PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Swedish Viking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Tremblay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Viking
vs
Tremblay

207 cm
18
277 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

THRIFTY THREADS

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 Amsterdam, Swedish Viking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julian Tremblay!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tremblay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Viking.

Tremblay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Viking's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Tremblay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tremblay throwing shots but Viking is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tremblay slips a nice elbow through Viking's hands, connecting with Viking's forehead.
Tremblay not doing much here.
Viking knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tremblay on the ground.
Tremblay slips a nice elbow through Viking's hands, connecting with Viking's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Tremblay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Tremblay has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tremblay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Viking on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tremblay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Julian Tremblay hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tremblay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viking's waist but Viking gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tremblay off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking connects with a high kick.

It looks like Julian Tremblay has been cut.
Viking seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Swedish Viking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Tremblay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tremblay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tremblay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tremblay lands with a punch from half guard.
Viking tries to get to full guard but Tremblay has control of the leg.
Tremblay content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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!
Viking is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tremblay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tremblay trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tremblay connects with a nice short shot to Viking's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tremblay lands a nice short elbow.
Tremblay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tremblay working over Viking with some ground and pound. Viking looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tremblay stalling.
Tremblay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tremblay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Tremblay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julian Tremblay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Viking throws a head kick that misses.

Tremblay closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tremblay lands in his opponent's guard.
Tremblay seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tremblay stands up over Viking, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tremblay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Viking wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tremblay is now in half guard.
Viking on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Viking tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Julian Tremblay has got the better of the ground game so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tremblay connects with a nice short shot to Viking's temple.
Tremblay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tremblay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Viking with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tremblay trying to control the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tremblay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tremblay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tremblay is nestled in close to Viking, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay content to control rather than advance.
Viking on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Viking tries to get to full guard but Tremblay has control of the leg.
Viking is looking to get back to is feet but Tremblay passes into side control.
Viking taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tremblay works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tremblay working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tremblay is working Viking over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay scoring with punches and elbows.
Tremblay lands a strong strike to the head of Viking. That's dazed him! Tremblay looking to finish here. Viking is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Tremblay lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Tremblay!