PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Boucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Tremblay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Boucher
vs
Tremblay

225 cm
19
300 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

225 cm
19
300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Boucher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Tremblay!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tremblay shoots and misses

and Boucher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boucher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tremblay has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Boucher has clasped his hands together around Tremblay's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Boucher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tremblay is not content to let Boucher control the position.
Boucher is putting a hurting on Tremblay here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher looks up at the clock and then as Tremblay takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Boucher smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Boucher looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tremblay is avoiding damage well.
Tremblay takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boucher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tremblay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boucher staying calm.
The strikes coming from Boucher are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boucher looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tremblay is avoiding damage well.
Boucher in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Boucher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tremblay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tremblay sneaks back into half guard.
Boucher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boucher looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tremblay is trying to stand up here but Boucher is controlling him well.

Boucher is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tremblay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boucher.
Tremblay gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boucher drops back looking for a leg! Tremblay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tremblay manages to kick Boucher off! Boucher jumps back into Tremblay's guard.
Boucher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Boucher is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tremblay is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tremblay has escaped and now he's on top!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boucher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boucher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tremblay looking to sit in guard and control but Boucher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Boucher content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boucher throws an elbow that misses. Tremblay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boucher's guard. Nice move by Tremblay!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Boucher dominated that round.
That's time! Boucher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tremblay misses with a takedown

and Boucher counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boucher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tremblay regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boucher.
Tremblay trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kevin Boucher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boucher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tremblay is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boucher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tremblay working a defensive guard here.
Boucher with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tremblay stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Tremblay as Boucher shoots in.
Tremblay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Boucher counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boucher.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boucher turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boucher manages to end up in side control.
Boucher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tremblay keeps working.
Boucher tries to advance to mount but Tremblay denies him.

Boucher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tremblay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Boucher tries for a kimura but Tremblay is defending well.
Boucher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tremblay can do to turn this around?
Boucher sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tremblay is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boucher scoring with punches from side control.
Boucher creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tremblay sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tremblay tries to bench press Boucher off him but Boucher keeps the position.
Tremblay takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boucher throws a strike aimed at the side of Tremblay's head but Tremblay avoids it well.
Boucher trying to control the position but Tremblay is working away.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay is looking for a sweep.
Tremblay struggling a bit here.

Boucher tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boucher has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boucher works to advance to full mount. Tremblay defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boucher raining down shots from the mount!
Boucher unloads with some shots from mount but Tremblay bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Boucher dominated that second round.
That's time! Boucher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tremblay dives in and grabs Boucher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boucher pushes down on Tremblay's head and hops out.
Boucher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boucher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tremblay.

Boucher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Boucher seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tremblay has recovered full guard.
Tremblay keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully.
Boucher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremblay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boucher wants to pass the guard but Tremblay is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boucher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tremblay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Boucher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tremblay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boucher is in Tremblay's guard.
Tremblay is looking to stand up but Boucher isn't so interested in that idea.
Boucher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boucher scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boucher throwing strikes but missing.
Boucher wants to pass the guard but Tremblay is keeping the position.
Boucher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boucher forces his way into half guard.
Boucher controlling the pace.

Boucher is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Tremblay as he works his way to full guard.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremblay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boucher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tremblay keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boucher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tremblay swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Tremblay has his foot on Boucher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boucher works his way back into a safe position though.
Boucher tries to free his leg and advance position but Tremblay is retaining full guard.

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.
Boucher won't allow Tremblay to get back to his feet.
Tremblay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boucher.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tremblay with a poor takedown

and Boucher moves into the clinch.
Kevin Boucher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tremblay.
Tremblay wants a takedown.
Tremblay tries to circle away but Boucher has him pinned against the cage.
Tremblay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boucher pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Boucher jumps guard.
Boucher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tremblay's guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boucher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boucher looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Boucher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boucher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Boucher!