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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2024 |
#R1# Fortier scores with a jab to the head.
Lewis tries to move into range but Fortier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Fortier scoring well with a low kick there.
Fortier scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Lewis is rocked! Lewis is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Fortier doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Lewis crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Lewis's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Fortier! An out of breath Samson Fortier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ICS 54
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Silva Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Silva Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Fortier there. Silva Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Despite the aggression on Silva Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Silva Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fortier has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Fortier throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Silva Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Silva Jr moves out of range of the strikes. Fortier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva Jr. Silva Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fortier feints and then cracks Silva Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva Jr down. #T1# Fortier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Fortier throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Fortier slips a jab and a cross from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr throws a hook to the side of Fortier's head but Fortier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Silva Jr digs a good hook to Fortier's body.
Fortier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Silva Jr scores with a body shot.
Silva Jr misses with a straight right. An attempted straight right counter from Fortier misses the target. Silva Jr scores with a punch to the head. Fortier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2# Silva Jr scores with a hook to the body. Fortier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silva Jr throws a body punch but Fortier moves out of range. Silva Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Fortier was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Silva Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortier throws out the jab. Silva Jr staying out of range there. Silva Jr tries to clinch up. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva Jr, as that shot connected.
Silva Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2# Silva Jr takes the fight into the clinch. Fortier lands with a right to the head. #T3# Silva Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short left from Fortier. Fortier blocks an uppercut.
Fortier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2# Silva Jr successfully pulls guard.
Fortier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU# Fortier stands up from Silva Jr's guard - Fortier perhaps looking for a knockout. Fortier misses the body punch and Silva Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Silva Jr throws a push kick but Fortier slaps the foot to one side. #T4# Silva Jr fails in his attempt to clinch. Silva Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fortier lands a slapping body shot.
Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Fortier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Fortier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Fortier throws a nice outside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fighters circling - Silva Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fortier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortier.#KD# Fortier drops Silva Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Silva Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Fortier waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Silva Jr is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rich Silva Jr has been cut. Fortier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samson Fortier will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Rich Silva Jr's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Fortier with a body punch. A glancing blow. Fortier throws an overhand right that lands on Silva Jr's shoulder, as Silva Jr tries to avoid the shot. Fortier misses the shot to the body. Fortier misses with a hook
enabling Silva Jr to counter with a crisp jab. Fortier is looking to score with low kicks. Silva Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortier is just out of range. Fortier thuds his right hand into Silva Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fortier.
Fortier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# Silva Jr punishes Fortier's body with a nice straight punch. Silva Jr throws a nice looking combination but Fortier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Fortier thuds a left hand into Silva Jr's body. Fortier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The fighters circling - Silva Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Silva Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2# Silva Jr clinches. Fortier swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Fortier pushes Silva Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Fortier tries to throw a body punch but Silva Jr avoids it by throwing Fortier back against the cage. Silva Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fortier to keep the fight standing.#TD2# Silva Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. This has been an exciting period of action! Fortier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva Jr's guard.#SUB2# Silva Jr has an active guard here but Fortier has managed to pass into half guard.
Fortier is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3# Silva Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fortier jumps into side control! Fortier is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fortier controlling the position from side mount. Silva Jr tries to improve position but can't. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Fortier trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. Silva Jr is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fortier is one step ahead and moves to full mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fortier thowing shots but they're missing. Fortier controlling from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Fortier dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Rich Silva Jr's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Silva Jr misses with a shot to the body and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Silva Jr closes the distance looking to clinch and Fortier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fortier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A good leg kick by Fortier. Silva Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fortier keeps Silva Jr at a distance using the push kick. #T1# Fortier misses with a hook. Fortier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva Jr. Fortier digs a good body shot into Silva Jr's ribs. Silva Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nice uppercut there from Fortier. A big right from Silva Jr misses. Silva Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Silva Jr lands with a nice body punch. Good exchange - Fortier coming out on top. Silva Jr lands a body shot.
Silva Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Rich Silva Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Silva Jr throws a looping overhand right but Fortier ducks down to avoid it. Fortier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD# Fortier sends Silva Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fortier is motioning to the referee to let Silva Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Silva Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Fortier finish him? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Silva Jr slips a jab from Fortier. Silva Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! Fortier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva Jr. A little jabbing left from Silva Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Silva Jr seems to have recovered his senses. Fortier swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva Jr. Fortier throws a nice looking combination but Silva Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Silva Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Fortier with the inside leg kick. #T3# Fortier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva Jr. Fortier scores with a shot to the body.
Silva Jr misses with a wild body shot. Silva Jr throws a leg kick but Fortier sees it coming and moves out of range. Samson Fortier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nice straight punches there by Fortier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fortier. A nice leg kick from Silva Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva Jr can do to turn this around? Silva Jr throws the left hand but Fortier avoids the punch easily. A telegraphed right hand from Fortier misses the target. Silva Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Fortier fires out a quick counter leg kick but Silva Jr just manages to avoid it.#T4# Fortier misses with a body shot.
Silva Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Fortier moves out of range of the strikes. Fortier throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A combination from Fortier does no damage. Silva Jr closes the distance but Fortier moves to the side and Fortier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fortier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortier. Nice jab there from Fortier. 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! Silva Jr misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight! Samson Fortier showed his dominance in that final round. Well Fortier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Fortier! A relieved looking Samson Fortier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
ICS 49
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice body kick there by Fortier.#CL# Blazkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Fortier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fortier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Blazkov blocks a body shot from Fortier. Fortier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fortier lands a left hand.
Blazkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortier's elbow. Fortier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blazkov is defending well for now. Fortier lands an uppercut. Blazkov tries to throw a body punch but Fortier avoids it by throwing Blazkov back against the cage. Nice body punch from Fortier. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Fortier prevents a body shot from Blazkov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fortier struggles to land a body shot inside as Blazkov controls his hands.
Fortier lands an uppercut. Blazkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blazkov. Blazkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fortier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1# Blazkov can't find room to land a body shot as Fortier controls the action.
Fortier can't find room to land a body shot as Blazkov controls the action.
Blazkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blazkov. Fortier misses with a hook from the clinch. Fortier pushes Blazkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fortier misses with a body punch.
Fortier blocking some punches.
Fortier scores with a hook to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blazkov. Blazkov misses with a body punch.
Fortier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blazkov blocks a body shot from Fortier. Blazkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blazkov tries to work over Fortier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fortier misses with the head strike.
#BC# Blazkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Blazkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight. Blazkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Fortier throws a jab but it's blocked by Blazkov. #T2# A left and a right from Fortier both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Ulysses Blazkov has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fortier misses with a leg kick and Blazkov counters with a nice kick to the body. The fighters circling - Fortier throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fortier connects with a right hand. Blazkov shakes it off. Fortier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Fortier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blazkov. Fortier blocks a leg kick. Nice defenses there by Blazkov. Blazkov throwing a counter right hand but Fortier manages to avoid it. Blazkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Fortier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blazkov throws a lazy right hand but Fortier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fortier misses with a kick to the body and Blazkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Fortier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blazkov. Fortier throws a leg kick but Blazkov sees it coming and checks it nicely. Fortier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Samson Fortier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fortier throws out a leg kick but Blazkov moves out of range and Fortier only half commits. Fortier throws a head kick but Blazkov moves out of range.
