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KOR 9 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Young Hung Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Robin Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Spencer doesn't manage to clinch there - Wang circles away.
Spencer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spencer somewhat.
Spencer is looking to clinch but Wang is avoiding it.
Wang attempts a counter takedown but Spencer avoids it well and moves away.
Spencer moves into the clinch.
Wang pulls Spencer into guard.
Wang looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer drops back looking for a leg! Wang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wang manages to kick Spencer off! Spencer jumps back into Wang's guard.
Wang is trying to control the position but Spencer postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer is stalling in the full guard.
Spencer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spencer trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Spencer is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Wang wants to sweep here but Spencer controlling him for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Spencer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wang is trying to keep Spencer in close.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spencer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Spencer is proving a slippery customer.
Spencer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Wang looking to control.
Spencer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spencer trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Spencer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spencer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spencer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spencer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wang trying to control the position.
Wang has his foot on Spencer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spencer works his way back into a safe position though.
Wang 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.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spencer advances to half guard.
Spencer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wang won't allow Spencer to pass to mount.
Spencer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Spencer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wang sees it coming and defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wang sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Spencer 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.
Spencer prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang gets back to full guard.
Spencer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Spencer wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang is looking for a triangle but Spencer pushes his legs off easily.
Spencer won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Spencer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spencer pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spencer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wang defends it well.
Spencer prevents Wang from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spencer is working away from the top position though.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Spencer wants to work for an arm triangle but Wang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spencer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wang! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (3) Spencer
Wang tries to hold on but Spencer pushes him away.
Spencer tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang wants to control but Spencer is having none of it.
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (3) Spencer
Spencer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.
Spencer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (5) Spencer
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wang's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Spencer wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Spencer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (5) Spencer
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spencer trying to control the position.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Spencer is keeping the position.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang slips nicely into half guard.
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Spencer controlling the position for now.
Spencer trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Spencer wants to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to work for an arm triangle but Spencer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spencer moves into full guard.
Wang preventing the sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Spencer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (7) Spencer
Spencer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Spencer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spencer tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Spencer is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Spencer has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer wins on points by 7 to 4.
Robin Spencer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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