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CACC 118 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fortier forces Bystrom back against the ropes and clinches.
Fortier wants to take the fight to the mat but Bystrom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fortier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bystrom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bystrom is pressed up against the ropes. Fortier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bystrom down to the mat. Bystrom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hercules Fortier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bystrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fortier circles away.
Fortier leaves Bystrom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Bystrom with that takedown attempt.
Fortier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fortier clinches up against the ropes.
Fortier has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bystrom regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (0) Bystrom
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom looking for a sweep. Not yet Bystrom, not yet.
Fortier trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bystrom manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (2) Bystrom
Fortier has his foot on Bystrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bystrom works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Bystrom defends easily.
Fortier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Bystrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bystrom preventing the sweep.
Bystrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fortier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bystrom has managed to get both his arms back between Fortier's legs - danger averted.
Bystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bystrom slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier gets back to full guard.
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Bystrom defends easily.
Bystrom postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully.
Fortier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bystrom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fortier is looking for a triangle but Bystrom pushes his legs off easily.
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Bystrom defends easily.
Bystrom wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving.
Bystrom has gone for a leg lock! Fortier slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bystrom's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (4) vs (2) Bystrom
Fortier advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (7) vs (2) Bystrom
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortier swings around for an armbar but Bystrom sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (7) vs (4) Bystrom
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully.
Fortier has his foot on Bystrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bystrom works his way back into a safe position though.
Bystrom passes Fortier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fortier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fortier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fortier gets full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard.
Bystrom trying to move into half guard but instead Fortier has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (9) vs (4) Bystrom
Bystrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fortier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fortier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fortier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bystrom is keeping the position for now.
Bystrom can't keep his opponent in guard - Fortier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fortier works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (12) vs (4) Bystrom
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fortier working for a guillotine from mount but Bystrom is in no mood to give up.
Fortier looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fortier working for a submission but Bystrom is keeping him at bay.
Fortier looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fortier goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bystrom turns into him and now he's in Fortier's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (12) vs (6) Bystrom
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fortier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bystrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fortier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bystrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bystrom looking to pass the guard.
Bystrom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (12) vs (9) Bystrom
Fortier prevents Bystrom from improving position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fortier sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fortier tries to get to full guard but Bystrom has control of the leg.
Fortier gets back to full guard.
Fortier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fortier 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.
Bystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fortier has his foot on Bystrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bystrom works his way back into a safe position though.
Fortier working for a triangle but Bystrom defends it easily.
Bystrom forces his way into half guard.
Bystrom is working for a submission of some sort.
Bystrom seems to be working for a kimura but Fortier defends the submission attempt.
Bystrom looks winded!
Fortier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bystrom pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fortier gets back to full guard.
Bystrom looking to pass the guard.
Bystrom preventing the sweep.
Bystrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortier is keeping the position for now.
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (14) vs (9) Bystrom
Fortier seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bystrom is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hercules Fortier!
Hercules Fortier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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