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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 139
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Wang as Magomedov shoots in. Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Wang gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage. Wang throws a nice inside leg kick. Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hung Young Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Magomedov. Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt. Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
#TD2# Magomedov feints and as Wang raises his hands in defense, Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard. Wang pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Wang manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Wang taking a breather.#T1# Wang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wang. Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC# Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wang throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily. A big left from Wang misses. Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Wang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Wang sprawls well. Wang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Magomedov tries for a takedown but Wang circles away easily and Wang counters with a thumping low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wang throws a front kick that sends Magomedov stumbling back into the cage. Magomedov looks winded!#T2# Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Wang, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Wang against the cage but Wang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Magomedov has his takedown stuffed and Wang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wang misses with a straight right. Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wang defends it well. Wang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Good exchange - Wang coming out on top. Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Wang throwing a counter right hand but Magomedov manages to avoid it.#T3# Wang throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it. Hung Young Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Magomedov moves out of range as Wang throws a body kick.
Wang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2# Magomedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wang dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2# Wang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing Wang from standing up. Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wang has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted. Wang trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T4# Wang tries to stand but Magomedov is controlling from the bottom. Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wang trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wang trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. Wang is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Young Wang 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# Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Wang tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard. Magomedov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Magomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Wang pulls Magomedov in to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2# Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.#T1# Magomedov forces his way into half guard.#SUB2# Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Wang is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position. Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position. #SUB2# Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Wang tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg. Wang is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Average Judas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2# Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3# Magomedov passes into half guard. Wang is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Magomedov is looking for submissions but instead, Wang has regained full guard.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard. Magomedov wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Magomedov shoots and misses and Wang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wang connects with a looping right hand.
Wang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around? Wang swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wang avoids it really well and circles away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khamzat Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##TD2# Magomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Wang is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it. #SUB2# Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Wang is defending well. Wang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Magomedov is working for a kimura but Wang is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomedov is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now. #T1# Wang is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted? Wang is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Wang wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment. Wang keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#SUB2# Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Wang has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Magomedov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wang! #REVR# Magomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Wang is looking to advance position but Magomedov won't allow it. Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. Magomedov moves into full guard.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Wang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2# Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Wang advances position into side control! Wang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Magomedov is trying to improve his position. Magomedov is trying to control Wang's posture but Wang avoids it. Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Magomedov stops Wang from passing to mount. Magomedov is trying to control Wang's posture but Wang avoids it. Wang controlling the position from side mount. You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Magomedov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wang presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Magomedov is looking to improve his position but Wang isn't that keen on the idea. Magomedov is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Hung Young Wang did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4# Magomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2# Magomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Wang is trying to improve his position. Who's going to make the next move?#SUB2# Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2# Magomedov swings around for an armbar but Wang sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magomedov's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wang passes into half guard. #T1# Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Wang slows the pace down in half guard. Magomedov wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
#SUB2# Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SU# Wang stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Magomedov to get to his feet. #TD2# Magomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wang's half guard.#T2##SUB2# Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wang still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wang has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Wang trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom. Magomedov trying his best to control but Wang has mounted him. Magomedov is trying to reverse the position but instead Wang has taken his back - oops! Magomedov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wang.
Wang is hanging on to Magomedov's back as he tries to escape.
Wang controls the position.#T3# I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position. Magomedov breaks Wang's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Magomedov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wang! #REVR# Magomedov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Wang controls the position. #SU# Wang stands up and beckons Magomedov to his feet. A jab from Wang finds it's way through Magomedov's defenses. #T4# Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. It looked like Wang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Magomedov goes for a double leg but Wang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wang continues to drive forward. Wang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Wang lands an overhand right. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Magomedov looks for a takedown but Wang sprawls well. Wang half committed to a counter leg kick. Hung Young Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Magomedov. Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Wang had a free shot at his head there. Wang leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Wang misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Young Wang had his way with Khamzat Magomedov in that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5# Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Wang. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt. #TD2# Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wang is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2# Magomedov is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wang has managed to free his arm - good work. Wang is trying to stand.
#T1# Wang trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
#SUB2# Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Wang defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Wang keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass. #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. Wang wants to sweep but no luck. Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2# Magomedov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wang! #REVR# Magomedov is trying to improve his position. Wang trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom. Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3# You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU# Wang stands up. Hung Young Wang is winning the standup battle so far. Wang connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2# Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Magomedov trying to work for an americana but Wang has managed to regain full guard.
#T4# Magomedov passes Wang's left leg - he's now in half guard. Wang keeping hold of Magomedov's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2# Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wang sees it coming and defends easily. Wang manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Khamzat Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Wang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Khamzat Magomedov! Khamzat Magomedov retains his middleweight title! A very excited looking Khamzat Magomedov 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:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1# Wang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wang lands a nice shot that snaps Pulaski's head back.
Wang connects with a jab. Wang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Wang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wang has Pulaski pushed against the cage. Wang blocks a body shot from Pulaski. #TD# Wang pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB# Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang wants to sweep here but Pulaski controlling him for the moment. Pulaski's corner is telling him to maintain position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wang pulls Pulaski in close to prevent any damage. #T1# Wang controls Pulaski momentarily but Pulaski frees himself. Pulaski being controlled here momentarily. #SUB# Wang is looking for a triangle but Pulaski pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pulaski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Pulaski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Pulaski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB# Wang is working for a kimura but Pulaski is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2# Wang is pressing down on Pulaski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pulaski is holding on for now. Wang works his foot free and advances to mount. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pulaski can do anything to dispel that myth. Pulaski is looking to get to half guard.#SUB# Wang looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Pulaski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wang takes Pulaski's back. #T3# The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wang's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB# Pulaski defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB# Pulaski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wang's arms. #SUB# Wang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pulaski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pulaski for a finish. Pulaski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB# Wang jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pulaski manages to avoid the submission attempt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pulaski wants to control but Wang postures up.#T4# Pulaski is looking for a sweep. Pulaski sneaks back into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pulaski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wang. Pulaski is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pulaski sees it coming and defends easily. Pulaski wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Pulaski defends it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Young Wang 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# Wang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wang lunges at Pulaski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pulaski's hand. Wang throws a head kick but Pulaski moves out of range.
Wang fails in his attempt to clinch. Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulaski moves away. Pulaski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Pulaski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wang lands with a straight right. Pulaski didn't see that one coming. Pulaski slips under a jab. Pulaski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wang. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wang closes the distance looking to clinch and Pulaski counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulaski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Pulaski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1##CL# Wang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pulaski, pushing him back against the cage. Wang misses with a body punch.
