PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Nilsen (ranked 4140 p4p, 2746 weight class) and Cyrius Python (ranked 507 p4p, 351 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Nilsen
vs
Python

185 cm
47
212
25 - 17 - 0

178 cm
39
208
30 - 30 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Nilsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python tries to clinch there but Nilsen circles away.
Nilsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Python defends well and Nilsen ends up having to push Python into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Python looking to stall.
Nilsen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Python fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Python has Nilsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Nilsen is trying to drag Python to the mat but Python just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilsen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Python after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen wants a takedown.
Nilsen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Python after a bit of a struggle.
Python tries to throw a body punch but Nilsen avoids it by throwing Python back against the cage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python blocks a jab.
Python is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Python looks to land a combination but Nilsen avoids it well.
Python bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Python throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been hearing reports that Nilsen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Python fails with a takedown attempt.

Python pushes Nilsen up against the cage in a clinch.

Python successfully pulls guard.
Python looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsen looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen throws an elbow that misses. Python uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nilsen's guard. Nice move by Python!

Nilsen has his hands on Python's head, controlling the position.
Python is pushing down on Nilsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nilsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Python has managed to sneak the leg through.
Python missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Python wants to free his trapped foot but Nilsen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nilsen tries to get to full guard but Python has control of the leg.
Python wants to pass the guard but Nilsen is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python is keen to just control but Nilsen is a slippery customer.

Nilsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Python trying to control the action but Nilsen is working from the bottom.
Nilsen gets back to full guard.
Python wants to stand but Nilsen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Nilsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Python passes into half guard.
Nilsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Python must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nilsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nilsen keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Nilsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Python advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrius Python dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nilsen.
Python struggling a bit here.
Python is looking for a sweep.

Nilsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Python knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Nilsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Python is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nilsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Python, who protects the arm well.

Nilsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Python tries to buck Nilsen off but Nilsen is having none of it.
Python is trying to buck Nilsen off.

Nilsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Nilsen tries for a kimura but Python is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sloppy strikes there by Nilsen.

Nilsen tries for a kimura but Python is defending well.
Python taking a bit of punishment here - Nilsen scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Nilsen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nilsen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Python is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nilsen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Python wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Python looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Nilsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nilsen lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nilsen connects with a nice short shot to Python's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Nilsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Python is looking for a sweep. Nilsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Python taking some punishment here, with Nilsen in his half guard.
Nilsen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Python!
Python is working to get back to half guard.
Python wants to hold on but Nilsen pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nilsen breaks from Python's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Python is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nilsen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nilsen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Nilsen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Decent striking displayed by Nilsen there.
Python tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nilsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cyrius Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nilsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Python tries to counter with a clinch but Nilsen shakes him off and moves away.
No luck for Nilsen with that takedown attempt.
As Nilsen backs off Python throws a huge counter combo but Nilsen manages to avoid it all.
Dennis Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsen connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nilsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nilsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Nilsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nilsen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Python is defending against the submission attempts here by Nilsen.

Nilsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Python has managed to free his arm - good work.
Python pushes Nilsen off looking to stand but Nilsen dives back in and keeps control.
Dennis Nilsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nilsen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Python with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nilsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nilsen working over Python with some ground and pound. Python looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nilsen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Python has one foot on Nilsen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nilsen shoots and misses
and Python counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Oooh a lovely combination from Python sends Nilsen down but not out. Python dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The ground and pound from Python seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Python slows the pace down.
Python trying to control the action but Nilsen is working from the bottom.
Python working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nilsen is not content to let Python control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python tries to stand but Nilsen is controlling his head.
Nilsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nilsen is not content to let Python control the position.
Python tries to stand but Nilsen is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nilsen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Nilsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Nilsen is nestled in close to Python, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Python is trying to stand.
Nilsen is thwarting Python's attempts to control the position.
Python is trying to get back to full guard.
Nilsen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cyrius Python.
I think Python 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrius Python!
Our winner, Cyrius Python, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.