PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Devon Bevon (ranked 7704 p4p, 544 weight class) and Cyrius Python (ranked 5556 p4p, 470 weight class). Devon Bevon had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Cyrius Python acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bevon
vs
Python

175 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon Bevon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bevon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Python shoots in but Bevon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Python fails with the takedown.

Python gets the takedown into side control.
Bevon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Python off and has taken his back!
Bevon gets his hands free as Python looks to control.
What can Python do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Python trying to control the position but Bevon manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bevon controlling the positon.
Python wants to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Python is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bevon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Python has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bevon is controlling the position but Python somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Bevon prevents Python from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bevon is trying to control. Python wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Python keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Python manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Python tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Python lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Bevon postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bevon prevents Python from getting back to his feet.

Bevon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Python has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bevon has managed to get both his arms back between Python's legs - danger averted.
Bevon won't allow Python to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Python keeping full guard, as Bevon tries to pass.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Python shoots in and drives through. Bevon sprawls well.
Python's coach down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Python's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Devon Bevon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
Horrible takedown attempt by Python or perhaps it was just good defense by Bevon, which made it look bad.
Bevon is looking to counter with a body kick.
Python looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bevon circles away from the clinch attempt.

Bevon drives through and clinches with Python against the cage.

Bevon is trying to trip Python. He has hold of a leg but Python is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bevon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Bevon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Python shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bevon as he avoids it easily.
Bevon feinted with a counter takedown.

Bevon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bevon in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bevon is looking to advance position but Python won't allow it.
Python is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bevon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bevon tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Python counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bevon gets back to full guard.
Python trying to control but Bevon is working from the bottom.
Bevon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Python can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bevon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bevon keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python tries to free his leg and advance position but Bevon is retaining full guard.
Bevon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bevon controls Python momentarily but Python frees himself.
Python stopping the sweep attempt from Bevon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Python working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bevon's head.
Devon Bevon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Python thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bevon keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.
Python throws a big elbow that misses.
Python is pushing down on Bevon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bevon is fighting to maintain full guard but Python has managed to sneak the leg through.
Python not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python tries to pass to full mount but Bevon defends it.

Bevon actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Python lands a nice short elbow.
Python lands strikes from half guard.

Python is trying to work for a kimura but Bevon is defending well.
Python missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Bevon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Python looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Python is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bevon is looking to improve his position.
Python scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Python trying to pass the guard but Bevon defending well.

Python is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bevon is just riding it out for now. Python eventually gives up the hold.

Python seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Python there.
Python uses his free foot to push down on Bevon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bevon.
Python looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Bevon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Python.
Python with the ground and pound from mount.
Bevon is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Python lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bevon hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bevon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bevon wants to hold on but Python pushes him away.
Python thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrius Python showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Python looking to score a takedown here. Bevon is defending well but Python drives through and ends up in Bevon's guard.
Python prevents Bevon from getting back to his feet.
Python wants to control from the top but Bevon keeps moving.
Python throws a big right hand that misses.
Python is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Python with a flurry of punches that miss.
Python working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python stands and throws Bevon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Python is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bevon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Python thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Python tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bevon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Python is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bevon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Python lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two 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 blocks the strikes from Bevon.
Python in side control, throwing shots but Bevon defends.

Python working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bevon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Python's best efforts.
Python drops an elbow to the side of Bevon's head.
Bevon is controlling Python's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bevon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Python.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Python is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bevon is trying to stand back up but Python is controlling him
Python thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bevon's head.
Python trying to control from half guard but Bevon is working away.

Python wants to work for an arm triangle but Bevon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bevon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Python.
Python thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bevon's head.

Python is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bevon is just riding it out for now. Python eventually gives up the hold.
Python trying to mount his opponent but Bevon defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python prevents Bevon from improving his position.

Python stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bevon to get to his feet.
Python changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bevon tries to avoid it but Python manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bevon to the ground. Bevon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Python shoots in looking for a takedown but Bevon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Python's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cyrius Python seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bevon looks to land a body kick but Python moved away.

Python clinches up with Bevon and pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrius Python comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29

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