PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Python (ranked 2700 p4p, 3751 weight class) and Magomed Omarov (ranked 340 p4p, 453 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Python
vs
Omarov

178 cm
29
170
5 - 8 - 0

178 cm
22
175
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magomed Omarov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been told by Python's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Omarov avoids the body shot from Python.

Python gets tackled into the cage by Omarov. Omarov maintains the clinch.
Python wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Omarov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Python is looking to break free of the clinch but Omarov has double underhooks.

Python manages to break the clinch.
Omarov takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Omarov takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov stalling.

Python breaks from the clinch.

Omarov drives through and clinches with Python against the cage.
Omarov lands with a short shot to the head.
Omarov tries to land a knee to the head but Python blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Omarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Python. No joy for Omarov on that attempt.
Omarov lands a leg kick that knocks Python off balance momentarily.
Python misses with an uppercut.

Omarov clinches up against the cage.
Python wants to get back to striking at distance but Omarov won't allow it.

Omarov lands a takedown into guard.

Python manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Omarov drives through and clinches with Python against the cage.
Python is looking to break free of the clinch but Omarov has double underhooks.

Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Omarov pushes Python up against the cage in a clinch.

Omarov breaks the clinch.
Magomed Omarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omarov tries to clinch up.

Python tries to keep at a distance but Omarov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Python has had enough of the clinch but Omarov keeps him there for the moment.
Python avoiding damage as Omarov throws knees to the body.

Omarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Python pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Python misses

and Omarov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Omarov manages to break the clinch.
Omarov throws a body shot but no joy.
Python misses with a body kick.
Omarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Python sprawls well. He's pushed Omarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henry Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Omarov.
Python stalks Omarov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Omarov's face. Omarov staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Omarov is defended easily by Python.
Python throws a body shot but no joy.
Omarov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Omarov.
Omarov misses with a takedown
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python throws a jab but it's blocked by Omarov.
Python just misses with a punch to the body.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Python misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Python scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Omarov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Omarov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henry Python will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Omarov doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Python to counter with a crisp jab.
Omarov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Omarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Python swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Python lands a nice shot to the body.
Omarov is looking to clinch but Python is avoiding it.
Omarov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Python paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Omarov moves into the clinch.

Omarov jumps guard.
Omarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Omarov wants to hit a sweep here but Python passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Omarov there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov is trying to stand.
Python wants to control the pace but Omarov is squirming around nicely.

Python stands up from mount. Strange move.
Omarov fails with the takedown
enabling Python to counter with a crisp jab.
Henry Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Omarov.
Python keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python jabs Omarov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Omarov misses with a series of wild punches.

Omarov pushes Python up against the cage in a clinch.
Omarov goes for a takedown attempt but Python pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Python connects with a leg kick.
Python thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Omarov if he has to take too many more of those.
Omarov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Python to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Python lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Henry Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omarov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Python throws a wild body kick that Omarov sees coming a mile off.
Omarov wants to clinch but Python slips to the side
enabling Python to counter with a crisp jab.
Python throws a body kick that misses.

Omarov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Python, pushing him back against the cage.
Omarov's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Omarov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Omarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python throws a poor cross that misses
and Omarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Omarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Python displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python throws a body shot but no joy.

Omarov takes the fight into the clinch.

Omarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omarov has his takedown stuffed
and Python counters with a left to the body.

Omarov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Omarov lands in his opponent's guard.
Python wants to get back to his feet but Omarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Python dominated that second round.
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! This is the final round!

Python throws out a loose jab but Omarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omarov throws a counter combo.
Python swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Python misses with a body shot.
Omarov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Python.
Omarov staying out of range there.
Omarov tries a quick counter leg kick but Python is wise to it.
Python throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry Python is winning the standup battle so far.
Python stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Python wants it to stay on the feet.
Omarov fails with the takedown
and Python counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Omarov has Python up against the cage in a clinch.

Omarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Omarov slips a jab and a cross from Python.
Python throws an overhand right that lands on Omarov's shoulder, as Omarov tries to avoid the shot.
Python throws a head kick but Omarov moves out of range.
Python throws a combination that misses

and Omarov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Python darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Omarov throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henry Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Omarov.
Omarov has a takedown stuffed.
Python lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov walks into a left hand.
Python lunges at Omarov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Omarov's hand.
Omarov shoots in looking for a takedown but Python manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Omarov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Python thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Omarov.
Omarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henry Python is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Python scores with a hook to the body. Omarov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Omarov shoots in and drives through. Python sprawls well.
Omarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omarov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Python counters with a stiff right hand.
Omarov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Python counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Python is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omarov can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Python lands.
Omarov wants to clinch
and Python counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Omarov darts in trying to clinch
and Python counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Omarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Python swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Python lands a leg kick that knocks Omarov off balance momentarily.
Omarov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Python as he jumps to the side.
Python loads up on a big right hand but Omarov slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Python circles away.
Omarov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Python counters with a straight right hand.
Henry Python is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Omarov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Python.
Python scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omarov darts in looking for a takedown but Python gets double underhooks and turns Omarov into the cage.
Python throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Python lands an impressive looking overhand right. Omarov doesn't seem phased though.
Python tries a low kick but Omarov avoids it.
Magomed Omarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Python does it's job there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Python showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Python, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Python!