PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kim Kitsuragi (ranked 958 p4p, 1008 weight class) and Hunter Broderick (ranked 131 p4p, 141 weight class). Broderick is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mind by Savanah. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kitsuragi
vs
Broderick

183 cm
30
185
13 - 7 - 1

188 cm
30
192
20 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim Kitsuragi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Broderick !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broderick tries to land a leg kick but Kitsuragi saw it coming and moves away.
Hunter Broderick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitsuragi blocks a jab.
Kitsuragi digs a good body shot into Broderick 's ribs.

Broderick clinches.
Kitsuragi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Broderick cracks Kitsuragi with a nice body shot.
Broderick tries a body shot but Kitsuragi blocks it.
Kitsuragi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitsuragi misses with a punch on the inside.

Kitsuragi successfully pulls guard.
Broderick postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Broderick controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsuragi is trying to keep Broderick in close.
Broderick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Broderick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kitsuragi is controlling Broderick 's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Broderick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kitsuragi .
Broderick throws a low kick, looking for Kitsuragi 's leg but Kitsuragi calmly moves out of range.
Kitsuragi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kitsuragi throws a right and a left that Broderick avoids nicely.
Broderick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kitsuragi takes a step back to recover.
Kitsuragi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broderick throws out the jab.
Kitsuragi slips under a jab.
We've been told by Kitsuragi 's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Broderick dodges the punch combination from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a push kick but Broderick slaps the foot to one side.
Broderick throws an overhand right that lands on Kitsuragi 's shoulder, as Kitsuragi tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi throws a series of punches but Broderick avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Broderick .
Broderick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kitsuragi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kitsuragi scores with a hook to the body. Broderick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kitsuragi moves out of range as Broderick throws a body kick.
Broderick misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitsuragi counters with a one-two to the body.
Kitsuragi slips a jab from Broderick .
Kitsuragi moves out of range as Broderick strikes.
Kitsuragi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Broderick avoids it.
Kitsuragi connects with a looping right hand.
Broderick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitsuragi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kitsuragi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi throws a nice looking combination but Broderick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Broderick .
Broderick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitsuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Broderick .

Broderick takes the fight into the clinch.
Broderick misses with some punches.
Broderick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kitsuragi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Broderick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kitsuragi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitsuragi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi wants to get back to striking at distance but Broderick won't allow it.
Broderick lands with a short shot to the head.
Kitsuragi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Broderick .
Kitsuragi throws a punch but it's blocked by Broderick .
Kitsuragi throws a punch but it's blocked by Broderick .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kim Kitsuragi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kitsuragi 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Broderick checks a leg kick.
Broderick throws a head kick but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi is looking for a counter combo.
Kitsuragi throws a nice looking combination but Broderick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Broderick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kitsuragi connects with a looping right hand.
Broderick swings widly with a right hand
and Kitsuragi counters with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Broderick .
Broderick throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a nice body shot.
Kitsuragi lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Kitsuragi .
Broderick throws a sloppy body shot
and Kitsuragi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Broderick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kitsuragi on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broderick throws an off balance right hand
and Kitsuragi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderick thows a body kick. Kitsuragi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Broderick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim Kitsuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Broderick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kitsuragi s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kitsuragi misses with a straight left.
Broderick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Broderick scores with a jab to the head.

Broderick clinches.
Kitsuragi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Broderick backwards.
Kitsuragi misses with a short punch on the inside.

Kitsuragi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kitsuragi is looking to slow Broderick down with leg kicks.
A big right from Kitsuragi misses.
Broderick is looking for the big counter here.
Broderick scores with a sloppy right hand. Kitsuragi should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Broderick scores with a hook.
Broderick throws an overhand right that lands on Kitsuragi 's shoulder, as Kitsuragi tries to avoid the shot.
Broderick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitsuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Broderick .
Broderick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Broderick throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
Kitsuragi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Broderick .
A low kick lands for Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
As Broderick looks to move away, Kitsuragi throws a big counter combo but Broderick just gets out of the way.
Kitsuragi moves forwards but Broderick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Broderick tries to land a leg kick but Kitsuragi saw it coming and moves away.
Broderick scores with a jab. Kitsuragi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Broderick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Broderick misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderick throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Broderick throws a shot to the body.
Broderick throws a body punch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Broderick throws an off balance right hand
and Kitsuragi counters with a thumping low kick.
Kitsuragi misses with a body shot
and Kitsuragi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Broderick misses the jab.
Broderick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kitsuragi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Broderick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kitsuragi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kitsuragi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Broderick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kitsuragi scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broderick blocks a head kick by Kitsuragi .
Broderick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kitsuragi blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broderick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Broderick missing with a left hand there. Kitsuragi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Broderick .
Kitsuragi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitsuragi checks a low kick from Broderick .
Kitsuragi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broderick .
Kitsuragi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Broderick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kitsuragi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick which misses Broderick 's front leg but catches the back leg as Broderick tries to avoid it.
Broderick misses with a hook.
Broderick just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKitsuragi .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Broderick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Broderick .
Broderick looks to throw the jab but Kitsuragi is out of range.
Kitsuragi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Broderick takes a step back to recover.
Broderick misses with a body shot.
Broderick misses with a hook to the body
and Kitsuragi counters with a one-two to the body.
Broderick throws a wild body kick that Kitsuragi sees coming a mile off.
Broderick misses with a hook.
Kitsuragi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kitsuragi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Broderick backs up against the cage.
Kitsuragi digs a good hook to Broderick 's body.
Kitsuragi lands a jab to the nose.
Broderick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi tries to work over Broderick 's front leg with a kick but Broderick checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitsuragi manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Kitsuragi is predictable there
and Broderick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Broderick .
Broderick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitsuragi moves away.
Broderick misses with a left hand
and Kitsuragi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Broderick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitsuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Broderick .
Broderick misses the jab.
Broderick wants to clinch up but Kitsuragi keeps it at a distance.
Kitsuragi slips under a jab from Broderick .
That kick from Broderick tenderised Kitsuragi 's leg. Kitsuragi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kitsuragi takes a swing at Broderick 's ribcage but misses.
Broderick just misses with a punch to the body.
Broderick fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick which misses Broderick 's front leg but catches the back leg as Broderick tries to avoid it.
Broderick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kitsuragi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Broderick 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kitsuragi under the eye.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kitsuragi moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsuragi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Broderick manages to avoid it.
Broderick 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.
Broderick throws a jab when Kitsuragi was well out of range.
Broderick thows a leg kick but Kitsuragi checks it
and Kitsuragi counters with a big head kick but Broderick shrugs it off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Broderick .
Kitsuragi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Broderick .
Kitsuragi avoids the body shot from Broderick .
Hunter Broderick seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Broderick throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Broderick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitsuragi .
Broderick slips under a jab.
Broderick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kitsuragi throws a hook but Broderick blocks it.
Kitsuragi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kitsuragi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broderick throws out the jab.
Broderick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kitsuragi slips a jab from Broderick .
Kitsuragi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Broderick misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi cracks Broderick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Broderick misses with an uppercut. Kitsuragi saw that one coming.
Kitsuragi misses with a head kick.
Broderick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Broderick lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitsuragi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
Broderick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitsuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Broderick takes a swing at Kitsuragi 's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kitsuragi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitsuragi defending well as Broderick loads up on a big left hand.
Kitsuragi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Broderick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Broderick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kitsuragi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Broderick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Broderick throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
A head kick by Broderick misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Kitsuragi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kitsuragi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kim Kitsuragi !
Our winner, Kim Kitsuragi , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.