PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Tremblay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Deux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Tremblay
vs
Deux

203 cm
25
255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

199 cm
23
279 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Tremblay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Numero Deux!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tremblay scores with a hook to the body. Deux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tremblay lands with a right hand.
Deux thows a body shot but no joy.
Tremblay misses with a looping right.
Tremblay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Deux looks winded!
Tremblay misses with a body shot.
Tremblay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deux slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tremblay scores with a nice head shot.
Nice jab there from Tremblay.
Tremblay lands a body shot.
Deux throws a right and a left that Tremblay avoids nicely.
Deux throws out a loose jab but Tremblay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deux moves out of range of the strikes.
Tremblay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deux at a distance.
Tremblay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tremblay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tremblay lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay scores with a three punch combo!
Deux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Deux.
John Tremblay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tremblay throws a right hand that Deux ducks under and follows up with a left that Deux also avoids with ease.
Deux defending well as Tremblay loads up on a big left hand.
Deux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Deux drops his hands momentarily and Tremblay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Deux scores with a four punch combination!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tremblay.
Deux catches Tremblay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tremblay throws a jab but it's blocked by Deux.
Tremblay throws a nice looking combination but Deux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tremblay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tremblay misses the body punch
and Deux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Tremblay scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Tremblay misses.
Deux connects with a body shot that sends Tremblay's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay misses with a hook. Deux ducked under it nicely.
Tremblay needs to keep his hands up - Deux had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Tremblay misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Tremblay misses.
Tremblay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Deux lands with a nice combination. Tremblay backs away looking to recover.
Deux lands a really nice looking cross but Tremblay seems unphased.
Tremblay misses with a right hand
and Deux counters with a series of strikes. Tremblay will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deux throws a good cross that connects.
Deux misses with an uppercut. Tremblay saw that one coming.
Deux swings for the body but Tremblay moves out of range.
Tremblay lands a glancing blow to the side of Deux's head.
Deux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Tremblay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deux. Tremblay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deux lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tremblay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Deux misses the target.
Deux is working the combinations to good effect here.
Deux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Tremblay misses.
Deux lands a nice shot to the body.
Tremblay loads up on a big right hand but Deux slips the punch.
Deux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tremblay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Deux. Beautiful body shot.
Tremblay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Deux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deux lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Deux. Those never looked like landing.
Tremblay throws a hook but Deux avoids it easily.
Tremblay is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay digs a good hook to Deux's body.
A punch combination from Deux misses.
Tremblay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deux misses with the combination.
Deux blocks a jab.
Deux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deux lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deux throws a jab when Tremblay was well out of range.
Tremblay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Tremblay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deux doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deux throws a right hand that Tremblay ducks under and follows up with a left that Tremblay also avoids with ease.
Tremblay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tremblay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Numero Deux will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Deux throws a right hand that Tremblay ducks under and follows up with a left that Tremblay also avoids with ease.
Tremblay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deux fails to land with a series of punches.
Deux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tremblay misses with a straight right.
Deux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tremblay throws out the jab.
Numero Deux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tremblay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Deux's head backwards.
Tremblay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tremblay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tremblay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Tremblay misses.
Tremblay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab by Deux.
Deux throws a right hand that Tremblay ducks under and follows up with a left that Tremblay also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tremblay throws out a loose jab but Deux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tremblay thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay lands with a straight right. Deux didn't see that one coming.
Deux misses with a double jab.
Tremblay lands a lovely overhand right.
Tremblay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Deux to counter with a crisp jab.
Tremblay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Deux misses.
Tremblay thuds a left hand into Deux's body.
Tremblay blocks a jab.
Deux misses with a body shot.
Tremblay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Deux's head backwards.
Tremblay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Deux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Deux moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Deux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tremblay.
Tremblay lands with a hook. Deux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Deux connects with a body shot that sends Tremblay's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay moves out of range of the strikes.
Deux slips a jab and a cross from Tremblay.
Deux scores with a hook to the body. Tremblay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tremblay moves out of range as Deux strikes.
Tremblay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tremblay scores with a punch to the head.
Tremblay misses with a series of wild punches.
