PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Tremblay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Camillus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Marcus Camillus was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Tremblay
vs
Camillus

184 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

186 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Tremblay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Camillus!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camillus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tremblay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Tremblay misses the target.

Camillus closes the distance and clinches.

Tremblay breaks from the clinch.
Tremblay throws a hook but Camillus avoids it easily.
Camillus moves out of range as Tremblay strikes.
Camillus connects with an inside leg kick.
Tremblay blocks a low kick nicely.
Camillus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Camillus throws a sloppy head kick and Tremblay moves out of range easily.
Camillus tries a head kick but it misses.
Tremblay throws a jab but it's blocked by Camillus.
Camillus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camillus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tremblay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Camillus's half guard.
Tremblay is breathing heavily.
Tremblay prevents Camillus from improving his position.
Tremblay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camillus keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay wants to pass the guard but Camillus is defending well.
Camillus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tremblay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Camillus defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tremblay wants to control but Camillus is keeping him busy.
Tremblay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tremblay wants to pass to mount but Camillus is defending the position.

That's two 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tremblay in particular looking to stall.
Tremblay trying to control the action but Camillus is working from the bottom.
Tremblay controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pierre Tremblay.
Tremblay misses with a hook. Camillus ducked under it nicely.
Marcus Camillus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camillus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camillus takes a swing at Tremblay's ribcage but misses.
Tremblay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camillus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camillus wants to clinch.
Camillus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tremblay was well out of range. Poor timing from Camillus.
Camillus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Camillus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Camillus.
Tremblay throws a series of punches but Camillus avoids them all with ease.
Tremblay blocks the body kick.
Tremblay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camillus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tremblay checks a leg kick.
Tremblay digs a good body shot into Camillus's ribs.
Camillus takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Tremblay misses its intended target.
Camillus delivers a nice body kick.
Camillus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tremblay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camillus to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Pierre Tremblay has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camillus tries to clinch up.
Camillus jabs Tremblay right on the nose. Tremblay blinks but takes it well.
Camillus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tremblay missing with a left hand there. Camillus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tremblay blocks a head kick by Camillus.
Tremblay throws a jab when Camillus was well out of range.
Tremblay thows a body shot but no joy.
Camillus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Camillus is looking to score with low kicks.
Tremblay blocks a head kick by Camillus.
Camillus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tremblay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Camillus's waist but Camillus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tremblay off to one side.
Camillus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tremblay moves out of range of the leg kick from Camillus.
Camillus slips a jab from Tremblay.
Tremblay avoids the body shot from Camillus.
Tremblay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Camillus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Tremblay's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Camillus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tremblay's head.
Tremblay misses with a hook. Camillus ducked under it nicely.
Tremblay misses with a body punch

and Camillus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Camillus.
Tremblay is working for takedown but Camillus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tremblay takes a shot to the head.
Camillus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Camillus lands a nice shot to the body.
Tremblay working hard to break the clinch.
Camillus is leaning against Tremblay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tremblay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tremblay tries to circle away but Camillus has him pinned against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Camillus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camillus.
Camillus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camillus lands with a left to the head.
Tremblay is trying to break the clinch but Camillus has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Camillus to work.
Tremblay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Camillus lands a body shot.
Camillus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tremblay up against the cage.
Camillus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay is trying to drag Camillus to the mat but Camillus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Camillus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Camillus.
Camillus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camillus has Tremblay pressed against the cage, preventing Tremblay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Camillus.
Camillus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Camillus scores with a shot to the side of Tremblay's head.
Camillus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tremblay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Camillus digs a right hand underneath Tremblay's ribcage. Tremblay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camillus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camillus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tremblay tries to break the clinch but Camillus is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Camillus.
Camillus stalling the fight.
Camillus is leaning against Tremblay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camillus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Camillus lands a left hand.
Camillus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camillus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Camillus avoiding damage.
Tremblay takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Camillus.
A short left from Camillus.
A nice left hand lands by Camillus.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tremblay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Camillus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Tremblay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camillus.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Camillus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camillus lands a right hand.
Camillus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tremblay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camillus scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camillus.
Tremblay tries to break the clinch but Camillus is controlling the position.
Camillus lands a left hand.
Camillus stalling against the cage.
Camillus pushes Tremblay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camillus lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Camillus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camillus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tremblay or not.
Camillus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Camillus scores with a hook to the body.
Camillus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Camillus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camillus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camillus lands a body punch.
Camillus scores with a hook to the body.
Camillus lands with a right to the head.
Camillus just leaning against Tremblay, taking a breather.
Camillus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camillus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marcus Camillus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Camillus.
Camillus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Camillus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Camillus tries to stall but Tremblay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Camillus lands a left hand.
A short right from Camillus.
Tremblay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camillus has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Camillus.
Camillus lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camillus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camillus presses Tremblay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camillus lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Camillus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A hook to the body from Camillus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camillus is working Tremblay over against the cage.
Camillus lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camillus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Camillus.
Camillus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Camillus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Camillus is working Tremblay over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Camillus.
A left hand lands to the body for Camillus.
Camillus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Camillus stalling.
Camillus continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Tremblay wants to get back to striking at distance but Camillus won't allow it.
Tremblay wants to break free but Camillus has control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tremblay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camillus stalling in the clinch.
Camillus gets through Tremblay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tremblay tries to break free but Camillus pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Camillus.
Camillus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Camillus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Camillus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre Tremblay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Camillus looks to throw the jab but Tremblay is out of range.
Camillus staying out of range there.
Tremblay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camillus slips under a jab from Tremblay.
Tremblay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camillus slips a straight right by Tremblay.
Tremblay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camillus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tremblay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Camillus avoids it really well and circles away.
Tremblay avoids the head kick by Camillus.
Tremblay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camillus stuffs the takedown.
Tremblay avoids the head kick by Camillus.
Tremblay fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Tremblay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camillus scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camillus lands a front kick.
Tremblay ducks right into an uppercut from Camillus.
Camillus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Camillus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Camillus thows a body kick. Tremblay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Camillus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Camillus gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Tremblay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Camillus controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camillus.
The referee is keeping an eye on Camillus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Camillus presses Tremblay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camillus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tremblay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Camillus slips a straight right by Tremblay.
Camillus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tremblay.
Tremblay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body kick from Camillus.
Tremblay misses with a straight right.
Camillus tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Tremblay.
Camillus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tremblay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camillus. Camillus obviously looking to wear him down.
Camillus's corner calls for a 1-2. Camillus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Camillus lands a head kick!
Tremblay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camillus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Camillus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camillus.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camillus.
Camillus blocks a jab.
Camillus lands a nice shot to the body.
Tremblay will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tremblay misses with an uppercut.
Camillus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camillus throws a right hand that Tremblay ducks under and follows up with a left that Tremblay also avoids with ease.

Tremblay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tremblay working the strikes but Camillus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tremblay passes to side control.
Tremblay is looking to take a break and control but Camillus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tremblay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay is working Camillus over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marcus Camillus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tremblay is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tremblay is working Camillus over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pierre Tremblay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camillus prevents Tremblay from moving into mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Camillus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Camillus 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Camillus!