Wang tries to pull guard but Pulaski forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Wang working aggressively here.
Pulaski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulaski misses with a short punch on the inside. Good body shot from Wang.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Wang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Wang is working Pulaski over against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pulaski as Wang tries to tie him up. Pulaski struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulaski. Pulaski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Pulaski throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang. Wang is trying to pull guard but Pulaski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Pulaski misses with the head strike.
Wang is trying to pull guard but Pulaski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hung Young Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Still in the clinch, Pulaski scores with a nice short uppercut. Wang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulaski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wang misses with some punches.
#TD# Wang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pulaski uses from the top position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB# Wang has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pulaski should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wang has tightened it up now! Pulaski 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 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hung Young Wang! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 124
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# De Floor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang. Wang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Floor. De Floor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. De Floor tried to score with a low kick but Wang checks it. Wang throws a hook but De Floor blocks it. De Floor misses with a head kick.
Wang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Floor. De Floor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jab, jab by De Floor - just one landing. Wang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Wang misses with a straight right. De Floor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Wang scores with the left hand. De Floor knows he should have avoided that one. Wang throws a lazy right hand but De Floor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. De Floor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wang jabbing away but nothing is landing. De Floor avoids a lazy jab quite easily. De Floor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A jab lands there for Wang.#CUT2#It looks like Flip De Floor has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Wang thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD# De Floor lands a big head kick that sends Wang tumbling to the mat! De Floor takes a step backwards and waves Wang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Wang is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hung Young Wang has been cut. Wang misses with a straight right. Wang is still on wobbly legs! Can De Floor finish him? De Floor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wang will feel that in the morning. De Floor slips under a jab from Wang. A jab from De Floor misses. #KD# De Floor cracks Wang with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. De Floor has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wang to stand back up!#T1# Wang is aggressively charging in as De Floor backs up avoiding any damage. De Floor tosses out a jab and Wang runs right into it face first! Wang is out cold! De Floor dropped down on all fours and is barking in Wang's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Flip De Floor! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 113
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1# Evans throws a leg kick but Wang sees it coming and checks it nicely. Wang cracks Evans with an open hand slap.#TD# Evans dives in and scores a takedown into Wang's guard. Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2# Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Evans throws a big elbow that misses. Wang wants to sweep but no luck. Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control. Evans throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely. Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Evans is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wang has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Evans is looking to defend but Wang has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Evans! Wang pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Evans taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hung Young Wang! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 94
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1# Wang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Remington counters with a single leg into guard. Wang didn't expect that.
Wang scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hung Young Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2# Wang tries to sprawl but Remington drives through with a takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang wants to sweep but Remington has passed to side control! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Remington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Wang on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Wang tries to bench press Remington off him but Remington keeps the position. Wang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Remington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1# Wang is looking to improve his position.
Remington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Remington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Wang wants to improve his position but Remington is controlling well.
Wang is looking to get back to full guard here but Remington has managed to pass to side control instead. Remington working away.#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. Wang being controlled for a moment. Wang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Remington's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Remington trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom. Wang tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Remington has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Wang is trying to escape the mount.
#T3# Wang in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Wang wants to control but Remington is having none of it. Remington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Remington in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wang tries to hold on but Remington pushes him away. #T4# Remington lands a nice shot to the head. Wang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Remington lands a heavy elbow. Remington landing punches. Wang is looking to improve his position but Remington isn't that keen on the idea. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Remington cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wang is trying desperately to improve position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Remington dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. Remington does a little dance to reset his feet. A head kick from Wang lands but Remington takes it in his stride. Wang scores with a nice right hand.
Wang scores with a nice strike. A swing and a miss from Wang. Wang tries a head kick but it misses.
Wang with a nice cross.#ROC#Remington is rocked! Wang throws a lazy right hand but Remington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wang misses with a hook
enabling Remington to counter with a crisp jab. Wang misses with a straight right. Wang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Wang. Wang jabbing away but nothing is landing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Remington drives through with a takedown into guard. Wang controls Remington momentarily but Remington frees himself. Remington content to stall in guard here. #T1# Remington is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Wang working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Remington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Remington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Remington's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Remington looking to pass the guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Remington throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range. Wang throws a right and a left that both miss. Wang misses with a hook. Remington ducked under it nicely. Remington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang. Decent striking displayed by Remington there. A jab from Remington does it's job there. Wang misses with a body punch
#TD2# and Remington counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Remington lands with a punch from half guard. Wang is staying active underneath Remington, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Remington controlling the action here. Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3# Remington trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Wang looking for a guillotine here but Remington defends easily.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Remington controls the pace. Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Remington is one step ahead there. Remington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Remington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Remington trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. Remington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Remington 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. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Remington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hung Young Wang will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Remington lands with an overhand left. Wang throws a sloppy head kick #TD2# and Remington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Remington. Remington controlling from the top position. Reese Remington has got the better of the ground game so far. Remington throwing strikes but missing. Remington landing some decent shots from guard. Remington postures up in Wang's guard and throws a big left but Wang blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Remington's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1# Wang trying to control the position.
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Remington puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Wang wants to get back to full guard. Remington content to control rather than advance. Wang wants to improve his position but Remington is controlling well.
Wang is holding on to half guard well. Wang wants to control the action here but instead Remington manages to pass to full mount! #T2# Wang is trying to escape the mount.
Wang in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Remington tries to control but Wang wriggling away. Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Wang is trying desperately to improve position. Remington landing strikes from the mount. Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3# Wang is working hard here to advance position. Remington is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wang can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Remington has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Remington dominating with strikes here. Wang is bucking up trying to escape but Remington cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Remington looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#Wang is rocked! Remington unloading with bombs! Oh Wang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Remington fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T4# Wang regains half guard. Remington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Remington in particular looking to stall. Remington is continuing to stall. Remington wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. Wang seems to have got his legs back now. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Remington stalling. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight! Reese Remington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Remington 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reese Remington! Reese Remington decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 69
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1# Wang throws a hook but Lynch avoids it easily. Wang lands a really nice looking cross but Lynch seems unphased.
Lynch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Wang throws a body shot but no joy. Lynch ducks under a wild hook from Wang. It looked like Lynch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2# Wang darts in and clinches Lynch up against the cage. Lynch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Wang has a couple of punches blocked by Lynch.
Lynch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wang up against the cage. Wang avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lynch can't break the clinch.
Wang lands with a right to the head. Wang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lynch to keep the fight standing. Wang avoiding damage.
