PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Python (ranked 1977 p4p, 4737 weight class) and Killua Zoldyck (ranked 274 p4p, 521 weight class). The key to victory for Henry Python has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Python
vs
Zoldyck

178 cm
31
170
8 - 9 - 0

180 cm
23
180
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Killua Zoldyck!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python lands a nice shot to the body.
Python misses with the combination.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Zoldyck.
As Zoldyck looks to move away, Python throws a big counter combo but Zoldyck just gets out of the way.
Zoldyck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Python can pounce on him.
Python throws a lazy uppercut
and Python takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Python misses with a few strikes there.
Zoldyck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Python fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zoldyck just manages to avoid it.
Zoldyck throws a leg kick
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Python lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zoldyck circles away quickly and effectively.
Zoldyck clobbers Python with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zoldyck staying out of range there.
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!
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Python looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Python throws a right hand that Zoldyck ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoldyck also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyck throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zoldyck tries a head kick but it misses.
Python throws a series of punches but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Python as Zoldyck shoots in.
Python displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zoldyck throws out the jab.
Python is looking to counter punch.
Zoldyck throws a poor cross that misses
and Python counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zoldyck misses with a body shot
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
Zoldyck misses with an uppercut
and Python counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Python connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zoldyck momentarily.
Zoldyck looks to score with a jab to the body but Python is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Python scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoldyck fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Python checks it well.
Python is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zoldyck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Python swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zoldyck swings for the body but Python moves out of range.

Zoldyck feints and as Python raises his hands in defense, Zoldyck changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Python wants to stand and escape but Zoldyck is having none of it.
Zoldyck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Python is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zoldyck presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Zoldyck scores with a shoulder strike.

Zoldyck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zoldyck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Python was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck shoots in for a takedown but Python shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Python throws a series of punches but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Python with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck lands with a cross.
Zoldyck throws a jab when Python was well out of range.
Zoldyck shoots in looking for a takedown. Python tries to sprawl out of it but Zoldyck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Python manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Python was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zoldyck.
Henry Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killua Zoldyck.
Zoldyck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zoldyck throws a sloppy head kick
and Python counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zoldyck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Python. Python obviously looking to wear him down.
Python lands a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zoldyck ducks under a wild hook from Python.
Python stalks Zoldyck and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zoldyck's face. Zoldyck staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoldyck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Python misses with the combination.
Python fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Python fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Python dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Python misses with a straight right.
Zoldyck lands an overhand right.
Zoldyck connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zoldyck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Python.
Zoldyck lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Henry Python is winning the standup battle so far.
Python misses with a left hand
and Zoldyck counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Python avoids the body shot from Zoldyck.
Python swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Python lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Python.
Zoldyck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zoldyck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zoldyck throws a hook but Python avoids it easily.
Python throws a wild body kick that Zoldyck sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python tries to move into range but Zoldyck moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Henry Python has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyck clobbers Python with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Henry Python is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Python throws a right and a left that Zoldyck avoids nicely.
Python avoids the body shot from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck misses the shot to the body.
Python rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zoldyck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Python pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zoldyck back to the cage. Python follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zoldyck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoldyck throws the left hand but Python avoids the punch easily.
Zoldyck is looking to clinch but Python is avoiding it.
Python leaves Zoldyck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Python throws a body punch but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Zoldyck misses with an uppercut. Python saw that one coming.
Zoldyck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck throws out a counter right but Python avoids it with no problem.
Python swings for the body but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Python scores with a jab to the head.
Zoldyck throws a leg kick but Python checks it.
Zoldyck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Python's sensitive parts.
Donk. Python catches Zoldyck right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoldyck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Python misses the shot to the body.
Zoldyck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Python misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoldyck. Python does a little dance to reset his feet.
Python misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Zoldyck misses.
Zoldyck throws a poor cross that misses
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
Python moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Zoldyck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Python, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Zoldyck.
Python is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoldyck can do to turn this around?

Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Python paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Python darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Python. Zoldyck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Python scores with a decent looking hook.
Zoldyck misses with a right hand
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
Python displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zoldyck throws out the jab.
Python scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Python takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Zoldyck misses with a shot to the body
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Python cracks Zoldyck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zoldyck throws a right hand that misses
and Python counters with a straight right hand.
Python works Zoldyck's body with a nice hook.
Zoldyck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zoldyck just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Python both land. Nice combination.
Python scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Python works the jab nicely.
Python jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoldyck checks the leg kick nicely there.
Python scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyck misses with a takedown
and Python counters with a series of strikes. Zoldyck will be more careful next time no doubt.
Python throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zoldyck.
Python fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zoldyck.
Python misses with a low kick.
Zoldyck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zoldyck is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Python with a body shot.
Python lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Python jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Python throws a lazy uppercut

and Zoldyck counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Python!

Python sneaks out the side door and pushes Zoldyck away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Killua Zoldyck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python avoids the body shot from Zoldyck.
A nice leg kick lands there from Python.
Zoldyck digs a good hook to Python's body.
Zoldyck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Python on the side of the head.
Python catches Zoldyck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Python scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Python uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Python throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zoldyck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zoldyck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Python stalks Zoldyck and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zoldyck's face. Zoldyck staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zoldyck darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Python bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Python will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zoldyck throws a shot from downtown. Python moves away and avoids it.
Zoldyck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoldyck looks to land a left hand but Python moved out of range nicely.
Zoldyck tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Python counters with a thumping low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Python.
Zoldyck misses with a body kick.
Henry Python is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Python misses with a series of wild punches.
Zoldyck feints a counter leg kick.
Zoldyck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Python counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoldyck throws a poor cross that misses
and Python counters with a thumping low kick.
Python scores with a jab. Zoldyck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Python gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zoldyck.

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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

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