PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Broph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Kilmers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Broph
vs
Kilmers

190 cm
21
190 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

183 cm
25
196 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Broph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Maurice Kilmers!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broph shoots in and drives through. Kilmers sprawls well.
Broph misses with a hook. Kilmers ducked under it nicely.
Kilmers looks to throw the jab but Broph is out of range.
Broph defending well as Kilmers loads up on a big left hand.
Broph misses with an uppercut. Kilmers saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kilmers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kilmers misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Broph misses.
Broph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilmers.
Kilmers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Broph.
Broph moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Broph!
Kilmers clobbers Broph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

It looks like Craig Broph has been cut.
Maurice Kilmers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broph takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Broph finds it's way through Kilmers's defenses.
Kilmers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kilmers throws a sloppy head kick and Broph moves out of range easily.
Broph circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broph ducks under a wild hook from Kilmers.
Broph looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kilmers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Broph counters with a left to the body.
Broph cracks Kilmers with an open hand slap.
Broph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilmers manages to avoid it.
Kilmers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Broph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilmers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Broph finds it's way round the side to connect with Kilmers's head.
Broph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Broph tries to bum rush Kilmers with a series of wild strikes but Kilmers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilmers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilmers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Broph counters with a straight right hand.
Broph listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Broph misses with the combination.
Broph fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Broph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilmers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Broph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmers connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilmers throws a looping overhand right but Broph ducks down to avoid it.
Broph throws a looping overhand right but Kilmers ducks down to avoid it.
Kilmers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Broph swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Broph is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kilmers wants to clinch
and Broph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilmers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Broph punishes Kilmers's body with a nice straight punch.
Kilmers tries to clinch but Broph moves out of range.
Broph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kilmers. Kilmers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kilmers throws out a leg kick but Broph moves out of range and Kilmers only half commits.
Broph misses with a straight right.
Broph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kilmers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilmers.
Broph staying out of range there.
A big left from Kilmers misses.
Broph is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kilmers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Kilmers misses.
Broph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Kilmers is predictable there
and Broph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Broph tries to bum rush Kilmers with a series of wild strikes but Kilmers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kilmers gets a clinch.

Broph gets control of Kilmers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Broph will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Broph wants to sweep but no luck.
Broph keeping moving, preventing Kilmers from controlling successfully.
Kilmers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Broph kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kilmers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Broph swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broph looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Broph controls Kilmers momentarily but Kilmers frees himself.
Broph is really struggling to control Kilmers but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Broph fails with a takedown attempt.
Broph lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilmers fails with a takedown attempt.
Kilmers misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Broph dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Broph's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kilmers is looking to clinch.
Broph scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Broph.
Broph ducks under a wild hook from Kilmers.

Kilmers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Broph's guard.
Kilmers tries to free his leg and advance position but Broph is retaining full guard.
Broph has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kilmers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Broph is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Broph keeping moving, preventing Kilmers from controlling successfully.
Broph manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilmers manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broph slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broph trying to control but Kilmers is working from the bottom.
Kilmers can't keep his opponent in guard - Broph advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kilmers is looking for a sweep. Broph is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilmers is trying to stand.
Kilmers wants to get back to full guard.
Kilmers is breathing heavily.
Broph stops Kilmers from getting back to his feet.
Kilmers is not content to let Broph control the position.
Broph trying to pass the guard but Kilmers defending well.

That's two 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kilmers shoots in for a takedown but Broph shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Broph lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Broph throws a leg kick but Kilmers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A combination from Kilmers does no damage.
Kilmers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Broph scores with a sloppy right hand. Kilmers should have avoided that one.
Broph scores with a sloppy right hand. Kilmers should have avoided that one.
Broph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilmers wants to clinch up but Broph keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Kilmers misses.
Broph bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kilmers's head.
Kilmers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kilmers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Broph.
Nice straight punches there by Broph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Broph.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kilmers on the side of the head.
Kilmers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Broph.
Broph fails with a takedown attempt.
Kilmers misses with a hook.
Kilmers walks into a straight right hand from Broph.
Kilmers shoots in looking for a takedown. Broph tries to sprawl out of it but Kilmers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Broph manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Broph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilmers moves away.

Broph gets a clinch.

Kilmers pulls guard successfully.
Broph is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Broph wants to control from the top but Kilmers keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broph in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Broph stopping the sweep attempt from Kilmers.
Broph pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilmers is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broph is looking to work some ground and pound but Kilmers has wrist control.
Broph landing with the ground and pound.
Kilmers pulls Broph in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Broph dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig Broph's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kilmers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kilmers ducks right into an uppercut from Broph.
Kilmers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Broph.
Broph looks for a takedown but Kilmers sprawls well.
Kilmers throws a hook but Broph blocks it.
Kilmers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Broph sprawls well. Broph wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kilmers gets slowly back to his feet.
Kilmers throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broph shoots in looking for a takedown. Kilmers tries to sprawl out of it but Broph keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kilmers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kilmers is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Broph looks to throw the jab but Kilmers is out of range.
Kilmers moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilmers.
Broph swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilmers.
Kilmers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilmers fails to land with a series of punches.
Kilmers staying out of range there.
Nice takedown defense from Broph. No joy for Kilmers on that attempt.
Kilmers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Broph catches Kilmers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kilmers misses with a looping left.
Kilmers throws the left hand but Broph avoids the punch easily.
Kilmers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Craig Broph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Kilmers.

Broph darts in and clinches Kilmers up against the cage.
Broph tries to pull guard but Kilmers won't allow it.
Broph tries to pull guard but Kilmers holds him up against the cage and eventually Broph drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broph fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Kilmers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Broph tries to pull guard but Kilmers holds him up against the cage and eventually Broph drops back down to his feet.

Broph pulls guard successfully.
Broph keeping moving, preventing Kilmers from controlling successfully.

Broph looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Broph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilmers is one step ahead there.
Maurice Kilmers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmers looking to pass the guard.
Kilmers trying to control the position from guard on top but Broph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kilmers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Broph is keeping the position for now.
Kilmers stopping the sweep attempt from Broph.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Broph moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Broph circles away from the clinch attempt

and Broph counters with a single leg into guard. Kilmers didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmers controls Broph momentarily but Broph frees himself.
Kilmers wants to sweep but no luck.
Broph chips away with some ground and pound.
Broph won't allow Kilmers to sweep him here.
Craig Broph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Broph trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kilmers is looking for a triangle but Broph pushes his legs off easily.
Kilmers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilmers being controlled here, momentarily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Broph shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kilmers as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Broph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Broph, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Broph!