PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Burt Wharf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fujimoto Taiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Wharf
vs
Taiki

170 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 London, Burt Wharf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fujimoto Taiki!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wharf feints and as Taiki raises his hands in defense, Wharf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taiki is looking to sweep but instead, Wharf has passed into half guard.
Taiki is trying to stand back up but Wharf is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wharf is working for a kimura but Taiki is defending it quite comfortably.
Wharf wants to pass the guard but Taiki is defending well.
Taiki tries to roll over but Wharf keeps him under control.
Taiki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wharf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Still in half guard, Wharf seems content to control.
Wharf wants to pass the guard but Taiki is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wharf performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Taiki is in trouble now - Wharf has advanced to mount!

Wharf is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Taiki has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Taiki!

Wharf is looking for a triangle but Taiki pushes his legs off easily.
Wharf is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wharf 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.
Taiki wants to control from the top but Wharf keeps moving.

Wharf is looking for a triangle but Taiki pushes his legs off easily.
Taiki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wharf is looking for a triangle but Taiki pushes his legs off easily.

Wharf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wharf tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiki throws a strike but Wharf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taiki being controlled here, momentarily.
Taiki 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.
Wharf wants to pass the guard but Taiki is keeping the position.
Wharf pushing down on Taiki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wharf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Wharf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taiki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wharf.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taiki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Burt Wharf dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wharf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taiki's half guard.
Still in half guard, Wharf seems content to control.

Wharf is working for a kimura but Taiki is defending it quite comfortably.

Wharf wants to work for an arm triangle but Taiki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wharf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Wharf wants to work for an arm triangle but Taiki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiki is trying to maintain the position but Wharf is very close to passing his half guard.
Wharf trying to pass the guard but Taiki defending well.
Taiki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Wharf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taiki sees it coming and defends easily.

Wharf has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Taiki defend it? Wharf steps over the head and cranks it - Taiki is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wharf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Burt Wharf!