#T1# Lynch working hard to break the clinch. Wang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lynch walks away with a smile on his face. Wang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Lynch keeps the fight on the outside. Lynch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A big right from Wang misses. Wang tries to clinch but Lynch moves out of range. Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wang. Wang tries to clinch there but Lynch circles away.
Wang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wang closes the distance but Lynch moves to the side #KD# and Lynch counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wang! Lynch lets Wang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Wang is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hung Young Wang has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lynch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wang. An attempted straight right counter from Lynch misses the target. Hung Young Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A left lands for Wang. Nice defenses there by Lynch. Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Wang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lynch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A cross from Wang lands. Lynch defending well as Wang loads up on a big left hand. Lynch appears to be looking for a big counter. Wang throws a right hand that misses
and Lynch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wang is still on wobbly legs! Can Lynch finish him? A combination from Lynch does no damage. Lynch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Wang seems to have recovered his senses. Wang throws a leg kick which misses Lynch's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynch tries to avoid it. Wang tries to clinch and Lynch counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# Wang drives through and clinches with Lynch against the cage.
Wang is trying to pull guard but Lynch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Colt Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Young Wang. Wang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Lynch manages to break the clinch.
#T3# Wang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD# and Lynch counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wang! Lynch lets Wang back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Wang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wang wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance. Lynch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lynch avoids the body shot from Wang.
A little feinted left hand from Lynch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2# Wang instigates a clinch. Wang keeps control of Lynch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lynch is trying to break the clinch but Wang is controlling him. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2# Wang jumps guard and drags Lynch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off 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! Lynch wants to stand but Wang has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2# Wang looking for a guillotine here but Lynch defends easily.
#T4# Wang has a closed guard, preventing Lynch from standing up. Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Wang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU# Lynch decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wang, up you get! Wang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Lynch throws an off balance right hand
and Wang counters with a left and a right that stings Lynch. Wang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lynch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hung Young Wang will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hung Young Wang's cut. 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# Wang tries to clinch but Lynch moves away and Lynch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lynch walks into a jab. Lynch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Donk. Wang catches Lynch right on the button with a cross. Wang misses with a lunging right hand
and Lynch counters with a big right hand! Oh Wang is in trouble here! Lynch follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Lynch! |
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Event:
Summit Series - MMA Rd 4
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1# Brown dodges the punch combination from Wang.
Wang connects with a leg kick. Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wang's corner calls for a 1-2. Wang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wang throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it. A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wang defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand. Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wang looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wang tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Wang cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Brown sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1# Wang works the jab nicely. Wang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brown is landing a low percentage of strikes. Brown defending well as Wang loads up on a big left hand. Wang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown throws a jab when Wang was well out of range. A leg kick checked by Brown. Wang dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Brown slips a jab from Wang. Wang cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Wang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown. Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice uppercut lands for Wang. That snapped Brown's head back.
Wang jabs at Brown's body. Wang throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown. A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though. #T2# Wang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands. Brown staying out of range there. Brown misses with a shot to the body and Wang counters with a nice body shot. Wang scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one. Wang moves away from the strike by Brown. Wang throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wang throws a leg kick enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab. Wang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it. Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Wang. Wang takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses. Wang is looking to chop away at Brown's legs. Wang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Wang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown. Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wang.#T3# Wang connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off. Wang throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Brown throwing a counter right hand but Wang manages to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Wang. Wang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Wang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Brown missing with a left hand there. Wang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brown had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
Wang lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head. Brown throws a big shot that misses. Wang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wang misses the shot to the body. A jab lands there for Wang. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# Wang throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wang doesn't seem bothered though. Wang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively. Wang misses with a straight left. A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target. Brown throws a body shot but no joy. Wang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Some wild striking there from Wang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Wang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Young Wang dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# The fighters circle momentarily. Wang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Brown misses the jab. Brown moves away from the strike by Wang. Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Wang counters with a straight right hand. Wang scores with a nice strike. Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wang to score with a decent uppercut. Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Wang. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brown might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Wang dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown throws a looping overhand right but Wang ducks down to avoid it. Nice jab there from Wang. Wang throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. As Wang looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Wang just gets out of the way. Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1# Wang swings widly with a right hand
and Wang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A big right from Wang misses. Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A solid leg kick lands there for Wang.
Wang misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand. Wang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown. Wang throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily. Wang clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown avoids the head kick by Wang.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wang tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.#T2# Wang stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wang misses with a two punch combination.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
Wang swings away with a leg kick that misses. Wang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wang digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Wang digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs. Brown throws a lazy right hand but Wang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A countering left hand to the body from Wang misses. Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Wang. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wang - that will leave a mark!
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wang throws a good cross that connects.
Wang looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.#T3# Wang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown. Wang throws a nice head kick!
Brown moves out of range of the strikes. Brown moves out of range of the strikes. A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range. Wang lands with a right hand. Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Wang slips under a jab from Brown. Brown avoids the body shot from Wang.
Wang clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it. Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4# Wang's corner calls for a 1-2. Wang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Wang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wang takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses. Brown is looking to counter punch. Wang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hung Young Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Wang throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it. Wang throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown. Wang misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a straight right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Young Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3# Wang misses with a leg kick. Brown is looking to counter punch. Frank Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wang throws a big shot that misses. Wang throws a lazy uppercut
letting Brown counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Hung Young Wang has been cut. Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Wang misses with a looping left. Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wang. Wang misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body. A shot to the body from Wang misses and Wang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD# Wang ducks straight into an uppercut from Brown and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Wang manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#Wang is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wang wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment. Wang is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him? Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1# Wang seems to have recovered his senses. Brown postures up.
Brown wants to stand but Wang has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB# Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wang manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Wang in his guard.#REVB# Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2# Brown wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Wang controlling from side mount. Brown tries to improve position but can't. Wang wants to stand but Brown has his arm trapped. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3# Brown is looking for a sweep. Brown is not content to let Wang control the position. Brown is looking to reverse the position. Wang remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Wang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4# Brown misses the shot to the body. Wang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though. Wang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away. Wang lands a slapping body shot.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wang!
