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CACC 119 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fortier closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the ropes.
Fortier goes for a takedown attempt but Torres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fortier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torres to the ground. Fortier is now in Torres's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (0) Torres
Fortier pushing down on Torres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Torres trying to control but Fortier postures up.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Fortier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Torres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torres.
Fortier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier is working hard here to advance position.
Torres has his hands on Fortier's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier has gone for a leg lock! Torres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (2) Torres
Torres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard.
Fortier looking for a sweep. Not yet Fortier, not yet.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fortier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Fortier is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is still trying to improve position.
Fortier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Torres trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Torres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fortier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fortier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (4) vs (2) Torres
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Fortier passes Torres's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fortier is looking for a kimura but Torres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fortier to get the leverage.
Fortier is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Torres still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Torres has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fortier (4) vs (6) Torres
Fortier is trying to get back to half guard.
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fortier looking for a sweep but Torres has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fortier (4) vs (8) Torres
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortier is squirming around, avoiding Torres's attempts to control the action.
Torres has hold of Fortier's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fortier manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fortier tries to hold on but Torres pushes him away.
Torres controlling from mount.
Fortier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Torres tries to control but Fortier wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fortier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Torres seems to be looking for submissions.
Fortier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Torres pulls his head out easily.
Fortier is looking to improve his position.
Torres is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fortier is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricco Torres!
An out of breath Ricco Torres thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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