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CACC 178: Hozdic vs Morgan 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 London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Hercules Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brandis is defended easily by Fortier.
Brandis pushes Fortier up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fortier tightens his grip and picks Brandis up, before dumping him to the ground. Brandis manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brandis (0) vs (2) Fortier
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
Fortier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (0) vs (5) Fortier
Fortier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brandis (0) vs (7) Fortier
Fortier looking for a guillotine from mount but Brandis is having none of it.
Brandis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brandis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fortier goes for an armbar but Brandis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Brandis. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (2) vs (7) Fortier
Brandis postures up.
Fortier has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fortier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brandis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
Fortier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brandis defends well.
Fortier has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fortier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandis defends it easily.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fortier working for a triangle but Brandis defends it easily.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis preventing the sweep.
Fortier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandis is aware though and is defending well.
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brandis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fortier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brandis looking to sit in guard and control but Fortier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (2) vs (9) Fortier
Fortier tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandis is retaining full guard.
Fortier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brandis dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (4) vs (9) Fortier
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fortier pushes a forearm under Brandis's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Brandis is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hercules Fortier!
An out of breath Hercules Fortier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Fletch Brandis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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