Deux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tremblay lands a slapping body shot.
Deux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Deux. Those never looked like landing.
Tremblay throws a looping overhand right but Deux ducks down to avoid it.
Tremblay misses with a straight right.
Deux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tremblay slips under a jab from Deux.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Deux misses.
Deux moves away from the strike by Tremblay.
Deux digs a good hook to Tremblay's body.
Deux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tremblay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tremblay is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Deux.
Tremblay throws out a loose jab but Deux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tremblay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tremblay throws a jab when Deux was well out of range.
Deux throws a nice looking combination but Tremblay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deux moves out of range as Tremblay strikes.
Tremblay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tremblay there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deux jabs Tremblay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tremblay throws out a powerful jab.
Tremblay misses with an uppercut. Deux saw that one coming.
Deux lands a jab to the nose.
Deux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tremblay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deux takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danga de danga de dang - Deux scores with a four punch combination!
Tremblay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deux.
A jab from Deux misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tremblay misses with a wild combination.
Tremblay throws a hook to the side of Deux's head but Deux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tremblay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deux finds it's way round the side to connect with Tremblay's head.
Tremblay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Deux misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Tremblay will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tremblay throws a shot from downtown. Deux moves away and avoids it.
Deux throws a hook but Tremblay blocks it.
Tremblay slips a jab from Deux.
Tremblay is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tremblay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Deux slips a jab and a cross from Tremblay.
Deux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tremblay manages to avoid it.
Deux ducks under a wild hook from Tremblay.
Deux throws out a powerful jab.
Tremblay moves forwards but Deux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tremblay lands a body shot.
Tremblay connects with a body shot that sends Deux's belly button to the back.
Deux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tremblay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tremblay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deux.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deux scores with a hook to the body. Tremblay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay lands a head shot.
Tremblay scores with a nice right hand.
Tremblay scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tremblay misses with a hook
and Deux counters with a three punch combo that has Tremblay backing up. Tremblay nods at Deux to acknowledge the strikes.
Deux lands with a cross.
Tremblay lands a jab to the head.
Deux misses with a body shot.
Deux ducks under a wild hook from Tremblay.
Tremblay throws a lazy right hand but Deux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tremblay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Deux connects with a body shot.
Tremblay scores with a jab to the jaw.
Deux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tremblay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deux in his tracks.
Tremblay throws a combination that misses
enabling Deux to counter with a crisp jab.
Deux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deux.
Tremblay misses with a looping right.
Deux jabs Tremblay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tremblay scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Deux misses.
Tremblay misses with a wild body shot.
Tremblay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deux.
Deux catches Tremblay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tremblay scores with a hook.
Tremblay scores with a three punch combo!
Sloppy strikes from Deux. Those never looked like landing.
Deux misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Deux misses.
Nice straight punches there by Tremblay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tremblay.
Tremblay slips a jab from Deux.
Tremblay takes a swing at Deux's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Deux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deux.
Tremblay thows a body shot but no joy.
Tremblay on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tremblay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deux lands a jab.
Deux moves away from the strike by Tremblay.
Deux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tremblay finds it's way round the side to connect with Deux's head.
Deux scores with a hook to the body. Tremblay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tremblay throws an overhand right that lands on Deux's shoulder, as Deux tries to avoid the shot.
Deux misses with a wild combination.
Tremblay slips a straight right by Deux.
Deux throws out a loose jab but Tremblay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deux throws a jab when Tremblay was well out of range.
Deux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tremblay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay lands a really nice looking cross but Deux seems unphased.
Deux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Tremblay.
Deux's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Deux duly obliges.
Tremblay misses with a looping right.
Tremblay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tremblay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deux.
Tremblay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deux manages to avoid it.
Deux thuds a left hand into Tremblay's body.
Tremblay misses the shot to the body.
Tremblay misses with a lunging right hand
and Deux counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tremblay throws a lazy uppercut
and Deux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Tremblay. That snapped Deux's head back.
Tremblay slips a jab from Deux.
Tremblay misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Numero Deux.
Well Deux has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Numero Deux!
A relieved looking Numero Deux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.