PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Boo (ranked 5281 p4p, 4205 weight class) and Cyrius Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Boo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Boo
vs
Python

183 cm
22
190
2 - 4 - 0

178 cm
39
201
28 - 30 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, David Boo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Python.
Boo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Python.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boo.
Boo swings for the body but Python moves out of range.
Python lands with a nice combination. Boo backs away looking to recover.
Boo throws a series of punches but Python moves out of range.
Python darts in looking for a takedown but Boo gets double underhooks and turns Python into the cage.
David Boo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
A combination from Boo does no damage.
Boo wants to land a leg kick but Python is out of range.
Boo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boo misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boo. Python does a little dance to reset his feet.
Python goes for a double leg but Boo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boo continues to drive forward.
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!
Boo misses with the combination.
Boo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Python finds it's way round the side to connect with Boo's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python tries for a takedown but Boo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Python closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boo's guard.
Boo wants to get back to his feet but Python passes into half guard.
Boo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boo tries to get out of the position.

Boo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Python.
Python misses with a head shot. Boo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Python throwing strikes but missing.
Python with a flurry of punches that miss.
Python wants to stand but Boo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python advances to half guard.
Python looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Python on the ground.
Boo is positioning himself well to prevent Python advancing to mount.
Boo is trying to maintain the position but Python is very close to passing his half guard.
Python wants to free his trapped foot but Boo is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Python is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boo defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Python is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Python wants to pass the guard but Boo is defending well.

Python is looking for a kimura but Boo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Python to get the leverage.

Python is working for a kimura but Boo is defending it quite comfortably.
Boo is not content to let Python control the position.

That's four 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.

Python is working for a kimura but Boo is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Python 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.
Python wants to pass the guard but Boo is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cyrius Python will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Python misses with the combination.
We've been told by Boo's head coaches at Cozad MMA London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Python tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boo throws a shot from downtown. Python moves away and avoids it.

Python shoots in and bounces Boo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Python's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boo keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Python thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Python trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boo seems keen to control Python's posture.
Boo keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.
Boo managing to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boo keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boo tries to bum rush Python with a series of wild strikes but Python uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Python counters with a left and a right... And another left! Boo is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrius Python!
After winning the bout, Cyrius Python thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.