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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 124
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Chang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bazant manages to get to full guard.
Bazant trying to control the position here.
Chang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang tries to free his leg and advance position but Bazant is retaining full guard.
Bazant wants to sweep here but Chang controlling him for the moment.
Bazant controlling the position.#T1#
Bazant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chang's guard. #REVB#
Bazant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Bazant 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.
Chang is trying to control the position but Bazant postures up.
Chang trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bazant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bazant pushes down on Chang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chang wants to control but Bazant is keeping busy.
Bazant controlling the action here.
Bazant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Chang is defending well.
Chang trying to control from the bottom.
Bazant performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Chang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Bazant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bazant is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bazant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chang dives in and scores a takedown into Bazant's guard.
Bazant wants to sweep but no luck.
Bazant trying to control the position.
Chang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chang wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving.
Bazant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bazant trying to control the position here.
Bazant 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##T4#
Bazant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bazant trying to pass the guard but Chang defending well.
Well, if Bazant is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chang is looking to improve his position.
Bazant is taking a breather. Chang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bohumil Bazant will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Bazant gets a takedown into half guard.
Chang is looking for a sweep. Bazant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chang tries to kick Bazant off but Bazant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bazant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Chang is keeping the position.
Chang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bazant controls the pace.#SUB#
Chang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Chang working for a triangle but Bazant defends it easily.
Chang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bazant controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chang wants to stand up but Bazant is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Chang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bazant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chang is in Bazant's guard.
Bazant trying to keep a closed guard but Chang is proving a slippery customer.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Bazant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bazant pulls Chang in to control the position.
Chang looking to sit in guard and control but Bazant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bazant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bazant passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Bazant wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Bazant politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bazant prefers to stall for the moment though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Bazant controls the position.
Chang can't do much from the bottom here.
Chang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bazant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bazant tries to advance to mount but Chang denies him.
Chang is looking to reverse the position.
Bazant taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Bazant 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bohumil Bazant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Chang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bazant sprawls well initially but Chang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bazant trying to hold on to Chang's head to control him but Chang postures up.
Bazant regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bazant 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.
Chang being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chang wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving. #T1#
Bazant controlling Chang's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bazant is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bazant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bazant passes Chang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bazant not doing much here.
#T2#
The adventures of Bazant the control monster continue. Boring.
Chang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bazant is one step ahead there.
Bazant content to stall in guard here.
Bohumil Bazant has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Chang is trying to keep Bazant in close.
Bazant's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bazant has a takedown stuffed.
Bazant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chang defends well and Bazant ends up having to push Chang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Chang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bazant wants to sweep here but Chang controlling him for the moment.
Chang wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving. #T4#
Bazant 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#
Bazant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bazant is trying to control. Chang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bazant controlling the pace.
Bazant trying to mount his opponent but Chang defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bazant prevents Chang from improving his position.
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 Davis Chang.
I think Bazant 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bohumil Bazant! |
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Event:
MILF LHW Week 3
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Chang's defenses.
Chang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Chang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Chang shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#KD#
Jackson sends Chang crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jackson is motioning to the referee to let Chang up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Chang is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chang off to one side.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Saul Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Chang.
Chang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson lands a head shot.#KD#
Jackson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chang sprawling to the canvas! Chang rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jackson finish him?!
Chang shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Chang looks winded!
Jackson weaves into range and cracks Chang right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Chang goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Jackson is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saul Jackson! |
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Event:
MILF LHW week 2
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Walczak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walczak but Walczak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walczak clobbers Chang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Walczak lands a nice looking body shot.
Chang shoots in but no luck this time.
Walczak lands a nice shot to the body.
#KD#
Walczak cracks Chang with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Chang looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Walczak finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Are you kidding me?! Walczak ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Chang clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Korneliusz Walczak!
Korneliusz Walczak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MILF LHW Week 1
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Chang shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Chang avoids it well and moves away.
Chang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Chang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Chang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang wants to take his opponent's back but instead Jones manages to regain half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Chang seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Chang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Chang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Chang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Chang is looking for a kimura here.
Chang is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Chang moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Chang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB2#
Chang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Chang is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones holding on.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Chang is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Chang works to advance to full mount. Jones defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Chang is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Chang has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Chang with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Chang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chang is concentrating on defense, preventing Jones from advancing position.
Chang manages to get to full guard.
Chang trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Chang's legs - danger averted.
Jones trying to control but Chang is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chang trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chang has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Jones pushing down on Chang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Chang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Davis Chang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chang is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jones works his way into side control.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Chang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chang.
