PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Brunson (ranked 2884 p4p, 3943 weight class) and Cyrius Python (ranked 393 p4p, 498 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Brunson
vs
Python

177 cm
23
215
2 - 3 - 0

178 cm
41
221
31 - 34 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doyle Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyrius Python!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson thuds a left hand into Python's body.
Brunson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Python uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunson.
It seemed like Python was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Brunson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brunson swings for the body but Python moves out of range.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brunson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brunson misses with a body shot.

Brunson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Python was covering up waiting for the punch and Brunson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brunson prevents Python from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Python keeps moving.
Brunson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python keeping full guard, as Brunson tries to pass.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brunson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Python working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brunson.
Python wants to stand and escape but Brunson is having none of it.
Python is looking to stand back up but Brunson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Python.
Python is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brunson working over Python with some ground and pound. Python looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson is thwarting Python's attempts to control the position.
Python has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canucks Combat Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brunson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brunson working Python over with strikes.
Brunson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brunson slips a nice elbow through Python's hands, connecting with Python's forehead.
Brunson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brunson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brunson slips a nice elbow through Python's hands, connecting with Python's forehead.
Python taking some punishment here, with Brunson in his half guard.
Brunson is keen to just control but Python is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python is looking to control Brunson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Python avoid being mounted?
Python is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brunson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brunson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brunson trying to control from half guard but Python is working away.
Python is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson working Python over with strikes.
Python taking some punishment here, with Brunson in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson 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.
Brunson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brunson working the head and body with strikes.

Python is rocked!
Brunson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Python is still in real trouble! Can Brunson finish him?
Brunson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Python is hurt! He's hurt bad - Brunson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Python from any more punishment! Congratulations to Brunson! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doyle Brunson!
In defeat, Cyrius Python stepped up to the mic, saying 'well that was a hard fight and i ended on the wrong corner'.