PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Fortune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yong Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright has chosen Tep No - Pacing as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Fortune
vs
Wright

170 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
30
164 lbs
11 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

Spartan Nutrition
Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Fortune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yong Wright!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortune tries to work over Wright's front leg with a kick but Wright checks it.
Fortune throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Fortune falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Wright misses.
Fortune looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yong Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortune with a hook.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Fortune saw that one coming.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Fortune shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fortune staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Fortune.
Wright cracks Fortune with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fortune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
A good leg kick by Fortune.
Fortune fails to land with a series of punches.
Fortune swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright catches Fortune with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fortune ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Fortune changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Sloppy strikes from Fortune. Those never looked like landing.
Wright dodges the punch combination from Fortune.
Wright moves away from the strike by Fortune.
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fortune throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortune takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fortune misses with a double jab.
Fortune digs a good body shot into Wright's ribs.
Fortune scores with a jab.
Wright might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fortune ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Fortune slips the punch.
Fortune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fortune changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Fortune ducks down to avoid it.
Wright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two 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!
A big right from Wright misses.
Fortune throws a combination. Wright tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fortune scores with a one two! Wright had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fortune swats away the attempt to clinch by Wright.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortune misses with a few strikes there.
Fortune lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Wright is rocked!
Fortune slips under a jab.
Fortune half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Fortune finish him?
Fortune moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wright seems to have recovered his senses.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortune lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fortune misses with a body punch.
Fortune gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Fortune.

Wright pulls Fortune into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to sweep here but Fortune controlling him for the moment.
Wright wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fortune is now in half guard.
Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
Wright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fortune's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fortune's back!

Wright is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fortune manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wright's guard. Nice work there by Fortune.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fortune can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fortune is looking to stand up but Wright won't let him.

Wright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fortune can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Wright looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fortune has picked Wright up and slammed him! Wright can't keep hold of the triangle and Fortune manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Fortune dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fortune misses with a double jab.
Fortune misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
A big left from Wright misses.
Fortune defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wright.
A big right from Wright misses.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fortune tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Fortune gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
Fortune tries to counter with a takedown but Wright is quick to defend against it.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Wright blocks the leg kick.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortune takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright moves in looking to clinch but Fortune pushes him off.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortune.
Fortune misses with a double jab.
Fortune misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Fortune lands the left hand.
Fortune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortune.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Fortune gets a clinch.
Wright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dominic Fortune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yong Wright.
Wright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fortune pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fortune throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fortune wants to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fortune creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fortune tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Fortune back against the cage.
Wright tries to pull guard but Fortune holds him up against the cage and eventually Wright drops back down to his feet.

Wright has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fortune is trying to keep an underhook but Wright manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fortune is trying to get back to full guard.

Wright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fortune is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Wright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fortune has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to free his trapped foot but Fortune is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Wright is working for a kimura but Fortune is defending it quite comfortably.
Wright is thwarting Fortune's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wright is trying to control. Fortune wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fortune connects with a body shot.
Fortune tries a low kick but Wright avoids it.

Wright gets a takedown into half guard.
Wright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Fortune dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Fortune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fortune misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
A lazy left from Wright finds it's target.
Fortune slips a jab from Wright.
Fortune tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wright manages to circle out of the way.
Fortune lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fortune looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Fortune tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fortune defends it nicely.
Fortune attempts a counter takedown but Wright avoids it well and moves away.
We've been told by Fortune's head coaches at Slaughterhouse - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fortune wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Wright shoots for a takedown but Fortune saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fortune drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wright sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortune lands with an overhand left.
Dominic Fortune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fortune throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortune shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wright eats them both and turns towards Fortune to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Wright scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fortune is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is chipping away with strikes.

Wright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fortune knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wright has knee on belly momentarily but Fortune bucks him off and regains half guard.

Wright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fortune is just riding it out for now. Wright eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wright wants to free his trapped foot but Fortune is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wright passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fortune!
Fortune avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wright.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortune is desperately trying to improve his position but Wright has a good base and remains in mount.
Wright unloads with some shots from mount but Fortune bucks and avoids them well.

Wright swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fortune is now in Wright's guard. A big mistake from Wright there, giving up the dominant position!
Yong Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Fortune stands up from Wright's guard - Fortune perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wright shoots in but no luck this time.
Dominic Fortune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yong Wright.
Sloppy strikes from Fortune. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Fortune. Beautiful body shot.
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fortune counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Wright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Wright seems to be working for a kimura but Fortune defends the submission attempt.
Wright is looking to advance position but Fortune won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dominic Fortune.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fortune, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Fortune!