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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Cyrius Python (ranked 19323 p4p, 22292 weight class) and Adam Larsson (ranked 699 p4p, 728 weight class). Adam Larsson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Solid boxing
Insanely flexible
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World class MT
Good gas tank
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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 26 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cyrius Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python tries to clinch up.
Larsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Python tries to clinch but Larsson moves out of range.
Python shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Python cracks a nice hook into Larsson's ribs.
Python throws a sloppy body shot
and Larsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Python looks to clinch
and Larsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Python doesn't manage to clinch there - Larsson circles away.
Adam Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Python has managed to clinch.
Python looking to slow down the pace here.
Larsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Larsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Python will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Larsson up against the ropes.
Python tries a body shot but Larsson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Python throws an elbow but misses.
Python wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Python is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Python is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Python is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larsson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Larsson as Python tries to tie him up.
Larsson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Python tries to circle away but Larsson has him pinned against the ropes.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Python is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Larsson is keeping busy.
Python missing with knees to the body.
Python has a couple of punches blocked by Larsson.
Python goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Python with a knee to the head.
Python throws an elbow but it misses.
Larsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Python stalling in the clinch but Larsson improves position.
Python tries a body shot but Larsson blocks it.
Python is trying to break the clinch but Larsson has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Python tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Python wants to clinch up but Larsson keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Larsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Larsson misses with an uppercut. Python saw that one coming.
A left and a right from Larsson both land. Nice combination.
Python 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.
Python on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Larsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Python counters by clinching up.
Python tries to throw a body punch but Larsson avoids it by throwing Python back against the ropes.
Python pushes off an throws an elbow but Larsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Larsson fails to land.
Python has a couple of punches blocked by Larsson.
Larsson blocks an elbow strike.
Python tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python taking a breather.
Python tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Python tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Python wants to get back to striking at distance but Larsson won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Python tries to stall but Larsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Larsson.
Larsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Python tries to land knees in the clinch but Larsson avoids the damage to the body.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
Python is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Larsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Python backwards.
Larsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Larsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Python.
Python stalling in the clinch but Larsson improves position.
Python working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Larsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Python closes the distance looking to clinch
and Larsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Larsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Python has time to react.
Python wants to clinch up but Larsson keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Larsson, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsson misses the target.
Python slips under a jab.
Larsson connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larsson with a hook.
Adam Larsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larsson misses the jab.
Python tries to clinch up but Larsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Python wants to clinch up but Larsson keeps it at a distance.
Python tries to clinch but Larsson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Larsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Larsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Python sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adam Larsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsson looks to land a left hand but Python moved out of range nicely.
Larsson with a jab.
Python moves in looking to clinch but Larsson pushes him off.
Python wants to land a leg kick but Larsson is out of range.
Larsson throws the left hand but Python avoids the punch easily.
Larsson cracks a nice hook into Python's ribs.
Python uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsson.
Larsson connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Larsson clobbers Python with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Python scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cyrius Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Larsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Python tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Python tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Larsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Python looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Python takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Python has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Well,Python is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Python wants to clinch.
Python tries to move into range but Larsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cyrius Python has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Python wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Python doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Larsson misses with an uppercut. Python saw that one coming.
Python tries a head kick but it misses.
Larsson jabs Python to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Python staggers Larsson with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Larsson looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Larsson misses its intended target.
As Larsson looks to move away, Python throws a big counter combo but Larsson just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Python tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Larsson tenderised Python's leg. Python is trying to keep his angry face on.
Larsson thuds a left hand into Python's body.
A shot to the liver by Larsson. Beautiful body shot.
Python ducks right into an uppercut from Larsson.
Python takes one to the side of the head.
Larsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Larsson connects with a body shot.
Larsson cracks a nice hook into Python's ribs.
Larsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python throws a leg kick
and Larsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larsson lands a jab to the head.
Python is rocked!
Larsson digs a good hook to Python's body.
Oh Python is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larsson connects with a quick right hand that sends Python tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Adam Larsson!
Cyrius Python was interviewed post fight and said 'well that was a hard fight and i ended on the wrong corner'.
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energy
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hype
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