Fortier connects with a solid leg kick. Blazkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Fortier looks to land a left hand but Blazkov moved out of range nicely. Blazkov thuds a left hand into Fortier's body. Fortier misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Blazkov misses the target. Blazkov moves out of range as Fortier strikes. A counter left hand to the body from Blazkov misses its target. Fortier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fortier throws a right hand that misses
and Blazkov counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fortier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blazkov moves away. Fortier connects with a single shot there. Nice cross by Fortier. Blazkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortier. Fortier misses with a left hand and Blazkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fortier thinking. Blazkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blazkov blocks the body kick.
Fortier throws an off balance right hand
and Blazkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Fortier is rocked! Are you kidding me?! Blazkov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Fortier clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulysses Blazkov! An out of breath Ulysses Blazkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ICS 43
Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fortier lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Albert Van Rooy has been cut. Fortier takes a body punch but keeps moving. Van Rooy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortier throws out the jab. Fortier throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Rooy. Van Rooy throws an overhand right that lands on Fortier's shoulder, as Fortier tries to avoid the shot. It looked like Fortier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Fortier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortier throws a leg kick that is checked and Van Rooy counters with an outside leg kick.
Fortier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Rooy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fortier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Rooy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Van Rooy takes a swing at Fortier's ribcage but misses. Van Rooy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Fortier throws a big shot that misses. Van Rooy feints a counter leg kick. Jab, jab by Fortier - just one landing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fortier misses with an uppercut. A clash of legs there as Van Rooy blocks the low kick. Nice defenses there by Fortier. A big left from Van Rooy misses. #T1# Van Rooy checks a low kick from Fortier. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fortier. Van Rooy tries to clinch but Fortier moves out of range. Fortier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Rooy's sensitive parts. Fortier misses with a straight right. Van Rooy only half commits to the counter leg kick. Fortier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rooy sees it coming and avoids it easily. Fortier lands a lovely overhand right. Van Rooy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fortier is looking to land body kicks. It seemed like Van Rooy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Fortier misses with an uppercut
and Van Rooy counters with a good low kick that Fortier was not able to check. Fortier lands a body shot.
Van Rooy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortier.
Fortier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Rooy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fortier tests Van Rooy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2# Van Rooy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fortier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Van Rooy throws a lazy uppercut
and Fortier counters with a good, hard body kick but Van Rooy shrugs it off. A big right from Fortier misses. Van Rooy takes one to the side of the head.
#KD# Fortier drops Van Rooy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Van Rooy looks back up at him and smiles so Fortier waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fortier digs a good body shot into Van Rooy's ribs. Fortier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD# Fortier cracks Van Rooy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fortier has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Van Rooy to stand back up!#ROC#Van Rooy is rocked! Fortier closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Van Rooy! Fortier dives in looking to finish! Van Rooy is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Fortier! A victorious Samson 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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Event:
ICS 39
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Heavyweight throws out a loose jab but Fortier uses good head movement to avoid it. Heavyweight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortier throws out the jab. Heavyweight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fortier manages to circle out of the way. Fortier blocks a jab. Fortier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut. Fortier pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Fortier has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Heavyweight is landing a low percentage of strikes. Fortier thuds a left hand into Heavyweight's body. Fortier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Heavyweight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A swing and a miss from Fortier. Fortier throws an overhand right that lands on Heavyweight's shoulder, as Heavyweight tries to avoid the shot. Heavyweight loads up on a big right hand but Fortier slips the punch. Fortier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heavyweight. That did some damage! Fortier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fortier throws a leg kick but Heavyweight sees it coming and checks it nicely. Fortier getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fortier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heavyweight sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Fortier throws a low kick but Heavyweight avoids it. Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortier throws a leg kick which misses Heavyweight's front leg but catches the back leg as Heavyweight tries to avoid it. Heavyweight throws a hook but Fortier blocks it. Fortier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heavyweight is looking to counter punch. Heavyweight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fortier can pounce on him.
A big right from Fortier misses. Heavyweight lunges at Fortier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fortier's hand. Fortier lands the left hand. Heavyweight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Heavyweight looks to land a left hand but Fortier moved out of range nicely. Heavyweight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fortier defending well as Heavyweight loads up on a big left hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Heavyweight swings for the body but Fortier moves out of range.
Heavyweight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Samson Fortier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Fortier tries to score with a low kick but Heavyweight moves his leg out of the way. Fortier misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fortier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heavyweight's head backwards. Fortier slips a jab from Heavyweight. Fortier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heavyweight. Heavyweight is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fortier.#CUT2#Super Heavyweight's cut is getting worse. A combination from Fortier does no damage. A shot to the body from Fortier misses and Heavyweight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Fortier lands a head shot.#CUT2#Super Heavyweight's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. A big right from Fortier misses. Fortier moves out of range of the strikes. Heavyweight throws a jab when Fortier was well out of range. Fortier throws a wild body kick that Heavyweight sees coming a mile off. Fortier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heavyweight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3# Fortier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heavyweight's head. Heavyweight drops his hands momentarily and Fortier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Fortier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fortier lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#Jeez, Super Heavyweight's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. A bone on bone clash there as Heavyweight blocks the leg kick.
Fortier blocks a jab. Heavyweight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fortier avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heavyweight lands with a nice body punch. #KD# Heavyweight lands a left and a right that send Fortier crashing to the mat, dazed. Heavyweight thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Fortier is rocked! Fortier is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Heavyweight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. This has been an exciting period of action! Fortier is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Heavyweight doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Fortier crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Fortier's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Heavyweight! A very excited looking Super Heavyweight 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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Event:
ICS 29
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1# Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortier moves away. Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortier. Fortier on the wrong end of a nice hook. The crowd cheers as Fortier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murhaa doesn't seem phased though.#CUT# It looks like Mike Murhaa has been cut. Murhaa throws a hook but Fortier blocks it. Fortier jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Fortier keeps the fight on the outside. Fortier misses the jab. Fortier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a nice head shot. Fortier swings away with a leg kick that misses. Murhaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2# Murhaa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Fortier.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortier. #BC# Fortier breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Fortier moves out of range. Nice cross by Fortier. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fortier walks into a straight right hand from Murhaa. Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC# Murhaa is rocked! Fortier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.#T1# Fortier throws a body shot but no joy. We've been informed that Murhaa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Fortier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa. A big right from Fortier misses. Fortier throws a monster overhand right that drops Murhaa! Fortier follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Fortier! A relieved looking Samson Fortier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
ICS 20
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1# Nice body kick there by Fortier. Fortier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Fortier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McNasty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortier. Fortier is looking to score with low kicks. Fortier connects with a leg kick. McNasty looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Jab from Fortier. Fortier swings away with a leg kick that misses. A swing and a miss from McNasty. Fortier is looking to counter punch. Fortier cracks McNasty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Fortier swats away the attempt to clinch by McNasty. Fortier throws a looping overhand right but McNasty ducks down to avoid it. Fortier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body kick there by Fortier. Fortier misses with a body kick. McNasty flicks out a counter leg kick but Fortier steps away. A nice leg kick lands there from Fortier. Fortier cracks McNasty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fortier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1# McNasty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2# McNasty has closed the distance and engaged Fortier in a clinch.
