[quote name='Kuroi Kaze']i was super-surprised at how quick that sub came on, and how quickly the other dude fell into it.
marcus is probably going to struggle when he faces a true heavyweight that is as strong as him.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, but there's no question Marcus was the most impressive of all the heavyweights this in the first round. He outshined several people who had much more hype (Kimbo, Roy Nelson, Wes Sims, Scott Junk, etc).
As for his submissions, I think he was just so fluid, Wessel didn't even see it coming. I mean, you're talking about almost being fully mounted, being happy to get out of it and give up your back, almost getting choked out, being happy to get out of it and spin to guard, and then having Marcus just toss one leg over your head and pry your arm out of its socket. Yeah, the biggest mistake was "allowing" him to get that leg on the other side of his head. But DAMN! How do you stop a monster like that?
Your assessment that he's "going to struggle when he faces a true heavyweight that is as strong as him" almost made me laugh. Who would that be? Brock Lesnar? I'm not saying Marcus is going to be a UFC stud (like Kimbo..he's 35. But unlike Kimbo, he actually has a background), but if you don't think he's a favorite to win this show, you're crazy.
I hope he smashes Tiddehs, and then I hope he takes out Roy Nelson's arrogant ass. I loved how Dana flat out told him his fight sucked and he was boring to watch.