PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tree Fortay (ranked 364 p4p, 229 weight class) and Azacca Trounvouche (ranked 49 p4p, 36 weight class). Fortay comes to the cage accompanied by The Choice Is Yours. Trounvouche has chosen Wanted Dread & Alive as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Fortay
vs
Trounvouche

177 cm
26
141
13 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
148
9 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tree Fortay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azacca Trounvouche!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fortay cracks Trounvouche with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trounvouche staying out of range there.
Trounvouche misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trounvouche throws a lazy right hand but Fortay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fortay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fortay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trounvouche misses with a hook.
Fortay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trounvouche steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fortay.
Fortay blocks the body kick.
Trounvouche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Fortay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trounvouche misses with a hook.
Trounvouche connects with a right hand. Fortay shakes it off.
Trounvouche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fortay connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortay throws an overhand right that lands on Trounvouche's shoulder, as Trounvouche tries to avoid the shot.
Trounvouche comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trounvouche misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortay moves out of range of the leg kick from Trounvouche.
Fortay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trounvouche stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trounvouche slips under a jab.
Fortay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trounvouche.
Fortay connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trounvouche misses with an uppercut. Fortay saw that one coming.
Fortay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortay slips a jab from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche staying out of range there.
Trounvouche ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
Trounvouche thumps Fortay with a low kick.
Trounvouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortay is just out of range.
Nice shot by Fortay.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Trounvouche scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Fortay.
Trounvouche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortay cracks Trounvouche with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trounvouche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Fortay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trounvouche thuds his right hand into Fortay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fortay checks a leg kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fortay has closed the distance and engaged Trounvouche in a clinch.
Trounvouche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trounvouche working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trounvouche's face.
Trounvouche blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trounvouche pushes Fortay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trounvouche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trounvouche misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trounvouche is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Trounvouche lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fortay has a couple of punches blocked by Trounvouche.
Fortay trying to land knees to the body.
Fortay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trounvouche is defending well for now.
Fortay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fortay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fortay.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortay.
Fortay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trounvouche backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trounvouche.
Fortay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trounvouche blocks it with crossed arms.
Trounvouche misses with some punches.
Fortay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trounvouche smiles and moves away.
Trounvouche with a nice cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fortay throws a nice looking combination but Trounvouche bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fortay sizes up Trounvouche with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fortay throws a hook but Trounvouche avoids it easily.
Fortay is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Trounvouche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fortay. That did some damage!
Fortay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trounvouche paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fortay missing with a left hand there. Trounvouche was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trounvouche throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Fortay clinches with his opponent.
Trounvouche scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Trounvouche.
A right hook to the body lands for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Fortay turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fortay remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Trounvouche is trying to control Fortay's posture but Fortay avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortay tries to advance to mount but Trounvouche denies him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trounvouche tries to buck Fortay off but Fortay is having none of it.

Fortay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trounvouche, who protects the arm well.

Fortay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trounvouche has escaped the position, nice work there.
Trounvouche managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fortay.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Fortay is trying to get an arm triangle but Trounvouche is defending well.
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 Tree Fortay will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Trounvouche looks for the body kick but Fortay saw that one coming.
Trounvouche lands a right hook to the body.
Trounvouche pushes Fortay away with a front kick.
Trounvouche attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fortay misses with a right hand
and Trounvouche counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fortay checks a leg kick nicely.
Trounvouche swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Trounvouche tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fortay throws a big shot that misses.
Fortay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fortay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trounvouche misses with a straight left.
Fortay is looking to counter the offense by Trounvouche and move into the clinch.

