PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyrius Python (ranked 19242 p4p, 23683 weight class) and Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf (ranked 723 p4p, 709 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Python
vs
Tamdfjsmf

178 cm
39
203
27 - 30 - 0

184 cm
28
190
7 - 20 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 27 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Python.
Python throws a right and a left that both miss.

Python moves into range and clinches up with Tamdfjsmf.
Python wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Python - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Python is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tamdfjsmf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Python fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tamdfjsmf throws a head kick that misses.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf throws a head kick that misses
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tamdfjsmf moves into the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf tries to score a body lock takedown but Python shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tamdfjsmf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Python gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cyrius Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf.

Tamdfjsmf has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Python uses from the top position.
Python is looking to stand up but Tamdfjsmf won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tamdfjsmf working for a triangle but Python defends it easily.
Python trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamdfjsmf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamdfjsmf wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Python trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamdfjsmf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamdfjsmf working a defensive guard here.

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 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Python looking to pass the guard.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to keep Python in close.
Python trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamdfjsmf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tamdfjsmf wants to clinch.

Python gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf blocks the elbow strike.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to pull guard but Python turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Python stalls.
Python changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tamdfjsmf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tamdfjsmf tries to bum rush Python with a series of wild strikes but Python uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Python avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Tamdfjsmf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cyrius Python seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Python manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Python gets tackled into the cage by Tamdfjsmf. Tamdfjsmf maintains the clinch.

Tamdfjsmf has clasped his hands together around Python's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tamdfjsmf working away.
Tamdfjsmf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Python keeps working.

Tamdfjsmf decides to stand up, so the ref orders Python to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tamdfjsmf fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tamdfjsmf is defended easily by Python.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Python has closed the distance and engaged Tamdfjsmf in a clinch.
Tamdfjsmf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Python pulls his leg out and moves away.
Python lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Python.

Python clinches up with Tamdfjsmf and pushes him back against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf tries to pull guard but Python won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrius Python dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tamdfjsmf moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Python has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tamdfjsmf prevents the takedown attempt.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tamdfjsmf is pressed up against the cage. Python has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tamdfjsmf down to the mat. Tamdfjsmf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Tamdfjsmf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Python, pushing him back against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Python is defending well.
Python is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamdfjsmf can do to turn this around?

Tamdfjsmf lands a takedown into guard.
Tamdfjsmf controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tamdfjsmf postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Python tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python has momentary wrist control but Tamdfjsmf slips an elbow through the middle.
Tamdfjsmf wants to control from the top but Python keeps moving.
Tamdfjsmf looking to sit in guard and control but Python gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Tamdfjsmf trying to keep a closed guard but Python is proving a slippery customer.
Python landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Python.
Python trying to control but Tamdfjsmf is working from the bottom.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Python throwing strikes from guard but Tamdfjsmf blocks nicely.
Python wants to stand but Tamdfjsmf has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Python is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Tamdfjsmf moves into range and clinches up with Python.
Python prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cyrius Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf.
Tamdfjsmf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Python fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Python scoring well with a low kick there.
Tamdfjsmf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Tamdfjsmf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Python tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tamdfjsmf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Python is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tamdfjsmf asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf working away.
Python is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tamdfjsmf's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tamdfjsmf trying to mount his opponent but Python defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamdfjsmf keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Python has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tamdfjsmf is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Python's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Python tries to clinch there but Tamdfjsmf circles away.

Python closes the distance and clinches.

Python pulls guard successfully.

Python uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tamdfjsmf wants to clinch
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
Tamdfjsmf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Python circles away.
Tamdfjsmf wants to clinch up but Python keeps it at a distance.

Python instigates a clinch.
Tamdfjsmf tries for a takedown but Python manages to get underhooks.
Tamdfjsmf is looking for a takedown.
Cyrius Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to break the clinch but Python is controlling him.
Python blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Python breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Python circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Python moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Python - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Tamdfjsmf jumps guard and drags Python to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Python is looking to pass into half guard but Tamdfjsmf pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tamdfjsmf is in guard.

Tamdfjsmf trying to control but Python is working from the bottom.
Python wants to get back to his feet but Tamdfjsmf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Python looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tamdfjsmf is defending well. Python quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tamdfjsmf has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Python celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cyrius Python!
An out of breath Cyrius Python thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.