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CACC 201: Brown vs Anatta II 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Arm Breaker! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Fortier dives in and scores a takedown into Breaker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (0) Breaker Fortier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breaker swivels though and keeps the full guard. Fortier is working hard here to advance position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Breaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Breaker trying to control the position.
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 is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Fortier wants to pass the guard but Breaker is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fortier passes Breaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Fortier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Breaker trying to hold on to Fortier's head to control him but Fortier postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Breaker works his way to full guard. Good work. Fortier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breaker is keeping the position for now. Fortier passes Breaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Fortier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Breaker has managed to free his arm - good work. Fortier is trying to work for a kimura but Breaker is defending well.
Breaker is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fortier moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (5) vs (0) Breaker Fortier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Fortier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Fortier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Fortier working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Breaker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Fortier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Breaker has escaped the position, nice work there. You can see the frustration on Breaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Fortier swings around for an armbar but Breaker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (5) vs (2) Breaker Fortier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (7) vs (2) Breaker Fortier has gone for a leg lock! Breaker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (7) vs (4) Breaker
That's four minutes gone in the round. Breaker trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom. Breaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard. Fortier keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully. Fortier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Breaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Breaker wants to pass the guard but Fortier is keeping the position. Fortier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Breaker content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Fortier has locked up a guillotine! Fortier's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Breaker is holding on here and Fortier must be using up a lot of energy. Breaker has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Fortier gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hercules Fortier! During a confident post fight interview, Hercules Fortier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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