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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 24
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Wang pushes Lynch up against the cage in a clinch.
Lynch is trying to force a seperation but Wang has the dominant position.
Wang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lynch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lynch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lynch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wang is trying to pull guard but Lynch has him pressed against the cage.
Lynch avoiding damage.
Wang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Hung Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Wang is trying to pull guard but Lynch has him pressed against the cage.
Lynch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Wang pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lynch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Wang looking for a triangle here. Lynch is fighting it but it looks tight! Wang pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lynch is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Young Hung Wang!
Young Hung Wang retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 13
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Wang clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cantrell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wang effectively controlling the action here.
Wang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wang looking to stall.
Cantrell wants to break free but Wang has control.
Cantrell is looking to break free of the clinch but Wang has double underhooks.
Wang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cantrell's efforts to push away.
Cantrell tries to circle away but Wang has him pinned against the cage.
Cantrell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cantrell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cantrell jabs at Wang's body.#CL#
Cantrell gets tackled into the cage by Wang. Wang maintains the clinch.
Cantrell is looking to break free of the clinch but Wang has double underhooks. #T1#
Cantrell wants to get back to striking at distance but Wang won't allow it.
Cantrell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Cantrell tries to circle away but Wang has him pinned against the cage.
Wang keeps control of Cantrell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cantrell is trying to break the clinch but Wang is controlling him.
Wang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Cantrell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cantrell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cantrell misses the shot to the body.
Wang throws a body punch but Cantrell moves out of range.
Cantrell throws out a counter right but Wang avoids it with no problem.
Cantrell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wang wants to clinch.
Wang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2##CL#
Wang has closed the distance and engaged Cantrell in a clinch.
Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by Cantrell.
A frustrated look appears on Cantrell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wang prevents Cantrell from breaking the clinch.
Wang struggles to land a body shot inside as Cantrell controls his hands.
Cantrell is trying to push Wang away but Wang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wang stalls.
Cantrell tries to break the clinch but Wang is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Wang fails to land.
Wang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cantrell wants to get back to striking at distance but Wang won't allow it.
Wang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cantrell just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Hung Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cantrell blocks an uppercut.
Wang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cantrell's efforts to push away.
Cantrell is trying to break free.#T3#
Wang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cantrell's efforts to push away.
Cantrell is trying to push Wang away but Wang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cantrell is trying to break the clinch but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Cantrell has had enough of the clinch but Wang keeps him there for the moment.
Cantrell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Wang prevents Cantrell from breaking the clinch.
Cantrell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cantrell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cantrell is trying to force a seperation but Wang has the dominant position.
Wang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cantrell is trying to break free.
Cantrell is trying to break free.
Wang has Cantrell pressed against the cage, preventing Cantrell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cantrell has had enough of the clinch but Wang keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Cantrell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Cantrell misses the target.
Cantrell connects with a right hand. Wang shakes it off.#CL#
Wang darts in and clinches Cantrell up against the cage.
Cantrell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Cantrell tries to circle away but Wang has him pinned against the cage.
Cantrell tries to break the clinch but Wang is controlling the position.
Cantrell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cantrell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cantrell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Cantrell is trying to break free.
Wang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cantrell prevents it.
Wang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cantrell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cantrell working hard to break the clinch.
Cantrell working hard to break the clinch.
Cantrell is trying to break the clinch but Wang is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Cantrell 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 tries to clinch but Cantrell moves out of range.
Wang wants to clinch.
Wang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cantrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cantrell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wang misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Wang pushes Cantrell up against the cage in a clinch.
Cantrell is trying to break the clinch but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Wang can't find room to land a body shot as Cantrell controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantrell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Wang is trying to maintain a safe position but Cantrell gets an underhook and turns Wang into the cage.
Cantrell is trying to break the clinch but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Wang tries to score a body lock takedown but Cantrell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#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.
Cantrell wanted to stand there but Wang had control of the position. #T1##SUB#
Cantrell wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Wang's closed guard. He's half up but Wang has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Wang pivots and extends the arm, Cantrell falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Wang! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Young Hung Wang!
Young Hung Wang is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 9
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Wang moves into range and clinches up with Watts.
Wang misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Watts pulls guard.
Watts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Watts.
Wang pushes down on Watts's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Watts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Watts is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Wang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watts tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Watts is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Wang not doing much here.
Watts is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wang jumps into side control!
Watts is trying to control Wang's posture but Wang avoids it.
Wang just content to control the position. #SUB#
Wang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Watts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Watts is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wang taking a breather here.
Wang advances nicely into full mount.
Watts slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Watts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Watts sees it coming and defends easily.
Watts wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Watts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watts.#T3#
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Watts 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 postures up.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watts wants to sweep but no luck.
Watts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Watts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Watts scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Watts 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. Watts is looking to defend but Wang has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Watts! Wang pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Watts taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Young Hung Wang! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 7
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Lima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wang.#CL#
Wang has Lima up against the cage in a clinch.
Wang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wang wants a takedown but no success here.
Lima is trying to break free.
Lima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Wang decides to pull 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.#SUB#
Wang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lima is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima postures up.
#SUB#
Lima has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Wang to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lima is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Wang pulls down on the head and he's put Lima to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Young Hung Wang! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 6
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Strong. #CL#
Wang gets in close and instigates a clinch. #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.
Strong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strong defends it easily.#SUB#
Strong is posturing up here but Wang has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Strong tries to roll out but it's too tight and Strong has to tap! Slick submission there by Wang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Young Hung Wang! |
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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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