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CWC 219 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 3 wins and 6 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tower drives through and clinches with Fortier against the cage.
Fortier turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fortier manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fortier (4) vs (0) Tower
Tower is looking for a sweep.
Tower sneaks back into half guard.
Tower is looking for a sweep. Fortier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fortier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fortier.
Fortier wants to work for an arm triangle but Tower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower is defending against the submission attempts here by Fortier.
Fortier is pressing down on Tower's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tower is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tower is looking to control Fortier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tower avoid being mounted?
Fortier is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tower still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tower has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fortier (4) vs (4) Tower
Fortier is trying to improve his position.
Fortier manages to get back to half guard.
Tower trying to control the action but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Tower passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (7) Tower
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier tries to lock up and control but Tower gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tower can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fortier is looking to escape.
Fortier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fortier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tower takes Fortier's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fortier (4) vs (10) Tower
Tower gets his hands free as Fortier looks to control.
Tower tightening his grip on Fortier, looking for the choke.
Tower is looking for the choke from the back position but Fortier is controlling his hands well.
Tower is hanging on to Fortier's back as he tries to escape.
Tower looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Fortier right now.
Tower is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fortier is defending well though. Tower let's go of the attempt for now.
Fortier tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortier rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tower is just content to waste time from the top position. Fortier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fortier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tower looking to pass the guard.
Tower trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tower doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tower manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tower trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortier looking to control.
Tower drops back looking for a leg! Fortier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fortier manages to kick Tower off! Tower jumps back into Fortier's guard.
Tower wants to pass the guard but Fortier is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tower advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (13) Tower
Fortier tries to buck Tower off but Tower is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Fortier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fortier is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tower's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Fortier's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tower is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fortier defends it well.
Fortier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tower passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fortier! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (16) Tower
Tower moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Fortier (4) vs (19) Tower
Tower is trying to stick to Fortier's back but Fortier is turning into Tower. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tower's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fortier. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (6) vs (19) Tower
Tower trying to control the position.
Fortier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tower is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tower has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (6) vs (21) Tower
Tower tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fortier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Tower tries to pass.
Tower being controlled here momentarily.
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fortier is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (8) vs (21) Tower
Tower is trying to control the position but Fortier postures up.
Fortier has gone for a leg lock! Tower slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (8) vs (23) Tower
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tower doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tower manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Tower tries to pass.
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Tower defends easily.
Fortier is looking for a triangle but Tower pushes his legs off easily.
Tower drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fortier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fortier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fortier! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fortier (12) vs (23) Tower
Tower holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tower is looking to reverse the position.
Fortier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tower is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tower tries to bench press Fortier off him but Fortier keeps the position.
Fortier tries for a kimura but Tower is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Tower's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fortier swings around for an armbar but Tower sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (12) vs (25) Tower
Fortier has an active guard here but Tower has managed to pass into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fortier is looking for a sweep. Tower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tower seems to be looking for submissions.
Tower is trying to control. Fortier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tower wants to work for an arm triangle but Fortier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tower is looking for a kimura here.
Fortier wants to control but Tower is keeping busy.
Tower is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tower is thwarting Fortier's attempts to control the position.
Fortier is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tower is pressing down on Fortier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fortier is holding on for now.
Fortier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tower works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (12) vs (28) Tower
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tower avoids the attempt from Fortier to control.
Fortier is trying desperately to improve position.
Fortier is working hard here to advance position.
Tower trying to control but Fortier is having none of it.
Tower with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fortier regains half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tower looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fortier wants to improve his position but Tower is controlling well.
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
Tower works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (12) vs (31) Tower
Fortier regains half guard.
Tower is looking to take a break and control but Fortier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tower wants to work for an arm triangle but Fortier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tower controlling the action here.
Fortier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tower is working away from the top position though.
Fortier actively working from the bottom here.
Tower wants to take a breather but Fortier is having none of it.
Fortier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fortier is looking for a sweep. Tower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortier is trying to control but can't.
Tower wants to pass the guard but Fortier is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tower wins on points by 31 to 12.
After winning the bout, Iain Tower thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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