PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Cyrius Python (ranked 3972 p4p, 6704 weight class) and Tom Louis (ranked 493 p4p, 621 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Python
vs
Louis

178 cm
32
179
20 - 18 - 0

186 cm
20
182
4 - 1 - 0

Solid boxing
Granite chin

Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cyrius Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Louis!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Louis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've been informed that Louis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Louis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Louis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Python.
Python lands with a good body shot.
Python throws a right hand that Louis ducks under and follows up with a left that Louis also avoids with ease.
Cyrius Python seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Louis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Python under the eye.
Python misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Louis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Louis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Python went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Python forces Louis back against the ropes and clinches.

Louis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Python has taken the fight to the clinch.
Louis is trying to maintain a safe position but Python gets an underhook and turns Louis into the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Louis is trying to break free.

Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Louis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Louis feints a jab promting Python to slip. Louis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Python slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Louis lands a leg kick that knocks Python off balance momentarily.
Python takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Louis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Python makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crunch! Louis slams his shin into Python's torso.

Python clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Python's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Louis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Python scrambles back to his feet.
Python walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Python.
Sloppy strikes from Python. Those never looked like landing.
A nice side step and Louis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Python wants to slow Louis down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick by Python misses
and Louis counters with a straight right hand.
Python throws a leg kick which misses Louis's front leg but catches the back leg as Louis tries to avoid it.
Tom Louis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Python changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Louis throws a series of punches but Python moves out of range.
Python takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Louis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Louis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Louis misses with a double jab.
A jab from Louis misses.

Python darts in and clinches Louis up against the ropes.

Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Python blocks a leg kick.
Louis throws an overhand right that lands on Python's shoulder, as Python tries to avoid the shot.
Louis scores with a body shot.
Louis tries a head kick but it misses.
Python explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis scores with a hook to the body. Python takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cyrius Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
No joy there for Python, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Louis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Python has managed to clinch.
Python is pushing Louis up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Louis scores with a head kick.
Python throws a head kick but Louis moves out of range.
Louis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Python manages to avoid it.
As Louis looks to move away, Python throws a big counter combo but Louis just gets out of the way.
Python swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Louis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Louis lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Louis lands a right hook to the body.
Louis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Python is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Python forces Louis back against the ropes and clinches.

Python breaks the clinch.
Python tries to clinch but Louis moves away
and Louis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Python throws a head kick but Louis moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Louis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Python's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Louis with a nice calf kick.
Tom Louis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Python throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Louis counters with a right hand to the body.
Python tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Louis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Louis digs a good hook to Python's body.
Python closes the distance but Louis moves to the side
and Louis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Python throws a quick counter head kick but Louis was just out of range.
Louis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python tries to clinch up
enabling Louis to counter with a crisp jab.
Python throws a body shot but no joy.
Louis throws out a counter right but Python avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Python moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Louis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Louis being controlled against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Louis.
Cyrius Python has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Python swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Louis counters with a head kick.
Louis misses with a hook. Python ducked under it nicely.
Louis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Python.
Louis connects with a body shot that sends Python's belly button to the back.

Python rushes Louis and presses him up against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Louis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Louis, as that shot connected.
Python misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tom Louis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Louis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Python fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Louis manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Louis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Louis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Python misses with a head kick.
Louis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Python misses with a double jab
and Louis counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Louis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Louis 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Tom Louis!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Tom Louis!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Tom Louis!

Tom Louis wins by unanimous decision!
Tom Louis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.