PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tree Fortay (ranked 1903 p4p, 213 weight class) and Vladimir Konstantinov (ranked 21987 p4p, 550 weight class). Tree Fortay is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Fortay
vs
Konstantinov

177 cm
20
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantinov blocks a jab.
Konstantinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortay throws out the jab.
Konstantinov slips a jab from Fortay.

Konstantinov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fortay's half guard.

Fortay is defending against the submission attempts here by Konstantinov.
Fortay 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.
Fortay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Fortay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fortay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fortay wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay has hold of Konstantinov's hands but Konstantinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fortay wants to get back to full guard.

Fortay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Konstantinov pulls his head out easily.

Fortay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Konstantinov pulls his head out easily.
Fortay is trying to get back to full guard.
Konstantinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Fortay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Konstantinov pulls his head out easily.
Konstantinov is thwarting Fortay's attempts to control the position.
Konstantinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay trying to hold on to Konstantinov's head to control him but Konstantinov postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fortay wants to improve his position but Konstantinov is controlling well.
Konstantinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konstantinov working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Konstantinov lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortay works his way to full guard. Good work.
Konstantinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Konstantinov postures up in Fortay's guard and throws a big left but Fortay blocks it.
Konstantinov landing with the ground and pound.
Fortay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fortay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Konstantinov is aware though and is defending well.

Fortay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Konstantinov defends it easily.
Fortay keeping moving, preventing Konstantinov from controlling successfully.

Fortay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Fortay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov is in close to Fortay's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Fortay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konstantinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konstantinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Konstantinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Fortay has an active guard here but Konstantinov has managed to pass into half guard.
Konstantinov is nestled in close to Fortay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Konstantinov thows a huge punch but Fortay dodges it nicely.
Fortay is looking for a sweep. Konstantinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Fortay looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Konstantinov 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.

Konstantinov drives through with a takedown into Fortay's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fortay managing to control the position.
Konstantinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Fortay working for a triangle but Konstantinov defends it easily.

Fortay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konstantinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konstantinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantinov wants to control from the top but Fortay keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Fortay has an active guard here but Konstantinov has managed to pass into half guard.
Konstantinov trying to control the action but Fortay is working from the bottom.
Konstantinov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Konstantinov thows a huge punch but Fortay dodges it nicely.
Konstantinov slips a nice elbow through Fortay's hands, connecting with Fortay's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fortay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fortay tries to roll over but Konstantinov keeps him under control.

Fortay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Konstantinov pulls his head out easily.

Konstantinov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fortay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Konstantinov.
Konstantinov thows a huge punch but Fortay dodges it nicely.
Konstantinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Fortay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Konstantinov pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fortay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Konstantinov pulls his head out easily.

Fortay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Konstantinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Konstantinov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fortay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Konstantinov.

Fortay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Konstantinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fortay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Konstantinov pulls his head out easily.
Konstantinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fortay trying to control from the bottom.

Fortay with the active half guard here but Konstantinov passes nicely into side control.
Konstantinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Konstantinov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fortay down.
Fortay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vladimir Konstantinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Konstantinov's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Konstantinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fortay tries to sprawl but Konstantinov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Konstantinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fortay regains full guard. Nicely done.

Fortay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Konstantinov wants to control from the top but Fortay keeps moving.
Fortay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Konstantinov trying to control but Fortay is working from the bottom.

Fortay looking for a guillotine here but Konstantinov defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov chips away with some ground and pound.

Fortay looking for a guillotine here but Konstantinov defends easily.
Konstantinov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fortay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Konstantinov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fortay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Konstantinov has managed to get both his arms back between Fortay's legs - danger averted.
Konstantinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Tree Fortay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Konstantinov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Konstantinov working some strikes from top position.

Fortay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Konstantinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Fortay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konstantinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konstantinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Konstantinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Konstantinov lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Konstantinov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Konstantinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Fortay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fortay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Konstantinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Konstantinov cracks Fortay with a solid left hand.
Konstantinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Konstantinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fortay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fortay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Konstantinov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Konstantinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Konstantinov advances to half guard.
Fortay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fortay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Konstantinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fortay tries to roll over but Konstantinov keeps him under control.
Konstantinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Fortay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Konstantinov pulls his head out easily.
Konstantinov controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortay taking some punishment here, with Konstantinov in his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Konstantinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Konstantinov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Konstantinov!