PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Granville Fortier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Kavanaue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Granville Fortier has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fortier
vs
Kavanaue

200 cm
19
255 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
273 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Granville Fortier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Kavanaue!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortier looks for the body kick but Kavanaue saw that one coming.
Fortier needs to keep his hands up - Kavanaue had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Granville Fortier has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fortier.
Kavanaue works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fortier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kavanaue misses with the combination.
Granville Fortier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortier shoots for a takedown but Kavanaue saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Fortier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kavanaue is trying to defend but Fortier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fortier is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanaue is looking to control Fortier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kavanaue avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Fortier seems content to control.
Fortier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Granville Fortier wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jab, jab by Kavanaue - just one landing.

Fortier has Kavanaue up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Fortier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fortier manages to pull guard.
Fortier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Fortier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kavanaue defends well.
Kavanaue trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Fortier wants to get back to his feet but Kavanaue is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kavanaue trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Fortier is trying to keep Kavanaue in close.
Kavanaue trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Granville Fortier has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fortier throws a head kick that misses.
Fortier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Granville Fortier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kavanaue tries to avoid it but Fortier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kavanaue to the ground. Kavanaue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Fortier.
Kavanaue wants to clinch but Fortier slips to the side
and Fortier counters with a two punch combo.
Fortier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kavanaue swivels and escapes.
Kavanaue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortier throws out the jab.
Kavanaue digs a good hook to Fortier's body.
Kavanaue bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortier ducks under a wild hook from Kavanaue.
Kavanaue throws an overhand right that lands on Fortier's shoulder, as Fortier tries to avoid the shot.
Fortier fails to land the takedown.
Fortier shoots in for a takedown but Kavanaue shows good takedown defense.
Fortier dives in for a single leg takedown but Kavanaue sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kavanaue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Fortier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fortier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kavanaue prevents it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fortier blocking some punches.
Fortier throws a punch but it's blocked by Kavanaue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Granville Fortier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Granville Fortier's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kavanaue stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kavanaue wants it to stay on the feet.
Kavanaue lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kavanaue scores with a sloppy right hand. Fortier should have avoided that one.
Kavanaue fails with the takedown.

Fortier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kavanaue!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Fortier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Kavanaue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Fortier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kavanaue is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanaue looks to move to half guard but instead Fortier has passed into mount! Damn!
Kavanaue is looking to improve his position but Fortier isn't that keen on the idea.
Fortier in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fortier lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kavanaue tries to lock up and control but Fortier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fortier looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kavanaue in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortier wants to control the pace but Kavanaue is squirming around nicely.

Fortier working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kavanaue is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fortier controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kavanaue is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kavanaue wants to control but Fortier is having none of it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fortier here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fortier goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kavanaue is on top in guard.
Fortier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kavanaue wants to control but Fortier is keeping busy.
Fortier is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortier slips a nice elbow through Kavanaue's hands, connecting with Kavanaue's forehead.

Fortier is working for a submission of some sort.
Kavanaue tries to get to full guard but Fortier has control of the leg.
Kavanaue is trying to maintain the position but Fortier is very close to passing his half guard.
Fortier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kavanaue is not content to let Fortier control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Granville Fortier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Granville Fortier's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kavanaue gets caught napping as Fortier dives in and scores a takedown. Kavanaue manages to retain guard.
Kavanaue is looking to stand up but Fortier isn't so interested in that idea.
Kavanaue looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fortier puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Granville Fortier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kavanaue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fortier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Fortier gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fortier fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kavanaue.
Kavanaue tests Fortier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kavanaue wants to land a leg kick but Fortier is out of range.
Kavanaue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kavanaue tries to clinch there but Fortier circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Kavanaue as Fortier shoots in.
Fortier misses with a combination
and Kavanaue counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Granville Fortier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kavanaue misses with an uppercut

and Fortier counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Fortier breaks the clinch.
Fortier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kavanaue at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kavanaue slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kavanaue shoots in for a takedown but Fortier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kavanaue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kavanaue swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortier.
Kavanaue with a nice cross.

Fortier shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kavanaue's guard.
Kavanaue looking to control but Fortier passes into half guard.
Fortier is thwarting Kavanaue's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier trying to control the pace.
Fortier wants to pass to mount but Kavanaue is defending the position.
Fortier lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fortier decides to stand up.
Fortier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kavanaue.
Kavanaue misses with a looping left.
Fortier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kavanaue throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortier.
Kavanaue dips to his left and cracks Fortier with an uppercut!

Fortier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kavanaue manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fortier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jason Kavanaue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Granville Fortier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Granville Fortier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fortier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Granville Fortier!