PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trainer Box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monty Python has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Python
vs
Box

225 cm
20
305 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
27
300 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monty Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trainer Box!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Box misses
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Box rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Box takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Trainer Box has been cut.
Box throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Python counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Python is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Python fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Box avoids it really well and circles away.
Box misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Box looks to score with a jab to the body but Python is just out of range.
Box misses with a left hand
and Python counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Box lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Box. Python does a little dance to reset his feet.
Box moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Box throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Python will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Box misses with an uppercut
and Python counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Box fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Box misses with a right hand
and Python counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Box misses with a jab, cross combination.
Python is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Box circles away from the clinch attempt.
Box misses with a lunging right hand
and Python counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Box thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Python.
Python looks to land a combination but Box avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Box.
Python throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Box needs to keep his hands up - Python had a free shot at his head there.
Box misses with a hook
letting Python counter with a right hand.
Python doesn't manage to clinch there - Box circles away.
Python bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Python misses with a straight left.
Box throws an off balance right hand
and Python counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Python takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Box gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Box misses with a straight left.
Python throws a jab but it's blocked by Box.
Trainer Box seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Python drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Python tries to move to mount but Box blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Python tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Python has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Python is trying to ground and pound but Box uses the momentary lack of control by Python to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Box defending well though.
Python looks to land a strike but Box avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Python trying to control the position from guard on top but Box is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Box can do anything to dispel that myth.
Python not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Python drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Python jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Python looking to pass the guard.
Python throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Box works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Python loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Python trying to control the position from guard on top but Box is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Python content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monty Python dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trainer Box's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Box scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Python doesn't seem bothered though.
Box connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monty Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Python takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Box scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Box throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Box cracks a nice hook into Python's ribs.
Python takes one on the button.
Box lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Python uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Box.
Python tries to close the distance and clinch but Box swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Box scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Box works Python's body with a nice hook.
Box digs a good hook to Python's body.
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!
Box pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horrible takedown by Python or perhaps it was just good defense by Box which made him look bad.
Python is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Box throws a shot to the body.
Python on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Box darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Box scores with a nice head shot.
Box loads up on a big right hand but Python slips the punch.
Box swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Box bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Python's head.
The fighters circling - Box throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Python is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Box swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Python counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Box misses

and Python counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Python working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Box wants to sweep here but Python controlling him for the moment.
Python postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Box preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Python postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Box is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Python, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python working a defensive guard here.
Python throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Python is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Python lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Box!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python avoids the attempt from Box to control.
Python controlling his opponent.
Python has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Python working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Python throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Python punishing his opponent with strikes.
Box is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Box taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Box blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Trainer Box will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Trainer Box's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Box throws a looping overhand right but Python ducks down to avoid it.
Box bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Python's head.
Python throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Python swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Box to counter with a crisp jab.
Python shoots in for a takedown but Box shows good takedown defense.
Python looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Box misses with a body shot.
Box keeps the fight on the outside.
Python throws a jab but it's blocked by Box.
Python lands with a straight right. Box didn't see that one coming.

That has opened up Trainer Box's cut even more.
Python shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Box sprawls well. Box wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Python gets slowly back to his feet.
Python lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Box circles away quickly and effectively.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Box.
Box lands a head shot.
Python doesn't manage to clinch there - Box circles away.
Python jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Python. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Python looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Box throws a predictable looking body shot

and Python counters by moving into the clinch.
Box pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Box pushes off an throws an elbow but Python leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Python is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Box pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Box gets underhooks to prevent Python's takedown attempt.
Box looking to stall.
Python wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Box has him pressed against the cage.

Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Box - just one landing.
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trainer Box is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Python misses with a series of wild punches.
Box misses with a lunging right hand
and Python counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Box scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Python shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Box as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Box connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Python momentarily.
Box misses with an uppercut
and Python counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Box swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Python.
Box uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Python.
Box lands a body shot.
Python shoots in and drives through. Box sprawls well.
Box pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Box lands a really nice looking cross but Python seems unphased.
Box misses with a wild body shot.
Python gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Python catches Box with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Box throws out a powerful jab.
Python looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Python looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Python takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
A left and a right from Box both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Monty Python has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Box.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Box.
Python keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Box.
Python scores with a jab.
Box misses with a lunging right hand

and Python decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Box's guard.
Python will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Python wants to control from the top but Box keeps moving.
Python in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Python looking to pass the guard.
Box keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

We're going to have a standup here because Monty Python wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Box takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Python clinches.
Box lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Box.
Python wants to break free but Box has control.
Python is looking to break free of the clinch but Box has double underhooks.
Box has Python pressed against the cage, preventing Python from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Python falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Box to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Box.
Python uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Box.
Box slips a straight right by Python.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trainer Box.
I think Box has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trainer Box!