PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David HasselhON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Python
vs
HasselhON

150 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David HasselhON!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Python drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
HasselhON struggling a bit here.
Python works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Python decides to stand up, so the ref orders HasselhON to his feet.
HasselhON has his takedown stuffed

and Python counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Python preventing the sweep.
Python slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Python trying to control but HasselhON is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python preventing the sweep.
Python trying to control the position from guard on top but HasselhON is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Python might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Python not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
HasselhON pulls Python in close to his closed guard and prevents Python from doing any damage or advancing position.
Python has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Python is stalling in the full guard.

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.
HasselhON is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Python prevents HasselhON from getting back to his feet.
Python wants to pass the guard but HasselhON is keeping the position.
Python prevents HasselhON from getting back to his feet.
HasselhON keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Python feints and as HasselhON raises his hands in defense, Python changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Python is breathing heavily.
Python showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
HasselhON is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Python is controlling him.
HasselhON trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
HasselhON is looking to stand up but Python isn't so interested in that idea.
HasselhON looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python throws a big right hand that misses.
Python stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. HasselhON swivels though and keeps the full guard.
HasselhON is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
HasselhON misses with a takedown

and Python counters with a nice double leg into side control. HasselhON won't be happy with that.
Python controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HasselhON taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

HasselhON gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Python counters with a body kick that stops HasselhON in his tracks momentarily.
HasselhON tries to clinch but Python moves out of range.
HasselhON with a lazy takedown attempt

and Python counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Python pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. HasselhON is keeping the position for now.
Python knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for HasselhON on the ground.
HasselhON trying to control the position.
Python stands up over HasselhON, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

HasselhON working for a triangle but Python defends it easily.
HasselhON striking off his back but it's not causing Python any problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python postures up.
HasselhON is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
HasselhON looking to control but Python passes into half guard.
Python trying to control the pace.

Python is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two 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.
HasselhON moves into full guard.
HasselhON is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
HasselhON is trying to control. Python wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Python is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python is trying to control but can't.

HasselhON seems to be looking for submissions.

Python is defending against the submission attempts here by HasselhON.
Python moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Python not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
HasselhON postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Python working a defensive guard but HasselhON passes into half guard.

HasselhON is working for a submission of some sort.
HasselhON is looking to take a break and control but Python is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
HasselhON prevents Python from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Python dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Python shoots in for a takedown but HasselhON shows good takedown defense.

Python looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Python stopping the sweep attempt from HasselhON.
Python wants to pass the guard but HasselhON is keeping the position.
HasselhON trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HasselhON wants to sweep here but Python controlling him for the moment.
HasselhON pulls Python in close to prevent any damage.
HasselhON trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
HasselhON misses with a takedown
and Python counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Python closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. HasselhON did well to prevent Python getting side control.
Well, if Python is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Python is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Python lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python wants to advance to full mount but HasselhON doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Python trying to control but HasselhON is working from the bottom.
HasselhON has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Python won't allow HasselhON to sweep him here.

HasselhON kicks Python off and gets to his feet.

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.
HasselhON tries for a takedown but Python circles away easily

and Python counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Python.
Python trying to control but HasselhON is working from the bottom.
HasselhON not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
HasselhON is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Python working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Python wants to control from the top but HasselhON keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Python showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Python has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Python!