Fortier tries to throw a body punch but McNasty avoids it by throwing Fortier back against the cage. Fortier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. McNasty lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fortier misses with some punches.
Fortier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McNasty misses with the head strike.
Fortier blocks an elbow strike. Fortier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fortier misses with a body punch.
Fortier throws a head punch that misses. A nice glancing elbow lands by McNasty. McNasty misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Fortier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# A solid leg kick lands there for Fortier.
Fortier throws a low kick, looking for McNasty's leg but McNasty calmly moves out of range. Fortier scores with a nice strike. McNasty tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fortier is able to avoid easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Fortier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. McNasty staying out of range there. Nice shot lands for Fortier. Nice defenses there by Fortier. A slapping body kick lands there for Fortier. The crowd cheers as Fortier lands an impressive looking overhand right. McNasty doesn't seem phased though. Fortier cracks McNasty with a good jab. Fortier misses with a body shot.
McNasty tries to counter with a clinch but Fortier shakes him off and moves away. Fortier throws a head kick but McNasty moves out of range.
McNasty misses the jab. McNasty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Fortier misses with a few strikes there.
Fortier is looking to score with low kicks. Fortier is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3# Fortier missing with a left hand there. McNasty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. McNasty wants to counter with a clinch but Fortier pushes him away. Fortier slips a jab from McNasty. Fortier throws a lazy uppercut
and McNasty counters with a straight right hand. McNasty misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Fortier misses and Fortier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. McNasty slips under a jab. McNasty tries to counter with a clinch but Fortier shakes him off and moves away. Fortier is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. McNasty checks a leg kick.#CL2# McNasty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fortier, pushing him back against the cage. McNasty lands with a short shot to the head. A left hand lands to the body for McNasty.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNasty. McNasty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by McNasty. McNasty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fortier backwards. McNasty looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4# Fortier lands with a right to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McNasty tries to throw a body punch but Fortier avoids it by throwing McNasty back against the cage. McNasty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. McNasty scores with a shoulder strike. Fortier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fortier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. McNasty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Fortier tries a body shot but McNasty blocks it.
McNasty lands an elbow that stopped Fortier in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2# It looks like Samson Fortier has been cut. McNasty lands a right hand. McNasty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. McNasty throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortier. Fortier takes a shot to the head. #ROC2# Fortier is rocked! Fortier throws a punch but it's blocked by McNasty. Fortier has a couple of punches blocked by McNasty.
McNasty misses with some punches.
Fortier is looking to break free of the clinch but McNasty has double underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Fortier dominated that round. The cut man is working on Samson Fortier's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# McNasty rushes Fortier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Fortier scores with a nice hook to the head. McNasty pushes Fortier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. McNasty blocking some punches.
McNasty blocks an uppercut.
McNasty pushes Fortier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hand to the body from McNasty.
McNasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fortier misses with a body punch.
Fortier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNasty working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fortier misses with a body punch.
McNasty lands with a right to the head. Oh Fortier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fortier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clinched against the cage, McNasty lands a big elbow that drops Fortier! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Fortier is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister McNasty! Mister McNasty gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
ICS 13
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1# Martinyuk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortier sees it coming and avoids it easily. Samson Fortier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Martinyuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fortier. Fortier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martinyuk. Martinyuk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Martinyuk lands with a hook. Fortier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Fortier lands with an overhand left. A jab from Fortier misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Martinyuk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fortier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it. Martinyuk appears to be looking for a big counter. Martinyuk throws a series of punches but Fortier moves out of range. #T1# Martinyuk looks to land a right hand but Fortier moved out of range. Fortier avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Martinyuk misses with a looping left. Fortier tries to land a front kick but Martinyuk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Martinyuk is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A low kick from Fortier is predictable there and Fortier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fortier misses with a body kick. Martinyuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Fortier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fortier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martinyuk is out of range and Fortier settles back down. Fortier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2# Fortier throws a wild body kick that Martinyuk sees coming a mile off. Martinyuk throwing a counter right hand but Fortier manages to avoid it. Martinyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortier. Fortier scores with a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Fortier. Martinyuk misses with a hook to the body
and Fortier counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fortier ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Martinyuk thows a left - swing and a miss! Martinyuk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3# Martinyuk throws a big shot that misses. Fortier pounces like a tiger and cracks Martinyuk with a vicious hook! Martinyuk is down but not out! Fortier follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Samson Fortier! Samson Fortier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Demolition 8 - TBA
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1# Fortier throws a body punch but Farina moves out of range. Fortier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Farinas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Fortier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Farina drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fortier sprawls and moves away. Fortier loads up on a big right hand but Farina slips the punch. Fortier throws a series of punches but Farina avoids them all with ease. Farina half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Fortier throws a big shot that misses. Farina appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Fortier throws a wild body kick that Farina sees coming a mile off. Fortier misses the jab. Farina attempts a counter takedown but Fortier avoids it well and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farina moves out of range as Fortier throws a body kick.
Fortier throws a solid leg kick but Farina takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fortier. Fortier throws a hook but Farina blocks it. Farina drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fortier sprawls and moves away. Fortier is looking to slow Farina down with leg kicks. #T1# Farina blocks a jab. Fortier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Farina's head. Fortier with a jab. Fortier misses with a hook. Farina ducked under it nicely. Farina walks straight into a right hand from Fortier - that's dropped him! Fortier jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Farina from any more punishment! Farina complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Samson Fortier! A very excited looking Samson 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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Event:
RISE 123
Date: Dec 13, 2019 |
#R1# Fortier is looking to chop away at Kemp's legs. Fortier misses with a body shot
and Kemp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Fortier throws a hook but Kemp blocks it. Fortier throws the left hand but Kemp avoids the punch easily. Kemp throws out a loose jab but Fortier uses good head movement to avoid it. Kemp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fortier's calf. Kemp looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Fortier looks to land a left hand but Kemp moved out of range nicely. A low kick from Fortier is predictable there and Kemp counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kemp seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Fortier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kemp slips under a jab from Fortier. Kemp lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fortier feints and then cracks Kemp's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kemp down. This has been an exciting period of action! Kemp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Fortier throws a shot to the body.
