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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Wheeler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kenji Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wheeler pulls Takahashi into guard.
Takahashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Wheeler is retaining full guard.
Wheeler has control of Takahashi's left arm, preventing Takahashi from doing any damage.
Wheeler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takahashi defends it easily.
Takahashi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wheeler dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wheeler (2) vs (0) Takahashi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wheeler has passed into half guard!
Wheeler slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi won't allow Wheeler to pass to mount.
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.
Takahashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wheeler seems to be working for a kimura but Takahashi defends the submission attempt.
Wheeler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takahashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wheeler pulls his head out easily.
Takahashi wants to improve his position but Wheeler is controlling well.
Wheeler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Takahashi! Score +3 for passing guard: Wheeler (5) vs (0) Takahashi
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wheeler looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Takahashi is desperately trying to improve his position but Wheeler has a good base and remains in mount.
Takahashi gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wheeler maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Takahashi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wheeler has cracked it and Takahashi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wheeler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Wheeler!
Marcus Wheeler thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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