Chang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chang managing to control the position.
Jones prevents Chang from getting back to his feet.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Chang trying to control the position here. #T3#
Chang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chang takes a jab right on the kisser.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chang.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Chang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chang.
Chang 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. #T4#
Jones is trying to control the position but Chang postures up.
Chang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Chang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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 Justin Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Chang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chang lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chang dives into side control.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chang on the ground.#REVR#
Chang advances nicely into full mount.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Chang has a good base and remains in mount.
Chang looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Chang.#T1#
Jones regains half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to control Chang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones wants to improve his position but Chang is controlling well.
Chang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Chang swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jones is now in Chang's guard. A big mistake from Chang there, giving up the dominant position! #T2#
Chang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chang 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.
Chang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones is working Chang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Jones is working Chang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Chang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones postures up in Chang's guard and throws a big left but Chang blocks it. #SUB2#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Chang's legs - danger averted.
Chang keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Chang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Chang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chang wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Chang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones keeping full guard, as Chang tries to pass. #SUB#
Chang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chang has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis Chang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chang 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davis Chang!
In defeat, Justin Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'All respect to my opponent, I just wasn't my best tonight. Gonna have to go back to the drawing board and see whats next.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 40
Date: Jul 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Chang swats away the attempt to clinch by Clarke.
Chang goes for a double leg but Clarke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clarke continues to drive forward.
Clarke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chang.#BC2#
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chang has his takedown stuffed
and Clarke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chang thinking.
Clarke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Clarke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chang, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Clarke.
Chang tries to circle away but Clarke has him pinned against the cage.
Chang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Clarke pushes Chang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chang takes one on the button.#TD#
Chang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clarke is trying to defend but Chang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarke is looking to control Chang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarke avoid being mounted?#T1#
Clarke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chang trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Clarke wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clarke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chang sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clarke trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chang has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davis Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clarke sprawls well. Clarke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chang gets slowly back to his feet.
Clarke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chang has time to react.#T3#
Clarke thuds a left hand into Chang's body.
Clarke scores with a body shot.
Clarke stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Clarke misses. #CL2#
Clarke clinches.
Clarke stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clarke.
Clarke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clarke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clarke lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Clarke breaks from the clinch.
Chang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke slaps away a takedown attempt from Chang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A lazy left from Clarke finds it's target.#T4#
Clarke lands a slapping body shot.
Chang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clarke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chang is breathing heavily.
Clarke lands a slapping body shot.
Clarke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Clarke rushes Chang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clarke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chang.
Clarke throws a one two combo.
Chang shoots for a double leg takedown but Clarke sprawls well. He's pushed Chang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clarke throws a series of strikes that have Chang backpedaling.
Chang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#Chang is rocked!
Clarke cracks Chang with a good jab.
Oh Chang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clarke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chang doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brennan Clarke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Clarke takes the fight into the clinch.
Chang seems to have got his legs back now.
Clarke digs a right hand underneath Chang's ribcage. Chang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clarke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clarke stalling in the clinch.
Clarke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Clarke breaks from the clinch.
Clarke lands a body shot.
Clarke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke connects with a right hand. Chang shakes it off.
Chang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clarke is fending him off so far but Chang persists. Nope, Clarke circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis Chang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clarke scores with a one two! Chang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Clarke drops Chang with a beautiful combination! Chang stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clarke is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Chang is rocked!#T1##CL2#
Clarke clinches up with Chang and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Chang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clarke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brennan Clarke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clarke presses Chang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chang seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clarke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chang shoots for a takedown but Clarke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clarke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clarke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clarke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chang goes for a double leg but Clarke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clarke continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davis Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Clarke - that landed with a thud.
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!#BC2#
Clarke breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Clarke stuffs the takedown.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Clarke has knocked Chang down with a huge combo! Clarke steps away and waves a wobbly Chang back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Clarke works Chang's body with a nice hook.
Davis Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Chang hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brennan Clarke! |
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Event:
FCL - 27
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dukes jabs Chang right on the nose. Chang blinks but takes it well.
Chang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dukes throws a series of punches but Chang moves out of range. #KD#
Dukes lands a left and a right that send Chang crashing to the mat, dazed. Dukes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Chang is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Davis Chang has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang is aggressively charging in as Dukes backs up avoiding any damage. Dukes tosses out a jab and Chang runs right into it face first! Chang is out cold! Dukes dropped down on all fours and is barking in Chang's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Dukes!
Johnny Dukes took some time post fight to say the following; 'The belt is staying with me.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 20
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Chang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dukes.
