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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hank Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robinson closes the distance and pushes Kuang back into the cage.
Robinson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Kuang shoots in.
Kuang leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robinson has hold of one of Kuang's legs. Kuang is fighting the takedown attempt but Robinson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (0) vs (2) Robinson
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Kuang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang is really struggling to control Robinson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang 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.
Kuang trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Kuang wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Kuang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Robinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuang is retaining full guard.
Robinson forces his way into half guard.
Robinson trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is pressing down on Kuang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuang is holding on for now.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuang is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Kuang is defending well.
Kuang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Kuang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuang gets full guard.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuang is retaining full guard.
Robinson passes Kuang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is stalling here. Kuang is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Robinson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuang has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (4) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson tries to improve position but can't.
Kuang trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuang working away.
Robinson is not content to let Kuang control the position.
Kuang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
Robinson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kuang off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (4) vs (6) Robinson
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kuang won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Robinson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hank Robinson!
Hank Robinson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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