| Retired | ||
|---|---|---|
| bigfatlp | ||
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| Background Information | ||
| Name | Michael Tang | |
| Country of Birth | Canada | |
| Birthday | June 6, 1990 (age 32) | |
| 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[]
Post-Match Interviews
| Date | Tournament | Match | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-21 | NA LCS 2013 Summer |  TSM vs  CLG | Link |
| 2013-05-11 | NA LCS 2013 Summer Promotion |  DBB vs  AC | Link |
Images[]
CLG Bigfatlp, Champions 2012 Spring
CLG.P Bigfatlp, Champions 2012 Summer
CLG bigfatlp, NA LCS 2013 Summer
Redirects
The following pages redirect here:
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
