PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Python (ranked 1732 p4p, 1620 weight class) and Stevie Janowski (ranked 235 p4p, 218 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Janowski's choice of entrance music: Going Down. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Python
vs
Janowski

178 cm
31
170
9 - 9 - 0

172 cm
20
174
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stevie Janowski!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Python. Beautiful body shot.
Python connects with a leg kick.
Janowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Janowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Janowski throws an overhand right that lands on Python's shoulder, as Python tries to avoid the shot.
Python swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Janowski misses with a straight left.
Janowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Janowski throws a combination that misses
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Janowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Python lands a nice hook to Janowski's body. Janowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Janowski avoids the body shot from Python.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Janowski.
Python appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janowski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
Janowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Python lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut there from Janowski.
Python is looking to slow Janowski down with leg kicks.
Janowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Janowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Janowski throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Janowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Janowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Janowski tries to bum rush Python with a series of wild strikes but Python uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python throws a quick inside leg kick.
Python looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python looks for the body kick but Janowski saw that one coming.
Python is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Janowski.

It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Janowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Python stalks Janowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Janowski's face. Janowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Janowski misses with a hook. Python ducked under it nicely.
Python was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Python misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Janowski. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Python on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Janowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Janowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Janowski.
Python defending well as Janowski loads up on a big left hand.
Python bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevie Janowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janowski tests Python's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Janowski misses with a left hand
and Python makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Janowski.
Python avoids a punch combination nicely.
Python fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Janowski manages to avoid it.
Janowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Python stalks Janowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Janowski's face. Janowski staggers backwards, shaken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Python. Janowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Janowski with a nice cross.
Janowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python throws a nice looking combination but Janowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Python misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Janowski.
Janowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Python lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Janowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Python connects with an inside leg kick.
Python pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Python throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python misses with a hook. Janowski ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Janowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Janowski throws an overhand right that lands on Python's shoulder, as Python tries to avoid the shot.
Janowski throws a right hand that Python ducks under and follows up with a left that Python also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stevie Janowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Python takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Janowski avoids the body shot from Python.
Janowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Python finds it's way round the side to connect with Janowski's head.
Python displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Janowski throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Python.
Python avoids a kick to the body.
Python is looking for a counter combo.
Janowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Python connects with a right hand. Janowski shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Janowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Janowski throws a sloppy body shot
and Janowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janowski throws a series of punches but Python avoids them all with ease.
Janowski lands with a nice combination. Python backs away looking to recover.
Python throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Janowski tries a low kick but Python avoids it.
Stevie Janowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Janowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Python is able to avoid easily.
Janowski throws an off balance right hand
and Python counters with a good low kick that Janowski was not able to check.
Stevie Janowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Python scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Janowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Janowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Python lands a glancing blow to the side of Janowski's head.
Python avoids the body shot from Janowski.
Python connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janowski throws a hook to the side of Python's head but Python sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Python throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy body kick from Janowski
and Python counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Python takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Janowski misses with a jab to the body
and Python counters with a leg kick.
Janowski misses with an uppercut.
Python is looking for a counter combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Python.
Python lands with a good body shot.
Janowski misses with a wild body shot.
Janowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Python takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Python looks to land a left hand but Janowski moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Janowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Janowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Python.
Python walks into a straight right hand from Janowski.
Janowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Python.
Janowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Janowski lands a slapping body shot.
Python pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Python cracks Janowski with an open hand slap.
Python swings for the body but Janowski moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Janowski misses with a body shot.
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Python throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Python, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Janowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Janowski scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janowski walks into a left hand.
Python misses with a left hand
and Janowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Janowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stevie Janowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Janowski misses with a hook. Python ducked under it nicely.
Janowski misses with the combination.
Janowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Python is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Janowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Janowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Python lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Python thows a left - swing and a miss!
Janowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Python circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Janowski.
A counter left hand to the body from Python misses its target.
Python just misses with a punch to the body.
Python jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Janowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Janowski. Python does a little dance to reset his feet.
Python lands a head kick!
Python uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Janowski.
A punch lands to the side of Python 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Python.
Janowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Janowski throws a right hand that Python ducks under and follows up with a left that Python also avoids with ease.
Jab, jab by Janowski - just one landing.
Python bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Janowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Janowski moves out of range as Python throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janowski falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Python to counter with a crisp jab.
Janowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Python momentarily.
Python tests Janowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Python misses with a hook
and Janowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Python keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Python tried to counter with a leg kick but Janowski avoided it.
Nice straight punches there by Janowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Janowski.
Python cracks Janowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Janowski throws a chopping leg kick but Python manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Python seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Janowski.
Python tries to bum rush Janowski with a series of wild strikes but Janowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Janowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Python misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Python misses with a double jab.
Python throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Henry Python has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Python tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Janowski drops his hands momentarily and Python takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Python chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Janowski can pounce on him.
Janowski throws a shot from downtown. Python moves away and avoids it.
Janowski misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Janowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Janowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Python on the side of the head.
Janowski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Python uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Janowski.
Janowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Janowski throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Python to counter with a crisp jab.
Janowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Janowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Python misses with a low kick.
A combination from Janowski does no damage.
Stevie Janowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Python bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Python throws a big counter combination but Janowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Janowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Janowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stevie Janowski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stevie Janowski made sure he mentioned Champion Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.