PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Longer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyde Repooc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyde Repooc is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Longer
vs
Repooc

172 cm
24
166 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
24
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bill Longer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyde Repooc!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Repooc as Longer shoots in.
Longer shoots in but no luck this time.
Repooc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Longer has time to react.
Repooc dives in and grabs Longer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Longer pushes down on Repooc's head and hops out.
Repooc tries to clinch there but Longer circles away.

Longer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Repooc looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longer working away.
Longer controlling from side mount.
Longer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Repooc for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bill Longer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Longer tries for a takedown but Repooc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Longer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longer dodges the punch combination from Repooc.
Repooc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Longer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Repooc!
Longer slows the pace down.
Repooc tries to control but Longer manages to take his back.
Longer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Repooc.
Longer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longer has the hooks in. Repooc is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Longer slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Longer has the hooks in. Repooc is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Longer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Bill Longer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Longer shoots in for a double leg but Repooc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Longer misses with a takedown

and Repooc holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Repooc comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Repooc stalling in the clinch.
Repooc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Repooc crunches a lovely knee into Longer's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Repooc throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Longer blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Longer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Horrible takedown by Longer or perhaps it was just good defense by Repooc which made him look bad.
Longer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Repooc looks to clinch

and Longer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Repooc's guard.
Longer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Repooc wants to sweep but no luck.
Longer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute 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 Bill Longer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Longer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Longer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Repooc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Longer fails with a takedown attempt.
Longer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Longer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Longer dives in for a single leg takedown but Repooc sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repooc throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Longer blocks it with crossed arms.
Repooc taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Longer has Repooc pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Repooc manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Longer is working for takedown but Repooc is calmly controlling the position for now.
Repooc putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Longer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Longer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Repooc clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Longer keeps control of the position as Repooc tries to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longer biding his time, controlling Repooc.
Repooc is trying to get back to his feet but Longer has full control of the position and if anything, Repooc has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longer controlling the position well here. Repooc rolled but Longer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Repooc's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Repooc is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Longer.
Repooc trying to control the position but Longer manages to sink in the hooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longer has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Repooc's body.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Repooc controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Longer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Repooc darts in trying to clinch

and Longer counters with a shoot takedown. Repooc fights it but they end up in guard.
Repooc working a defensive guard here.
Longer preventing the sweep.
Longer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kyde Repooc was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Repooc clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Repooc using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Longer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Longer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Repooc gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Longer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Longer trying to mount his opponent but Repooc defends it.
Repooc tries to kick Longer off but Longer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bill Longer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Longer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Repooc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Longer somewhat.

Repooc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Repooc with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Repooc looking to slow down the pace here.
Repooc gets underhooks to prevent Longer's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Longer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longer is trying to drag Repooc to the mat but Repooc just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Repooc tries to stall but Longer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repooc tries a knee to the head but Longer blocks it.
Longer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Repooc avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Repooc looking to slow down the pace here.
Longer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Repooc fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Longer keeps the fight on the outside.
Longer shoots in and drives through. Repooc sprawls well.
Repooc throws a big shot that misses.
Longer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Repooc as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longer shoots in for a takedown but Repooc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Repooc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Repooc clinches with his opponent.
Repooc effectively controlling the action here.
Repooc gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Longer.
Repooc just leaning against Longer, taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Repooc lands a knee to the body.
Longer wants to take the fight to the mat but Repooc manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Repooc.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyde Repooc.
I think Longer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Bill Longer!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Bill Longer!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Bill Longer!

Bill Longer wins by unanimous decision!