| Retired | ||
|---|---|---|
| bigfatlp | ||
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| Background Information | ||
| Name | Michael Tang | |
| Country of Birth | Canada | |
| Birthday | June 6, 1990 (age 35) | |
| Residency | North America | |
| Competitive | ||
| Role | Mid Laner | |
| Favorite Champs | ||
| Soloqueue IDs | SandyRichard, 2hda1, Wobbleflout, Richard Tracy, bigfatjiji, CLG bigfatlpjiji (KR) | |
| Social Media & Links | ||
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Michael "bigfatlp" Tang is a retired League of Legends esports player, previously substitute mid laner for FlyQuest. He is best known for being the mid laner and later jungler for Counter Logic Gaming.
Team History
| Team | Start | End | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CLG | Apr 20102010-04-16[1] | Jan 20162016-01-07 | 5yr 8mo ejel | ||
 Azure Cats | Jan 20132013-01-02 | Feb 20132013-02-23[2] | 1mo 21d ejel | ||
 FXOpen e-Sports | Feb 20132013-02-23[3] | Mar 20132013-03-01 | 6d ejel | ||
| Azure Cats | Mar 20132013-03-01 | ≈May 2013≈2013-05-?? | ≈2mo ejel | ||
 Girlfriends | Feb 20142014-02-26[5] | ≈Jun 2014≈2014-06-?? | ≈3mo 3d ejel | ||
 FlyQuest | Jan 20172017-01-09[7] | Nov 20172017-11-21[6] | 10mo 12d ejel |
| Team | Start | End | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLG | Apr 20102010-04-16[1] | May 20122012-05-21[8] | 2yr 1mo ejel | ||
| CLG Prime | May 20122012-05-21[8] | Dec 20122012-12-28[9] | 7mo 7d ejel | ||
| CLG | Dec 20122012-12-28[9] | Jan 20132013-01-15[10] | 18d ejel | ||
| Azure Cats | Jan 20132013-01-02 | Feb 20132013-02-23[2] | 1mo 21d ejel | ||
| CLG | Jan 20132013-01-15[10] | May 20132013-05-26[12] | 4mo 11d ejel | ||
| FXOpen e-Sports | Feb 20132013-02-23[3] | Mar 20132013-03-01 | 6d ejel | ||
| Azure Cats | Mar 20132013-03-01 | ≈May 2013≈2013-05-?? | ≈2mo ejel | ||
| CLG | May 20132013-05-26[12] | Oct 20132013-10-23[13] | 4mo 28d ejel | ||
| CLG | Oct 20132013-10-23[13] | Jan 20162016-01-07 | 2yr 2mo ejel | ||
| Girlfriends | Feb 20142014-02-26[5] | ≈Jun 2014≈2014-06-?? | ≈3mo 3d ejel | ||
| FlyQuest | Jan 20172017-01-09[7] | Nov 20172017-11-21[6] | 10mo 12d ejel |
News
- 2010
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014
- 2016
- 2017
 CLG | April 16,  Counter Logic Gaming is formed. HotshotGG, Kobe24, bigfatlp, Chauster, and Elementz join.[1] |
 AC | January 2, Yazuki, bigfatlp, Nientonsoh, and BloodWater join. | |
| CLG | January 15, LiNk moves to starting roster. bigfatlp moves to substitute.[10][11] | |
| AC | February 23, Azure Cats is disbanded after  Azure Gaming becomes the title sponsor of FXOpen e-Sports. Yazuki and bigfatlp leave.[2] | |
 FXO | February 23, FXOpen e-Sports is sponsored by Azure Gaming. bigfatlp joins.[3][4] | |
| FXO | March 1, FXOpen e-Sports is no longer sponsored by Azure Gaming. TrickZ, ROBERTxLEE, and Zekent join. bigfatlp leaves. | |
| AC | March 1, Azure Cats is reformed after Azure Gaming and FXOpen e-Sports end their partnership. Cruzerthebruzer, xDragunerX, bigfatlp, Demunlul, and Lohpally join. | |
| AC | May (approx.), Azure Cats is disbanded. Cruzerthebruzer, xDragunerX, bigfatlp, Demunlul, and Obituarist leave. | |
| CLG | May 26, Nientonsoh joins. bigfatlp (Sub/Mid to Jungle), Chauster (Jungle to Support), and HotshotGG (Top to President/Co-Founder/Sub/Top) change positions. Aphromoo leaves.[12] | |
| CLG | October 23, bigfatlp (Jungle to Sub/Mid) changes position.[13] |
Biography
bigfatlp started playing computer games at around the age of six and had played many different games and genres since then. He played in the League of Legends beta and joined Counter Logic Gaming in 2010. [14]
On January 15, 2013, after being on the starting roster for over two and a half years for Counter Logic Gaming, Bigfatlp relinquished the AP Carry position to the recently acquired LiNk, citing lack of confidence in his own level of play. Shortly afterwards, he formed Azure Cats as a semi-competitive team. [15]
On May 26, 2013, bigfatlp returned to Counter Logic Gaming's main roster as jungler and Chauster moved back to support replacing Aphromoo.[16]
On October 23, 2013, bigfatlp returned to being a sub for Counter Logic Gaming. [17]
Trivia
- Originally used the ID bigfatjiji, but was required to change his name by Riot due to 'jiji' being Chinese for penis. "lp" is short for "lan pah" which is Hokkien for testicle.
- Was known for his
Twisted Fate early in his career. - Simultaneously had three different accounts in the top 10 of the solo queue ladder during Season 1 (including ranks #1 and #2).[18]
- Known for his passive methodical play-style.
- Early in his career, he was considered one of the best players in the world.
