PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kylian Kirkham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kirkham
vs
Miller

175 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Win Nutritional - proof of quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kylian Kirkham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Miller!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Miller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kirkham is looking for a sweep.
Kirkham is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Kirkham is trying to improve his position.
Miller wants to stand but Kirkham has his arm trapped.
Kirkham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kirkham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miller off and has taken his back!
Kirkham not allowing Miller to control his hands.
Kirkham controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller breaks Kirkham's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Miller trying to control but Kirkham is working from the bottom.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirkham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller trying to control but Kirkham is working from the bottom.
Kirkham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirkham tries to get out of the position.

Kirkham is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kirkham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miller looks gassed!
A frustrated look appears on Kirkham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kirkham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kylian Kirkham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Miller.
Miller tries to score a body lock takedown but Kirkham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kirkham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller is trying to drag Kirkham to the mat but Kirkham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kirkham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Kirkham won't allow it.
Miller has Kirkham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kirkham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kirkham tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.

Kirkham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kirkham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kirkham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kirkham's waist but Kirkham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Kirkham's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kirkham duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkham lands a jab-cross combination.
Kirkham lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miller backs up against the cage.
Kirkham misses with the combination.
Kirkham lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kirkham.
Kirkham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kirkham lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kirkham.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kirkham.
Andy Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirkham tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirkham throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Kirkham throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Kirkham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kirkham!
Kirkham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kirkham goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkham lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miller backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirkham as he avoids it easily.
Kirkham lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kirkham as he jumps to the side.
Kirkham connects with a nice looking jab.
Kirkham misses with a two punch combination.
Kirkham throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller looks for a takedown but Kirkham sprawls well.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kirkham defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirkham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miller takes one on the button.
Kirkham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirkham as he avoids it easily.
Kirkham tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirkham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kirkham lands a slapping body shot.
Kylian Kirkham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirkham scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kirkham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kirkham lands a right hook to the body.
Kirkham throws a combination. Miller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kirkham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kirkham digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Kirkham scores with a shot to the body.
Kirkham is working the combinations to good effect here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kirkham misses with a series of wild punches.
Kirkham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kirkham as he jumps to the side.
Kylian Kirkham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Miller.
Danga de danga de dang - Kirkham scores with a four punch combination!
Kirkham cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kirkham throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kirkham tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kirkham to the ground. Kirkham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Kirkham.
Kylian Kirkham is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkham lands a jab to the head.
Kirkham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
Miller wants to clinch.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kirkham tries to land a leg kick but Miller saw it coming and moves away.
Miller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kirkham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kirkham tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirkham slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kirkham digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kirkham to score with a decent uppercut.
Kirkham cracks Miller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller drops his hands momentarily and Kirkham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kirkham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirkham throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Kirkham scores with a jab to the body.
Kirkham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kirkham lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirkham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice takedown defense from Kirkham. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kirkham connects with a jab.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Kirkham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kirkham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kirkham throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kirkham misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Kirkham throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller tries to clinch up but Kirkham circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirkham lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Kirkham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Kirkham, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Kirkham against the cage but Kirkham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kirkham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirkham misses with a series of wild punches.
Kirkham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kirkham cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylian Kirkham dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kirkham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kirkham as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Kirkham does no damage.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Kirkham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kirkham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Kylian Kirkham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Miller.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kirkham connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kirkham lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Miller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Kirkham scores with a four punch combination!
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Kirkham, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Kirkham against the cage but Kirkham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kirkham stalks Miller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miller's face. Miller staggers backwards, shaken.
Kirkham scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Kirkham.
Kirkham stuffs the takedown.
Kirkham works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Kirkham.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirkham lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kylian Kirkham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kirkham but Kirkham pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirkham throws a series of strikes that have Miller backpedaling.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirkham circles away.
Kirkham keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from Kirkham does no damage.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirkham.
Miller tries to clinch but Kirkham moves out of range.
No joy there for Kirkham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kirkham circles away.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Kirkham scores with a four punch combination!
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirkham closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller dives in and grabs Kirkham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kirkham pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Kirkham stalks Miller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miller's face. Miller staggers backwards, shaken.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirkham as he avoids it easily.
Kirkham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kirkham goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kirkham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Kirkham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kirkham looks to land a combination. Miller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kirkham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Kirkham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kirkham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kirkham blocks a head kick by Miller.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miller is looking to clinch but Kirkham is avoiding it.
Miller drops his hands momentarily and Kirkham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Kirkham sprawls well.
Kirkham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Kirkham.
Kirkham lands an overhand right.
Jab, jab by Kirkham - just one landing.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kirkham circles away.
Andy Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirkham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kirkham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kirkham swivels and escapes.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Kirkham swinging wilding here.
Kylian Kirkham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kirkham throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kylian Kirkham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirkham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kylian Kirkham!