PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Broph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Translucent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Broph
vs
Translucent

190 cm
28
190 lbs
22 - 11 - 1

185 cm
25
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

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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 22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Craig Broph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Translucent!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Translucent misses with a leg kick
and Broph makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Translucent gets a clinch.
Broph goes for a takedown in the clinch but Translucent prevents it.
Translucent is pressed up against the ropes. Broph has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Translucent down to the mat. Translucent avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Translucent lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Translucent slaps away a takedown attempt from Broph, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Broph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broph blocks a jab.
Broph misses with a lunging right hand
and Translucent counters with a good, hard body kick but Broph shrugs it off.
Translucent keeps Broph at a distance using the push kick.
Translucent pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Translucent shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Broph sprawls well. Broph wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Translucent gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broph with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Translucent moves away.
Translucent looks to throw the jab but Broph is out of range.
Translucent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Broph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Broph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Translucent.
Translucent misses with an uppercut
and Broph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Translucent lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Craig Broph has been cut.
Broph misses with a wild body shot.

Translucent gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Broph to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Broph stopping the sweep attempt from Translucent.
Broph slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Translucent manages to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Translucent is trying to stand up here but Broph is controlling him well.
Broph not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Translucent wants to get back to full guard.

Broph is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Translucent has managed to free his arm - good work.
Translucent is trying to get back to full guard.
Broph stops Translucent from getting back to his feet.
Translucent is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Translucent manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Translucent trying to control the position.

Translucent has his foot on Broph's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broph works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broph distracts Translucent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Translucent is looking for a triangle here but Broph uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Translucent gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Translucent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Broph wants to take a breather but Translucent is having none of it.
Translucent regains full guard. Nicely done.
Translucent working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Broph.
Translucent is adopting a defensive guard.
Translucent wants to sweep here but Broph controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Translucent looking for a guillotine here but Broph defends easily.

Translucent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Broph is aware though and is defending well.
Broph wants to control from the top but Translucent keeps moving.
Broph makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Translucent preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Translucent keeping moving, preventing Broph from controlling successfully.
Translucent lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Broph!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Translucent trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Translucent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Broph's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Translucent throws a leg kick but Broph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Broph.
Translucent bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Broph throws a right and a left that Translucent avoids nicely.
Broph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Translucent.
Broph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Broph lands a body shot.
Broph blocks a head kick by Translucent.
Broph looks for a takedown but Translucent sprawls well.
Translucent misses with a head kick.
Translucent feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brophs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Translucent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broph.
Mr Translucent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Translucent lands a head kick. Broph smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Translucent moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Broph thuds a left hand into Translucent's body.
Translucent displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Broph.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Broph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broph fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Translucent avoids it really well and circles away.
Translucent looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Broph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Translucent.
Broph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Translucent. Translucent obviously looking to wear him down.
Broph throws a hook but Translucent avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Broph misses.
Broph has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Translucent finds it's way round the side to connect with Broph's head.
Broph misses with a straight left.
Broph throws a leg kick but Translucent checks it.
Translucent throws a sloppy body shot
and Broph counters with a good, hard body kick but Translucent shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Translucent swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Broph dodges the punch combination from Translucent.
Translucent moves out of range of the body kick.
Translucent throws a jab when Broph was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Translucent.
Mr Translucent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Broph scoring well with a low kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Translucent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Broph was well out of range. Poor timing from Translucent.
Translucent connects with a nice looking jab.
Broph looks to score with a jab to the body but Translucent is just out of range.
Broph moves out of range of the leg kick from Translucent.
Broph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Broph thows a body shot but no joy.
Broph showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Translucent.
Broph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Translucent was well out of range. Poor timing from Broph.
Translucent lands a lovely overhand right.
Translucent connects with a good right hand that stumbles Broph. Broph circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Broph tries a low kick but Translucent avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Translucent lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Broph circles away quickly and effectively.
Translucent on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy left from Translucent finds it's target.
Broph shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Translucent fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Broph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Translucent throws out a powerful jab.
Broph with a jab.
Translucent throws a right and a left that both miss.
Broph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Broph misses.
Translucent attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Broph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Translucent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig Broph's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Translucent scores with a jab to the jaw.
Translucent stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Broph.
Translucent will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Translucent fails with an attempt to clinch.
Translucent defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Broph.
Nice shot by Broph.
Broph throws a solid leg kick but Translucent takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Broph.
Translucent 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.
Broph throws a solid leg kick but Translucent takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Broph.
Translucent looks to land a left hand but Broph moved out of range nicely.
Translucent throws a nice head kick!
Broph throws a hook to the side of Translucent's head but Translucent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broph staying out of range there.
Translucent throws a jab when Broph was well out of range.
Broph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Broph moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Translucent, as that shot connected.
Broph gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Broph throws a predictable looking body shot
and Translucent counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Broph is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Translucent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Broph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Translucent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Translucent misses with a two punch combination.
Broph misses with a straight right.
Translucent works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Craig Broph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Translucent misses with a lunging right hand
and Broph counters with a nice uppercut.
Broph tries to land a front kick but Translucent steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Translucent lands an impressive looking overhand right. Broph doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Translucent.
Translucent ducks under a wild hook from Broph.

Translucent gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Translucent throws a head punch that misses.
Broph can't get the takedown.
Translucent scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Translucent fails to land.
Broph fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Broph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broph drops down looking for an ankle pick but Translucent pulls his leg out and moves away.
Broph misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broph scores with a jab to the head.
Broph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Translucent.
Translucent tries to clinch up but Broph circles away and keeps his distance.
Translucent changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Broph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Translucent can pounce on him.
Broph has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Translucent throws a quick inside leg kick.
Translucent cracks Broph with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Broph avoids the head kick by Translucent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Translucent checks a low kick from Broph.
Broph moves out of range as Translucent strikes.
Translucent is looking to land body kicks.
Translucent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Broph tries to score with a low kick but Translucent moves his leg out of the way.
Translucent throws a lazy right hand but Broph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Broph lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broph throws the left hand but Translucent avoids the punch easily.
Broph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Translucent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Translucent throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Translucent moves out of range of the strikes.
Translucent throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Broph takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Translucent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Translucent has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Translucent!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mr Translucent waved his t-shirt featuring GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS's logo in front of the cameras.