Kemp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Fortier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kemp sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Kemp jabs at Fortier's body. Fortier throws the left hand but Kemp avoids the punch easily. Kemp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Fortier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kemp sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kemp moves away from the strike by Fortier. Kemp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fortier. Kemp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kemp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fortier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kemp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Fortier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kemp. Fortier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kemp lands with a shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kemp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortier thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kemp if he has to take too many more of those.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kemp! Fortier is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Kemp! After the fight, Ross Kemp was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
RISE 114 Gusmao v Tiger 4
Date: Nov 15, 2019 |
#R1# Overflow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fortier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Overflow is out of range and Fortier settles back down. It looked like Overflow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fortier. Fortier lunges at Overflow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Overflow's hand. Overflow walks into a left hand. Overflow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Overflow scores with a jab to the jaw. Fortier pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Overflow is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Overflow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortier. Fortier tries to work over Overflow's front leg with a kick but Overflow checks it. Fortier throws a nice outside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fortier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Overflow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fortier on the side of the head. Fortier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Overflow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Overflow lands a body shot.
#T1# Fortier thows a leg kick but Overflow checks it enabling Overflow to counter with a crisp jab. Overflow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Fortier scores with a punch to the head. Fortier throws a jab when Overflow was well out of range. It looked like Overflow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Fortier connects with a leg kick. Overflow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Fortier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Overflow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2# Fortier drops Overflow with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Overflow looks back up at him and smiles so Fortier waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2# Overflow is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fortier misses with a straight left. A little feinted left hand from Overflow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Fortier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fortier there as he acknowledges the shot. Fortier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Overflow's head backwards. Oh Overflow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nice defenses there by Fortier. Overflow seems to have got his legs back now. Overflow scores with a punch to the head.#ROC# Fortier is rocked!#T2# Fortier throws a leg kick that is checked and Overflow counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Massive Overflow! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Massive Overflow made sure he mentioned BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
RISE 105 Hammerfall v Farina
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1# Fortier misses with a shot to the body and Oloishona counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Fortier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oloishona. That did some damage! Fortier misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Oloishona on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fortier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Fortier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT# It looks like Tonkei Oloishona has been cut. A nice inside leg kick there by Fortier. That's going to slow Oloishona down. Fortier scores with a nice head shot. Oloishona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fortiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Fortier throws a leg kick and Oloishona counters with a nice uppercut. Oloishona misses with a wild body shot. Fortier feinted there with a counter leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fighters circle momentarily. Oloishona darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. We've been told by Fortier's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Fortier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Oloishona jabs Fortier to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1# Oloishona blocks a jab. Oloishona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortier manages to avoid it. Oloishona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortier.
Fortier looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Fortier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oloishona has time to react. Fortier scores with a push kick. Oloishona blocks a jab. Fortier scores with a nice strike. Fortier throws a quick inside leg kick. Fortier misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Oloishona misses. Fortier throws the left hand but Oloishona avoids the punch easily. Oloishona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fortier. Oloishona ducks under a wild hook from Fortier.#T2# Oloishona checks a leg kick. Oloishona is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Oloishona is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fortier rather than just go for the knockout. Fortier lands with a cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fortier fails to land with a series of punches.
Oloishona steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oloishona crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fortier - the referee stops the clock and Oloishona gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fortier. Oloishona manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Fortier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Oloishona lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Fortier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oloishona sees it coming and avoids it easily. It seemed like Oloishona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Fortier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oloishona. Fortier catches Oloishona with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Fortier throws a leg kick and Oloishona counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fortier just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortier connects with a right hand. Oloishona shakes it off.#T3# Fortier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fortier lands a jab.#ROC# Oloishona is rocked! Oloishona is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Fortier doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Oloishona crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Oloishona's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Fortier! After winning the bout, Samson Fortier 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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Event:
RISE 99 Farina v Fortier
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##KD2# Fortier drops Farina with a beautiful combination! Farina stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fortier is looking for the KO!#CUT2# It looks like Mario Farina has been cut. Fortier misses with an uppercut
and Farina counters with a straight right hand. Fortier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Farina throws a wild combination but nothing lands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Farina stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fortier. Farina jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fortier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Fortier defending well as Farina loads up on a big left hand. It seemed like Fortier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Farina lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Farina checks a leg kick. Farina jabbing away but nothing is landing. A good leg kick by Fortier. Fortier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fortier slips under a jab. An inside leg kick lands from Fortier. A big right from Farina misses. Fortier throws a body kick that misses and Farina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Farina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A slow jab from Fortier misses its intended target. Farina takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1# Fortier throws a shot from downtown. Farina moves away and avoids it. Farina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortier moves out of range as Farina strikes. Fortier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Fortier throws a nice head kick!
Farina scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Fortier slips under a jab from Farina. A looping hook to the body misses from Fortier. Farina does a little dance to reset his feet. Fortier throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Fortier lands a nice shot that snaps Farina's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fortier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A looping hook to the body misses from Fortier. Farina does a little dance to reset his feet. Farina checks the leg kick. Fortier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farina.
Fortier misses with a low kick.
It looks like Farina has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Fortier tries to work over Farina's front leg with a kick but Farina checks it. #T2# Fortier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Farina misses with a straight left. Farina misses with a hook. Farina throws a nice looking combination but Fortier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Farina misses with a straight left. Fortier throws a wild body kick that Farina sees coming a mile off. A cross from Farina lands. Fortier throws a low kick but Farina avoids it. Farina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Fortier stalks Farina and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Farina's face. Farina staggers backwards, shaken. A bone on bone clash there as Farina blocks the leg kick.
Farina is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Farina missing with a left hand there. Fortier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Farina looks to land a right hand but Fortier moved out of range. Farina scores with a nice head shot. Farina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Farina throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortier. Farina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortier manages to avoid it. Farina is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Farina throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Farina moves out of range of the strikes.#T3# Fortier throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Farina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fortier, as that shot connected.
Farina avoids the body shot from Fortier.
A shot to the liver by Fortier. Beautiful body shot. Fortier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farina.
Farina tries to bum rush Fortier with a series of wild strikes but Fortier uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Farina thows a left - swing and a miss! Fortier misses with a looping left. Farina ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Farina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortier. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortier! But no joy. Farina ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Fortier throws a right hand that misses
and Farina counters with a straight right hand. Fortier is looking to land body kicks. Fortier tried to score with a low kick but Farina checks it. Farina misses with a wild combination.
#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Farina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortier manages to avoid it. Farina misses the shot to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Fortier misses the target. Farina checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fortier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Farina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortier.
Fortier slips under a jab. Fortier defending well as Farina loads up on a big left hand. Farina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fortier, right into the meat.
Fortier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Fortier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Fortier throws out a token jab with nothing on it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fortier avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fortier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farina. Farina uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fortier has time to react. Farina drops Fortier with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Fortier! Farina dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Farina! Jumping up and down and very excited, Mario Farina waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
RISE 92 Hammerfall v Akodo
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1# Fortier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kodjia moves away. Fortier needs to keep his hands up - Kodjia had a free shot at his head there. We've been told by Fortier's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Fortier ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kodjia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kodjia lands with a nice body kick. Fortier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kodjia.
