PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrius Python (ranked 4396 p4p, 102 weight class) and Brock Steve (ranked 3780 p4p, 77 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Python
vs
Steve

178 cm
26
167 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

167 cm
25
146 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Steve!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python misses with a takedown
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Cyrius Python has been cut.
Steve stuns Python with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Python.
Python changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Python tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
Python misses the shot to the body.

Steve gets a clinch.
Python tries to score a body lock takedown but Steve shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Python trying to stall but Steve improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Python.
Python wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrius Python. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Steve breaks the clinch.
Steve throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python closes the distance but Steve moves to the side
and Steve counters with a one-two to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Python has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Python shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.

Python has Steve up against the cage in a clinch.

Steve manages to break the clinch.
Python throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Python goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Steve as Python shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python dives in for a single leg takedown but Steve sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Python shoots in and bounces Steve off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Python throws a big right hand that misses.
Steve working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Python.
Python missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Python wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Steve is looking to stand up but Python isn't so interested in that idea.
Python is stalling in the full guard.
Python trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python throws a big right hand that misses.
Steve keeping full guard, as Python tries to pass.
Python stops Steve from standing up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steve jabs at Python's body.
Python shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steve as he avoids it easily.
Python throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
Steve leaves Python with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python tries to clinch but Steve moves away
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Python tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.

Python gets caught flat footed, as Steve shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Python has his foot on Steve's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steve works his way back into a safe position though.
Python wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Steve is now in half guard.

Steve stands up from half guard.
Python shoots in but Steve avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyrius Python's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Steve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steve.
Python stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Python wants it to stay on the feet.

Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Python has clasped his hands together around Steve's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Python wants to control but Steve is keeping him busy.
Steve wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python tries to move into full mount but can't pass Steve's legs.
Python misses with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steve throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Cyrius Python seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve checks the leg kick nicely there.
Python misses with a takedown
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Python fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrius Python. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Python shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense.
Steve fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Python on the side of the head.
Python fails with an attempt to clinch.
Python shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Python with a poor takedown
and Steve counters with a series of strikes. Python will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Python takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Python shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve counters with a two punch combo.
Python gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Python shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steve but Steve pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Steve's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheers as Steve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Python doesn't seem phased though.

Steve tries to sprawl but Python drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Steve is trying to stand up here but Python is controlling him well.
Python wants to take a breather but Steve is having none of it.
Python is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Steve reverses the position - he's now on top in Python's guard.

Python working for a triangle but Steve defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steve gets to his feet. Python looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Steve scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Python tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Steve as Python shoots in.
Steve lands a nice hook to Python's body. Python takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steve lands a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Python dives in and scores a takedown into Steve's guard.

Steve uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Python fails in his attempt to clinch.
Python with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a three punch combo that has Python backing up. Python nods at Steve to acknowledge the strikes.

Steve looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Python is working an open guard so Steve takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve throws a counter combo.
Steve scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cyrius Python's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No joy there for Steve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve slips a jab and a cross from Python.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Python throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Python jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Python gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Python tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
Python doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Python into the cage.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrius Python. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Python with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve slaps away a takedown attempt from Python, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Python is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Steve moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Python! Steve continues to tee off on Python, landing with a left and a right! Steve connects with a right hand that leaves Python sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Steve!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brock Steve!
After winning the bout, Brock Steve thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.