PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohhamad Iman (ranked 2219 p4p, 56 weight class) and Cyrius Python (ranked 2324 p4p, 58 weight class). Mohhamad Iman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Iman
vs
Python

173 cm
26
225 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

178 cm
27
167 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohhamad Iman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python throws a nice looking combination but Iman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Python moves into the clinch successfully.
Python working hard to break the clinch.
Python is trying to break free.
Python's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) 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.
A frustrated look appears on Python's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Python can't break the clinch.
Python dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Python can't find room to land a body shot as Iman controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iman stops a takedown attempt from Python.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Python.

Python pulls Iman into guard.
Iman slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iman is pressing down on Python's thigh, looking to free his foot. Python is holding on for now.
Iman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Iman wants to pass to mount but Python is defending the position.
Python trying to control here.
Iman trying to control from half guard but Python is working away.
Python trying to hold on to Iman's head to control him but Iman postures up.

Python actively working from the bottom here.

Python is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iman pulls his head out easily.

That's two 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.
Iman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Python working to try and regain half guard.
Iman fails to move to back control.
Python bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Iman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Iman tries to get out of the position.
Iman keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.
Python passes Iman's left leg - he's now in half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Iman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iman trying to control but Python postures up.

Python is looking for a kimura here.
Python throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Iman is trying to get back to full guard.
Iman is working hard here to advance position.

Iman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.
Iman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Python seems to be working for a kimura but Iman defends the submission attempt.
Python missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Iman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Python throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Python looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Iman moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrius Python dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A swing and a miss from Iman.
Python is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Python clinches up with Iman and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Python.
Python is trying to break free.

Iman breaks from the clinch.
Cyrius Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Python has Iman up against the cage in a clinch.
Python is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iman is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Python's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Python wants to take the fight to the mat but Iman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Python wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iman has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python is pushing Iman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Python can't find room to land a body shot as Iman controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Python breaks from the clinch.
Python tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Iman defends well and Python ends up having to push Iman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Python tries to sprawl but Iman drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Python pushes Iman off and gets back to his feet.
Python ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Python tries to counter it with a takedown but Iman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Python tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iman moves away.
Iman tries to counter with a takedown but Python is quick to defend against it.
Python ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iman moves away.
Iman attempts a counter takedown but Python avoids it well and moves away.
Python has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Iman.
Python shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iman as he jumps to the side.
Mohhamad Iman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Python leaves Iman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Python shoots in but no luck this time.
Python shoots in but Iman avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iman missing with a left hand there. Python was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Python closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iman circles away.
Iman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Python doesn't manage to clinch there - Iman circles away.

Python clinches with his opponent.
Python tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iman smiles and moves away.
Python misses with a jab, cross combination.
Python bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Python gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iman avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from Python.
Iman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iman gets underhooks to prevent Python's takedown attempt.
Python tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iman smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Python closes the distance looking to clinch

so Iman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Python pushes Iman off and gets back to his feet.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Iman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Python.
Python tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iman attempts a counter takedown but Python avoids it well and moves away.
Iman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Iman. No joy for Python on that attempt.
Iman swings for the body but Python moves out of range.
Python slips a jab from Iman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Iman tries to counter with a takedown but Python is quick to defend against it.
Mohhamad Iman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
Python tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Python tries to clinch but Iman is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Python shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iman but Iman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Iman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Python sprawls and moves away.
Python takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Python ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iman moves away.
Python tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Python shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iman pinned against the cage. Iman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iman throws a jab when Python was well out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python tries to close the distance and clinch but Iman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Python tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Python misses with a takedown attempt

and Iman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Iman looking to pass the guard.
Iman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Python's guard.
Python is trying to control but can't.
Iman works his way into side control.
Iman trying to control the position but Python is working away.

Iman tries for a kimura but Python is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iman prevents Python from escaping the position.
Python is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Python regains half guard there - taking advantage of Iman's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Iman in particular looking to stall.
Python is trying to maintain the position but Iman is very close to passing his half guard.

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

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.
Iman trying to control from Python's half guard. Python has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cyrius Python is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Iman is looking to advance position but Python has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Python tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Python can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Iman is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iman tries to reverse the position but Python maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Python is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Iman has managed to escape the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mohhamad Iman.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

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