Media Iconic TUF moments: BJ/ Wang

[Black Leprechaun]

 

[Blastbeat]

bro i swear when Andy Wang dies someone from Sherdog is gonna burst into the funeral home with this clip already playing at full volume during the eulogy

 

[Davidjacksonjones]

Haha good times. For those who wondered what happened to him he is focusing on teaching in schools these days

https://theathletic.com/1222251/2019/09/18/andy-wang-is-more-than-a-meme/
A few more things most people don’t know about Wang: He’s a teacher. Like, a real, actual school teacher. He has degrees in history and political science from University of Hawaii at Manoa. Originally from Taiwan, his parents moved to the U.S. when he was just a baby. He’s a legit BJJ black belt under Egan Inoue, and coached and trained extensively in Hawaii and Southern California, earning a reputation as a loyal and steadfast partner.

“This guy,” Danzig said, “he used to do substitute teaching work at high schools and junior highs throughout LA, and then he would drive through the rush hour traffic on his motorcycle, show up with his shirt and tie on, and walk right in, not even warm up, just get his gloves on and start sparring to help whoever needed a fight. He was always there.”

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

 

[Ares Black]

 

[Ares Black]

Haha good times. For those who wondered what happened to him he is focusing on teaching in schools these days

https://theathletic.com/1222251/2019/09/18/andy-wang-is-more-than-a-meme/
A few more things most people don’t know about Wang: He’s a teacher. Like, a real, actual school teacher. He has degrees in history and political science from University of Hawaii at Manoa. Originally from Taiwan, his parents moved to the U.S. when he was just a baby. He’s a legit BJJ black belt under Egan Inoue, and coached and trained extensively in Hawaii and Southern California, earning a reputation as a loyal and steadfast partner.

“This guy,” Danzig said, “he used to do substitute teaching work at high schools and junior highs throughout LA, and then he would drive through the rush hour traffic on his motorcycle, show up with his shirt and tie on, and walk right in, not even warm up, just get his gloves on and start sparring to help whoever needed a fight. He was always there.”

That's a great article. Andy Wang is actually a super cool guy.

 

[Get To Da Choppa]

Who doesn't love some good BJ on Wang action?

Especially if it's for a warrior like Andy Wang

 

[ComfortablyNumb55]

This is my first introduction to Wang. I see him talked about, but never watched anything on him.

Poor guy.

I respect his show of emotion, though.

I now see why he's a legend.

 

[Blastbeat]

This is my first introduction to Wang. I see him talked about, but never watched anything on him.

Poor guy.

I respect his show of emotion, though.

I now see why he's a legend.

im happy you exposed yourself to the Wang.
in all seriousness i do kinda feel bad for the dude. yeah he did something stupid on TV and it was definitely not a good look to cry about it, but its damn near 20 years later. temporary fame really doesnt let people die, so to speak

 

[ComfortablyNumb55]

im happy you exposed yourself to the Wang.
in all seriousness i do kinda feel bad for the dude. yeah he did something stupid on TV and it was definitely not a good look to cry about it, but its damn near 20 years later. temporary fame really doesnt let people die, so to speak

Was he actually a decent fighter?

I wonder if bagging on Wang was part of the script. And if Wang was in on it, or did they blindside him.

 

[Carrotman23]

Haha good times. For those who wondered what happened to him he is focusing on teaching in schools these days

https://theathletic.com/1222251/2019/09/18/andy-wang-is-more-than-a-meme/
A few more things most people don’t know about Wang: He’s a teacher. Like, a real, actual school teacher. He has degrees in history and political science from University of Hawaii at Manoa. Originally from Taiwan, his parents moved to the U.S. when he was just a baby. He’s a legit BJJ black belt under Egan Inoue, and coached and trained extensively in Hawaii and Southern California, earning a reputation as a loyal and steadfast partner.

“This guy,” Danzig said, “he used to do substitute teaching work at high schools and junior highs throughout LA, and then he would drive through the rush hour traffic on his motorcycle, show up with his shirt and tie on, and walk right in, not even warm up, just get his gloves on and start sparring to help whoever needed a fight. He was always there.”

Yeah I believe he's living in China now and seems pretty successful. Ya love to see it honestly . I know it's silly but I always get a little sad and wonder what happened to a fighter when they just disappear post career. I just have that "I hope that guys okay" feeling .

 

[Kwic]

That's a great article. Andy Wang is actually a super cool guy.

And a warrior.

 

[PhilMcCavity]

And a warrior.

When I hear his name I don’t think to myself “what a punk” I think to myself “that guys a fuckin warrior”. I’m a huge fan of wang.

 

[PhilMcCavity]

Was he actually a decent fighter?

I wonder if bagging on Wang was part of the script. And if Wang was in on it, or did they blindside him.

He was a warrior

 

[Blastbeat]

Was he actually a decent fighter?

I wonder if bagging on Wang was part of the script. And if Wang was in on it, or did they blindside him.

https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Andy-Wang-1331
a pretty mediocre record, but not nearly as bad as many others i have seen. the article that @Davidjacksonjones linked is a good read; gives a lot of insight into what really happened during that time in TUF. interviews Andy and Mac Danzig too.

 

[Steve Fox]

Wang, Yadong.. Unfortunate names.

 

[Exarch01]

Wang, Yadong.. Unfortunate names.

I know two brothers named Hung and Long.

So sometimes it works out.

 

[Steve Fox]

I know two brothers named Hung and Long.

So sometimes it works out.

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[SaigeVanZant]

Andy Wang probably beats his ass now

 

[phenomphan2]

Haha good times. For those who wondered what happened to him he is focusing on teaching in schools these days

https://theathletic.com/1222251/2019/09/18/andy-wang-is-more-than-a-meme/
A few more things most people don’t know about Wang: He’s a teacher. Like, a real, actual school teacher. He has degrees in history and political science from University of Hawaii at Manoa. Originally from Taiwan, his parents moved to the U.S. when he was just a baby. He’s a legit BJJ black belt under Egan Inoue, and coached and trained extensively in Hawaii and Southern California, earning a reputation as a loyal and steadfast partner.

“This guy,” Danzig said, “he used to do substitute teaching work at high schools and junior highs throughout LA, and then he would drive through the rush hour traffic on his motorcycle, show up with his shirt and tie on, and walk right in, not even warm up, just get his gloves on and start sparring to help whoever needed a fight. He was always there.”

Sounds like a good person.