PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Cyrius Python (ranked 4558 p4p, 20363 weight class) and Karl Liebknecht (ranked 519 p4p, 640 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Python
vs
Liebknecht

178 cm
33
188
22 - 21 - 0

185 cm
31
175
10 - 5 - 0

Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent MT
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 22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cyrius Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Liebknecht!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Liebknecht gets tackled into the ropes by Python. Python maintains the clinch.
Liebknecht misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Liebknecht 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.
Liebknecht misses with the head strike.

Python manages to break the clinch.
Liebknecht throws the left hand but Python avoids the punch easily.

Python closes the distance and clinches.
Python has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liebknecht lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Liebknecht with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Liebknecht - just one landing.
Python takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liebknecht tries to clinch but Python moves out of range.
Python moves away from the strike by Liebknecht.
Python throws a sloppy head kick and Liebknecht moves out of range easily.
Liebknecht tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karl Liebknecht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python throws a solid leg kick but Liebknecht takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Python.
Liebknecht loads up on a big right hand but Python slips the punch.
Liebknecht throws a hook but Python avoids it easily.
Python misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Python!
Python throws a sloppy head kick
and Liebknecht counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Python clinches.
Liebknecht throws a head punch that misses.

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

Python has Liebknecht up against the ropes in a clinch.
Python avoiding damage as Liebknecht throws knees to the body.
Python trying to land knees to the body.
Python works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liebknecht misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Python has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Liebknecht trying to control the position but instead, Python has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liebknecht into the ropes.
Python wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liebknecht has him pressed against the ropes.
Python stalling in the clinch but Liebknecht improves position.
Liebknecht avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Python misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Liebknecht on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liebknecht is trying to stall.
Python tries a body shot but Liebknecht blocks it.
Python is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Liebknecht darts in and clinches Python up against the ropes.

Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Python pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Liebknecht on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by Liebknecht.

It looks like Cyrius Python has been cut.

Python closes the distance and clinches.
Python blocks an uppercut.
Python blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Python wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Liebknecht blocks the leg kick.

Python moves into the clinch.

Python manages to break the clinch.
Liebknecht defending well as Python loads up on a big left hand.
Cyrius Python seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Python moves into range and clinches up with Liebknecht.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liebknecht.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Python.
Liebknecht gets through Python's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Python wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Python tries to throw a body punch but Liebknecht avoids it by throwing Python back against the ropes.
Python tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liebknecht's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Liebknecht as the two fighters clinch.
Liebknecht misses with the head strike.
Liebknecht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Python is trying to force a seperation but Liebknecht has the dominant position.

Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Python lands a front kick to the face, that drops Liebknecht to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!

It looks like Karl Liebknecht has been cut.
Cyrius Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liebknecht throws a hook to the side of Python's head but Python sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liebknecht connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liebknecht tries to land a leg kick but Python saw it coming and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Liebknecht.
A telegraphed right hand from Liebknecht misses the target.

Python has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Liebknecht as Python tries to tie him up.
Liebknecht lands an uppercut.
Liebknecht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Python makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liebknecht avoids a wild elbow strike from Python.
Liebknecht has a couple of punches blocked by Python.

Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Python has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Liebknecht scores with a nice short uppercut.
Python can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrius Python dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A bone on bone clash there as Liebknecht blocks the leg kick.
Liebknecht tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Python was well out of range. Poor timing from Liebknecht.

Python closes the distance and clinches.
Liebknecht stalling in the clinch but Python improves position.
A short uppercut from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht is looking to control Python's arms but Python gets an underhook and turns him. Now Liebknecht has his back to the ropes.
Python throws a punch but it's blocked by Liebknecht.

Python breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Python throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Python throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liebknecht moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Python moves into the clinch.
Python is trying to maintain a safe position but Liebknecht gets an underhook and turns Python into the ropes.
Liebknecht lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Python.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liebknecht avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Python scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liebknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Python.
Python wants to get back to striking at distance but Liebknecht won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Python creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karl Liebknecht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liebknecht cracks Python with a nice body shot.
Liebknecht has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Python can't break the clinch.
Liebknecht lands an uppercut.
Python tries to circle away but Liebknecht has him pinned against the ropes.
Liebknecht taking a breather.
Python is trying to stall.
Liebknecht softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liebknecht lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Liebknecht working Python over with knees to the body.

Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Liebknecht.
Python scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Liebknecht cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liebknecht takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Python sets himself, and Liebknecht steps forward looking for the clinch! Python avoids it this time.
Liebknecht scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Python throws a wild body kick that Liebknecht sees coming a mile off.
Liebknecht looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liebknecht moves away from the strike by Python.
Python throws out a leg kick but Liebknecht moves out of range and Python only half commits.
Python tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Liebknecht.
I think Liebknecht has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight as a draw!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Cyrius Python!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Cyrius Python!

Cyrius Python wins by majority decision!
The defeated Karl Liebknecht had this to say: 'NEEEEEEIN'.