PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hercules Fortier (ranked 429 p4p, 586 weight class) and Patrick Thompson (ranked 57 p4p, 73 weight class). Hercules Fortier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Patrick Thompson's chin.

Fortier
vs
Thompson

195 cm
31
265
21 - 12 - 0

193 cm
29
270
19 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 21 - 12 - 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 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fortier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortier misses with a body shot.
Fortier throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Hercules Fortier has been cut.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fortier's head.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortier throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson thinks about the counter body kick.
Fortier looks to throw a body kick
and Fortier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Thompson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Fortier with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortier slips a jab from Thompson.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fortier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Hercules Fortier's cut is getting worse.
Fortier scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fortier.
Fortier misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Thompson.
A lazy left from Fortier finds it's target.
Thompson lunges at Fortier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fortier's hand.

Hercules Fortier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fortier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortier. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortier.
Fortier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fortier throws a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Fortier is rocked!

Jeez, Hercules Fortier's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

Thompson sends Fortier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thompson is motioning to the referee to let Fortier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Fortier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Fortier throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fortier seems to have got his legs back now.
Patrick Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Fortier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thompson pulls Fortier in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thompson controls Fortier momentarily but Fortier frees himself.
Thompson seems keen to control Fortier's posture.
Let's hope that Thompson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Thompson wants to stand but Fortier is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Fortier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortier wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Fortier controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Thompson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fortier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson wants to stand but Fortier is controlling his posture from full guard.

Fortier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Fortier.

Thompson gets to his feet. Fortier looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fortier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thompson throws a head kick that Fortier semi-blocks.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hercules Fortier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Patrick Thompson!