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). David HasselhON has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brian Python's chin.

Python
vs
HasselhON

150 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

184 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David HasselhON!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Python scores with a takedown into HasselhON's guard.
Python throwing strikes but missing.
Python cracks HasselhON with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Python wants to stand and escape but instead HasselhON has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Python will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
HasselhON won't allow Python to sweep him here.
HasselhON trying to control but Python is working from the bottom.
Python wants to stand but HasselhON is controlling the position.
HasselhON won't allow Python to sweep him here.
Python is working hard here to advance position.
Python might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Python keeping moving, preventing HasselhON from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
HasselhON lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Brian Python has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Python shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Python showed some decent athleticism there.
Python lands with a punch from half guard.
HasselhON wants to get back to full guard.
HasselhON works his way to full guard. Good work.
Python is breathing heavily.
HasselhON throwing short punches from the bottom.
HasselhON throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Python gets to his feet - HasselhON follows without any prompting.
HasselhON pulls out of a head kick attempt.
HasselhON lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
HasselhON moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
HasselhON misses with a two punch combination.
HasselhON throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Python shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. HasselhON manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Python knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for HasselhON on the ground.
HasselhON working a defensive guard here.
Python is looking to stand up but HasselhON won't let him.

HasselhON looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Python cracks HasselhON with a solid left hand.
Python connects with a couple of short punches.
HasselhON trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Python trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HasselhON looking to hit a scissor sweep but Python is one step ahead there.
Python is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Python is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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 a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
HasselhON tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
HasselhON throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Python's head.
HasselhON attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Python avoids the head kick by HasselhON.
HasselhON throws a head kick that Python semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from HasselhON. No joy for Python on that attempt.

That's four 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.
HasselhON throws a body kick that misses.
HasselhON misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
HasselhON lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
HasselhON throws a head kick that misses.
HasselhON tries to clinch but Python is having none of it.
HasselhON lands a jab.

Python closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming HasselhON to the mat! HasselhON manages to get full guard.
Python postures up.
Python has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Python is posturing up here but HasselhON has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Python tries to roll out but it's too tight and Python has to tap! Slick submission there by HasselhON!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David HasselhON!