PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bill Jr (ranked 1520 p4p, 2541 weight class) and Tree Fortay (ranked 117 p4p, 183 weight class). Fortay is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Choice Is Yours. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bill Jr
vs
Fortay

168 cm
28
145
9 - 2 - 0

177 cm
40
146
28 - 20 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conviction

30th Century Beer Store

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Bill Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Tree Fortay!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortay lunges at Bill Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bill Jr's hand.
Bill Jr throws a right and a left that Fortay avoids nicely.
Fortay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fortay moves out of range of the leg kick from Bill Jr.
Bill Jr slips a straight right by Fortay.
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bill Jr.
Donk. Bill Jr catches Fortay right on the button with a cross.
A left and a right from Bill Jr both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Tree Fortay has been cut.
Bill Jr throws a push kick but Fortay slaps the foot to one side.
Bill Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Fortay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bill Jr scores with a hook to the body. Fortay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Bill Jr misses.
A head kick misses from Bill Jr.
Fortay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fortay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bill Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Fortay misses.
Bill Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fortay's hands.
Fortay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Fortay off the cage and back into range.
Fortay motions for Bill Jr to come forward. Fortay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bill Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Fortay.
A shot to the body from Fortay misses
and Bill Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bill Jr tries to work over Fortay's front leg with a kick but Fortay checks it.
Fortay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortay! But no joy.
Fortay is looking to clinch.
It looked like Bill Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fortay.
Bill Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bill Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fortay misses with a leg kick.
Bill Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fortay just manages to avoid it.
Fortay missing with a left hand there. Bill Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bill Jr.
Fortay is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bill Jr.
Jab from Bill Jr.
Bill Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortay looks to land a left hand but Bill Jr moved out of range nicely.
Bill Jr throws a head kick but Fortay moves out of range.
Fortay flicks out a counter leg kick but Bill Jr steps away.
Fortay moves out of range of the strikes.
Bill Jr tests Fortay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bill Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortay.
Bill Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bill Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fortay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bill Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fortay throws a body punch but Bill Jr moves out of range.

Bill Jr moves into the clinch.

Fortay wants the takedown. Bill Jr is fighting it off but Fortay persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bill Jr's guard against the cage.
Fortay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bill Jr controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortay throws a strike but Bill Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bill Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bill Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bill Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bill Jr wants to pass the guard but Fortay is keeping the position.
Fortay has control of Bill Jr's left arm, preventing Bill Jr from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Bill Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tree Fortay's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Good standup being displayed there by Bill Jr as he connects with a hook.
Bill Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Fortay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fortay throws a sloppy head kick
and Bill Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Fortay throws an overhand right that lands on Bill Jr's shoulder, as Bill Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Bill Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bill Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bill Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bill Jr tries to clinch there but Fortay circles away.
Bill Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Bill Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill Jr connects with a jab.
Bill Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fortay lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bill Jr takes a step back to recover.
Bill Jr defending well as Fortay loads up on a big left hand.
Bill Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bill Jr drives through and clinches with Fortay against the cage.
Fortay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bill Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bill Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fortay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bill Jr taking a breather.
Bill Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Bill Jr on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fortay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bill Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Bill Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fortay tries to score a body lock takedown but Bill Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dan Bill Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tree Fortay.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bill Jr.
Fortay is breathing heavily.
Bill Jr blocks a body shot from Fortay.
Bill Jr avoiding damage.
Bill Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bill Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Fortay controls the action.
Bill Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bill Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Bill Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bill Jr works on Fortay's body with a couple of short punches.
Bill Jr works on Fortay's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Bill Jr.
A short left from Bill Jr.
Bill Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bill Jr lands with a left to the head.
Bill Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bill Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bill Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bill Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bill Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bill Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bill Jr lands with a left to the head.
Bill Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fortay can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortay controls his hands.
Bill Jr stalling in the clinch.
Bill Jr misses with a body punch.
Bill Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bill Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fortay backwards.
Bill Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bill Jr pushes Fortay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Bill Jr.
Bill Jr pushes Fortay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bill Jr lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bill Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bill Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortay controls his hands.
Bill Jr is working Fortay over against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bill Jr lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bill Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Bill Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bill Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bill Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bill Jr lands a jab to the nose.

Fortay is rocked!
Bill Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fortay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fortay is still on wobbly legs! Can Bill Jr finish him?
Fortay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fortay seems to have recovered his senses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bill Jr.
An inside leg kick lands from Bill Jr.
A nice leg kick from Bill Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bill Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fortay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bill Jr lands with a hook. Fortay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bill Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bill Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bill Jr moves away.
Bill Jr throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Bill Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tree Fortay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bill Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fortay doesn't seem bothered though.
Fortay fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Bill Jr finds it's way through Fortay's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bill Jr. Fortay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bill Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Fortay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bill Jr jabs at Fortay's body.
Bill Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fortay blocks a low kick nicely.
Fortay misses with a hook. Bill Jr ducked under it nicely.
Bill Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bill Jr moves into the clinch.
Bill Jr gets underhooks to prevent Fortay's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Bill Jr.
Bill Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Bill Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill Jr tries to throw a body punch but Fortay avoids it by throwing Bill Jr back against the cage.
Fortay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Fortay is trying to trip Bill Jr. He has hold of a leg but Bill Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fortay persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bill Jr has his hands on Fortay's head, controlling the position.
Bill Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill Jr has Fortay pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fortay misses with a wild body shot.
Dan Bill Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bill Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Fortay wants a takedown but no success here.
Fortay tries for a takedown but Bill Jr manages to get underhooks.
Dan Bill Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tree Fortay.
Fortay tries to score a body lock takedown but Bill Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bill Jr is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fortay.
Fortay has a couple of punches blocked by Bill Jr.
Fortay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bill Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bill Jr prevents a body shot from Fortay.
Bill Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fortay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bill Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fortay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fortay takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bill Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tree Fortay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fortay throws the left hand but Bill Jr avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Bill Jr.
Bill Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fortay at a distance.
Fortay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bill Jr connects with a body shot.
Dan Bill Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bill Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Fortay off the cage and back into range.
Fortay throws an off balance right hand
and Bill Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bill Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Bill Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bill Jr, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Bill Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Bill Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.