PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cyrius Python (ranked 3249 p4p, 340 weight class) and Gunnar Impala (ranked 3862 p4p, 393 weight class). Impala has chosen Ambitions of a ridah as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Python
vs
Impala

178 cm
23
167 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

177 cm
31
160 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Impala!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Gunnar Impala has been cut.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Python.

Python tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Python has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Python is trying to get an arm triangle but Impala is defending well.
Python prevents Impala from escaping the position.
Python just content to control the position.

Python is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Impala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Python is staying tight to Impala's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Impala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Python. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Python is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Impala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Impala can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Python working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Impala is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Python has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Python throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Python tries for a kimura but Impala is defending well.
The ground and pound from Python seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Impala is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Python asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Impala being controlled for a moment.
Impala wants to get back to his feet.

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.
Impala avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Python.

Python thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Impala wants to get back to his feet but Python drags him back down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

Python is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Impala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Python wants to control but Impala is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Impala wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Python in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Python working the ground and pound but Impala is defending the strikes.
Impala pushes Python away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Python gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Python is trying to get an arm triangle but Impala is defending well.
Impala is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Python is controlling him well.

Python tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Python stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Python.
Impala just misses with a punch to the body.

Impala closes the distance and clinches.
Python looking for a takedown.
Python can't get the takedown.
Python blocks an elbow strike.
Python tries to score a body lock takedown but Impala shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrius Python. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Impala trying to land knees to the body.
Impala throws a punch but it's blocked by Python.
Python has Impala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Impala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Impala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Python manages to pull guard.
Impala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Impala trying to control but Python is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrius Python dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Impala's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Python moves to clinch but Impala breaks away
and Impala counters with a nice uppercut.
Python fails to land the takedown.

Impala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Python jumps guard but Impala stands there with Python around his waist. Python gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Python pulls guard successfully.
Python is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Impala can do to turn this around?
Python is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Impala is staying active underneath Python, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala tries to kick Python off but Python keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Impala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Impala looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python is pressing down on Impala's thigh, looking to free his foot. Impala is holding on for now.

Python seems to be working for a kimura but Impala defends the submission attempt.
Python wants to pass the guard but Impala is defending well.
Python wants to lay and pray for a moment but Impala keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Impala is looking to escape.

Python is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Impala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Python.
Python missing with some ground and pound from the half 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.
Python throwing shots but Impala is blocking nicely.
Impala tries to kick Python off but Python keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Python is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Python is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Python is working for a kimura but Impala is defending it quite comfortably.
Impala wants to get back to his feet.

Python is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Impala is just riding it out for now. Python eventually gives up the hold.
Impala is refusing to be controlled, as Python sits in half guard.

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.
Python not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Python is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Impala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Python.
Python throwing shots but Impala is blocking nicely.
Impala is trying to stand back up but Python is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Python not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Python stops Impala from getting back to his feet.

Python is working for a submission of some sort.
Python stops Impala from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrius Python dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Impala's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Impala tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Impala drives through and clinches with Python against the cage.
A short uppercut from Impala.
Python takes a shot to the head.
Impala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Impala.
Impala throws a punch but it's blocked by Python.
Impala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cyrius Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Python shoots in but Impala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Python takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Python uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Impala.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Python is defended easily by Impala.
Gunnar Impala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Impala tries to avoid it but Python manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Impala to the ground. Impala escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrius Python. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Impala scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Impala cracks Python with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Python misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Impala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Impala tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Impala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Python at a distance.

Impala moves into range and clinches up with Python.
Impala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Impala fails to land.
Impala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Python's elbow.
Impala has a couple of punches blocked by Python.
Impala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Impala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Python is looking to take this one to the mat.
Impala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gunnar Impala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnar Impala seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Impala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Impala tries a body shot but Python blocks it.
Impala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Python has had enough of the clinch but Impala keeps him there for the moment.
Impala prevents the takedown attempt.
Impala stalling the fight.
Impala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Impala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Python.
Python has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Impala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Impala misses with some punches.
A short left from Impala.
Impala struggles to land a body shot inside as Python controls his hands.
Impala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Impala can't find room to land a body shot as Python controls the action.
Python looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Impala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Python is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Impala to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Impala.
Python wants a takedown.
Impala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Impala - that landed with a thud.
Impala tries to work over Python's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Impala has a couple of punches blocked by Python.

Python is trying to trip Impala. He has hold of a leg but Impala is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Python persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cyrius Python is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Python prevents Impala from getting back to his feet.
Python trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Impala trying to strike off his back.
Impala doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python trying to control the position from guard on top but Impala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Python has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Python's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Impala scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Impala is looking to chop away at Python's legs.
Python checks a leg kick nicely.
Impala throws a right hand that Python ducks under and follows up with a left that Python also avoids with ease.
Impala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Impala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Python showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Impala.
Python seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Impala scores with a jab.
Python is trying hard to land a takedown here. Impala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Impala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Python has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrius Python!
Gunnar Impala spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back stronger. fact.'.