PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Zukic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zukic's choice of entrance music: 50 cent - Many man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brophy
vs
Zukic

180 cm
21
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
21
174 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Anti Tapout Clothing

Golden Lilium

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Zukic!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zukic tries a head kick but it misses.
Brophy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zukic but Zukic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zukic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brophy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zukic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brophy somewhat.
Zukic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brophy avoids the head kick by Zukic.
Brophy shoots in looking for a takedown. Zukic tries to sprawl out of it but Brophy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zukic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brophy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zukic throws a sloppy head kick and Brophy moves out of range easily.
Brophy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zukic avoids it really well and circles away.
Brophy blocks a head kick by Zukic.
Zukic throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zukic swivels and escapes.
Brophy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zukic sprawls well. Zukic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brophy gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Zukic.
Brophy misses with a takedown attempt - Zukic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zukic throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like John Brophy has been cut.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zukic throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zukic avoids it really well and circles away.
Amir Zukic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zukic looks to land a body kick but Brophy moved away.
Zukic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zukic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zukic lands a head kick. Brophy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zukic swivels and escapes.
Zukic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zukic looks gassed!
Zukic tries a head kick but it misses.
Brophy blocks a head kick by Zukic.
Brophy shoots in and drives through. Zukic sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Zukic.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brophy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zukic - the referee stops the clock and Brophy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zukic. Brophy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zukic tries a head kick but it misses.
Brophy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zukic sprawls well. Zukic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brophy gets slowly back to his feet.
Zukic throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Zukic lands but Brophy takes it in his stride.
Zukic misses with a kick to the body.
Brophy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zukic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Brophy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Brophy fails with a takedown attempt.

Brophy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brophy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zukic defending well though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zukic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zukic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brophy.
Brophy tries to pass to full mount but Zukic defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zukic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Brophy seems to be working for a kimura but Zukic defends the submission attempt.
Brophy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Brophy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brophy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zukic avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amir Zukic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brophy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Zukic tries a head kick but it misses.
Brophy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zukic but Zukic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Zukic moved away.
Zukic stuffs the takedown.
Zukic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zukic throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Zukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Brophy circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zukic.
Zukic throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Amir Zukic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zukic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brophy blocks a head kick by Zukic.

Brophy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zukic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zukic is trying to get back to half guard.
Zukic is breathing heavily.

Brophy is trying to get an arm triangle but Zukic is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zukic is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zukic is not content to let Brophy control the position.
Zukic is trying to buck Brophy off.
Brophy misses with the ground and pound.
Zukic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brophy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brophy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zukic's waist but Zukic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brophy off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brophy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

Zukic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brophy wants to free his trapped foot but Zukic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brophy is trying to control. Zukic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brophy is looking to stall here but Zukic recovers full guard.
Brophy is looking to work some ground and pound but Zukic has wrist control.
Brophy trying to control the position from guard on top but Zukic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Zukic looking for a guillotine here but Brophy defends easily.
Zukic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zukic pushes Brophy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses.
Zukic misses with a head kick.
Zukic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brophy.
Zukic throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy fails with a takedown attempt.

Brophy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zukic prevents Brophy from improving position.

Brophy swings around for an armbar but Zukic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brophy's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brophy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zukic defends well.

Zukic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brophy, up you get!
Brophy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses.
Zukic tries a head kick but it misses.
Zukic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zukic tries to land a front kick but Brophy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Brophy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Brophy is working for a guillotine from mount but Zukic frees his head quite easily.
Brophy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Brophy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brophy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Brophy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zukic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John Brophy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zukic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zukic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zukic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zukic looks for the body kick but Brophy saw that one coming.
Brophy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zukic as he avoids it easily.
Brophy avoids the head kick by Zukic.
Brophy shoots in but Zukic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brophy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zukic but Zukic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brophy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zukic throws a leg kick

so Brophy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brophy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brophy stops Zukic from standing up.
Zukic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy looking to sit in guard and control but Zukic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Brophy is working an open guard so Zukic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brophy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zukic pinned against the cage. Zukic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zukic.
A head kick by Zukic misses

and Brophy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zukic's guard.
Zukic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brophy preventing the sweep.
John Brophy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brophy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brophy is looking to work some ground and pound but Zukic has wrist control.
Brophy stopping the sweep attempt from Zukic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brophy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brophy wanted to stand there but Zukic had control of the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zukic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zukic keeps Brophy at a distance using the push kick.
Zukic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brophy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zukic misses with a head kick.

Brophy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zukic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brophy looking to pass the guard.

Zukic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brophy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zukic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brophy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brophy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Zukic working for a triangle but Brophy defends it easily.
Zukic wants to get back to his feet but Brophy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Brophy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brophy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Zukic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brophy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zukic, up you get!
Brophy swats away the attempt to clinch by Zukic.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brophy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zukic circles away.
Zukic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zukic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zukic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zukic leaves Brophy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brophy blocks the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Brophy.
I think Brophy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Brophy!