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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joel Vazquez (ranked 4310 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrius Python (ranked 2532 p4p, 78 weight class). Cyrius Python has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vazquez
vs
Python

172 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
24
167 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joel Vazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Python.

Vazquez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Python looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Python is trying to improve his position.
Vazquez cracks Python with a big elbow.
Vazquez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Python is looking to reverse the position.
Python takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Python manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Python is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vazquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Python.
Vazquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Python on the ground.
Python missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Python seems to be looking for submissions.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.

Python is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.
Vazquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vazquez.
Vazquez wants to get back to his feet but Python is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vazquez working a defensive guard here.
Python trying to control the position from guard on top but Vazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vazquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Python stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Python stopping the sweep attempt from Vazquez.

Python drops back looking for a leg! Vazquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vazquez manages to kick Python off! Python jumps back into Vazquez's guard.
Python cracks Vazquez with a solid left hand.
Python stopping the sweep attempt from Vazquez.
Vazquez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Python is now in half guard.

Python seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
Python missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Python is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vazquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Python.
Vazquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Python.
Python thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Python not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vazquez is positioning himself well to prevent Python advancing to mount.

Python is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vazquez is just riding it out for now. Python eventually gives up the hold.
Python is thwarting Vazquez's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Python keeps him under control.
Python wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vazquez keeps working.

Python is looking for a kimura here.
Python is trying to control the action in half guard but Vazquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vazquez is looking to escape.
Vazquez moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Python shoots in for a takedown but Vazquez shows good takedown defense.

Vazquez shoots in and bounces Python off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vazquez works over Python with some ground and pound from guard.
Vazquez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vazquez lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Python is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vazquez is aware though and is defending well.
Vazquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Python is on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python trying to control the position from guard on top but Vazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez is pulling down on Python's head. It's preventing any offense from Python, at least for the moment.
Python throwing strikes from guard but Vazquez blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python throws a strike but Vazquez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Vazquez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Python working for a triangle but Vazquez defends it easily.
Vazquez chips away with some ground and pound.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Python keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Python is on top in guard.

Vazquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez is adopting a defensive guard.
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.
Python working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vazquez's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Python throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Python throws a big right hand that misses.
Python is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Python postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vazquez wants to stand and escape but Python is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.
Python sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vazquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vazquez is trying to control the position but Python postures up.

Python has gone for a leg lock! Vazquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Python's guard.

Vazquez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Python is trying to keep Vazquez in close.

Python working for a triangle but Vazquez defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Python is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vazquez defends well.
Python trying to keep a closed guard but Vazquez is proving a slippery customer.
Python has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Python keeps moving.
Vazquez postures up and lands a big shot to Python's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vazquez won't allow Python to sweep him here.
Vazquez is in close to Python's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Python looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cyrius Python will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Python tries for a takedown but Vazquez circles away easily

and Vazquez counters with a takedown into side control.
Vazquez landing strikes.
Python manages to get back to half guard.
Python is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vazquez lands a nice short elbow.
Vazquez wants to control but Python is keeping him busy.

Python manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vazquez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Vazquez has hold of one of Python's legs. Python is fighting the takedown attempt but Vazquez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Vazquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vazquez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Python's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazquez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Python's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Python is on top in guard.

Vazquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Python throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vazquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Python with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Python makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cyrius Python has got the better of the ground game so far.
Python working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Python throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Python landing with the ground and pound.
Python being controlled here momentarily.
Python stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python stopping the sweep attempt from Vazquez.
Python trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
Python scoring with some ground and pound.
Python stands up over Vazquez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Python in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Python missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vazquez pulls Python in close to prevent any damage.
Python in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python is looking to work some ground and pound but Vazquez has wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vazquez is trying to keep Python in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Python has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Python fails with a takedown attempt.

Vazquez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Python is trying to defend but Vazquez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Python has one foot on Vazquez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cyrius Python is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cyrius Python seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vazquez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python tries to kick Vazquez off in order to stand up. Vazquez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Python works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vazquez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Python not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Python is on top in guard.

Vazquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Python trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrius Python comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Python winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrius Python!