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CWC 256 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 10 wins and 12 losses; Ricco Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Hercules Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Torres has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fortier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but Fortier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fortier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Torres after a bit of a struggle.
Fortier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torres prevents it.
Fortier gets underhooks to prevent Torres's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricco Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Torres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Torres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fortier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Torres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fortier tries for a takedown but Torres manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fortier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fortier tries to score a body lock takedown but Torres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Torres has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fortier after a bit of a struggle.
Fortier wants to take the fight to the mat but Torres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fortier wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier has Torres pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torres manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fortier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Torres.
Fortier goes for a takedown attempt but Torres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ricco Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Torres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (0) vs (2) Fortier
Torres pulls Fortier in close to his closed guard and prevents Fortier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Torres'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.
Fortier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torres has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (2) Fortier
Fortier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torres trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres stays in close to Fortier's body and controls the position.
Torres's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torres drops back looking for a leg! Fortier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fortier manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Fortier's guard.
Fortier working for submissions but it's allowed Torres to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortier is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to control but Fortier is keeping him busy.
Fortier looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Torres pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (5) vs (2) Fortier
Torres looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Torres tries to control but Fortier wriggling away.
Fortier regains half guard.
Fortier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fortier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fortier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.
Fortier can't keep his opponent in guard - Torres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fortier trying to hold on to Torres's head to control him but Torres postures up.
Torres is just content to waste time from the top position. Fortier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Fortier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Torres pushing down on Fortier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fortier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fortier dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (5) vs (4) Fortier
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Fortier is proving a slippery customer.
Fortier forces his way into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fortier is looking for a kimura but Torres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fortier to get the leverage.
Fortier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Torres! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (5) vs (7) Fortier
Torres tries to reverse the position but Fortier maintains control.
Fortier swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Torres is now in Fortier's guard. A big mistake from Fortier there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (7) vs (7) Fortier
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torres showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fortier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Torres slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Torres trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Fortier has his foot on Torres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Torres works his way back into a safe position though.
Torres wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving.
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Torres trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Torres 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? Torres is holding on here and Fortier must be using up a lot of energy. Torres 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 9:19 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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