PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Ibofen (ranked 5564 p4p, 24557 weight class) and Montolio Debrouchee (ranked 605 p4p, 744 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ibofen
vs
Debrouchee

179 cm
24
180
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
171
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

The Stuff
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Ibofen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Montolio Debrouchee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Debrouchee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ibofen.
Debrouchee throws a right hand that Ibofen ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibofen also avoids with ease.
Ibofen tries to counter by clinching up but Debrouchee breaks away and moves out of range.
Debrouchee misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Ibofen.
Nice jab there from Ibofen.
Ibofen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Debrouchee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibofen manages to avoid it.
Debrouchee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibofen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Debrouchee works Ibofen's body with a nice hook.
A cross from Debrouchee lands.
Montolio Debrouchee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibofen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibofen misses with a head kick.
Ibofen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Debrouchee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibofen misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Debrouchee!
Debrouchee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibofen moves away.
Ibofen lands with a nice body kick.
Debrouchee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ibofen is looking to clinch but Debrouchee is avoiding it.
Debrouchee moves out of range of the body kick.
Debrouchee misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Debrouchee tries to bum rush Ibofen with a series of wild strikes but Ibofen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibofen is looking to clinch but Debrouchee is avoiding it.
Debrouchee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Debrouchee.
Ibofen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Debrouchee eats them both and turns towards Ibofen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ibofen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Debrouchee tests Ibofen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Debrouchee lands a jab.
Debrouchee moves out of range of the strikes.
Debrouchee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibofen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibofen misses with a wild combination.
Debrouchee moves out of range of the leg kick from Ibofen.
A big left from Debrouchee misses.
Debrouchee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibofen.
Debrouchee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debrouchee throws a chopping leg kick but Ibofen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Debrouchee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ibofen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Debrouchee - the referee stops the clock and Ibofen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Debrouchee. Ibofen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Debrouchee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Debrouchee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Debrouchee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Debrouchee misses.
Ibofen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Debrouchee scores with a jab to the body.

Ibofen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Ibofen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ibofen stalling in the clinch but Debrouchee improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ibofen looking to slow down the pace here.

Debrouchee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibofen scores with a head kick.
Ibofen connects with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Ibofen lands but Debrouchee takes it in his stride.

Ibofen clinches up against the cage.

Debrouchee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ibofen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibofen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Debrouchee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ibofen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibofen misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Debrouchee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Debrouchee misses with a double jab.
Ibofen throws a big counter combination but Debrouchee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Debrouchee throws a head kick that misses.
Debrouchee feints a jab promting Ibofen to slip. Debrouchee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ibofen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Debrouchee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibofen.
Ibofen throws a right hand that Debrouchee ducks under and follows up with a left that Debrouchee also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibofen wants to clinch.
Debrouchee fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debrouchee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Debrouchee lands with a nice combination. Ibofen backs away looking to recover.
Ibofen throws a series of punches but Debrouchee avoids them all with ease.
Debrouchee throws a series of punches but Ibofen moves out of range.
Debrouchee dodges the punch combination from Ibofen.
Debrouchee misses with an uppercut.
Debrouchee misses with a series of wild punches.
Debrouchee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ibofens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No joy there for Debrouchee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ibofen keeps Debrouchee at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibofen wants to clinch.
Debrouchee has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ibofen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Debrouchee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ibofen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Debrouchee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montolio Debrouchee dominated that round.
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.

Ibofen moves into the clinch successfully.
Debrouchee leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ibofen working aggressively here.
Ibofen misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Debrouchee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Ibofen.
A short uppercut from Debrouchee.
Ibofen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibofen is trying to stall.

Debrouchee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibofen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ibofen fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ibofen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Debrouchee checks a leg kick.
Ibofen tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Debrouchee! But no joy.
Ibofen misses with a head kick.
Ibofen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDebrouchee.
Debrouchee throws a hook but Ibofen avoids it easily.
Ibofen slips a jab and a cross from Debrouchee.
Debrouchee lands with a hook. Ibofen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ibofen throws a head kick that misses.
Debrouchee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Debrouchee tries to bum rush Ibofen with a series of wild strikes but Ibofen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibofen is looking to counter the offense by Debrouchee and move into the clinch.
Debrouchee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Debrouchee.
Ibofen avoids the head kick by Debrouchee.
Ibofen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debrouchee.
Montolio Debrouchee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Debrouchee works over Ibofen's head and body with a nice combination.

