PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Azacca Trounvouche (ranked 405 p4p, 651 weight class) and Imani Idowu (ranked 52 p4p, 72 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Trounvouche might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wanted Dread & Alive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Trounvouche
vs
Idowu

175 cm
34
148
25 - 9 - 1

170 cm
36
145
26 - 10 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bondi MMA 🏝️
Akuma Wear

The Dirty Needle Project
Akuma Wear

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 25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azacca Trounvouche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Imani Idowu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trounvouche with a jab.
Idowu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trounvouche turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Idowu takes a swing at Trounvouche's ribcage but misses.
Idowu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trounvouche throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Idowu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Idowu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch lands to the side of Idowu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idowu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trounvouche stuns Idowu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Idowu 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.
Trounvouche displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Idowu throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trounvouche moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Trounvouche is predictable there
and Idowu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trounvouche. That's going to slow Idowu down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trounvouche.
Idowu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick
and Idowu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trounvouche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idowu moves away.
Trounvouche throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trounvouche works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Idowu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Trounvouche has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trounvouche and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Idowu tried to score with a low kick but Trounvouche checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trounvouche tries to work over Idowu's front leg with a kick but Idowu checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trounvouche thuds his right hand into Idowu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trounvouche misses with a leg kick.
Jab by Idowu.
Trounvouche paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trounvouche connects with a solid leg kick.
Trounvouche thows a leg kick but Idowu checks it
and Trounvouche takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Idowu walks into a straight right hand from Trounvouche.
A nice leg kick from Trounvouche, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trounvouche takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trounvouche avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trounvouche scores with a crisp jab that stopped Idowu in his tracks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche throws a good cross that connects.
Idowu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trounvouche.
Idowu throws a looping overhand right but Trounvouche ducks down to avoid it.
Idowu swings for the body but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Trounvouche connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Idowu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Trounvouche moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIdowu.
A nice leg kick from Trounvouche, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trounvouche throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trounvouche works Idowu's body with a nice hook.
Trounvouche throws the kick towards the body but Idowu avoids it.
Trounvouche lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idowu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trounvouche thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Idowu if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trounvouche lands a front kick.
Idowu misses with a left hand
and Trounvouche counters with a stiff right hand.
Trounvouche lands with a thumping leg kick.
Idowu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trounvouche can pounce on him.
Trounvouche throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Idowu.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick which misses Idowu's front leg but catches the back leg as Idowu tries to avoid it.
Idowu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Idowu is looking to score with low kicks.
Trounvouche looks to throw the jab but Idowu is out of range.
Trounvouche misses with a hook
and Idowu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Trounvouche throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Idowu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trounvouche with the inside leg kick.
Idowu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick as Idowu jumps back.
Despite the aggression on Idowu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Idowu misses with an uppercut. Trounvouche saw that one coming.
Idowu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Azacca Trounvouche is winning the standup battle so far.
Idowu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Idowu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trounvouche throwing a counter right hand but Idowu manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trounvouche lets loose with a powerful body kick. Idowu will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu tried to score with a low kick but Trounvouche checks it.
Trounvouche rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Idowu counters with an inside leg kick.
Idowu swings for the body but Trounvouche moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Trounvouche on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Idowu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Idowu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Trounvouche finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Trounvouche swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Trounvouche thows a leg kick but Idowu checks it
enabling Idowu to counter with a crisp jab.
Trounvouche scores with a crisp jab that stopped Idowu in his tracks.
Idowu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Idowu avoids a kick to the body.
Trounvouche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trounvouche throws a predictable looking body shot
and Idowu counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Idowu.
Idowu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trounvouche throws a jab when Idowu was well out of range.
Idowu looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trounvouche dodges the punch combination from Idowu.
Trounvouche lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick from Trounvouche, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trounvouche fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Idowu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Idowu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trounvouche swings for the body but Idowu moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Trounvouche.
A clash of legs there as Idowu blocks the low kick.
Trounvouche buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Trounvouche coming out on top.
Idowu tries to move into range but Trounvouche moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trounvouche scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick from Trounvouche, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trounvouche throws a solid leg kick but Idowu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trounvouche.
Idowu throws out a counter right but Trounvouche avoids it with no problem.
Trounvouche throws a front kick aimed at Idowu's knee but Idowu avoids it well.
Idowu flicks out a counter leg kick but Trounvouche steps away.
Idowu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Trounvouche lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Idowu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trounvouche scoring well with a low kick there.
Idowu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trounvouche to score with a decent uppercut.
Trounvouche fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trounvouche lands a jab to Idowu's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idowu feints and then cracks Trounvouche's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trounvouche down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche scoring well with a low kick there.
Trounvouche connects with a single shot there.
Trounvouche throws a push kick but Idowu slaps the foot to one side.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick
and Idowu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trounvouche tries to score with a low kick but Idowu moves his leg out of the way.
Idowu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Trounvouche throws a wild body kick that Idowu sees coming a mile off.
A nice side step and Idowu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Trounvouche misses with a kick to the body.
Idowu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trounvouche counters with a good, hard body kick but Idowu shrugs it off.
A swing and a miss from Trounvouche.
Idowu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Idowu blocks a leg kick.
Idowu tries a low kick but Trounvouche avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche dominated that second round.
That's time! Trounvouche's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Idowu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Idowu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Trounvouche has got the better of the exchanges.
Trounvouche scores with a hook to the body. Idowu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Trounvouche thuds his shin into the meat of Idowu's side.
Trounvouche misses with a leg kick
and Idowu counters with a right hand to the body.
Idowu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Idowu misses with a low kick.
Trounvouche scores with a nice strike.
Trounvouche scoring well with a low kick there.
Idowu throws a leg kick
and Trounvouche counters with a good low kick that Idowu was not able to check.
Idowu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Trounvouche.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trounvouche.
A leg kick checked by Trounvouche.
Idowu scores with a body shot.
Idowu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trounvouche.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trounvouche lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Idowu misses with a jab to the body
letting Trounvouche counter with a right hand.
Trounvouche lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a hook.
Trounvouche fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Idowu is out of range.
Trounvouche misses the body punch
and Idowu counters with a right hand to the body.
Trounvouche lands a nice leg kick that just misses Idowu's sensitive parts.
Trounvouche is looking to slow Idowu down with leg kicks.
Trounvouche tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Idowu was well out of range. Poor timing from Trounvouche.
Idowu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche moves out of range as Idowu strikes.
Trounvouche throws a right hand that misses
and Idowu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Trounvouche lands an impressive looking overhand right. Idowu doesn't seem phased though.
Trounvouche throws a half hearted mid kick.
Idowu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick lands for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Idowu can do to turn this around?
Some bone on bone action there as Idowu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Trounvouche lands a nice looking body shot.
Idowu scores with a jab. Trounvouche acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Idowu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Trounvouche. Beautiful body shot.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick
and Idowu counters with a two punch combo.
Trounvouche doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trounvouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Idowu swings for the body but Trounvouche moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche with the inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Trounvouche.
Idowu throws a solid leg kick but Trounvouche takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Idowu.
Trounvouche keeps Idowu at a distance using the push kick.
Trounvouche throws a poor cross that misses
letting Idowu counter with a right hand.
Trounvouche throws a right hand that misses
and Idowu counters with a stiff right hand.

Trounvouche is rocked!
Idowu throws a hook but Trounvouche blocks it.
Oh Trounvouche is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Idowu catches Trounvouche with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Trounvouche forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Imani Idowu!
Our winner, Imani Idowu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.