PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Cyrius Python (ranked 18852 p4p, 2016 weight class) and Jamin Destro (ranked 653 p4p, 290 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Python
vs
Destro

178 cm
37
194
27 - 29 - 0

181 cm
23
191
3 - 0 - 0

Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Heavy handed

Groove Gear
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cyrius Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamin Destro!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destro throws out a loose jab but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Destro has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Python attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Python slips a jab from Destro.
Python went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Destro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Destro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Python sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Destro swings for the body but Python moves out of range.

Destro rushes Python and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Python.
Destro avoids the elbow strike from Python, against the ropes.

Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Python on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Python tries to close the distance and clinch up but Destro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Destro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Destro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Python.
Python tries to close the distance and clinch but Destro 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 lands a leg kick that knocks Destro off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Destro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python moves forwards but Destro connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Cyrius Python has been cut.

Python fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Destro, pushing him back against the ropes.

Python manages to break the clinch.
Python tries to close the distance and clinch up but Destro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jamin Destro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Destro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Destro counters with a straight right hand.
Destro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Destro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Python doesn't seem phased though.
Python is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Python tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Destro.
Python on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jamin Destro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Destro lands a front kick.

Python moves into range and clinches up with Destro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python looking to throw knees to the head but Destro is blocking nicely.
Python looking to stall.
Python tries a body shot but Destro blocks it.
Destro blocks the elbow strike.
Python tries to stall but Destro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Destro blocks an uppercut.
Python takes a shot to the head.
Python is trying to stall.
Python missing with knees to the body.
Destro lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Destro as Python tries to tie him up.
Python using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Destro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Destro.
Destro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Destro scores with a shot to the side of Python's head.
Destro lands a nice uppercut.
Python takes a shot to the head.

Python is rocked!
Destro pushes Python back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Python is breathing heavily.
Destro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Python is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Cyrius Python's cut is getting worse.
Python is trying to force a seperation but Destro has the dominant position.
Python tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destro cracks Python with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Python goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Python wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jamin Destro!
An out of breath Jamin Destro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Cyrius Python spoke after the fight, saying 'well that was a hard fight and i ended on the wrong corner'.