Hung Young Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wang moves out of range as Brown strikes. Hung Young Wang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Brown misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Brown. Well Wang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hung Young Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series - MMA Rd 3
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1# Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang. Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang. Wang misses with an uppercut
and Birdwhistle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Birdwhistle's sensitive parts. Birdwhistle pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wang clobbers Birdwhistle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wang throws a head kick that misses. Wang tests Birdwhistle's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Birdwhistle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wang digs a good body shot into Birdwhistle's ribs. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big left from Birdwhistle misses. Wang looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Birdwhistle's shoulder, as Birdwhistle tries to avoid the shot. Wang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Lysander Birdwhistle has been cut. Wang takes a swing at Birdwhistle's ribcage but misses. #TD# Birdwhistle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wang's guard.#T1# Wang is pulling down on Birdwhistle's head. It's preventing any offense from Birdwhistle, at least for the moment. Birdwhistle is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Forge 👊 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Birdwhistle cracks Wang with a solid left hand. Wang pulls Birdwhistle in close to prevent any damage. Birdwhistle preventing the sweep. Birdwhistle is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Wang wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Birdwhistle is now in half guard. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang. Birdwhistle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Birdwhistle postures up.
Wang is pulling down on Birdwhistle's head. It's preventing any offense from Birdwhistle, at least for the moment. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3# Birdwhistle throws a big elbow that misses. Wang pulls Birdwhistle in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Wang works the jab nicely. Birdwhistle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Birdwhistle thows a body kick. Wang tries to catch it but that hurt him. Birdwhistle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD# Birdwhistle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Wang controls Birdwhistle momentarily but Birdwhistle frees himself. Birdwhistle works a leg free and moves into half guard. Wang wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Birdwhistle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wang is just riding it out for now. Birdwhistle eventually gives up the hold. #T4# Wang is staying active underneath Birdwhistle, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Wang tries to roll over but Birdwhistle keeps him under control. Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Birdwhistle is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control. Birdwhistle passes Wang's right leg, so he's now in half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hung Young Wang will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Lysander Birdwhistle's cut. 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# Wang lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Birdwhistle. Birdwhistle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wang swings widly with a right hand
and Birdwhistle counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Hung Young Wang has been cut. Birdwhistle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Birdwhistle avoids the head kick by Wang.
Wang swings widly with a right hand
and Wang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#KD# Birdwhistle steps into range and cracks Wang with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Wang flops backwards and Birdwhistle dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Wang is rocked! 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! Birdwhistle wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position. Wang is still in real trouble! Can Birdwhistle finish him? Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Birdwhistle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Birdwhistle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Birdwhistle being controlled here, momentarily. Wang seems to have recovered his senses.#T1# Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Birdwhistle is keeping the position for now. Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Birdwhistle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Wang wants to pass the guard but Birdwhistle is keeping the position.#ES# Birdwhistle has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wang is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2##BC2# Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hung Young Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2# Wang drops Birdwhistle with a beautiful combination! Birdwhistle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wang is looking for the KO! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wang takes a swing at Birdwhistle's ribcage but misses. Wang lands the left hand.#KD2# Wang lands a big head kick that sends Birdwhistle tumbling to the mat! Wang takes a step backwards and waves Birdwhistle back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Birdwhistle is rocked!#CUT2#Lysander Birdwhistle's cut is getting worse. Birdwhistle throws out a loose jab but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it. Oh Birdwhistle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang.#KD2# Wang sends Birdwhistle crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wang is motioning to the referee to let Birdwhistle up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Birdwhistle's shoulder, as Birdwhistle tries to avoid the shot. Birdwhistle moves out of range of the strikes. Birdwhistle seems to have got his legs back now. Wang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD# Birdwhistle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Wang is trying to get back to full guard. Wang is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position.#T3# Nice strikes from Birdwhistle there. Wang wants to improve his position but Birdwhistle is controlling well.
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Birdwhistle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Wang tries to get to full guard but Birdwhistle has control of the leg. Birdwhistle is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Wang wants to control but Birdwhistle is keeping busy and won't allow it. Birdwhistle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. Wang is looking to improve his position.
Birdwhistle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Birdwhistle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Birdwhistle controlling the action here. Wang trying to control but Birdwhistle postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Birdwhistle works his way into full mount! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Young Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Wang lands a leg kick that knocks Birdwhistle off balance momentarily. Birdwhistle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wang missing with a left hand there. Birdwhistle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2# Wang lands a big right hand that sends Birdwhistle crashing to the mat! Wang stays standing though and waves Birdwhistle back to his feet!#TD# Birdwhistle feints and as Wang raises his hands in defense, Birdwhistle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Birdwhistle lands a couple of elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Birdwhistle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Birdwhistle postures up.
Wang is pulling down on Birdwhistle's head to control his posture. #T1# Wang is continuing to stall. Wang is trying to keep Birdwhistle in close.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet. Birdwhistle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Birdwhistle drives through with a takedown into guard. Lysander Birdwhistle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Birdwhistle advances to half guard. Lysander Birdwhistle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Wang is looking for a sweep. Birdwhistle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Wang keeps trying to improve his position. Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Birdwhistle is working away from the top position though. Wang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Birdwhistle. Wang wants to control but Birdwhistle is keeping busy.
#T3# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang wants to improve his position but Birdwhistle is controlling well.
Birdwhistle trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well. Wang works his way to full guard. Good work. Birdwhistle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Birdwhistle misses with a two punch combination.
Wang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birdwhistle.#TD# Birdwhistle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Wang working a defensive guard here.
Birdwhistle trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next. Hung Young Wang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Hung Young Wang. I've got Wang 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hung Young Wang! Lysander Birdwhistle was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm trying to quit all my bad habits, so I hope this defeat is not the start of a new one.'. |
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Event:
Summit Series - MMA Rd 2
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1# Nunez staying out of range there.#CL# Nunez gets tackled into the cage by Wang. Wang maintains the clinch. Wang fails to pull guard.
Nunez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Nunez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Nunez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nunez. Wang blocks an uppercut.
Nunez scores with a hook to the body. Nunez lands a body shot. Wang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nunez walks away with a smile on his face. Wang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hung Young Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Nunez closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Wang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB# Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nunez defends well. Nunez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Wang is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nunez has his hands clasped together but Wang extends and breaks Nunez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hung Young Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series - MMA Rd 1
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1# Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Siuta's shoulder, as Siuta tries to avoid the shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siuta! But no joy. Wang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Siuta has time to react. Wang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wang missing with a left hand there. Siuta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A slow jab from Wang misses its intended target. A low kick from Wang is predictable there #CL2# and Siuta counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Siuta takes a shot to the head. Siuta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Siuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it. Siuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow. #BC# Wang manages to break the clinch.
Wang throws a hook but Siuta avoids it easily. Siuta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wang throws a jab when Siuta was well out of range. Wang throws a nice looking combination but Siuta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Siuta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Siuta misses. Wang swings for the body but Siuta moves out of range.