Fortier misses with a right hand #CL2# and Kodjia counters by moving into the clinch. Kodjia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kodjia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kodjia misses with a punch to the body.
Fortier working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kodjia misses with a punch to the body.
Kodjia tries to work over Fortier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Fortier on the inside. Fortier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kodjia's elbow. Fortier lands a nice shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kodjia lands a hook to the side of the head. A body shot lands from Kodjia.
Fortier working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Fortier.
#T1# A short left from Fortier. Kodjia is trying to break the clinch but Fortier has him pressed against the cage. Fortier blocking some punches.
Kodjia misses with a body punch.
Fortier is trying to maintain a safe position but Kodjia gets an underhook and turns Fortier into the cage. Kodjia misses with a punch on the inside.
Kodjia can't find room to land a body shot as Fortier controls the action.
Kodjia misses with a hook from the clinch. Kodjia misses with the head strike.
Fortier misses with a hook from the clinch. Fortier prevents a body shot from Kodjia. Kodjia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fortier lands a nice uppercut. Kodjia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kodjia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortier tries a body shot but Kodjia blocks it.
Fortier lands a nice shot to the body. Kodjia misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Fortier.
Kodjia looks winded! Nice body punch from Fortier - that landed with a thud.
#T2# Fortier slows down the pace here.
#BC# Fortier manages to break the clinch.
Fortier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT# It looks like Franck Kodjia has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A good leg kick by Fortier. Fortier catches Kodjia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Fortier slips a jab from Kodjia.#KD# Fortier drops Kodjia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kodjia looks back up at him and smiles so Fortier waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC# Kodjia is rocked! Kodjia lands a nice hook to Fortier's body. Fortier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Fortier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortier throws a sloppy head kick and Kodjia moves out of range easily. Kodjia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fortier can pounce on him.
#CL2# Kodjia rushes Fortier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kodjia scores with a shot to the side of Fortier's head. Fortier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kodjia lands a body shot. #T3# Fortier works on Kodjia's body with a couple of short punches. Fortier tries to throw a body punch but Kodjia avoids it by throwing Fortier back against the cage. Fortier lands a nice uppercut. Fortier tries a body shot but Kodjia blocks it.
Kodjia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kodjia can't break the clinch.
Kodjia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kodjia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortier. Kodjia misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortier gets through Kodjia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fortier tries to land knees in the clinch but Kodjia avoids the damage to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortier. Fortier lands with a right to the head. Fortier blocks a body shot from Kodjia. Fortier has a couple of punches blocked by Kodjia.
#BC2# Kodjia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kodjia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortier throws out the jab. Fortier is looking to slow Kodjia down with leg kicks. Kodjia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fortier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4# Fortier throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kodjia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortier.#CL2# Kodjia closes the distance and pushes Fortier back into the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fortier misses with a body punch.
Kodjia wants to break free but Fortier has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortier. Fortier misses with a short punch on the inside. Fortier lands a body shot. Fortier tries a body shot but Kodjia blocks it.
Fortier can't find room to land a body shot as Kodjia controls the action.
Kodjia tries to work over Fortier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Fortier breaks the clinch.
Kodjia moves out of range as Fortier strikes. Kodjia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A slow jab from Fortier misses its intended target. Kodjia looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortier is just out of range. Kodjia misses with a left hand and Fortier counters with a straight right hand. Fortier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kodjia. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Fortier dominated that round. The cut man is working on Franck Kodjia's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Kodjia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kodjia throws a sloppy head kick #KD# and Fortier counters with a nice right hand that sends Kodjia toppling to the canvas! Kodjia scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fortier finish him?! Kodjia is still on wobbly legs! Can Fortier finish him? Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Fortier engages and cracks Kodjia with a massive lead left hook - Kodjia tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Fortier is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Fortier! Our winner, Samson Fortier, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RISE 88: Petrov vs. Mason 2
Date: Aug 07, 2019 |
#R1# Fortier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akodo. Fortier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akodo sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've been informed that Akodo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Akodo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fortier has time to react. Akodo swinging wildly here.
Fortier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akodo cracks Fortier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Akodo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT# It looks like Toturi Akodo has been cut. Akodo misses with a leg kick. Fortier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A nice side step and Akodo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Fortier pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2# Akodo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akodo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fortier has him pressed against the cage. Akodo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fortier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Akodo lands with a right to the head. Fortier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akodo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fortier backwards. #T1# Fortier is leaning against Akodo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Fortier can't find room to land a body shot as Akodo controls the action.
Fortier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Fortier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fortier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Akodo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fortier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fortier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akodo misses with some punches.
Fortier working aggressively here.
#BC2# Akodo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fortier throws a body kick that misses. As Fortier backs off Akodo throws a huge counter combo but Fortier manages to avoid it all. Fortier throws a body kick that misses. Fortier moves out of range as Akodo strikes. Akodo jabs Fortier to the body, keeping him at a distance. A low kick from Fortier is predictable there and Akodo counters with a nice uppercut. Fortier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akodo checks it well. Fortier swings for the body but Akodo moves out of range.
Akodo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#KD2# Akodo drops Fortier with a beautiful combination! Fortier stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Akodo is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Fortier is rocked!#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Akodo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Oh Fortier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fortier is breathing heavily. Fortier takes a body punch but keeps moving. Akodo plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Fortier swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Fortier face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Toturi Akodo! After winning the bout, Toturi Akodo 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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Event:
RISE 83 - Heydrich Vs. Jones 3
Date: Jul 10, 2019 |
#R1# A good leg kick by Fortier. A slow jab from Kapisi misses its intended target. Fortier connects with a solid leg kick. Kapisi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kapisi throws a lazy uppercut
and Fortier counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2# Fortier sends Kapisi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fortier is motioning to the referee to let Kapisi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crunch! Fortier slams his shin into Kapisi's torso. Fortier has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kapisi is landing a low percentage of strikes. Kapisi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortier.
Fortier misses with a looping right. Fortier throws a hook but Kapisi avoids it easily. Fortier wobbles Kapisi with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Fortier dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Kapisi to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samson Fortier! Our winner, Samson Fortier, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RFLFN- 31 Valdez Vs.Curry
Date: Jun 19, 2019 |
#R1# Nice body punch from Akodo. Akodo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL# Akodo clinches up against the cage. Fortier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortier misses with the head strike.
#BC# Akodo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Akodo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fortier counters with a low kick, right behind Akodo 's knee. Akodo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Fortier to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2# It looks like Toturi Akodo has been cut. Fortier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortier is trying to counter with his kicks. Akodo misses with a two punch combination.
