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CWC 290 - Hilo 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Hercules Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fortier has managed to clinch.
Fortier works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (0) vs (2) Fortier
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams trying to control the position.
Addams keeping full guard, as Fortier tries to pass.
Fortier postures up.
Fortier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Fortier
Addams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fortier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Addams has managed to get both his arms back between Fortier's legs - danger averted.
Addams advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Addams stalling.
Fortier moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Fortier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams content to stall in guard here.
Addams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Addams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Addams wants to take a breather but Fortier is having none of it.
Fortier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Addams pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fortier for as long as he can get away with.
Fortier tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Fortier trying to control but Addams postures up.
Addams is taking a breather. Fortier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Addams prevents Fortier from improving his position.
Addams is pressing down on Fortier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fortier is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fortier trying to control but Addams postures up.
Addams uses his free foot to push down on Fortier's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fortier. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (5) vs (2) Fortier
Fortier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Fortier is controlling an arm, preventing Addams from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams content to control rather than advance.
Addams is trying to work for a kimura but Fortier is defending well.
Fortier trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
Fortier tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams wants to control but Fortier is keeping him busy.
Fortier is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Fortier defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortier is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Addams not doing much here.
Addams'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.
Fortier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fortier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Addams wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard.
Fortier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Addams manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (5) vs (4) Fortier
Addams keeping full guard, as Fortier tries to pass.
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 Addams is keeping the position.
Addams looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
Addams pulls Fortier in close to his closed guard and prevents Fortier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams working a defensive guard here.
Fortier is pushing down on Addams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Addams is fighting to maintain full guard but Fortier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fortier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Addams sees it coming and defends easily.
Addams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Addams wants to control the position but Fortier says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Addams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fortier trying to mount his opponent but Addams defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fortier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Addams sees it coming and defends easily.
Fortier seems to be looking for submissions.
Addams trying to control but Fortier postures up.
Addams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Addams pulls Fortier in close to his closed guard and prevents Fortier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams looking to control.
Addams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fortier advances to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Addams is trying to control but can't.
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams is pressing down on Fortier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Addams pulls Fortier in close to prevent any damage.
Fortier tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Addams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Addams keeping full guard, as Fortier tries to pass.
Addams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Addams is trying to keep Fortier in close.
Addams keeping full guard, as Fortier tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Addams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fortier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fortier stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Addams is trying to keep Fortier in close.
Fortier looking to pass the guard.
Fortier is fighting to break Addams's control of his arms but Addams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Addams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fortier manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (7) vs (4) Fortier
Addams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fortier wants to sweep but no luck.
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Addams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Addams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fortier working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
Fortier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fortier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fortier working a defensive guard here.
Addams trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Fortier has his foot on Addams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Addams works his way back into a safe position though.
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fortier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fortier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Addams is posturing up here but Fortier has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Addams tries to roll out but it's too tight and Addams has to tap! Slick submission there by Fortier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hercules Fortier!
A very excited looking Hercules Fortier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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