PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ake Bono (ranked 2371 p4p, 100 weight class) and Cyrius Python (ranked 2184 p4p, 50 weight class). Ake Bono has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bono
vs
Python

210 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
167 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ake Bono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bono takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Python shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bono but Bono pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bono feinted with a counter takedown.
Python throws a lazy head kick

and Bono counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Python looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Python manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Python dives in and grabs Bono's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bono pushes down on Python's head and hops out.
Bono changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Python moves into range and clinches up with Bono.
Bono is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Python pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bono drops down looking for an ankle pick but Python pulls his leg out and moves away.
Python looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bono is fending him off so far but Python persists. Nope, Bono circles away and we're back to standing.
Ake Bono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Python has closed the distance and engaged Bono in a clinch.

Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python dives in and grabs Bono's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bono pushes down on Python's head and hops out.
Bono drops down looking for a counter takedown but Python sprawls and moves away.
Python tries to clinch

and Bono counters with a nice double leg into side control. Python won't be happy with that.
Python tries to improve position but can't.
Bono wants to lay and pray for a moment but Python keeps working.
Python is trying to control Bono's posture but Bono avoids it.
Python is not content to let Bono control the position.
Python is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bono has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bono is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Python knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bono will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Bono is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Python knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bono tries to advance to mount but Python denies him.
Python wants to control but Bono postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bono tries for a kimura but Python is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bono wants to lay and pray for a moment but Python keeps working.
Python manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bono's best efforts.
Bono wants to free his trapped foot but Python is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bono seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Python does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Python gets back to full guard.

Python looking for a guillotine here but Bono defends easily.
Python lands an upkick as Bono stands over him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Python is keeping the position for now.

Python looking for a guillotine here but Bono defends easily.
Python looking to control.
Bono tries to free his leg and advance position but Python is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Python is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bono is aware though and is defending well.
Bono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Python is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cyrius Python will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bono leaves Python with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bono feinted with a counter takedown.
Python shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bono defends it nicely.
Python tries for a takedown but Bono sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ake Bono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Python instigates a clinch.
Python throws a knee to the head but misses.

Bono is trying to trip Python. He has hold of a leg but Python is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bono persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bono trying to control but Python is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Bono's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bono slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Python gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bono tries to pass to full mount but Python defends it.
Bono prevents Python from improving his position.
Python is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bono works his foot free and advances to mount.
Python tries to hold on but Bono postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bono can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Python is looking to escape.
Python is looking to get to half guard.
Python trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bono controlling from the full mount.
Python wants to hold on but Bono pushes him away.
Python keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bono can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Python is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bono looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Python is squirming around, avoiding Bono's attempts to control the action.
Python tries to lock up and control but Bono gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ake Bono overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Python is in all sorts of trouble here.

Python has left one of his arms exposed and Bono doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Python screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ake Bono!