempt from Jowars.
Bang gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jowars (0) vs (2) Bang
Bang uses his free foot to push down on Jowars's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jowars. Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (0) vs (5) Bang
Jowars really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jowars prevents Bang from taking his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Jowars'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.
Jowars regains half guard.
Bang wants to pass to mount but Jowars is defending the position.
Jowars looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jowars is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bang pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang wants to control but Jowars is keeping him busy.
Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Jowars is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jowars looking for submissions off his back.
Jowars looking for submissions off his back.
Bang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (0) vs (8) Bang
Jowars is trying to improve his position.
Jowars looking for a sweep but Bang has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jowars (0) vs (10) Bang
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang wants to finish this one by submission but Jowars is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bang.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jowars tries to improve his position but instead Bang has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jowars (0) vs (13) Bang
Jowars tries to roll but Bang sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jowars fending off the submission attempt from Bang.
Bang is trying to stick to Jowars's back but Jowars is turning into Bang. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bang's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jowars. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jowars (2) vs (13) Bang
Bang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jowars can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jowars stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jowars is one step ahead there.
Jowars drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bang dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jowars (2) vs (15) Bang
Bang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jowars looking for subs off his back but Bang has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bang trying to control from half guard but Jowars is working away.
Jowars manages to get to full guard.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jowars swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jowars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jowars haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jowars looking for a guillotine here but Bang defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jowars is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bang passes Jowars's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jowars is looking for a sweep. Bang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jowars manages to get to full guard.
Bang is stalling in the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jowars working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bang is stalling in the full guard.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jowars swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jowars has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bang has managed to get both his arms back between Jowars's legs - danger averted.
Bang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jowars has his foot on Bang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bang works his way back into a safe position though.
Bang stands and throws Jowars's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (2) vs (18) Bang
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jowars knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jowars has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jowars is trying to work for a sweep but Bang has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jowars (2) vs (20) Bang
Bang prevents Jowars from getting the reversal.
Bang controlling from the full mount.
Bang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jowars is looking to escape.
Bang has control of Jowars's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jowars regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bang trying to control but Jowars is having none of it.
Bang fails to advance to Jowars's back.
Bang is working for a guillotine from mount but Jowars frees his head quite easily.
Jowars sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bang seems to be looking for submissions.
Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Jowars defends the submission attempt.
Jowars looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bang prevents Jowars from improving his position.
Bang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jowars looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jowars looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jowars looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jowars looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jowars looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bang passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (2) vs (23) Bang
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jowars keeps working.
Bang works to advance to full mount. Jowars defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jowars (2) vs (25) Bang
Bang trying to control but Jowars is having none of it.
Bang forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Jowars (2) vs (28) Bang
Jowars is keeping busy.
Jowars is really stuck here.
Bang tries to keep control of the position but Jowars is staying busy.
Bang controlling well, preventing Jowars from escaping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jowars knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jowars for a finish.
Bang is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jowars tries to roll but Bang sticks to his back.
Jowars turns into Bang and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jowars (4) vs (28) Bang
Jowars has gone for a leg lock! Bang slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jowars's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jowars (4) vs (30) Bang
Jowars has his foot on Bang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bang works his way back into a safe position though.
Jowars is breathing heavily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bang passes Jowars's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jowars is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bang jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (4) vs (33) Bang
Jowars is looking to reverse the position.
Bang trying to control the action but Jowars is working from the bottom.
Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jowars knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jowars is looking to regain half guard here but Bang keeps moving and retains side control.
Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jowars knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jowars tries to buck Bang off but Bang is having none of it.
Jowars gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jowars is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bang pulls his head out easily.
Bang trying to control from half guard but Jowars is working away.
Jowars looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bang trying to mount his opponent but Jowars defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jowars tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.
Bang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (4) vs (36) Bang
Jowars regains half guard.
Bang wants to pass to mount but Jowars is defending the position.
Jowars looking for submissions off his back.
Bang is looking for a kimura here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jowars wants to get back to full guard.
Bang seems to be looking for submissions.
Jowars looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Bang seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jowars looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jowars is trying to get back to full guard.
Bang stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bang wins on points by 36 to 4.
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Event:
BRFC 41
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Bang has closed the distance and engaged Rockhold in a clinch.
