PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Boucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iheb II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). II has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boucher
vs
II

225 cm
18
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Boucher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iheb II!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
II tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Boucher counters by clinching up.

Boucher is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. II can't fight it off and eventually Boucher manages to take the fight to the floor. II looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boucher postures up and lands a big shot to II's brow.
Boucher controlling from the top position.
Boucher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boucher tries to free his leg and advance position but II is retaining full guard.
II preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boucher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boucher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boucher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boucher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boucher stands and throws II's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
II wants to control but Boucher postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
II takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boucher controls the position.
II looks winded!
Boucher advances to mount.
II tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boucher punishing his opponent with strikes.

II defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boucher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boucher lands a couple of good shots and II has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Boucher lands punches and elbows.
Boucher looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boucher lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Boucher.

That has opened up Iheb II's cut even more.
Boucher is riding his opponent, not letting II buck him off.
II really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boucher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boucher is landing with strikes from the back.

The cut above Iheb II's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kevin Boucher!