Fortay closes the distance and pushes Trounvouche back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trounvouche tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortay jumps guard but Trounvouche stands there with Fortay around his waist. Fortay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trounvouche avoiding damage as Fortay throws knees to the body.
Trounvouche tries to work over Fortay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trounvouche blocking some punches.
Fortay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay prevents a body shot from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortay misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortay.
Trounvouche lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fortay backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fortay obliges.
Fortay working aggressively here.
Fortay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortay can't find room to land a body shot as Trounvouche controls the action.
Fortay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trounvouche avoids it.
Trounvouche misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Fortay.
Still in the clinch, Trounvouche scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trounvouche blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trounvouche tries a body shot but Fortay blocks it.
Trounvouche makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trounvouche blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fortay can't get the takedown.
Trounvouche misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Fortay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trounvouche misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fortay pulls guard successfully.
Trounvouche is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Fortay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trounvouche can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Fortay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trounvouche defends well.
Trounvouche controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Fortay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trounvouche defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Fortay working for a triangle but Trounvouche defends it easily.
Trounvouche trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fortay's guard.
Trounvouche trying to control but Fortay is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trounvouche slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Fortay has his foot on Trounvouche's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trounvouche works his way back into a safe position though.
Trounvouche controlling from the top position.

Trounvouche gets to his feet. Fortay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fortay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trounvouche counters with a nice body kick.
Fortay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a wild body shot.
Trounvouche takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Fortay misses.
Trounvouche slips under a jab.
Trounvouche tries to counter with a clinch but Fortay shakes him off and moves away.
Trounvouche lands a really nice looking cross but Fortay seems unphased.
Trounvouche lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Azacca Trounvouche will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Trounvouche moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortay.
Fortay lands an overhand right.
Fortay is looking to clinch but Trounvouche is avoiding it.
Trounvouche tries to move into range but Fortay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fortay connects with a body shot that sends Trounvouche's belly button to the back.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fortay misses with a straight right.
Trounvouche uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortay.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fortay throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Fortay.
Trounvouche swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fortay.
That kick from Trounvouche tenderised Fortay's leg. Fortay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fortay moves out of range as Trounvouche strikes.
Fortay throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortay feints a jab promting Trounvouche to slip. Fortay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Trounvouche slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Fortay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortay misses with a body shot.
Trounvouche is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fortay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortay misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fortay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trounvouche sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortay lands a jab to the head.
Fortay lands with a nice body punch.
Trounvouche throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Fortay blocks the low kick.
Fortay lunges at Trounvouche with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trounvouche's hand.
The fighters circling - Fortay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortay cracks a nice hook into Trounvouche's ribs.
Trounvouche moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot.
Trounvouche defending well as Fortay loads up on a big left hand.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Fortay blocks it.
Fortay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trounvouche manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trounvouche scores with a nice head shot.
Trounvouche waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortay.
Trounvouche looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fortay swings for the body but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay throws a hook but Trounvouche blocks it.
Fortay backing away here, and Trounvouche unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Trounvouche slips a straight right by Fortay.
Fortay misses with a lunging right hand
and Fortay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortay slips a jab and a cross from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fortay on the side of the head.
Trounvouche lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trounvouche defending well as Fortay loads up on a big left hand.
Fortay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trounvouche manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fortay blocks a low kick nicely.
Fortay wants to clinch up but Trounvouche keeps it at a distance.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trounvouche moves away.
Trounvouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Fortay avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Fortay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fortay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche loads up on a big right hand but Fortay slips the punch.
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trounvouche.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Trounvouche looks to throw the jab but Fortay is out of range.
Trounvouche takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fortay slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trounvouche.
A jab from Fortay misses.
Trounvouche fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortay manages to avoid it.
Fortay tries to clinch there but Trounvouche circles away.
Trounvouche throws a body punch but Fortay moves out of range.
Fortay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fortay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trounvouche looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trounvouche looks to land a right hand but Fortay moved out of range.
Trounvouche misses with a hook.
Fortay loads up on a big right hand but Trounvouche slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Fortay.
Fortay misses with a looping right.
Fortay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trounvouche manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fortay ducks right into an uppercut from Trounvouche.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.
Fortay thuds his right hand into Trounvouche's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fortay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortay lands a nice hook to Trounvouche's body. Trounvouche takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trounvouche.
Fortay looks to land a left hand but Trounvouche moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Trounvouche finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fortay throws a shot to the body.
Trounvouche is looking to slow Fortay down with leg kicks.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fortay prevents a body shot from Trounvouche.
Fortay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trounvouche.
Fortay can't get the takedown.
Fortay trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortay pushes Trounvouche back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fortay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortay throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tree Fortay.
I think Fortay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tree Fortay!
Tree Fortay decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.