PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billie Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary Tremblay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rollins
vs
Tremblay

177 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billie Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zachary Tremblay!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tremblay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Tremblay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rollins defends it well.
Tremblay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tremblay controlling the action here.
Rollins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tremblay on the ground.
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 Rollins's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins tries to roll over but Tremblay keeps him under control.
Tremblay throwing shots but Rollins is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tremblay controlling the action here.
Rollins is trying to control but can't.
Rollins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tremblay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

It looks like Billie Rollins has been cut.
Tremblay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Tremblay is looking for a kimura but Rollins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tremblay to get the leverage.
Rollins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tremblay drops back looking for a leg! Rollins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rollins manages to kick Tremblay off! Tremblay jumps back into Rollins's guard.
Rollins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tremblay controls the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Tremblay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tremblay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tremblay working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Tremblay is trying to get an arm triangle but Rollins is defending well.
Tremblay is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rollins will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rollins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Billie Rollins's cut is getting worse.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rollins is looking for a sweep.
Rollins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Rollins is rocked!

Jeez, Billie Rollins's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Billie Rollins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zachary Tremblay!