PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dewire (ranked 2532 p4p, 1968 weight class) and Henry Python (ranked 330 p4p, 270 weight class). Dewire comes to the cage accompanied by Come With Me Now. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Henry Python was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Dewire
vs
Python

178 cm
21
185
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
28
170
4 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Dewire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Python!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dewire shoots in and drives through. Python sprawls well.
Dewire fails with a takedown attempt.

Dewire changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Python looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Python wants to get back to his feet.
Python is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dewire scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dewire wants to control but Python is keeping him busy.
Python really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dewire. 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 escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewire taking a breather here.
Dewire cracks Python with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python wants to get back to his feet but Dewire drags him back down.
Python parries the strikes from Dewire easily there. Dewire is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Python to escape.
Python is pushing Dewire's head away, looking to escape. Dewire manages to hold on to the position though.
Python takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dewire wants to control but Python is keeping him busy.
Python takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dewire trying to control the position but Python is working away.
Dewire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Python to see if he's OK.
Python is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dewire asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Python takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewire has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Python!

Dewire is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Python is surviving well by controlling Dewire's body position as best he can.
The referee warns Python that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dewire scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Python?
Dewire controlling the pace for now.
Python is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dewire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Python is looking to escape.
Python is trying to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dewire lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Python that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Dewire looking to secure an arm triangle but Python defends it well.
Dewire raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Dewire looking for a guillotine from mount but Python is having none of it.
BOOM! Dewire connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Python squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Python defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dewire.
Dewire 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 is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dewire controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Python that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Python is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dewire is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Python can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Python takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Python is bucking up trying to escape but Dewire cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Dewire tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dewire landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Dewire landing strikes from the mount and Python is in trouble!
Dewire landing shots from mount.
Dewire lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Python hang on?
Python is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dewire scoring with strikes but Python is staying in there.
Dewire looking to control but Python is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Python squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Dewire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dewire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Python's waist but Python gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dewire off to one side.
Python stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Python wants it to stay on the feet.
Python turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dewire dives in and grabs Python's left leg, looking for a takedown. Python pushes down on Dewire's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Dewire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Python lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dewire backs up against the cage.
Python lands a head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dewire.
Dewire walks into a stiff left hand from Python.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dewire tries for a takedown but Python circles away easily
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Python tries to avoid it but Dewire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Python to the ground. Python escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dewire is trying hard to land a takedown here. Python sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from Python both land. Nice combination.
Dewire has his takedown stuffed
and Dewire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michael Dewire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dewire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michael Dewire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Henry Python is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dewire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Python counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Python lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dewire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Dewire stops Python from getting back to his feet.
Python felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Python keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dewire prevents Python from standing back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dewire.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewire shoots for a double leg takedown but Python sprawls well. He's pushed Dewire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dewire with a poor takedown
and Python counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dewire ducks right into an uppercut from Python.
Dewire with a lazy takedown attempt
and Python counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dewire shoots for a takedown but Python saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Python.
Dewire blocks a head kick by Python.

Dewire shoots in and gets a takedown into Python's guard.
Dewire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dewire stops Python from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewire wants to control from the top but Python keeps moving.
Dewire stops Python from standing up.
We've been hearing that Dewire has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dewire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dewire stops Python from standing up.
Dewire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Michael Dewire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dewire prevents Python from escaping the position.
Python is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Python pushes Dewire away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dewire gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dewire lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Python showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dewire misses with a takedown attempt - Python sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dewire darts in looking for a takedown but Python gets double underhooks and turns Dewire into the cage.

Python manages to break the clinch.
Python chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Python lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Python.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Python sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dewire somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Dewire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Python misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewire fails with the takedown
and Python counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dewire thinking.
Python defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dewire.
Henry Python seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Python throws a good cross that connects.
Dewire shoots for a takedown but Python saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Python is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dewire with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Python stuffs the takedown attempt from Dewire. Dewire gets slowly back to his feet.
Python cracks Dewire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dewire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Python keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dewire shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Python sprawls well. Python wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dewire gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dewire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dewire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Python sprawls and moves away.
Python throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dewire's head.
Dewire shoots in but Python avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Python's waist but Python gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dewire off to one side.
Dewire shoots and misses
and Python counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Python!
Dewire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Python.
Python looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dewire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Python.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dewire has a takedown stuffed.
Python throws out a counter right but Dewire avoids it with no problem.
Python scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dewire ducks under a wild hook from Python.
Python chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dewire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Python's waist but Python gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dewire off to one side.
Python throws a counter combo.
Python chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dewire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Python defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Python defends it nicely.
Dewire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Python scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Python lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dewire at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dewire darts in looking for a takedown but Python gets double underhooks and turns Dewire into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Python comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:28

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