PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between rinalds dzirvinskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinis Repss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

dzirvinskis
vs
Repss

180 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, rinalds dzirvinskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reinis Repss!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dzirvinskis shoots for a double leg takedown but Repss sprawls well. He's pushed dzirvinskis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Repss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
dzirvinskis fails with a takedown attempt.
Repss wants to clinch up but dzirvinskis keeps it at a distance.
Repss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from dzirvinskis.
Reinis Repss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
dzirvinskis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Repss circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rinalds dzirvinskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Repss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Repss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Repss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of dzirvinskis backwards.
Repss tries to stall but dzirvinskis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Repss.
Repss taking a breather.
Repss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Repss throws an elbow that misses.
Good body shot from Repss.
dzirvinskis tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Repss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Repss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Repss lands a hook that snaps the head of dzirvinskis backwards.
dzirvinskis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Repss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from Repss.
Repss swings wildly with an uppercut but dzirvinskis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Repss.
Repss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of dzirvinskis backwards.
Repss scores with a shot to the side of dzirvinskis's head.
dzirvinskis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Repss prevents it.
dzirvinskis is breathing heavily.
dzirvinskis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Repss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
dzirvinskis blocking some punches.
dzirvinskis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
dzirvinskis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Repss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Repss lands a right hand that snaps the head of dzirvinskis backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repss lands a left hand.
Repss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down dzirvinskis.
Repss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and dzirvinskis avoids it.
dzirvinskis can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Repss.
dzirvinskis is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Repss stalling against the ropes.
Repss is leaning against dzirvinskis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
dzirvinskis wants a takedown.
dzirvinskis is trying to drag Repss to the mat but Repss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Repss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Repss misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by dzirvinskis.
Repss wants to stall.
Repss scores with a shot to the side of dzirvinskis's head.
Repss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Repss landing knees to the body.
Repss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Repss lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Repss.
dzirvinskis is trying to drag Repss to the mat but Repss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
dzirvinskis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Repss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left lands for Repss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repss tries to close the distance and clinch but dzirvinskis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Repss is looking to clinch but dzirvinskis is avoiding it.
dzirvinskis closes the distance and clinches up with Repss, looking for a takedown. dzirvinskis pushes Repss against the ropes but Repss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
dzirvinskis shoots in for a takedown but Repss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Repss scores with a decent looking hook.
Repss tries to clinch up.
Repss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but dzirvinskis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Repss tries to clinch there but dzirvinskis circles away.
Repss wants to clinch up but dzirvinskis keeps it at a distance.
dzirvinskis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Repss avoids it really well and circles away.
Repss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Repss bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of dzirvinskis's head.
dzirvinskis tries for a takedown but Repss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
dzirvinskis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reinis Repss dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Repss jabs at dzirvinskis's body.
Repss tries to clinch up.
dzirvinskis shoots in for a takedown but Repss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Repss lands a head shot.
dzirvinskis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Repss has dzirvinskis up against the ropes in a clinch.
Repss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down dzirvinskis.
Repss lands an uppercut.
Repss lands a nice uppercut.
Repss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Repss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Repss on the inside.
Repss lands a left hand that snaps the head of dzirvinskis backwards.
dzirvinskis tries to score a body lock takedown but Repss shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rinalds dzirvinskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Repss working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Repss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Repss lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Repss lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
dzirvinskis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Repss gets through dzirvinskis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Repss misses with the head strike.
dzirvinskis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Repss throws a head punch that misses.
Repss misses with a punch on the inside.
dzirvinskis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Repss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Repss is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Repss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Repss lands a right hand.

dzirvinskis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Repss wants to stand up but dzirvinskis is controlling him.

dzirvinskis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

dzirvinskis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and dzirvinskis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

dzirvinskis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

dzirvinskis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and dzirvinskis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

dzirvinskis drops back looking for a leg! Repss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Repss manages to kick dzirvinskis off! dzirvinskis jumps back into Repss's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

dzirvinskis drops back looking for a leg! Repss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Repss manages to kick dzirvinskis off! dzirvinskis jumps back into Repss's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Repss lands a jab to the head.
Repss doesn't manage to clinch there - dzirvinskis circles away.
Repss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
dzirvinskis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Repss as he jumps to the side.
rinalds dzirvinskis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
dzirvinskis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
dzirvinskis looks for a takedown but Repss sprawls well.
dzirvinskis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Repss as he jumps to the side.
Repss jabs at dzirvinskis's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from dzirvinskis.
Repss tries to clinch up but dzirvinskis circles away and keeps his distance.
Repss tries to close the distance and clinch up but dzirvinskis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Repss scores with a jab to the jaw.
dzirvinskis has a takedown stuffed.
Repss connects with a jab.
dzirvinskis misses with a takedown attempt - Repss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Repss cracks dzirvinskis with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reinis Repss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Repss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
dzirvinskis shoots in but no luck this time.
dzirvinskis shoots in looking for a takedown. Repss tries to sprawl out of it but dzirvinskis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Repss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
dzirvinskis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Repss takes the fight into the clinch.
Repss misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Repss.
Repss stops a takedown attempt from dzirvinskis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rinalds dzirvinskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Repss lands a nice uppercut.
Repss lands with a short shot to the head.
Repss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Repss lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Repss throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dzirvinskis blocking some punches.
dzirvinskis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Repss lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Repss fails to land.
dzirvinskis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Repss prevents it.
Repss is trying to maintain a safe position but dzirvinskis gets an underhook and turns Repss into the ropes.
Repss swings wildly with an uppercut but dzirvinskis uses good head movement to avoid it.
dzirvinskis blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Repss.
Repss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Repss lands a right hand that snaps the head of dzirvinskis backwards.
dzirvinskis tries for a takedown. No joy.
dzirvinskis wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
dzirvinskis is working for takedown but Repss is calmly controlling the position for now.
Repss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Repss effectively controlling the action here.
dzirvinskis looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Repss.
Repss looking to throw knees to the head but dzirvinskis is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by dzirvinskis.
dzirvinskis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Repss pulls his leg out and moves away.
dzirvinskis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

dzirvinskis tries to keep at a distance but Repss has taken the fight into the clinch.
dzirvinskis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Repss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Repss lands a nice uppercut.
dzirvinskis avoiding damage as Repss throws knees to the body.
dzirvinskis tries for a takedown but Repss manages to get underhooks.
Repss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Repss misses with the head strike.
Reinis Repss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Repss misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.

dzirvinskis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Repss clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

dzirvinskis is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Repss won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips dzirvinskis off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). rinalds dzirvinskis!