PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cyrius Python (ranked 1498 p4p, 184 weight class) and Vladimir Nikolov (ranked 3478 p4p, 371 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Python
vs
Nikolov

178 cm
29
167 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

175 cm
32
155 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, 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 Amsterdam, Vladimir Nikolov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python shoots in for a double leg but Nikolov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nikolov throws a sloppy head kick and Python moves out of range easily.

Python closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nikolov's guard.
Python passes into half guard.

Python wants to work for an arm triangle but Nikolov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nikolov trying to control here.
Nikolov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python working over Nikolov with some ground and pound. Nikolov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Python content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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 working over Nikolov with some ground and pound. Nikolov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolov taking some punishment here, with Python in his half guard.
Python throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Python frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Python postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Nikolov bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Python and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrius Python!