#TD#
Chang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dukes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang slips a straight right by Dukes.
Dukes takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Chang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dukes on his heels. He'll look to pass Dukes's guard now, I'm sure.
Dukes keeping full guard, as Chang tries to pass.
Chang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukes looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dukes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dukes looks to land a left hand but Chang moved out of range nicely.
Dukes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab from Dukes.
Chang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dukes.
Chang shoots for a double leg takedown but Dukes sprawls well. He's pushed Chang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dukes circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davis Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Chang feints and as Dukes raises his hands in defense, Chang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dukes trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Dukes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chang has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Chang trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Chang 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.
Chang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chang is looking to pass Dukes's guard but actually Dukes recovers to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chang is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Dukes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dukes throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Dukes looks to move away, Chang throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.#TD#
Chang gets the takedown into side control.
Chang trying to control the action but Dukes is working from the bottom.
Chang advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Chang swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dukes is now in Chang's guard. A big mistake from Chang there, giving up the dominant position!
Chang pulls Dukes in close to his closed guard and prevents Dukes from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes throws an elbow that misses. Chang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dukes's guard. Nice move by Chang!#REVR#
Davis Chang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Chang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chang passes Dukes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dukes is trying to control but can't.
Dukes is trying to escape back to his feet but Chang uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Chang moves into full mount! #SUB#
Chang is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dukes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dukes!
Chang 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.#T3#
Dukes throwing strikes but missing.
Chang controlling Dukes's posture. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dukes throwing strikes from guard but Chang blocks nicely. #SUB#
Dukes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dukes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chang is adopting a defensive guard.
Dukes looking to sit in guard and control but Chang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Chang dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Chang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Dukes is defending against the submission attempts here by Chang.
Dukes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Chang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dukes has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chang looking for a submission but Dukes manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T1#
Chang forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Chang seems to be working for a kimura but Dukes defends the submission attempt.
Chang controlling the pace. #SUB#
Chang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#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.
Chang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Chang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dukes for as long as he can get away with.
Chang prevents Dukes from improving his position.
Chang content to control rather than advance.
Chang wants to pass the guard but Dukes is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dukes throws a leg kick which misses Chang's front leg but catches the back leg as Chang tries to avoid it.
Eli Dukes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dukes swivels and escapes.
Eli Dukes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Chang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chang lands in his opponent's guard.
Dukes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chang dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVB##SUB#
Chang is trying to get an arm triangle but Dukes is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davis Chang! |
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Event:
FCL - 14
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Lazar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chang tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've been hearing that Lazar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chang swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Chang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chang tries to hold on but Lazar pushes him away.
Lazar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chang's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazar is landing with some decent strikes but Chang is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chang holds on for dear life.
Lazar with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Lazar with a couple of short strikes.
Lazar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lazar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lazar with good strikes from the mount here!
Lazar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lazar lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Chang! Lazar sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Chang and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zoltan Lazar! |
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Event:
FCL - 6
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes connects with a high kick.
Dukes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chang's head backwards.
Dukes misses with a head kick.
Dukes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chang circles away quickly and effectively.
Chang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC2#Chang is rocked!
Dukes lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Dukes!
Johnny Dukes is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
FCL - 1
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Randleman stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Randleman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chang, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Chang has hold of one of Randleman's legs. Randleman is fighting the takedown attempt but Chang gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randleman is keeping the position for now.
Chang controlling from the top position.
Randleman controls Chang momentarily but Chang frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman keeping moving, preventing Chang from controlling successfully.
Chang sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randleman 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.#SUB#
Chang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Chang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randleman is keeping the position for now.
Randleman looking to control but Chang passes into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Randleman is not content to let Chang control the position.
Chang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Randleman!
Chang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Chang wants to finish this one by submission but Randleman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chang.
Chang works his way to his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Randleman is trying to defend against the choke here but Chang has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Chang Tightens the hold and Randleman taps out furiously! Chang displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Davis Chang! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Ironfoot throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chang dives in for a single leg takedown but Ironfoot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ironfoot lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Chang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ironfoot sprawls well initially but Chang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ironfoot tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chang manages to move to mount!
Chang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ironfoot has left one of his arms exposed and Chang doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Ironfoot screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davis Chang! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Copeland looks for the body kick but Chang saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Copeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Chang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Chang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Chang in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Copeland tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Chang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davis Chang! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Klein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.#TD#
Klein gets caught napping as Chang dives in and scores a takedown. Klein manages to retain guard.
Klein wants to get back to his feet but Chang passes into half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Chang in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Klein tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Chang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davis Chang! |
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