PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Aleksander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Tremblay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierre Tremblay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aleksander
vs
Tremblay

186 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miroslav Aleksander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Tremblay!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tremblay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aleksander.
Aleksander shoots in for a double leg but Tremblay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aleksander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tremblay throws out the jab.
Tremblay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tremblay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aleksander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tremblay.
Tremblay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tremblay shoots and misses

and Aleksander counters with a takedown into side control.
Tremblay is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Aleksander throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tremblay is not content to let Aleksander control the position.
An elbow from Aleksander crashes against the mat.
Aleksander scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tremblay is looking to regain half guard here but Aleksander keeps moving and retains side control.
Tremblay wants to get back to his feet but Aleksander drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksander content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aleksander moves away from the strike by Tremblay.
Tremblay thows a body shot but no joy.
Tremblay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aleksander manages to avoid it.
Aleksander avoids the body shot from Tremblay.
Aleksander loads up on a big right hand but Tremblay slips the punch.
Pierre Tremblay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksander checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Aleksander shoots in and bounces Tremblay off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tremblay is looking to stand up but Aleksander isn't so interested in that idea.
Tremblay pulls Aleksander in close to prevent any damage.
Aleksander working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksander trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremblay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aleksander advances to half guard.
Aleksander is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aleksander is looking to take a break and control but Tremblay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tremblay is looking to control Aleksander's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tremblay avoid being mounted?
Aleksander seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tremblay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tremblay is pressing down on Aleksander's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aleksander trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tremblay manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Aleksander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aleksander tries to get out of the position.
Tremblay is working Aleksander over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay connects with a couple of short punches.
Aleksander is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tremblay throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tremblay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aleksander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aleksander wants to sweep but no luck.
Aleksander manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tremblay gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay tries to kick Aleksander off in order to stand up. Aleksander Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Tremblay can't do much from the bottom here.
Tremblay is looking to reverse the position.
Aleksander working the head with strikes.
Aleksander trying to control the action but Tremblay is working from the bottom.
Aleksander tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tremblay is trying to buck Aleksander off.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aleksander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tremblay circles away.
Tremblay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aleksander rather than just go for the knockout.
Tremblay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Aleksander 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.

Tremblay takes a swing at Aleksander's ribcage but misses.
Tremblay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aleksander.
Tremblay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aleksander.
Aleksander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tremblay tries for a takedown but Aleksander circles away easily

and Aleksander counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tremblay's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aleksander controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aleksander loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aleksander looking to pass the guard.
Tremblay pulls Aleksander in close to his closed guard and prevents Aleksander from doing any damage or advancing position.

Tremblay has his feet on Aleksander's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Aleksander closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay controlling the position for now.
Aleksander not doing much here.
Tremblay is trying to get back to full guard.
Aleksander trying to control the action but Tremblay is working from the bottom.
Aleksander takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aleksander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tremblay wants to get back to his feet.
Aleksander not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aleksander stops Tremblay from getting back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aleksander slips a jab from Tremblay.
Tremblay misses with a double jab.
Tremblay throws a series of punches but Aleksander avoids them all with ease.
Tremblay misses with a straight right.
Tremblay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aleksander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tremblay thows a body shot but no joy.
Aleksander just misses with a punch to the body.
Tremblay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aleksander.
Aleksander blocks a jab.
Tremblay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aleksander was well out of range. Poor timing from Tremblay.

Tremblay gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aleksander is pushing down on Tremblay's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tremblay is fighting to maintain full guard but Aleksander has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aleksander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tremblay defending well though.
Aleksander has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Tremblay really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Aleksander with a couple of short strikes.
Aleksander thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Aleksander landing strikes, looking to finish!

Tremblay bucks Aleksander off and manages to get back to his feet!
Aleksander misses with a hook.
Tremblay lands a body shot.
Aleksander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aleksander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tremblay.
Aleksander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tremblay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aleksander dives in and grabs Tremblay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tremblay pushes down on Aleksander's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay misses with a takedown

and Aleksander counters with a takedown into side control.
Aleksander trying to control the position but Tremblay is working away.
Tremblay wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tremblay is breathing heavily.
Aleksander postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tremblay takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tremblay struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Aleksander seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tremblay is looking to regain half guard here but Aleksander keeps moving and retains side control.
Aleksander lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Aleksander dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tremblay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aleksander was covering up waiting for the punch and Tremblay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aleksander looking to control.
Tremblay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aleksander is pulling down on Tremblay's head. It's preventing any offense from Tremblay, at least for the moment.
Tremblay throwing strikes but missing.
Aleksander is trying to control the position but Tremblay postures up.
Tremblay is looking to advance position but Aleksander has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksander lands a heavy elbow.
Miroslav Aleksander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aleksander is landing with some decent strikes but Tremblay is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tremblay wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Aleksander thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tremblay is trying to escape the mount.
Tremblay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
BOOM! Aleksander connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tremblay is looking to improve his position but Aleksander isn't that keen on the idea.
Tremblay taking shots to the head.
Aleksander can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tremblay is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aleksander lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tremblay hang on?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksander working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tremblay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tremblay in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Aleksander landing strikes from the mount and Tremblay is in trouble!

It looks like Pierre Tremblay has been cut.
Tremblay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tremblay tries to buck Aleksander off but he can't manage it.
Aleksander scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aleksander controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Aleksander.
Aleksander lands a big shot there that rocks Tremblay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aleksander with the ground and pound from mount.
Aleksander trying to control but Tremblay is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aleksander is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tremblay is surviving well by controlling Aleksander's body position as best he can.
Aleksander avoids the attempt from Tremblay to control.
Aleksander looking to ground and pound but Tremblay is blocking nicely.
Tremblay regains half guard.
Tremblay wants to control but Aleksander is keeping busy.
Aleksander performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Aleksander is looking for a kimura here.
Tremblay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aleksander seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tremblay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tremblay is trying to stand back up but Aleksander is controlling him
Tremblay is staying active underneath Aleksander, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Tremblay bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aleksander is looking for a sweep.
Aleksander is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pierre Tremblay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Tremblay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miroslav Aleksander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aleksander, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Aleksander!