#TD#
Bang lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rockhold wants to control but Bang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rockhold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bang pulls his head out easily.
Rockhold trying to control from the bottom.
Bang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rockhold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rockhold defends it well.
Rockhold works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rockhold working for a triangle but Bang defends it easily.
Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockhold is retaining full guard. #T1#
Rockhold keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
Rockhold working a defensive guard here.
Rockhold tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rockhold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bang trying to control but Rockhold is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rockhold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #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.
Bang won't allow Rockhold to sweep him here.
Bang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rockhold's guard.
Bang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rockhold is trying to control but Bang manages to pass to mount!
Bang landing strikes from the mount and Rockhold is in trouble! #ROC#
Rockhold is rocked!
Rockhold takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rockhold is still in real trouble! Can Bang finish him?
Bang looking to control but Rockhold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rockhold seems to have recovered his senses.
Bang working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rockhold sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Bang is trying to control. Rockhold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rockhold wants to control but Bang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rockhold wants to control but Bang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bang winds up and cracks Rockhold with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bang lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Rockhold is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Bang has latched onto it... Big trouble! Bang pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Rockhold is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Bang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kelvin Bang!
Kelvin Bang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BRFC 36
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Bang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nutzzzz throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Bang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nutzzzz wants to slow Bang down by chopping away at his legs.
Bang throws a sloppy body shot
and Nutzzzz counters with a stiff right hand.
Bang needs to keep his hands up - Nutzzzz had a free shot at his head there.
Bang motions for Nutzzzz to come forward. Bang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Bang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nutzzzz looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nutzzzz.
Bang wants to land a leg kick but Nutzzzz is out of range.
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Nutzzzz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Nutzzzz.
Bang misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Nutzzzz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bang! Nutzzzz lets Bang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Bang is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nutzzzz throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Nutzzzz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nutzzzz weaves into range and cracks Bang right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Bang goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Nutzzzz is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deez Nutzzzz!
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Event:
Delighted
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Bang closes the distance and clinches.
Bang tries to work over Krinck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Bang manages to break the clinch.
Bang scores with a jab.
Krinck takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krinck keeps the fight on the outside.
Krinck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A shot to the liver by Bang. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bang throws a right and a left that Krinck avoids nicely.
Bang is looking to clinch.
And Krinck tries to counter it with a takedown but Bang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Krinck is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Bang lands a leg kick that knocks Krinck off balance momentarily.#CL#
Bang closes the distance and pushes Krinck back into the cage.#TD2#
Krinck gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bang trying to control the position.
Krinck cracks Bang with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bang is looking for a triangle but Krinck pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bang is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Krinck has his hands clasped together but Bang extends and breaks Krinck's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kelvin Bang!
A relieved looking Kelvin Bang 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:
North Paw
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Salgado throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Bang counters with a takedown into side control.
Bang throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Salgado seems a little lost for a moment, as Bang dominates the positioning.
Bang prevents Salgado from escaping the position.
Bang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Salgado is avoiding damage well.
Salgado is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Bang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang wants to control but Salgado is keeping him busy. #T1#
Salgado wants to get back to his feet.
Bang controls the position from side control.
Salgado is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bang connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bang landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Bang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bang controls the position.
Bang lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Bang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bang throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Salgado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bang 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.
#SUB#
Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Salgado is defending well.
Bang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salgado keeps working. #T4#
Bang throws an elbow but Salgado slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bang working the ground and pound but Salgado is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Bang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bang scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Salgado will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Bang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Bang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Salgado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bang counters with a nice uppercut.
Simon Salgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salgado misses the jab.
Bang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Salgado.
Good exchange - Bang coming out on top.
Salgado has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#
Salgado is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Simon Salgado has been cut.
Salgado throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Bang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Salgado is still on wobbly legs! Can Bang finish him?#TD#
Bang wants the takedown. Salgado is fighting it off but Bang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Salgado's guard against the cage.
Salgado is wriggling around but Bang manages to pass to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Bang content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Bang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salgado sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Bang there.
Bang lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Salgado quite badly. Salgado pulls Bang in close trying to recover. Bang postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Salgado on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Salgado doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelvin Bang!
Kelvin Bang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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