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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Shakes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rantang Gustus!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gustus has Shakes up against the cage in a clinch.
Gustus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakes is defending well.
Shakes looking for a takedown.
Gustus pulls guard effortlessly.
Gustus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shakes escapes and throws Gustus's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shakes (3) vs (0) Gustus
Gustus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Shakes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shakes prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus tries to bench press Shakes off him but Shakes keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Shakes stalls from top position.
Gustus is looking to reverse the position.
Gustus is trying to escape the position but Shakes is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shakes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gustus is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustus tries to bench press Shakes off him but Shakes keeps the position.
Gustus is being controlled here.
Gustus is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gustus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustus is trying to get back to full guard.
Shakes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gustus is looking to improve his position.
Gustus keeps trying to improve his position.
Shakes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gustus tries to roll over but Shakes keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustus is still trying to improve position.
Shakes is controlling the pace.
Shakes passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shakes (6) vs (0) Gustus
Gustus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shakes controlling from the full mount.
Gustus wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Shakes (9) vs (0) Gustus
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gustus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shakes's guard. Nice work there by Gustus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shakes (9) vs (2) Gustus
Shakes seems keen to control Gustus's posture.
Gustus has gone for a leg lock! Shakes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gustus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shakes (11) vs (2) Gustus
Shakes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shakes defends it easily.
Shakes passes Gustus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gustus tries to get to full guard but Shakes has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shakes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shakes (14) vs (2) Gustus
Shakes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gustus regains half guard.
Shakes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shakes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gustus tries to roll over but Shakes keeps him under control.
Gustus looking for submissions off his back.
Gustus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shakes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gustus wants to get back to full guard.
Shakes controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gustus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shakes pulls his head out easily.
Shakes is taking a breather. Gustus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shakes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gustus wants to get back to full guard.
Shakes controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gustus tries to roll over but Shakes keeps him under control.
Gustus wants to get back to full guard but Shakes has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shakes (17) vs (2) Gustus
Gustus can't escape the position.
Shakes moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Shakes (20) vs (2) Gustus
I would not like to be Gustus right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gustus tries to roll but Shakes sticks to his back.
Gustus turns into Shakes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shakes (20) vs (4) Gustus
Shakes pulls Gustus in close to prevent any damage.
Gustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shakes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shakes pulls Gustus in close to his closed guard and prevents Gustus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shakes is keeping the position for now.
Gustus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shakes (20) vs (7) Gustus
Gustus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shakes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shakes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shakes (22) vs (7) Gustus
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gustus wants to improve his position but Shakes is controlling well.
Shakes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shakes prevents Gustus from improving his position.
Shakes controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gustus tries to get to full guard but Shakes has control of the leg.
Gustus wants to get back to full guard but Shakes has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shakes (25) vs (7) Gustus
Shakes controlling his opponent.
Shakes fails to take his opponent's back.
Gustus is working to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shakes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gustus stops Shakes from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Shakes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gustus is looking to escape.
Gustus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shakes wants to take his opponent's back but Gustus doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shakes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustus tries to reverse the position but Shakes maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shakes takes the fight on points by 25 to 7.
After winning the bout, Marcus Shakes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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