PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bam OHarry (ranked 4717 p4p, 409 weight class) and Cyrius Python (ranked 4370 p4p, 386 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

OHarry
vs
Python

183 cm
19
164 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
166 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bam OHarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OHarry keeps the fight on the outside.
OHarry quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
OHarry keeps the fight on the outside.

Excellent takedown into side control there by OHarry.
OHarry working the ground and pound from side control.
Python tries to buck OHarry off but OHarry is having none of it.
OHarry looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Python is avoiding damage well.
Python tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OHarry wants to control but Python is keeping him busy.
Python struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OHarry lands a nice forearm strike.
OHarry in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
OHarry is staying tight to Python's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python tries to buck OHarry off but OHarry is having none of it.
Python pushes OHarry away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, OHarry gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Python is looking for a sweep.
Python is not content to let OHarry control the position.
OHarry scores with a couple of short elbows.

OHarry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Python is looking to regain half guard here but OHarry keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Python takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

OHarry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Python can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OHarry is looking to take a break and control but Python is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Python is trying to work for a sweep but OHarry has mounted him!
Python is in a horrible position here. OHarry smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
OHarry is landing with some decent strikes but Python is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
OHarry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Python is looking to escape.
Python tries to hold on but OHarry postures up.
OHarry wants to control the pace but Python is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OHarry with a couple of short strikes.
Python tries to hold on but OHarry postures up.
Python swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Python in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Python looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Python is in all sorts of trouble here.
OHarry lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Python is wriggling around trying to escape.
OHarry with shots to the head and body - Python looks very uncomfortable down there.
Python is trying to escape the mount.
OHarry in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Python is in a horrible position here. OHarry smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! OHarry connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

OHarry working for a submission but Python is keeping him at bay.
OHarry raining down shots from the mount!
OHarry postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Python looks a forlorn figure.
OHarry postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Python looks a forlorn figure.
OHarry looking to finish Python with some ground and pound. This is bad for Python!
OHarry unloading with bombs!
Python takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
OHarry landing shots from mount.
OHarry lands with some strikes.
OHarry with a couple of short strikes.
OHarry punishing his opponent with strikes.
Python is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bam OHarry dominated that round.
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.

OHarry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OHarry attempts a counter takedown but Python avoids it well and moves away.
OHarry looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Python dives in and grabs OHarry's left leg, looking for a takedown. OHarry pushes down on Python's head and hops out.
Python shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OHarry as he jumps to the side.
Bam OHarry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
OHarry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Python.
OHarry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
OHarry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Python can do to turn this around?
OHarry throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Python fails with a takedown attempt.
OHarry throws a big counter combination but Python scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Python is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Python.
OHarry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
OHarry looks to score with a jab to the body but Python is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OHarry looking to score a takedown here. Python is defending well but OHarry drives through and ends up in Python's guard.
OHarry stopping the sweep attempt from Python.
Python throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
OHarry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Python is keeping the position for now.
OHarry pushing down on Python's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
OHarry looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Python with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
OHarry trying to mount his opponent but Python defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Python trying to control from the bottom.
OHarry drops an elbow to the side of Python's head.
Nice strikes from OHarry there.
OHarry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
OHarry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Python keeps working.
Python moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python wants to sweep but no luck.

Python escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OHarry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OHarry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Python keeping full guard, as OHarry tries to pass.
OHarry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Python's head.
OHarry trying to control the position from guard on top but Python is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Python has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OHarry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python keeping moving, preventing OHarry from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OHarry controlling from the top position.
OHarry slips nicely into half guard.
Python wants to control but OHarry is keeping busy.
Python is staying active underneath OHarry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Python is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OHarry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OHarry's back!
Python is not going to allow OHarry to sit and survive in this position.
Python landing with strikes.
OHarry trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Python has the hooks in. OHarry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OHarry is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bam OHarry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OHarry can't escape the position.
Python not allowing OHarry to control his hands.

Python looking for the RNC.

OHarry defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python wants to sweep here but OHarry controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OHarry trying to control the position from guard on top but Python is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bam OHarry dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Python shoots in and drives through. OHarry sprawls well.
OHarry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Python sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Python is defended easily by OHarry.
OHarry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from OHarry. Python does a little dance to reset his feet.

OHarry tries to keep at a distance but Python has taken the fight into the clinch.
OHarry effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python wants to stall.

OHarry wants the takedown. Python is fighting it off but OHarry persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Python's guard against the cage.
OHarry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OHarry stands up over Python, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Python wants to sweep here but OHarry controlling him for the moment.
OHarry trying to control but Python is working from the bottom.
Python looking to control.
Python tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Python has momentary wrist control but OHarry slips an elbow through the middle.
OHarry looking to pass the guard.
OHarry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Python tries to strike from the bottom.
Python looking to hit a scissor sweep but OHarry is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OHarry wants to control from the top but Python keeps moving.
OHarry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Python looking for a guillotine here but OHarry defends easily.
OHarry chips away with some ground and pound.
Python keeping moving, preventing OHarry from controlling successfully.
OHarry landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OHarry connects with a couple of short punches.
OHarry stands up over Python, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Python working for a triangle but OHarry defends it easily.
OHarry stands and throws Python's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Python is working to avoid the ground and pound but OHarry connects with a decent elbow.
OHarry works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
OHarry lands an elbow.
OHarry creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
OHarry happy to just control the position for now.
OHarry tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python manages to work his way to half guard, despite OHarry's best efforts.
OHarry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from OHarry there.
OHarry working Python over with strikes.

OHarry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Python has managed to free his arm - good work.
OHarry lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Python actively working from the bottom here.
OHarry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cyrius Python has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bam OHarry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OHarry is trying to control the action in half guard but Python is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bam OHarry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for OHarry, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam OHarry!