PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Fortuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirkland comes to the cage accompanied by My Life Be Like- by GRITS. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kirkland
vs
Fortuna

192 cm
20
264 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
21
285 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Fortuna!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkland throws a series of punches but Fortuna avoids them all with ease.
Kirkland jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Terrance Fortuna has been cut.
Kirkland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kirkland.
Kirkland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirkland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirkland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fortuna throws a sloppy head kick and Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Fortuna gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fortuna moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kirkland.
Fortuna moves out of range as Kirkland strikes.
Fortuna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirkland lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fortuna closes the distance and pushes Kirkland back into the cage.

Kirkland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fortuna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kirkland crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fortuna - the referee stops the clock and Kirkland gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fortuna. Kirkland manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kirkland misses with a straight right.
Kirkland lands with a right hand.
Kirkland misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuna wants to slow Kirkland down by chopping away at his legs.
Terrance Fortuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirkland misses with a double jab.
Kirkland is breathing heavily.
Kirkland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirkland misses the jab.
Fortuna lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Josh Kirkland has been cut.
Kirkland blocks a head kick by Fortuna.
Fortuna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirkland tries to bum rush Fortuna with a series of wild strikes but Fortuna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fortuna sprawls well. Fortuna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kirkland gets slowly back to his feet.
Kirkland misses the jab.
Kirkland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kirkland avoids a kick to the body.

Fortuna moves into the clinch.
Fortuna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kirkland's efforts to push away.
Fortuna stops a takedown attempt from Kirkland.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna is pushing Kirkland up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fortuna blocks an uppercut.
Kirkland is trying to maintain a safe position but Fortuna gets an underhook and turns Kirkland into the cage.
Kirkland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fortuna stalling against the cage.
Kirkland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kirkland being controlled against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fortuna as Kirkland tries to tie him up.
Kirkland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Kirkland.
Fortuna avoiding damage as Kirkland throws knees to the body.
Kirkland tries a knee to the head but Fortuna blocks it.
Kirkland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fortuna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirkland tries to break free but Fortuna pushes him back against the cage.
Fortuna has Kirkland pressed against the cage, preventing Kirkland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kirkland is looking to control Fortuna's arms but Fortuna gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kirkland has his back to the cage.
Fortuna stalls.
Kirkland lands a knee to the body.

Fortuna manages to break the clinch.
Fortuna tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirkland connects with a nice looking jab.

That has opened up Terrance Fortuna's cut even more.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Fortuna.
Fortuna misses with a low kick.
Kirkland blocks a head kick by Fortuna.
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fortuna as he avoids it easily.
Kirkland misses with a looping left.
Fortuna throws a right and a left that Kirkland avoids nicely.
Kirkland misses the jab.

Fortuna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kirkland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirkland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Kirkland fails to land.
Kirkland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fortuna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kirkland's efforts to push away.
Kirkland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirkland misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terrance Fortuna will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kirkland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fortuna.
Kirkland looks to land a left hand but Fortuna moved out of range nicely.
Fortuna throws a front kick aimed at Kirkland's knee but Kirkland avoids it well.
Kirkland blocks a head kick by Fortuna.
Josh Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kirkland drives through and clinches with Fortuna against the cage.
Kirkland jumps guard but Fortuna stands there with Kirkland around his waist. Kirkland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kirkland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fortuna smiles and moves away.
Josh Kirkland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Kirkland.
Good work by Kirkland as he checks the leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fortuna in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

Fortuna forces Kirkland back against the cage and clinches.
Kirkland is trying to break the clinch but Fortuna is controlling him.
Kirkland lands a shoulder strike.

Kirkland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirkland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fortuna pinned against the cage. Fortuna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirkland avoids the head kick by Fortuna.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kirkland feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kirkland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortuna is keeping the position for now.
Fortuna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortuna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fortuna wants to sweep but no luck.
Kirkland stands and throws Fortuna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fortuna sneaks back into half guard.
Kirkland prevents Fortuna from improving his position.

Kirkland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fortuna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirkland.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland trying to pass the guard but Fortuna defending well.

Kirkland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fortuna is just riding it out for now. Kirkland eventually gives up the hold.
Kirkland is looking to take a break and control but Fortuna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland trying to pass the guard but Fortuna defending well.

Kirkland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kirkland wants to pass the guard but Fortuna is defending well.

Kirkland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fortuna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirkland.

Kirkland is working for a kimura here but Fortuna manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kirkland's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fortuna scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fortuna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirkland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fortuna is one step ahead there.
Fortuna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fortuna passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kirkland looking for a sweep but Fortuna has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Kirkland dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kirkland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fortuna moves into the clinch.
Kirkland controlling the action here for a moment.
Kirkland wants a takedown but no success here.
Fortuna trying to land knees to the body.
Fortuna's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kirkland slowing the pace effectively.

Kirkland manages to break the clinch.
Fortuna tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Fortuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Fortuna moves into the clinch.
Fortuna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kirkland tries to stall but Fortuna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kirkland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fortuna just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuna leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirkland.
Stalling in the clinch from Fortuna.
Kirkland has had enough of the clinch but Fortuna keeps him there for the moment.

Kirkland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirkland connects with a looping right hand.
Kirkland throws the left hand but Fortuna avoids the punch easily.
Kirkland fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortuna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fortuna throws a sloppy head kick and Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Josh Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Kirkland misses.
Fortuna throws a leg kick but Kirkland sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Fortuna.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland swings for the body but Fortuna moves out of range.
Fortuna throws a head kick but Kirkland moves out of range.
Fortuna throws a sloppy head kick and Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Kirkland lands an overhand right.
Kirkland fails with a takedown attempt.

Fortuna clinches with his opponent.
Kirkland has had enough of the clinch but Fortuna keeps him there for the moment.
Kirkland can't find room to land a body shot as Fortuna controls the action.
Kirkland lands a left hand.
Kirkland throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortuna.

Fortuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fortuna needs to keep his hands up - Kirkland had a free shot at his head there.
Kirkland 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.
Kirkland is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirkland checks a leg kick nicely.
Fortuna tries a low kick but Kirkland avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland shoots in for a double leg but Fortuna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kirkland throws the left hand but Fortuna avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Fortuna.
Fortuna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirkland misses with a straight left.
Kirkland throws a looping overhand right but Fortuna ducks down to avoid it.
Fortuna throws a head kick that misses.
Kirkland misses with a straight left.
Kirkland throws a leg kick but Fortuna moved away.
Kirkland is looking to chop away at Fortuna's legs.
A head kick misses from Fortuna.
Kirkland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fortuna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirkland blocks a head kick by Fortuna.
Kirkland avoids the head kick by Fortuna.
Fortuna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kirkland checks it well.
No luck for Kirkland with that takedown attempt.
Kirkland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kirkland lands the left hand.
Kirkland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fortuna counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fortuna throws a head kick but Kirkland moves out of range.
Fortuna scores with a head kick.
Fortuna throws a low kick but Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Kirkland avoids the head kick by Fortuna.
Kirkland shoots and misses

and Fortuna counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kirkland working aggressively here.
Kirkland scores with a shot to the side of Fortuna's head.
Kirkland has had enough of the clinch but Fortuna keeps him there for the moment.
Kirkland letting Fortuna take a breather here.
Kirkland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortuna taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kirkland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fortuna blocks it with crossed arms.
Kirkland misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terrance Fortuna.
I think Fortuna has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!