PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Python (ranked 3705 p4p, 2890 weight class) and Michael Dewire (ranked 435 p4p, 363 weight class). Dewire has chosen Come With Me Now as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Python
vs
Dewire

178 cm
27
170
2 - 4 - 0

178 cm
20
185
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Fast

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Dewire!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Michael Dewire has been cut.
We've been told by Python's head coaches at Tokyo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dewire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Python sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dewire somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Python on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Dewire looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Python!
Python managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dewire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python wants to get back to his feet.

Dewire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Python has escaped the position, nice work there.

Python is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Dewire take his back! Uh oh - Dewire has got a rear naked choke here! Python is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Dewire!
Michael Dewire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.