PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angel Wong (ranked 4291 p4p, 4424 weight class) and Bobby Brubaker (ranked 411 p4p, 418 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wong
vs
Brubaker

180 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Kore Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brubaker!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Wong catches Brubaker right on the button with a cross.

Brubaker rushes Wong and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wong tries to score a body lock takedown but Brubaker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Wong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wong lands an uppercut.

Brubaker has hold of one of Wong's legs. Wong is fighting the takedown attempt but Brubaker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wong pulls Brubaker in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brubaker won't allow Wong to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong is working hard here to advance position.
Brubaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brubaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brubaker trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Wong closes the distance and pushes Brubaker back into the ropes.

Wong has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brubaker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Wong is persistently looking for the submission but Brubaker is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Brubaker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wong is looking to control Brubaker but Brubaker is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Brubaker tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker trying to control the hands but Wong won't let him.

Brubaker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wong's arms.
Wong avoiding Brubaker 's attempts to control his hands.

Wong looking for the choke but no joy.
Brubaker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brubaker keeps trying to improve his position.
What can Brubaker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wong struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wong biding his time, looking for the opening.
Will Wong go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Brubaker tries to roll but Wong sticks to his back.

Brubaker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Brubaker turns into Wong and is now in his guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wong wants to sweep here but Brubaker controlling him for the moment.

Wong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wong is on top in guard.

Brubaker being controlled here, momentarily.
Brubaker trying to keep a closed guard but Wong is proving a slippery customer.

Brubaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wong is pushing down on Brubaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brubaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Wong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wong is looking to take a break and control but Brubaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Wong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brubaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wong.
Brubaker wants to control but Wong is keeping busy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wong controlling the action here.
Wong is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Brubaker is trying to keep Wong in close.
Wong 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.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wong is looking to advance position but Brubaker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Wong wants to control but Brubaker is having none of it.
Wong can't escape the position.

Wong defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brubaker.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wong tries to reverse the position but Brubaker maintains control.
Wong wants to control but Brubaker is having none of it.
Wong sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wong tries to get to full guard but Brubaker has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Brubaker manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Angel Wong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Brubaker scores with a takedown into Wong's guard.
Wong looking to control.

Wong working for a triangle but Brubaker defends it easily.
Wong is pulling down on Brubaker's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong looking for a sweep. Not yet Wong, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brubaker forces his way into half guard.
Wong wants to get back to full guard.
Wong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wong tries to get out of the position.
Brubaker is thwarting Wong's attempts to control the position.
Wong wants to get back to full guard.
Brubaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brubaker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brubaker landing shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong is trying to escape the mount.
Wong gets back to half guard.
Brubaker is keen to just control but Wong is a slippery customer.
Wong is trying to get back to full guard.

Brubaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wong sees it coming and defends easily.
Brubaker prevents Wong from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker is just content to waste time from the top position. Wong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wong 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.
Brubaker looking to sit in guard and control but Wong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Brubaker controls Wong momentarily but Wong frees himself.
Wong wants to control from the top but Brubaker keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wong looking to pass the guard.

Wong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brubaker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wong has Brubaker in his guard.

Wong wants to sweep but no luck.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wong wants to hit a sweep here but Brubaker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wong there!
Wong slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wong wants to improve his position but Brubaker is controlling well.
Wong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wong.
Wong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wong passes to full mount!
Wong controlling his opponent.
Brubaker is working to get back to half guard.
Wong wants to take Brubaker's back here but Brubaker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker tries to hold on but Wong pushes him away.
Wong fails to take his opponent's back.
Wong looking to control but Brubaker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brubaker is looking to improve his position but Wong isn't that keen on the idea.
Wong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wong trying to control but Brubaker is having none of it.
Brubaker wants to hold on but Wong pushes him away.
Brubaker is squirming around, avoiding Wong's attempts to control the action.
Angel Wong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wong content just to control the position here.

Wong goes for an armbar but Brubaker turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Brubaker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong looking for a sweep. Not yet Wong, not yet.

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 Angel Wong.
Well Wong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 20:18
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 20:19
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Wong!
A less than humble Angel Wong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.