PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Fortier (ranked 512 p4p, 448 weight class) and Albert Van Rooy (ranked 70 p4p, 61 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fortier
vs
Van Rooy

205 cm
28
265
12 - 9 - 0

196 cm
29
256
23 - 18 - 0

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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samson Fortier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Van Rooy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortier lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Albert Van Rooy has been cut.
Fortier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Rooy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortier throws out the jab.
Fortier throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy throws an overhand right that lands on Fortier's shoulder, as Fortier tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Fortier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fortier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Rooy counters with an outside leg kick.
Fortier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Rooy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fortier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Rooy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Rooy takes a swing at Fortier's ribcage but misses.
Van Rooy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fortier throws a big shot that misses.
Van Rooy feints a counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Fortier - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortier misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Van Rooy blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Fortier.
A big left from Van Rooy misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rooy checks a low kick from Fortier.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fortier.
Van Rooy tries to clinch but Fortier moves out of range.
Fortier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Rooy's sensitive parts.
Fortier misses with a straight right.
Van Rooy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fortier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rooy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortier lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Rooy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fortier is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Van Rooy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fortier misses with an uppercut
and Van Rooy counters with a good low kick that Fortier was not able to check.
Fortier lands a body shot.
Van Rooy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortier.
Fortier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Rooy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortier tests Van Rooy's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rooy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fortier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Rooy throws a lazy uppercut
and Fortier counters with a good, hard body kick but Van Rooy shrugs it off.
A big right from Fortier misses.
Van Rooy takes one to the side of the head.

Fortier drops Van Rooy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Van Rooy looks back up at him and smiles so Fortier waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fortier digs a good body shot into Van Rooy's ribs.
Fortier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Fortier cracks Van Rooy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fortier has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Van Rooy to stand back up!

Van Rooy is rocked!
Fortier closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Van Rooy! Fortier dives in looking to finish! Van Rooy is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Fortier!
A victorious Samson Fortier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.