Ibofen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Debrouchee as he checks the leg kick.
Oh Ibofen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibofen lands a high kick!
Ibofen seems to have got his legs back now.
Debrouchee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debrouchee scores with a head kick.
Ibofen pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Debrouchee lands a big head kick that sends Ibofen tumbling to the mat! Debrouchee takes a step backwards and waves Ibofen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ibofen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Debrouchee circles away quickly and effectively.
Debrouchee just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibofen throws a big counter combination but Debrouchee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Debrouchee works the jab nicely.
Ibofen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Debrouchee lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibofen looks to land a body kick but Debrouchee moved away.
Debrouchee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ibofen tries to clinch there but Debrouchee circles away.
Debrouchee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Debrouchee lands a head kick!
Debrouchee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ibofen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ibofen tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Debrouchee avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debrouchee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibofen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Ibofen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Debrouchee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ibofen throws a head kick but Debrouchee moves out of range.
Ibofen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Debrouchee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Debrouchee as he connects with a hook.
Debrouchee throws a series of punches but Ibofen avoids them all with ease.
Debrouchee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibofen circles away quickly and effectively.
Ibofen tries to close the distance and clinch but Debrouchee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ibofen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Ibofen backs off Debrouchee throws a huge counter combo but Ibofen manages to avoid it all.

Ibofen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ibofen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Debrouchee backwards.

Debrouchee breaks from the clinch.
Debrouchee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibofen manages to avoid it.
Debrouchee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
David Ibofen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibofen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibofen fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ibofen moves into the clinch.
Ibofen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Debrouchee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Debrouchee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Debrouchee digs a good body shot into Ibofen's ribs.
Debrouchee lands a slapping body shot.
Ibofen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Debrouchee throws a head kick but Ibofen moves out of range.
Ibofen tries a head kick but it misses.
Debrouchee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ibofen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Debrouchee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ibofen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montolio Debrouchee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Ibofen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Debrouchee.
Debrouchee avoids the head kick by Ibofen.
Despite the aggression on Debrouchee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Debrouchee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Debrouchee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Debrouchee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ibofen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Debrouchee. Ibofen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Debrouchee avoids the head kick by Ibofen.
Ibofen slips under a jab.
Ibofen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibofen thuds his shin into the meat of Debrouchee's side.
Debrouchee throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debrouchee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ibofen scores with the left hand. Debrouchee knows he should have avoided that one.
Ibofen tries to close the distance and clinch but Debrouchee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibofen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Debrouchee.
Ibofen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Debrouchee will feel that in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Debrouchee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ibofen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Debrouchee misses with a double jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibofen.
No joy there for Ibofen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Debrouchee swinging wildly here.
As Debrouchee tries to get set, Ibofen tries to push him back and clinch up but Debrouchee manages to avoid the attempt.
Ibofen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ibofen defending well as Debrouchee loads up on a big left hand.
Debrouchee avoids a kick to the body.
Debrouchee sizes up Ibofen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Ibofen.
Debrouchee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibofen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debrouchee tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibofen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Debrouchee misses with a double jab.
A combination from Debrouchee does no damage.
Good work by Debrouchee as he checks the leg kick.
Debrouchee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ibofen.
Ibofen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Debrouchee.
Ibofen takes one to the chin there.
Debrouchee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibofen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Debrouchee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibofen throws a head kick but Debrouchee moves out of range.
Debrouchee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibofen was well out of range. Poor timing from Debrouchee.
Ibofen wants to clinch up but Debrouchee keeps it at a distance.
Debrouchee throws a right and a left that Ibofen avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibofen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Debrouchee blocks a head kick by Ibofen.
A good leg kick by Debrouchee.
Debrouchee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ibofen eats them both and turns towards Debrouchee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ibofen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Debrouchee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibofen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Debrouchee throws a combination. Ibofen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibofen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Debrouchee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Debrouchee ducks right into an uppercut from Ibofen.
Ibofen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Debrouchee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ibofen's head.
Debrouchee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ibofen's head.
Ibofen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Debrouchee.
Debrouchee misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Ibofen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Debrouchee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ibofen back to the cage. Debrouchee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibofen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Debrouchee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Debrouchee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Debrouchee throws a right and a left that Ibofen avoids nicely.
Ibofen throws a low kick but Debrouchee moves out of range easily.
Debrouchee throws a right and a left that Ibofen avoids nicely.
Ibofen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Debrouchee throws a wild body kick that Ibofen sees coming a mile off.
Ibofen tries to clinch but Debrouchee is having none of it.
Debrouchee delivers a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Debrouchee. Those never looked like landing.

Ibofen moves into the clinch successfully.
Ibofen stalling in the clinch but Debrouchee improves position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Debrouchee tries to land knees in the clinch but Ibofen avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Ibofen to work.

Debrouchee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Montolio Debrouchee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Debrouchee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montolio Debrouchee!