Wang thumps Siuta with a low kick.#T1# Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siuta moves away. Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siuta. Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wang misses with a shot to the body and Siuta counters with a right hand to the body. Siuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Siuta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wang. A nice leg kick lands there from Wang. Hung Young Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wang misses with a wild body shot. Siuta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wang with a nice calf kick.#T2# Wang throws a hook to the side of Siuta's head but Siuta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wang works the jab nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Wang throws a good cross that connects.
Wang throws the kick towards the body but Siuta avoids it. Wang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wang pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wang jabs Siuta right on the nose. Siuta blinks but takes it well. A low kick from Wang misses #CL2# and Siuta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Siuta. Siuta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Siuta - that landed with a thud.
Siuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Siuta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wang looks to throw the jab but Siuta is out of range. Wang misses with a hook to the body
and Siuta counters with a stiff right hand. Wang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Siuta under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Jacek Siuta has been cut. Wang connects with an inside leg kick.#T3# Wang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Siuta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Wang throws a leg kick which misses Siuta's front leg but catches the back leg as Siuta tries to avoid it. Wang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Siuta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wang with a body shot. Siuta slips under a jab. Wang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Siuta's hands. Siuta looks up at the clock. Bad move! Wang lands a right hand from hell, dropping Siuta. Wang pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hung Young Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 4
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1# Wang misses with a wild body shot. #CL# Brown moves into range and clinches up with Wang. Wang working aggressively here.
Wang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Wang working aggressively here.
Brown is trying to break free. Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Wang has double underhooks. A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land. Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch. Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wang backwards. Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wang backwards. Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang. Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown. Wang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wang gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the ropes. Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wang up against the ropes.#T1##BC# Brown breaks from the clinch.
Wang tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it. Nice uppercut there from Brown. Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hung Young Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Wang misses with a hook. It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang lands a jab to Brown's midsection. Wang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown. Wang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Brown staying out of range there. Wang cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wang throws out a powerful jab. Nice uppercut lands for Wang. That snapped Brown's head back.
Wang throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brown works the jab nicely. Wang throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A jab from Wang misses. Wang tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Wang throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it. Brown is looking to counter punch. Wang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown. Wang throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease. Wang throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it. Wang takes one on the button.#ROC#Wang is rocked! Brown misses the shot to the body. #KD# Brown scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Wang beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout. Wang is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him? Wang throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a straight right hand that connects right on the button, dropping Wang face first to the canvas! He's out! He's out cold! No need for a count here - this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Brown! During a confident post fight interview, Frank Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 3
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1# Panda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Panda defending well as Wang loads up on a big left hand. Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Panda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wang. Wang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Nice shot lands for Wang. Wang tests Panda's chin there with a solid looking shot. Panda moves out of range as Wang strikes. Wang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Panda. Panda has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Wang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2# Panda has closed the distance and engaged Wang in a clinch.
#BC# Wang manages to break the clinch.
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! Wang misses with a looping left. Wang looks to land a right hand but Panda moved out of range. Wang throws the left hand but Panda avoids the punch easily. Wang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Panda throws a hook to the side of Wang's head but Wang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Wang misses with a left hand #CL2# and Panda counters by clinching up. Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
A short uppercut from Wang. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1# Wang misses with a punch on the inside.
Wang lands on the inside with an uppercut. A bit of stalling here from Wang.
Wang is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land. #BC# Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Panda defending well as Wang loads up on a big left hand. Panda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Wang connects with a leg kick. Wang throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A solid leg kick lands there for Wang.
Wang throws a hook to the side of Panda's head but Panda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Panda walks into a left hand. Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Wang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wang throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Panda ducks under a wild hook from Wang. Panda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2# A cross from Wang lands. Wang throws a series of punches but Panda avoids them all with ease. Panda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wang's hands. Wang misses the shot to the body. Panda tries to counter by closing the distance. Wang misses with a straight left. Wang misses with a low kick.
Wang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Wang throws a low kick but Panda avoids it. Wang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda. Wang walks into a stiff left hand from Panda. Wang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Wang looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely. Wang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panda. That did some damage! The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wang throws a half hearted mid kick. Wang with a nice cross. Panda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Panda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3# Panda is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Panda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wang lands with a shot to the body. Wang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2# Panda clinches up against the ropes.#BC# Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hung Young Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Panda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wang there as he acknowledges the shot. Panda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wang throws a hook to the side of Panda's head but Panda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The fighters circling - Wang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wang cracks Panda with an open hand slap. This has been an exciting period of action! Wang swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Wang misses with an uppercut
#CL2# and Panda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Wang breaks from the clinch.
#T4# Wang misses with a hook. Panda needs to keep his hands up - Wang had a free shot at his head there. Panda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Panda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Wang dips to his left and cracks Panda with an uppercut! Wang misses with a straight left. Wang thuds his right hand into Panda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Panda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wang swats him away and circles back towards the center. Panda tries to clinch up. Panda tries to clinch but Wang moves out of range. It looked like Wang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panda. Wang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panda is out of range. Panda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wang. Panda throws a hook to the side of Wang's head but Wang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wang throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2# and Panda moves into the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang. Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Wang fails to land. Wang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Young Wang dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. Panda does a little dance to reset his feet. Panda tries to clinch up but Wang circles away and keeps his distance. Wang misses with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wang - that will leave a mark!
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wang paws at him with a jab and circles away. As Panda looks to move away, Wang throws a big counter combo but Panda just gets out of the way. Wang works the jab nicely.#CL2# Panda rushes Wang and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC# Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wang loads up on a big right hand but Panda slips the punch. Wang misses with a looping right. Hung Young Wang is winning the standup battle so far. Panda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Panda dodges the punch combination from Wang.
Panda moves out of range of the strikes. Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Panda tries to clinch but Wang moves out of range. Wang darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1# Panda moves out of range of the strikes. Wang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panda checks it well. Panda is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Wang missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wang swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda. Wang is looking to counter punch. Panda blocks a leg kick. Wang circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Wang misses its intended target. The crowd cheers as Panda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wang doesn't seem phased though. Wang scores with a nice head shot. Wang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around? Panda fails in his attempt to clinch. Panda avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wang paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang keeps the fight on the outside. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Panda checks a leg kick. #T2# Panda throws an overhand right that lands on Wang's shoulder, as Wang tries to avoid the shot. Wang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A slow jab from Wang misses its intended target. Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it. Wang throws the left hand but Panda avoids the punch easily.#CL2# Wang gets tackled into the ropes by Panda. Panda maintains the clinch. Wang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wang wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Panda. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Wang manages to break the clinch.
