PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Vardy (ranked 20488 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrius Python (ranked 5195 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cyrius Python enters the cage!

Vardy
vs
Python

178 cm
33
164 lbs
6 - 15 - 0

178 cm
21
167 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Vardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python misses with a takedown
and Vardy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Python tries to clinch up.
Vardy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Python looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Python throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Python with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vardy counters with a big head kick but Python shrugs it off.
A head kick from Vardy lands but Python takes it in his stride.
Vardy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Python fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jamie Vardy 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 doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vardy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vardy thumps Python with a low kick.
Python has his takedown stuffed
and Vardy counters with a series of strikes. Python will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python misses with a takedown attempt
and Vardy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Python looks for a takedown but Vardy sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Vardy. Those never looked like landing.
Python with the counter takedown but Vardy avoids it easily.
Python with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vardy counters with a three punch combo that has Python backing up. Python nods at Vardy to acknowledge the strikes.
Python fails with a takedown attempt.
Python looks winded!
Vardy throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Python doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Python fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python shoots and misses
and Vardy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Vardy lands a head kick!
Python misses with a takedown attempt
and Vardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Python fails with the takedown
letting Vardy counter with a right hand.
Vardy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vardy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Python with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vardy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Python doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vardy counters with a three punch combo that has Python backing up. Python nods at Vardy to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Python scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Python trying to mount his opponent but Vardy defends it.

Python seems to be working for a kimura but Vardy defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Python missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Python is looking to advance position but Vardy won't allow it.
Python missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vardy trying to control from the bottom.

Python is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vardy sees it coming and defends easily.
Python seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vardy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Python has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vardy tries to roll over but Python keeps him under control.
Vardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Python on the ground.

Python is trying to work for a kimura but Vardy is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Python is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vardy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cyrius Python!