PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Errol Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Granville Fortier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Granville Fortier is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bronson
vs
Fortier

190 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
255 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Errol Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Granville Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.

Bronson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Fortier.
Fortier misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortier's elbow.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Bronson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bronson manages to end up in side control.
Bronson throws a strike aimed at the side of Fortier's head but Fortier avoids it well.
Bronson moves into full mount!
Bronson controlling from the full mount.
Fortier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fortier tries to get to full guard but Bronson has control of the leg.
Bronson is looking to advance position but Fortier won't allow it.
Fortier gets back to full guard.

Bronson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bronson tries to stand but Fortier is controlling from the bottom.
Bronson looking to pass the guard.
Fortier is trying to control the position but Bronson postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fortier can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bronson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bronson is working Fortier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bronson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bronson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard.
Bronson passes Fortier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fortier regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bronson.
Bronson trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier working a defensive guard here.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving.
Bronson looking to pass the guard.
Bronson postures up in Fortier's guard and throws a big left but Fortier blocks it.
Bronson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Bronson closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Bronson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bronson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bronson is in close to Fortier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortier wants to sweep here but Bronson controlling him for the moment.
Bronson stands up over Fortier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bronson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bronson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fortier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Errol Bronson dominated that round.
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.

Fortier tries to clinch there but Bronson circles away.
Fortier closes the distance and clinches up with Bronson, looking for a takedown. Fortier pushes Bronson against the cage but Bronson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bronson tries to counter by clinching up but Fortier breaks away and moves out of range.

Bronson rushes Fortier and presses him up against the cage.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fortier can do to turn this around?
Fortier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fortier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Bronson.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortier is trying to break the clinch but Bronson is controlling him.
Fortier prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Fortier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bronson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortier blocks an uppercut.
Fortier tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Fortier takes a shot to the head.
Fortier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bronson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Errol Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Granville Fortier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fortier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bronson tries to clinch but Fortier moves out of range.
Fortier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Bronson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fortier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving.
Fortier is trying to control the position but Bronson postures up.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving.
Bronson looking to sit in guard and control but Fortier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Fortier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bronson's guard.
Bronson has a hand on Fortier's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fortier takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson wants to hold on but Fortier pushes him away.
Bronson manages to control the position for a moment.
Fortier wants to control the pace but Bronson is squirming around nicely.
Bronson tries to reverse the position but Fortier maintains control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fortier is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bronson is looking to clinch.

Bronson drives through and clinches with Fortier against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bronson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fortier wants to control but Bronson is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fortier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bronson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronson passes Fortier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bronson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fortier reverses the position - he's now on top in Bronson's guard.
Fortier is stalling in the full guard.
Bronson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fortier manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fortier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bronson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bronson postures up in Fortier's guard and throws a big left but Fortier blocks it.
Fortier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fortier's guard.
Bronson is looking to advance position but Fortier won't allow it.
Fortier is looking to improve his position.
Bronson drops an elbow to the side of Fortier's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Errol Bronson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bronson checks a low kick from Fortier.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortier moves away.
Fortier tries a head kick but it misses.

Bronson pushes Fortier up against the cage in a clinch.

Bronson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fortier trying to keep a closed guard but Bronson is proving a slippery customer.
Bronson cracks Fortier with a solid left hand.
Bronson wants to pass the guard but Fortier is keeping the position.
Bronson throwing strikes from guard but Fortier blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson wants to pass the guard but Fortier is keeping the position.
Bronson with a nice head shot there.
Fortier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier looking to control.
Bronson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully.
Fortier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bronson throws a big elbow that misses.
Fortier wants to sweep but no luck.
Bronson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bronson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bronson is looking to work some ground and pound but Fortier has wrist control.
Bronson is fighting to break Fortier's control of his arms but Fortier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortier was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.

Bronson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bronson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortier.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortier controls his hands.
Fortier tries to pull guard but Bronson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Bronson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fortier regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bronson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fortier is trying to keep Bronson in close.
Bronson lands a couple of digs.
Bronson throws an elbow that misses. Fortier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bronson's guard. Nice move by Fortier!

Bronson is looking to stand up but Fortier isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bronson's guard.
Fortier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bronson's guard.
Bronson tries to roll over but Fortier keeps him under control.
Fortier wants to get back to his feet.
Fortier wants to control but Bronson is keeping him busy.
Bronson wants to get back to full guard.
Bronson manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fortier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fortier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bronson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Fortier from controlling successfully.
Bronson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bronson, not yet.
Bronson controlling the position.
Fortier is looking to stand up but Bronson won't let him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Bronson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson prevents the takedown attempt.
Bronson prevents the takedown attempt.
Errol Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Granville Fortier.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granville Fortier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Errol Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fortier misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Errol Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bronson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Errol Bronson!
After winning the bout, Errol Bronson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.