Panda ducks right into an uppercut from Wang. Panda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Wang punishes Panda's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2# Panda closes the distance and clinches. Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
#BC# Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3# Wang throws a big shot that misses. Wang throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it. Panda tries to counter by closing the distance. Wang wants to slow Panda down by chopping away at his legs. Panda tries to counter by closing the distance. Panda wants to clinch up but Wang keeps it at a distance. Wang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda. Panda slips a straight right by Wang. A slow jab from Wang misses its intended target. Wang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda. #CL2# Panda has closed the distance and engaged Wang in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Wang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Wang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Wang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Wang lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land. Summit Panda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang. Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside. Wang working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang throws a looping overhand right but Panda ducks down to avoid it. Panda fails in his attempt to clinch. Wang misses with an uppercut. Wang throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range. Panda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Panda tries to clinch but Wang moves out of range. Wang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wang throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda. Panda tries to counter by closing the distance. Panda tries to clinch up but Wang circles away and keeps his distance. Wang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wang misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming. Wang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panda. Panda avoids a kick to the body.
Panda wants to counter the offense by Wang and move into the clinch position. Wang lands a nice looking body shot.
Wang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panda sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wang throws a big shot that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Young Wang dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2# Panda moves into the clinch. Summit Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC# Wang manages to break the clinch.
Panda wants to clinch and Wang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Wang scores with a sloppy right hand. Panda should have avoided that one. Panda checks a low kick from Wang. Wang darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Panda doesn't manage to clinch there - Wang circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Panda blocks the leg kick.
Wang swings widly with a right hand
#CL2# and Panda moves into the clinch. Wang lands a shoulder strike. Panda lands an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Panda scores with a nice short uppercut. Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda. Wang blocking some punches.
Panda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC# Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1# Wang loads up on a big right hand but Panda slips the punch. Panda tries to clinch up but Wang circles away and keeps his distance. Panda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD2# Wang ducks into a a hook from Panda and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC2#Wang is rocked! Panda wants to clinch up but Wang keeps it at a distance. Oh Wang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Panda thows a left - swing and a miss! A little feinted left hand from Wang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wang seems to have got his legs back now. Wang throws a right and a left that Panda avoids nicely. Wang misses with a right hand #CL2# and Panda counters into the clinch. Nicely done. This has been an exciting period of action! Wang lands a right hand. Wang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Panda digs a right hand into Wang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wang's gas tank. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Panda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wangs head. Panda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Panda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wang. Panda lands with a short head shot on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Panda. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Panda. #T2# Panda lands a left hand.
Panda throws a head punch that misses. Wang is trying to break the clinch but Panda has him pressed against the ropes. Panda cracks Wang with a nice body shot. Panda misses with the head strike.
Panda tries a body shot but Wang blocks it.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panda lands a nice shot to the body. Panda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wang backwards. Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it. Panda lands with a left to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Panda. Panda misses with some punches.
Panda misses with some punches.
Panda working some nice short punches in the clinch. Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Panda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3# A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target. Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wang paws at him with a jab and circles away. Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wang swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wang throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2# and Panda moves into the clinch.#BC# Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Wang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Panda just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWang. Wang ducks under a wild hook from Panda. Wang connects with a right hand. Panda shakes it off. Wang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panda defending well as Wang loads up on a big left hand. #CL2# Panda closes the distance and pushes Wang back into the ropes. Panda lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Panda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4# A head punch on the inside from Wang fails to land. This has been an exciting period of action! A right hand to the body from Panda.
Panda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Panda scores with a shot to the side of Wang's head. Wang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Panda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#KD2# Panda creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Wang crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue! Panda is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Panda tries to clinch but Wang is having none of it. Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wang walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Panda! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Summit Panda! |
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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 2
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1# Wang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wang throws a shot to the body.
Wang scores with a body shot.
Wang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wang looks to land a body kick but Matsuda moved away. Hung Young Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsuda is looking to clinch. Wang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A little feinted left hand from Matsuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Donk. Matsuda catches Wang right on the button with a cross. A decent looking body kick lands there for Wang. Wang throws out a loose jab but Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid it. Matsuda throwing a counter right hand but Wang manages to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsuda at a distance.
Wang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wang misses with a body shot
and Matsuda counters with a left and a right that stings Wang. Wang's corner calls for a 1-2. Wang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wang lands an overhand right. Wang misses with a body shot.
#T1# Wang dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A punch lands to the side of Matsuda 's head but he takes it in his stride. Good leg kick by Wang. Wang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Matsuda needs to keep his hands up - Wang had a free shot at his head there. Matsuda swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Wang misses with a wild body shot. Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Wang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wang ducks under a wild hook from Matsuda. Matsuda slips a jab from Wang. Wang misses with a body shot.
Matsuda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Matsuda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2##CL# Matsuda clinches with his opponent.
Wang misses with a hook from the clinch. Wang gets through Matsuda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wang tried to score with a low kick but Matsuda checks it. Matsuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Matsuda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wang throws out the jab. Matsuda moves out of range as Wang strikes. Matsuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wang. It looked like Matsuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wang misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Matsuda looks to throw the jab but Wang is out of range. Wang works Matsuda's body with a nice hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wang connects with a nice looking jab.
Wang slips under a jab. Wang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Matsuda throwing a counter right hand but Wang manages to avoid it. Matsuda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Young Wang dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Matsuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Wang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsuda is out of range and Wang settles back down. Wang throws out a loose jab but Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid it. Wang misses with a left hand and Matsuda counters with a stiff right hand. Matsuda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wang misses with a left hand and Matsuda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Wang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A leg kick checked by Matsuda. Matsuda takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wang misses the shot to the body. A nice leg kick from Wang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuda. Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far. An inside leg kick from Wang misses. Matsuda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# Matsuda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Matsuda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wang. That one must have hurt. Wang misses with an uppercut. Matsuda saw that one coming. Nice uppercut there from Wang. A kick lands to the mid section there for Wang. Matsuda loads up on a big right hand but Wang slips the punch. Wang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuda sees it coming and avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Matsuda misses the target. Wang throws a shot from downtown. Matsuda moves away and avoids it. Matsuda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wang thows a leg kick but Matsuda checks it and Matsuda counters with a nice uppercut. Matsuda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Wang throws a push kick but Matsuda slaps the foot to one side. Matsuda throws a big shot that misses.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Matsuda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wang throws a hook but Matsuda blocks it. It looked like Matsuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wang darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Wang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Matsuda avoids a kick to the body.