Akodo backing away here, and Fortier unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Akodo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Fortier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Akodo throws a front kick aimed at Fortier's knee but Fortier avoids it well. A countering left hand to the body from Fortier misses. Fortier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akodo. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortier! But no joy.#T1# Akodo misses with the combination.
Fortier throws a big counter head kick but Akodo avoids it with no problem. Akodo throws a hook to the side of Fortier's head but Fortier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fortier is trying to counter with his kicks. Akodo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fortier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Fortier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akodo throws out the jab. Akodo feints a jab promting Fortier to slip. Akodo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fortier slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Akodo misses with a leg kick and Fortier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Akodo closes the distance and lands a one-two. Fortier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akodo. Akodo tests Fortier's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fortier moves away from the strike by Akodo. Fortier feints a counter leg kick. Akodo throws a lazy uppercut
and Fortier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Akodo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Fortier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Fortier takes a swing at Akodo's ribcage but misses. Akodo misses with a right hand and Fortier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akodo thinking. Akodo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fortier follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Akodo cracks Fortier with a good jab.#ROC# Fortier is rocked! Akodo throws an uppercut from hell that sends Fortier clean off his feet! He's out cold! Akodo stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toturi Akodo! Toturi Akodo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TAFC: Lermontov v Canthropus
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1# Nice body kick there by Fortier. Fortier throws a hook to the side of Overflow's head but Overflow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fortier throws a lazy uppercut
and Overflow counters with a nice body shot. Fortier has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Overflow is landing a low percentage of strikes. Overflow moves out of range of the strikes. Fortier misses with a looping right. Fortier motions for Overflow to come forward. Fortier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Fortier feints and then cracks Overflow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overflow down. Overflow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fortier under the eye. Fortier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fortier connects with a single shot there. Fortier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Overflow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortier. Fortier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fortier lands the left hand.#T1# Fortier scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Overflow throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortier. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fortier.
Fortier throws a nice looking combination but Overflow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Overflow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A big right from Fortier misses. Fortier throws a leg kick and Overflow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fortier misses with a right hand and Fortier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A nice leg kick lands there from Fortier. #KD2# Fortier cracks Overflow with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Overflow looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fortier finish him?
Overflow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Overflow throws a shot from downtown. Fortier moves away and avoids it. Overflow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortier manages to avoid it. Fortier staying out of range there. Fortier misses with a kick to the body.
#T2# Overflow misses with an uppercut. Overflow takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Fortier misses with a wild combination.
Fortier pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Fortier looks for the body kick but Overflow saw that one coming. Fortier scores with a push kick. Overflow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortier! But no joy. Fortier will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fortier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fortier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overflow manages to avoid it. Samson Fortier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fortier throws a lazy body kick and Fortier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# A solid leg kick lands there for Fortier.
Fortier misses with a low kick. Both fighters circling a little - Fortier finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Fortier throws a half hearted mid kick. Overflow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortier. Fortier throws a head kick but Overflow moves out of range.
Overflow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Fortier looks for the body kick but Overflow saw that one coming. Overflow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Fortier misses with a looping right. Overflow is looking to counter punch. Overflow moves away from the strike by Fortier. Nice defenses there by Fortier. Fortier misses with a leg kick and Overflow counters with a nice uppercut. Fortier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Overflow scores with a nice strike.#T4# Fortier swinging wildly here.
Overflow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortier. Overflow is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Overflow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortier. Overflow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. This has been an exciting period of action! Fortier misses with a left hand and Overflow counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Overflow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fortier misses with an uppercut. Fortier thuds his shin into the meat of Overflow's side. Fortier slips a jab from Overflow. Good work by Overflow as he checks the leg kick. Overflow throws out a token jab with nothing on it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Fortier dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Overflow avoids a kick to the body.
Fortier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Overflow. Overflow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Overflow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A swing and a miss from Fortier. Fortier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fortier misses with a head kick.
Fortier with a jab. Overflow throws a body shot but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fortier misses with a right hand and Overflow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Overflow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Fortier looks to land a left hand but Overflow moved out of range nicely. Fortier misses with a hook. Overflow ducked under it nicely. It looked like Overflow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Samson Fortier seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Fortier misses with a hook
and Overflow counters with a left to the body. Fortier misses with an uppercut
and Fortier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fortier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Overflow on the side of the head. Fortier misses with a kick to the body and Overflow counters with a straight right hand. Overflow connects with a body shot. Fortier tries to land a body kick and Overflow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fortier catches Overflow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Fortier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Overflow counters with a nice body shot. Overflow misses with a hook
and Fortier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Overflow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Fortier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Overflow lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Fortier falls backwards - clearly groggy! Overflow dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Massive Overflow! Massive Overflow really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BuriedAlive// Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
TAFC: Fernando v Navarro II
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1# Shorton staying out of range there. Donk. Fortier catches Shorton right on the button with a cross. Fortier lands a front kick. A jab lands there for Fortier. Shorton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Fortier throws a low kick but Shorton moves out of range easily. Shorton wants to counter with a clinch but Fortier pushes him away. Nice cross by Fortier. Fortier scoring well with a low kick there.
#KD# Fortier feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shorton sprawling to the canvas! Shorton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fortier finish him?!
#ROC# Shorton is rocked! Fortier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. 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! Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Fortier engages and cracks Shorton with a massive lead left hook - Shorton tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Fortier is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Fortier! Samson Fortier thanked the fans post fight for their support. Bill Shorton was interviewed post fight and said 'I HOPE YOU STUB YOUR DAMN TOE AND FALL UP THE STAIRS. '.
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 13
Date: Mar 31, 2019 |
#R1# Fortier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weinstein's head. Fortier throws a leg kick but Weinstein moved away. Weinstein looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Fortier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A head kick from Weinstein lands but Fortier takes it in his stride. Weinstein throws a hook to the side of Fortier's head but Fortier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fortier is looking for the big counter here. Fortier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weinstein. Fortier thows a body kick. Weinstein tries to catch it but that hurt him. Fortier digs a good hook to Weinstein's body.
Fortier misses with a low kick. Weinstein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fortier in his tracks. We've been told by Weinstein's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A leg kick checked by Fortier. Fortier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weinstein. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Weinstein, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fortier. That's going to slow Weinstein down. A slow jab from Weinstein misses its intended target. Weinstein wants to land a leg kick but Fortier is out of range. Fortier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weinstein. Weinstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortier. Fortier scores with a body shot.
Weinstein misses with a head kick.
Fortier throws out a counter right but Weinstein avoids it with no problem. Fortier blocks a head kick by Weinstein.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Weinstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortier feints a counter leg kick.#T1# Fortier lands a leg kick that knocks Weinstein off balance momentarily. A punch combination from Fortier misses. Fortier looks to land a body kick but Weinstein moved away. Weinstein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Weinstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2# It looks like Itzhak Weinstein has been cut. Fortier throws a leg kick but Weinstein checks it. Weinstein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Weinstein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#KD2# Fortier cracks Weinstein with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fortier has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Weinstein to stand back up!#ROC2# Weinstein is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Weinstein leaves his chin hanging out and Fortier seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Weinstein crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Fortier! A very excited looking Samson 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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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 9
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1# Fortier throws a jab when Mikkonen was well out of range. Fortier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fortier feinted there with a counter leg kick. Mikkonen looks to land a combination but Fortier avoids it well. Manu Mikkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mikkonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fortier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Mikkonen digs a good hook to Fortier's body.
Mikkonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortier was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikkonen. Fortier throwing a counter right hand but Mikkonen manages to avoid it. Mikkonen avoids a kick to the body.
Mikkonen throws a combination that misses and Fortier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mikkonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Fortier counters with a good, hard body kick but Mikkonen shrugs it off. Fortier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fortier thinks about countering with a body kick. Fortier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mikkonen's calf. Mikkonen moves in looking to clinch but Fortier pushes him off. Mikkonen lands with a shot to the body. #CL2# Mikkonen has closed the distance and engaged Fortier in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mikkonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortier uses good head movement to avoid it. Fortier lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1# Mikkonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fortier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mikkonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortier's elbow. Mikkonen cracks Fortier with a nice body shot. Mikkonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikkonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortier controls his hands.
Mikkonen tries to land a knee to the head but Fortier blocks with his arms.
Fortier working aggressively here.
Mikkonen can't find room to land a body shot as Fortier controls the action.
Mikkonen pressing his opponent against the cage. Mikkonen stalling the fight.
Mikkonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fortier swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikkonen uses good head movement to avoid it. Mikkonen tries a body shot but Fortier blocks it.
#T2# Fortier taking a breather. A short body shot lands from Fortier as the two fighters clinch.
Fortier misses with some punches.
Mikkonen prevents a body shot from Fortier. Mikkonen blocks a body shot from Fortier. Fortier is struggling to control the position. Fortier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fortier taking a breather. Mikkonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortier.
Fortier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mikkonen backwards. Fortier lands a body punch. Mikkonen looks winded! Fortier pushes Mikkonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3# Fortier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortier.
Fortier is leaning against Mikkonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Fortier lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fortier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikkonen's elbow. Fortier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikkonens head. Fortier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Fortier can't find room to land a body shot as Mikkonen controls the action.
Fortier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikkonen backwards. A short body shot lands from Fortier as the two fighters clinch.
Fortier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Fortier tries to work over Mikkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Still in the clinch, Fortier scores with a nice short uppercut. Fortier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fortier tries to work over Mikkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fortier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortier digs a right hand underneath Mikkonen's ribcage. Mikkonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4# Fortier lands a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Fortier. #ROC# Mikkonen is rocked! Fortier is working Mikkonen over against the cage. Mikkonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Fortier finish him? Fortier creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mikkonen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mikkonen drops to his knees and Fortier pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Fortier! An out of breath Samson Fortier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. In defeat, Manu Mikkonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'What the Fuck was that shit!?! I'm coming back and I will destroy all! Get that fucking mic out of my face!'.
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Event:
TAFC: Kubota v Jaroslav
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1# Fortier throws a quick inside leg kick. Overflow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Overflow has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Fortier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Overflow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fortier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Overflow works Fortier's body with a nice hook. Fortier lands with a nice body punch. Fortier slips a jab from Overflow. Fortier throws a quick counter kick to the body but Overflow avoids it. A jab from Overflow misses. As Overflow backs away, Fortier returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No joy there for Fortier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Overflow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Overflow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fortier. Fortier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1# Fortier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Overflow. Fortier feinted there with a counter leg kick. Overflow swings widly with a right hand
and Fortier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Overflow misses with a shot to the body and Fortier counters with a nice body kick. Fortier throws a wild body kick that Overflow sees coming a mile off. Overflow throws a big shot that misses. Fortier looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Fortier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Fortier gets off balance looking for a body kick and Overflow counters with a lovely straight right hand! A big right from Overflow misses. #T2# Overflow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fortier's head. Fortier misses the shot to the body. Overflow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fortier throws a front kick that sends Overflow stumbling back into the cage. Overflow pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And Fortier counters with a quick kick to the body but Overflow blocks it. Fortier thuds his shin into the meat of Overflow's side. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fortier ducks under a wild hook from Overflow. Fortier throws a big counter combination but Overflow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Fortier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Fortier looks to throw a body kick and Overflow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Fortier misses the shot to the body. Fortier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fortier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Overflow. That did some damage! Fortier looks to throw a body kick and Overflow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2# Overflow drops Fortier with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fortier looks back up at him and smiles so Overflow waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2# Fortier is rocked! Overflow weaves into range and cracks Fortier right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Fortier goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Overflow is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Massive Overflow! After the big win, Massive Overflow made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BuriedAlive// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 2
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1# A low kick from Fortier is predictable there and Avery counters with a nice uppercut. Fortier misses with a hook. Avery ducked under it nicely. Avery half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Horrible takedown attempt by Avery or perhaps it was just good defense by Fortier, which made it look bad. A good leg kick by Fortier. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A low kick from Fortier misses and Fortier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fortier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Avery with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fortier to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Jackson Avery has been cut.#T1# Avery fails to land the takedown. Avery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Fortier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Avery. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him. A low kick from Fortier misses #TD# and Avery decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fortier's guard. Fortier wants to sweep here but Avery controlling him for the moment. Avery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortier is keeping the position for now. Fortier keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully. Avery passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2# Avery tries to advance to mount but can't. Avery is trying to move to mount but Fortier reverses beautifully and ends up in Avery's guard. #SUB# Avery looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fortier passes into side control.
Avery is trying to get back to half guard.#T3# Avery is trying to work for a sweep but Fortier has mounted him! Avery is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fortier controlling from mount. Avery is trying to escape the mount.
Fortier controlling from the full mount. Fortier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Avery is looking to escape. Avery is trying to escape the mount.
#T4# Fortier content just to control the position here. Avery is trying desperately to improve position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fortier controlling the position easily from mount. Avery is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samson Fortier will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jackson Avery's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Fortier tries to land a front kick but Avery steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Avery was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice defenses there by Fortier. Avery closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Avery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A slapping body kick lands there for Fortier. Avery checks a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A thudding body kick lands there by Fortier!
Fortier throws a body kick that misses. #T1# Fortier throws a leg kick that misses. Avery feinted with a counter takedown. Fortier looks to throw a body kick and Fortier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fortier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Avery makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Avery lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fortier at a distance.
Fortier throws a low kick, looking for Avery's leg but Avery calmly moves out of range. Avery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Avery tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Avery staying out of range there. Fortier scores with a kick to the body.
Samson Fortier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Fortier scores with a kick to the body.
Fortier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Avery has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Fortier misses with a body shot.
