PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hercules Fortier (ranked 1189 p4p, 66 weight class) and Patrick Thompson (ranked 2328 p4p, 114 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Fortier
vs
Thompson

195 cm
24
265 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

193 cm
22
270 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hercules Fortier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortier throws a poor cross that misses
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Fortier throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fortier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Fortier is looking to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fortier counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fortier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fortier's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Fortier circles away.
Fortier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
Fortier throws a push kick but Thompson slaps the foot to one side.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Thompson rushes Fortier and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.

Fortier pulls guard effortlessly.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Fortier is working hard here to advance position.
Fortier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fortier is proving hard to escape from.

Fortier has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Fortier wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wanted to stand there but Fortier had control of the position.
Fortier wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.

Fortier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fortier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Fortier's legs - danger averted.

Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson wants to stand but Fortier has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Fortier has his feet on Thompson's thighs here. He's pushed Thompson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thompson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hercules Fortier!
Hercules Fortier thanked the fans post fight for their support.