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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hercules Fortier (ranked 1757 p4p, 88 weight class) and Taz Bandichoo (ranked 2996 p4p, 115 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hercules Fortier has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hercules Fortier seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hercules Fortier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bandichoo throws an off balance right hand
and Fortier counters with a left and a right that stings Bandichoo.
Bandichoo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fortier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fortier dodges the punch combination from Bandichoo.
Fortier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandichoo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fortier counters with a good low kick that Bandichoo was not able to check.
Fortier throws a hook but Bandichoo avoids it easily.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Fortier counters with a stiff right hand.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Hercules Fortier has been cut.
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fortier looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bandichoo misses with an uppercut. Fortier saw that one coming.
Fortier throws a big counter combination but Bandichoo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandichoo misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Bandichoo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fortier doesn't seem phased though.
Fortier's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left and a right from Bandichoo both land. Nice combination.
Bandichoo looks to land a left hand but Fortier moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Fortier finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
Fortier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bandichoo's sensitive parts.
Fortier misses with a low kick.
Fortier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bandichoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandichoo scores with a three punch combo!
Fortier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Bandichoo backs away, Fortier returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fortier drives through with a takedown into Bandichoo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bandichoo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fortier controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortier trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandichoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandichoo wants to get back to his feet but Fortier passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandichoo pushes Fortier off looking to stand but Fortier dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fortier trying to pass the guard but Bandichoo defending well.
Fortier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Fortier.
Fortier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandichoo sees it coming and defends easily.
Fortier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bandichoo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fortier is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo wants to control but Fortier passes into side.
Bandichoo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandichoo tries to escape but Fortier is in control.
A control attempt from Bandichoo but he's now mounted!
Bandichoo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fortier jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bandichoo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fortier lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Fortier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bandichoo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fortier in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bandichoo tries to bench press Fortier off him but Fortier keeps the position.
Bandichoo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fortier connects with a decent elbow.
Bandichoo misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Fortier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fortier is working Bandichoo over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bandichoo trying his best to control but Fortier has mounted him.
Bandichoo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bandichoo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bandichoo somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Bandichoo lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercules Fortier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hercules Fortier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fortier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fortier eats them both and turns towards Bandichoo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fortier avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Fortier moves into the clinch successfully.
Bandichoo is looking to break free of the clinch but Fortier has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortier.
Fortier works on Bandichoo's body with a couple of short punches.
Bandichoo is trying to break free.
Fortier lands a right hand.
Bandichoo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fortier backwards.
Bandichoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bandichoo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bandichoo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fortier keeps control of Bandichoo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bandichoo has a couple of punches blocked by Fortier.
Bandichoo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fortier lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortier slows down the pace here.
Bandichoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bandichoo lands a left hand.
Fortier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bandichoo is looking to break free of the clinch but Fortier has double underhooks.
Fortier prevents Bandichoo from breaking the clinch.
Bandichoo being controlled against the cage.
Fortier has clasped his hands together around Bandichoo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bandichoo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fortier in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bandichoo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fortier has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bandichoo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bandichoo throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Fortier scores with a couple of short elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandichoo is looking to get back to his feet here but Fortier is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bandichoo's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bandichoo hold on?!
Fortier softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fortier's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bandichoo takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bandichoo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fortier off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bandichoo prevents Fortier from getting a body triangle.
Fortier is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Bandichoo won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Fortier off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hercules Fortier!
A victorious Hercules Fortier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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