- Known for his winning Ashe arrow at WCG 2010, dubbed by shoutcaster Phreak as the "most legit arrow of [his] life". [19]
- He has played AD Carry for CLG, and is known for his Urgot, Ashe, and Kog'Maw.
- He has three cats, named Gunni, Missy, and Tammi, which he often displays for his fans via webcam and pictures.
- He was the quietest member on CLG.
- He does not, and has never had, a favorite champion. [20]
- Known for commonly typing with grammatically unpolished English, which his fans have nicknamed jijispeak.
- He did not move into CLG Gaming House when he was the mid laner, but moved into CLG Gaming House when he returned to main roster as jungler.[21]
- He uses Razer Blackwidow Ultimate at Gaming House, but uses Filco keyboard with black switches at home. [22]
- Widely considered as the best player in the world back in season 1.
Tournament Results
This table shows up to the 10 most recent results. For complete results, click here.
Media
- 2011
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014
- 2015
- 2016
- June 12, Bigfatjiji Interview - Counter Logic Gaming [Lost] with Moba-Champions.com on YouTube
- July 15, Q&A; - CLG Bigfatlp [Archived] with missy on Reign of Gaming
- June 17, Counter Logic Gaming at GESL 2012 with C4 BorN on YouTube
- June 23, Interview with Bigfatjiji: "I want deletion of the scumbag gp5 meta" [Archived] with Zerockk on Dignitas
- July 6, 열정이 가득한 LoL해외팀 CLG.NA 인터뷰 with Cho Ho-seong on Inven Global
- August 27, Interview with CLG Bigfatjiji "Lux is definitely viable and even strong right now" [Archived] with Eclypsia on Eclypsia
- August 28, Interview with CLG.Prime's AP Mid Bigfatlp: "Diana is one of the more OP champs released mid in a long time" with Tuck359 on Reign of Gaming
- September 27, Mid Lane Strategies and Champion Discussion with CLG bigfatlp [Archived] with rayray on Dignitas
- November 4, Froggen (CLG EU) and BigfatLP (CLG NA) Interview with Optimus Tom - MLG Fall Championship Dallas with Optimus Tom on YouTube
- November 4, Interview with CLG Bigfatjiji [Archived] with B0lt on Eclypsia
- November 9, in2LOL Interviews Bigfatlp from CLG [Archived] with Mary-Jane on in2LOL
- May 10, Bigfatlp talks about Azure Cat's Day 1 and playing against his CLG [Lost] with Travis Gafford on GameSpot
- May 31, Bigfatlp talks about returning to CLG with Travis Gafford on YouTube
- June 7, AMA - bigfatlpj1j1 with bigfatlp on Reddit
- July 13, LCS Week 5 Day 2 - CLG Bigfatlp "Basically to not throw, for CLG it's all about communication" with Rana Du on YouTube
- September 2, CLG Q and A at Pax Prime 2013 with Travis Gafford on YouTube
- May 17, Interview with CLG Co-Founder Michael "Bigfatlp" Tang [Archived] with RareForm on LoL Tourneys
- October 26, Interview with bigfatlp: "CLG might look to put Link in the jungle" [Archived] with chadisbubbles on Dignitas
- December 9, Bigfatjiji on playing on the stage again and a cat update with Travis Gafford on YouTube
- December 11, IEM San Jose: bigfatlp on ARAM, 4.20 and Future Plans with Leonyx on YouTube
- April 16, Interview With Michael "Bigfatlp" Tang, Author of "The Art of Midlane" [Archived] with itsSlicer on Counter Logic Gaming
- December 6, Bigfatlp on retirement and the status of Hotshot, Saint, and Doublelift with Travis Gafford on YouTube
Post-Match Interviews
- 2011
- 2013
| Date | Tournament | Match | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-19 | Worlds Season 1 |  GDE vs  CLG | Link |
| Date | Tournament | Match | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-11 | NA LCS 2013 Summer Promotion |  DBB vs  AC | Link |
| 2013-06-21 | NA LCS 2013 Summer |  TSM vs CLG | Link |
Images
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CLG Bigfatlp, Champions 2012 Spring -
CLG.P Bigfatlp, Champions 2012 Summer -
CLG bigfatlp, NA LCS 2013 Summer
Redirects
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The beginning of CLG (1st Anniversary) clgaming.net
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Azure Gaming Sponsors FXOpen.LOL teamfxo.com
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Azure Gaming sponsors FXOpen LOL teamfxo.com
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Azure Gaming Sponsors FXOpen.LoL teamliquid.net
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Girlfriends' Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Hai's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 FlyQuest confirm Moon as jungler thescoreesports.com
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Introducing CLG's Second NA Team: CLG Back clgaming.net
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 CLG in 2013 clgaming.net
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 bigfatlp's Facebook Post facebook.com
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 manisier comments on bigfatlp is now a sub for CLG reddit.com
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 CLG Roster Changes clgaming.net
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Chauster Retires from League of Legends, CLG Roster Changes clgaming.net
- ↑ Teams clgaming.net
- ↑ hello peepzorz,... (in jijispeak) facebook.com; manisier comments on Bigfatlp is now a sub for CLG (English translation) reddit.com
- ↑ CLG Roster Changes clgaming.net
- ↑ Chatsuter Retires from Competitive League of Legends and Bigfatlp returns to being a sub for CLG gamespot.com
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ WCG Finals - CLG Vs. Epik - Game 1 pt2 "youtube.com"
- ↑ BigFatJiji Chat Q&A Session"clgaming.net"
- ↑ Doublelift's facebook postfacebook.com
- ↑ bigfatlp's twittertwitter.com