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CWC 247 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kilpi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fortier.
Fortier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kilpi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fortier somewhat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fortier tries to score a body lock takedown but Kilpi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hercules Fortier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kilpi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fortier.
Kilpi tries for a takedown but Fortier manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier has clasped his hands together around Kilpi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fortier (4) vs (0) Kilpi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilpi prevents Fortier from moving into mount.
Kilpi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fortier goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kilpi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fortier's guard! Nice work there by Kilpi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (4) vs (2) Kilpi
Kilpi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (5) Kilpi
Fortier is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kilpi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fortier (8) vs (5) Kilpi
Fortier looking to break Kilpi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kilpi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fortier will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fortier looking for the choke from the back.
Kilpi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fortier is looking for a kimura but Kilpi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fortier to get the leverage.
Kilpi wants to improve his position but Fortier is controlling well.
Fortier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kilpi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fortier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi manages to get to full guard.
Fortier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilpi is keeping the position for now.
Kilpi can't keep his opponent in guard - Fortier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Fortier's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kilpi is defending against the submission attempts here by Fortier.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilpi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fortier is looking for a kimura but Kilpi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fortier to get the leverage.
Fortier is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kilpi as he works his way to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortier wants to pass the guard but Kilpi is keeping the position.
Kilpi wants to sweep here but Fortier controlling him for the moment.
Kilpi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (8) vs (7) Kilpi
Fortier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Fortier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fortier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fortier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kilpi 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.
Kilpi passes Fortier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Kilpi seems content to control.
Kilpi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (8) vs (10) Kilpi
Kilpi prevents Fortier from getting the reversal.
Fortier tries to hold on but Kilpi postures up.
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 six minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi trying to mount his opponent but Fortier defends it.
Fortier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kilpi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (8) vs (13) Kilpi
Fortier manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kilpi is trying to control. Fortier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Kilpi seems content to control.
Fortier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kilpi pulls his head out easily.
Fortier trying to control here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fortier is refusing to be controlled, as Kilpi sits in half guard.
Fortier trying to control but Kilpi postures up.
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (8) vs (16) Kilpi
Kilpi is trying to get an arm triangle but Fortier is defending well.
Fortier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi is pressing down on Fortier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fortier is holding on for now.
Fortier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kilpi is looking for a kimura here.
Kilpi is pressing down on Fortier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fortier is holding on for now.
Fortier works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fortier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kilpi is pushing down on Fortier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fortier is fighting to maintain full guard but Kilpi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fortier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kilpi is trying to control the action in half guard but Fortier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilpi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fortier! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (8) vs (19) Kilpi
Kilpi controlling the position easily from mount.
Fortier tries to hold on but Kilpi pushes him away.
Kilpi is looking to work his way around to Fortier's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fortier is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi tries to control but Fortier wriggling away.
Kilpi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fortier is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (10) vs (19) Kilpi
Fortier pushing down on Kilpi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kilpi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kilpi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fortier is one step ahead there.
Kilpi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (10) vs (21) Kilpi
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi won't allow Fortier to sweep him here.
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Kilpi defends easily.
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Kilpi defends easily.
Kilpi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (10) vs (24) Kilpi
Fortier is trying to escape the position but Kilpi is controlling the position.
Kilpi has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fortier (10) vs (26) Kilpi
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi prevents Fortier from getting the reversal.
Fortier regains half guard.
Kilpi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fortier is defending against the submission attempts here by Kilpi.
Kilpi is trying to control. Fortier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Fortier is defending well.
Fortier trying to control but Kilpi postures up.
Fortier actively working from the bottom here.
Fortier is looking to get back to full guard here but Kilpi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (10) vs (29) Kilpi
Kilpi moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fortier (10) vs (31) Kilpi
Fortier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi tries to control but Fortier wriggling away.
Fortier bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (12) vs (31) Kilpi
Fortier has gone for a leg lock! Kilpi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (12) vs (33) Kilpi
Fortier trying to control the position here.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortier trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilpi wins on points by 33 to 12.
An out of breath Jarkko Kilpi 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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