Fortier motions for Avery to come forward. Fortier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Avery was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Fortier throws a leg kick letting Avery counter with a right hand. Fortier misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Avery stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fortier. Avery misses with a looping left.#T3# Fortier misses with a body kick. An inside leg kick lands from Fortier. Fortier throws a jab when Avery was well out of range. Fortier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Avery is out of range and Fortier settles back down. Avery slips a jab and a cross from Fortier.
A telegraphed right hand from Avery misses the target. Fortier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avery manages to avoid it. Avery is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4# Good work by Avery as he checks the leg kick. Fortier throws a body punch but Avery moves out of range. Fortier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Avery connects with a right hand. Fortier shakes it off. Nice shot by Fortier. Avery throws a hook but Fortier blocks it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Avery pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Fortier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jackson Avery's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Avery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A slow jab from Fortier misses its intended target. Fortier throws a looping overhand right but Avery ducks down to avoid it. Avery appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Samson Fortier seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fortier throws a right hand that misses
and Avery makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Avery moves out of range of the body kick. Avery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortier throws out the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fortier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fortier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fortier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Fortier tries to land a body kick letting Avery counter with a right hand. Fortier scores with a nice body kick.
Fortier misses with a body punch
and Avery counters with a nice uppercut. Avery misses with a left hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Avery moves out of range as Fortier throws a body kick.
Samson Fortier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fortier lands the left hand. Avery throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Fortier to counter with a crisp jab. Jackson Avery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Avery blocks a low kick nicely. Fortier explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Fortier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avery attempts a counter takedown but Fortier avoids it well and moves away. Avery will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Fortier lands with a good body shot. Fortier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fortier lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Avery blocks a head kick by Fortier.
Fortier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3# Both fighters circling a little - Fortier finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Avery shoots in for a takedown but Fortier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Avery is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Avery checks the leg kick. Avery shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fortier misses with a body kick. Avery tries to counter with a takedown but Fortier is quick to defend against it. Jab, jab by Fortier - just one landing. #CUT2# Jackson Avery's cut is getting worse. Fortier throws an overhand right that lands on Avery's shoulder, as Avery tries to avoid the shot. Avery is looking to counter punch.#T4# Fortier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Fortier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Avery's hands. Fortier defending well as Avery loads up on a big left hand. Fortier cracks Avery with a good jab. Avery checks a low kick from Fortier. Avery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fortier sprawls and moves away. Avery scores with a nice head shot. Samson Fortier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. 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! Fortier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Samson Fortier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Fortier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Fortier! Samson Fortier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Batoru FC 6
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1# Fortier misses with a kick to the body.
Wright lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Fortier does a little dance to reset his feet. Fortier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Fortier slips a straight right by Wright. Wright is looking to score with low kicks. Fortier misses with a hook to the body
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut. Fortier throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a right hand to the body. Good shot there by Wright. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wright throws a body punch but Fortier moves out of range. Wright lands a nice looking body shot.
Fortier throws a half hearted mid kick. Fortier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT# It looks like Rohan Wright has been cut.#T1# An inside leg kick from Fortier misses. Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fortier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright. Fortier thinks about countering with a head kick. Fortier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Fortier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rohan Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fortier moves out of range of the body kick. Good shot there by Wright. Decent striking displayed by Fortier there. Fortier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A nice leg kick lands there from Wright. Fortier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.#T2# Wright moves out of range as Fortier throws a body kick.
Wright scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fortier in his tracks. Fortier tries to move into range but Wright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fortier avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fortier scores with a body shot.
Wright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fortier with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wright swings away with a leg kick that misses. Fortier lands a nice shot that snaps Wright's head back.
#CUT# That has opened up Rohan Wright's cut even more. Wright sizes up Fortier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Fortier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3# Fortier throws a right hand that misses
and Wright makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Fortier scores with a leg kick.
Wright lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fortier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fortier scores with a leg kick.
Fortier is looking to slow Wright down with leg kicks. Fortier throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it. Wright misses with a jab to the body
and Fortier counters with a body kick that stops Wright in his tracks momentarily. Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fortier counters with a nice uppercut. Fortier throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot. Wright sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Wright looks winded!#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fortier fakes the leg kick and cracks Wright in the body. Wright is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fortier had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. An inside leg kick lands from Fortier. Wright tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Fortier thinks about countering with a body kick. Fortier fails to land with a series of punches.
Fortier tries to land a leg kick but Wright saw it coming and moves away.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortier. Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fortier counters with a nice body kick. Wright looks to land a right hand but Fortier moved out of range. A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot. Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samson Fortier will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Rohan Wright's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Fortier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wright slips a straight right by Fortier. A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fortier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright. Wright walks into a left hand. #CUT# The cut above Rohan Wright's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Fortier throws a body shot but no joy. Fortier swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fortier blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright misses with a right hand and Fortier counters with an outside leg kick.
Samson Fortier is winning the standup battle so far. Wright takes a swing at Fortier's ribcage but misses. Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1# Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Fortier throws a low kick, looking for Wright's leg but Wright calmly moves out of range. Fortier scores with a kick to the body.
Wright is breathing heavily. Fortier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fortier throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range. Fortier looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range. Wright throws out a counter right but Fortier avoids it with no problem. Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fortier scores with a nice body kick.
Wright tries to move into range but Fortier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wright has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fortier. Fortier connects with a body shot.#KD# Fortier feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wright sprawling to the canvas! Wright rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fortier finish him?!
#ROC# Wright is rocked!#CUT# Rohan Wright's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rohan Wright's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samson Fortier! Samson Fortier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Batoru FC 4
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1# Meikalainen connects with a right hand. Fortier shakes it off. Fortier tries to score with a low kick but Meikalainen moves his leg out of the way. Meikalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Meikalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Meikalainen moves out of range as Fortier throws a body kick.
Fortier swings for the body but Meikalainen moves out of range.
Meikalainen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Meikalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket. Meikalainen lands with a nice body punch. Fortier scores with a push kick. Meikalainen avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Fortier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meikalainen doesn't seem phased though. Fortier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortier scores with a jab to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fortier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2# It looks like Matti Meikalainen has been cut. Fortier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Fortier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meikalainen's head. Meikalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Fortier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Meikalainen has time to react.#T1# Fortier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Fortier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meikalainen.
Fortier throws out a counter right but Meikalainen avoids it with no problem. Meikalainen misses with a low kick.
Meikalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Fortier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Meikalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Fortier throws a body kick that misses. Fortier misses with a body punch
#CL# and Meikalainen counters by clinching up. Meikalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meikalainen stalling against the cage.
#BC2# Fortier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meikalainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fortier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD2# Fortier drops Meikalainen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Meikalainen looks back up at him and smiles so Fortier waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2# Meikalainen is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Meikalainen tries to clinch but fails miserably and Fortier counters with a good low kick that Meikalainen was not able to check. Oh Meikalainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2# Fortier measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Meikalainen! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Samson Fortier! Samson Fortier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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