Matsuda is looking to counter punch. Wang throws a leg kick but Matsuda sees it coming and moves out of range. Matsuda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick lands for Wang.
Wang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang. Matsuda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wang can pounce on him.
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuda moves away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Young Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Wang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Matsuda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wang misses with a body shot.
It looked like Matsuda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wang. Donk. Wang catches Matsuda right on the button with a cross. Wang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Matsuda throwing a counter right hand but Wang manages to avoid it. Wang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wang misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Matsuda counter with a right hand. Wang throws a leg kick that misses. A low kick lands for Wang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. Matsuda does a little dance to reset his feet. Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuda manages to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Matsuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wang throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Matsuda to counter with a crisp jab. Matsuda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wang throws a hook to the side of Matsuda's head but Matsuda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wang misses with a body kick.#T1# Wang misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Matsuda to counter with a crisp jab. Wang misses with a wild body shot. It looked like Matsuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Matsuda misses with a hook. Matsuda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Wang throws a solid leg kick but Matsuda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wang. Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuda is looking to counter punch. Kenji Matsuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Matsuda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wang throws a hook but Matsuda avoids it easily. Wang throws a front kick aimed at Matsuda's knee but Matsuda avoids it well. Matsuda throwing a counter right hand but Wang manages to avoid it. Matsuda throws a jab but it's blocked by Wang. A countering left hand to the body from Wang misses. Hung Young Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wang misses with a hook. As Wang looks to move away, Matsuda throws a big counter combo but Wang just gets out of the way. Matsuda needs to keep his hands up - Wang had a free shot at his head there. Wang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wang throws out a counter right but Matsuda avoids it with no problem.#T2# Wang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Matsuda is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Wang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Oh Matsuda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wang catches Matsuda napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Matsuda crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Wang raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hung Young Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 1
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Lima. Wang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lima's head. Lima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lima there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL# Wang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lima, pushing him back against the ropes. Lima is trying to maintain a safe position but Wang gets an underhook and turns Lima into the ropes. Wang looking to slow down the pace here. Lima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Wang pushes Lima back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wang misses with a hook from the clinch. Lima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Lima's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Lima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Lima tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch. Wang swings wildly with an uppercut but Lima uses good head movement to avoid it. Lima wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the ropes. Wang stalling.
Wang lands a hook to the side of the head. Wang lands a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lima paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1# Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
#CL# Wang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lima, pushing him back against the ropes. Lima wants to stall.
Wang lands an uppercut. Wang misses with a short punch on the inside. Lima has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wang has Lima pressed against the ropes.
Lima is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Wang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lima backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Wang. Wang misses with some punches.
Lima is trying to force a seperation but Wang has the dominant position. Wang swings wildly with an uppercut but Lima uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wang connects with a nice looking jab.
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lima moves away. A big left from Lima misses. Wang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Lima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wang on the side of the head.#T2# Wang misses with a straight left. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hung Young Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lima lands the left hand.#CL# Wang clinches up with Lima and pushes him back against the ropes. Wang lands a left hand.
Wang stalling.
Lima takes a shot to the head. Lima blocks an uppercut.
Lima has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Lima wants to break free but Wang has control.
Wang prevents Lima from breaking the clinch. Wang lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Lima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Lima catches Wang right on the button with a cross. Nice body punch from Wang. Lima's corner calls for a 1-2. Lima obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wang misses with a head kick.
Lima walks into a left hand. Wang getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Lima throws a looping overhand right but Wang ducks down to avoid it. Lima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wang. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Young Wang 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# Wang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wang misses with a wild combination.
Lima doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Wang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Lima lands with a right hand. Wang cracks Lima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Wang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Wang throws a jab when Lima was well out of range.#CL# Wang gets a clinch. Wang misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by Lima. Lima tries to break free but Wang pushes him back against the ropes. Wang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around? Lima trying to control the position but instead, Wang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lima into the ropes. Wang misses with a hook from the clinch. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by Lima. Caique Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Wang is looking to control Lima's arms but Lima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wang has his back to the ropes. Wang gets through Lima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lima wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Wang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wang lands a right hand. A battle for position here, against the ropes. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wang. Wang scores with a shot to the side of Lima's head. #BC# Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lima cracks Wang with a good jab. Wang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang is looking to counter punch. Wang throws a shot from downtown. Lima moves away and avoids it.#CL# Wang closes the distance and pushes Lima back into the ropes. Wang lands with a left to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lima up against the ropes.#BC# Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# Wang avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Wang lands with a cross. Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lima might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Wang there. Wang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lima on the side of the head. Wang ducks under a wild hook from Lima.#KD# Wang connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Lima onto his butt! Lima bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC#Lima is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Caique Lima has been cut. Lima takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can Wang finish him? Lima drops his guard momentarily, allowing Wang to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Lima! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Wang takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hung Young Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 8
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
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 5 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Hung Young Wang! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Wang has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Rockmuller gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wang regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockmuller (2) vs (0) Wang Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wang seems keen to control Rockmuller's posture. Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rockmuller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Wang wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy and won't allow it. Wang is looking for a sweep. Rockmuller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Wang wants to sweep but Rockmuller has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (5) vs (0) Wang We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wang tries to bench press Rockmuller off him but Rockmuller keeps the position. #T1# Wang sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2# Wang looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rockmuller passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (8) vs (0) Wang 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. Rockmuller moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2# Both fighters take a look at the clock. Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Rockmuller keeps moving and retains side control. Wang is still trying to improve position. Rockmuller working away.#T3# Wang is looking for a sweep. Wang tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rockmuller easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rockmuller (10) vs (0) Wang Wang is looking to get to half guard. Rockmuller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Rockmuller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Wang looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (13) vs (0) Wang#T4# Wang wants to escape the position.
Rockmuller just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wang is in bad spot here.
#T5# Rockmuller has good solid back control here. Rockmuller gets his hands free as Wang looks to control. Wang controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Wang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Good control from Rockmuller.#T6# Wang is in bad spot here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Wang keeps trying to improve his position. Wang just trying to survive but Rockmuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wang wants to escape the position.
#T7# Wang just trying to survive but Rockmuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Wang tries to break free.
Rockmuller slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wang trying to control the position but Rockmuller manages to sink in the hooks. Wang is trying to break free.
Rockmuller has good solid back control here. #T8# Wang is trying to break free.
Wang trying to control but not successfully. Wang tries to escape the position.
#T9# You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rockmuller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10# Wang rolls, trying to escape but Rockmuller keeps control of the position.
Rockmuller controls the position. Rockmuller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wang for as long as he can get away with. Wang tries to escape but Rockmuller has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11# Wang turns into Rockmuller and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (13) vs (2) Wang Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Rockmuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (15) vs (2) Wang Rockmuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. Rockmuller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T12# Wang is trying to keep Rockmuller in close.
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Rockmuller has passed into half guard.
Wang has a hand on Rockmuller's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rockmuller takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (18) vs (2) Wang#T13# Wang is trying desperately to improve position. Rockmuller controlling the pace for now. Wang tries to hold on but Rockmuller postures up. Wang is trying desperately to improve position.#T14# Wang tries to hold on but Rockmuller pushes him away. Rockmuller manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (21) vs (2) Wang Rockmuller is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rockmuller is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Rockmuller takes the fight on points by 21 to 2. Our winner, Don Rockmuller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 7
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Young Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Hung Young Wang! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Wang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Wang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2# Wang decides to pull guard. Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet. Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blood's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (0) vs (2) Wang Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position. 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. Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (0) vs (5) Wang We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wang happy to just control the position for now. #T1# Blood wants to control but Wang postures up.#SUB2# Wang in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Blood is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hung Young Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 6
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hung Young Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Jone White! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Wang gets a clinch. #TD# Wang ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Wang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wang tries to get out of the position. White wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. Wang is trying to keep White in close.
White wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. White not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2# White drops back looking for a leg! Wang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wang manages to kick White off! White jumps back into Wang's guard. Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White controlling from the top position. Wang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. White trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #T1# White is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) White Wang postures up.
White is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2# White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Wang trying to control but White is working from the bottom. #T2# Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Wang trying to control but White is working from the bottom. #SUB2# White has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Wang is sitting in close to White's body. White has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wang is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wang is tapping! That was a very nice submission by White.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jone White! |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 5
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Rogelio Nunez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hung Young Wang! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Nunez gets in close and instigates a clinch. Wang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nunez pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL# Nunez clinches up against the ropes.#TD2# Wang pulls guard successfully.
Wang 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: Nunez (0) vs (2) Wang Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Nunez is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nunez avoid being mounted? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nunez wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2# Wang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.#SUB2# Nunez is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Wang has latched onto it... Big trouble! Wang pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Nunez is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Wang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hung Young Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 4
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Jack Brittle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hung Young Wang! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Wang rushes Brittle and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2# Wang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brittle uses from the top position. Brittle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2# Brittle sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Wang doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Brittle paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Wang - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hung Young Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 3
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hung Young Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Michel Robillard! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Wang tries to clinch but Robillard moves out of range. #CL2# Robillard has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Wang jumps guard.
Robillard is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robillard trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Robillard#SUB# Wang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Wang stays in close to Robillard's body and controls the position. #T2##T3##T4# Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Robillard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.#T5##SUB# Wang drops back looking for a leg! Robillard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robillard manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Robillard's guard. Wang 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. #T6# The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Robillard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7# Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Wang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T8# Robillard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9##SUB# Wang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Robillard seems keen to control Wang's posture. Wang 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. #T10# Wang continues to hold on tight.#T11# Robillard trying to control the position.
Wang controlling from the top position. #T12# Robillard controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself. Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Robillard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Wang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13##T14# Further stalling from Wang.
And that's the end of the fight! Wang takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 2
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Summit Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hung Young Wang! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Wang rushes Panda and presses him up against the ropes.#TD# Panda decides to pull guard. Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Let's hope that Wang 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. It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Panda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wang sitting in guard here, content to control. Panda looking to control.
#SUB# Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.#T1# Wang is stalling in the full guard. Panda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wang on the ground.#T2# Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2# Wang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Panda being controlled here, momentarily. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2# Panda is trying to push Wang off with his feet but Wang grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Panda's ankles and Panda is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Hung Young Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 1
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hung Young Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lysander Birdwhistle! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2# Birdwhistle clinches up against the ropes. Wang tries for a takedown but Birdwhistle manages to get underhooks.
Wang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wang wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hung Young Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wang wants a takedown.
Wang jumps guard but Birdwhistle stands there with Wang around his waist. Wang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Birdwhistle wants to take the fight to the mat but Wang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Wang tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD# Wang pulls guard successfully.
Birdwhistle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. Birdwhistle looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Birdwhistle We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Wang drops back looking for a leg! Birdwhistle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birdwhistle manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Birdwhistle's guard. #SUB# Wang drops back looking for a leg! Birdwhistle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birdwhistle manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Birdwhistle's guard. #T1##SUB# Wang drops back looking for a leg! Birdwhistle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birdwhistle manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Birdwhistle's guard. Birdwhistle is trying to control the position but Wang postures up. #SUB2# Birdwhistle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Birdwhistle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there. Wang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Wang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Wang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Birdwhistle looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Birdwhistle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Birdwhistle#SUB# Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Birdwhistle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2# Birdwhistle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wang has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (2) Birdwhistle Birdwhistle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Birdwhistle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wang has managed to get both his arms back between Birdwhistle's legs - danger averted. Birdwhistle told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB# Wang drops back looking for a leg! Birdwhistle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birdwhistle manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Birdwhistle's guard. #SUB# Wang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4##SUB# Wang drops back looking for a leg! Birdwhistle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birdwhistle manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Birdwhistle's guard. Birdwhistle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Wang is sitting in close to Birdwhistle's body. Birdwhistle has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wang is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wang is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Birdwhistle.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lysander Birdwhistle! Lysander Birdwhistle thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CDM Round 1
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL2# Young Hung Wang pushes Hung Young Wang up against the cage in a clinch. A bit of stalling here from Hung Young Wang.
Young Hung Wang looking for a takedown. #TD# Hung Young Wang is trying to trip Young Hung Wang. He has hold of a leg but Young Hung Wang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hung Young Wang persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Young Hung Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hung Young Wang stays in close to Young Hung Wang's body and controls the position. Young Hung Wang has his hands on Hung Young Wang's head, controlling the position. Hung Young Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Young Hung Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Young Hung Wang can do anything to dispel that myth. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Young Hung Wang trying to control the position.
#T1# Hung Young Wang trying to control but Young Hung Wang is working from the bottom. Hung Young Wang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2# Young Hung Wang is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hung Young Wang rolls with it to try and escape but Young Hung Wang cranks on the arm and Hung Young Wang is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Young Hung Wang! |
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