PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Repo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spurt Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Repo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Repo
vs
Reynolds

194 cm
35
260 lbs
14 - 16 - 0

203 cm
20
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Repo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spurt Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Repo as Reynolds shoots in.
Reynolds throws a good cross that connects.
Reynolds shoots in and drives through. Repo sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Reynolds scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reynolds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Reynolds darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reynolds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Repo defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reynolds is keen to just control but Repo is a slippery customer.
Repo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reynolds on the ground.
Repo has hold of Reynolds's hands but Reynolds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Reynolds is trying to work for a kimura but Repo is defending well.
Reynolds is nestled in close to Repo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Repo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repo wants to get back to his feet.
Reynolds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Repo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reynolds moves into full mount! Repo won't be happy about that!
Repo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Repo tries to get out of the position.
Reynolds punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds landing strikes from the mount.
Reynolds is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Repo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Reynolds looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Reynolds jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Repo manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repo taking punishment in the form of punches.

Reynolds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reynolds slows the pace down.
Reynolds in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds trying to control the position but Repo is working away.
Repo defending against the ground and pound.

Reynolds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Repo has escaped the position, nice work there.

Reynolds is trying to get an arm triangle but Repo is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reynolds with the ground and pound but Repo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spurt Reynolds dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds jabs at Repo's body.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spurt Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Reynolds.

Reynolds fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Repo sprawls well initially but Reynolds persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Reynolds wants to control but Repo is keeping him busy.
Repo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reynolds scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reynolds lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reynolds trying to control the action but Repo is working from the bottom.
Reynolds slips a nice elbow through Repo's hands, connecting with Repo's forehead.
Reynolds throwing shots but Repo is blocking nicely.
Spurt Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Repo is refusing to be controlled, as Reynolds sits in half guard.

Reynolds is looking for a kimura but Repo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reynolds to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is pressing down on Repo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Repo is holding on for now.
Reynolds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reynolds won't let Repo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Repo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Repo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Reynolds.
Reynolds has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Repo's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds landing shots from mount.

Reynolds jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Repo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Repo and Reynolds has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Reynolds misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Repo keeps working.
Reynolds misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Repo pushes Reynolds away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reynolds gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ground and pound from Reynolds seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Reynolds is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reynolds misses with the ground and pound.
Reynolds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Reynolds is trying to get an arm triangle but Repo is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reynolds working his ground and pound in the gym.
Repo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Reynolds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Repo, who protects the arm well.
Reynolds lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spurt Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Repo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Reynolds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reynolds is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Repo rather than just go for the knockout.
Reynolds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Repo tries to avoid it but Reynolds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Repo to the ground. Repo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reynolds fails to land the takedown.
Repo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reynolds is defended easily by Repo.
Mike Repo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spurt Reynolds.
Nice straight punches there by Reynolds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reynolds.
Repo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Reynolds gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reynolds prevents Repo from breaking the clinch.
Reynolds has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries a body shot but Repo blocks it.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Repo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Repo breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Reynolds decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Repo pushes Reynolds off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds lands with a good body shot.
Reynolds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds darts in looking for a takedown but Repo gets double underhooks and turns Reynolds into the cage.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Repo wants to break free but Reynolds has control.

Reynolds breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Repo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds is looking to clinch.
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reynolds lands a jab to the head.
Reynolds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Repo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reynolds somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Reynolds does it's job there.
Mike Repo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Repo leaves Reynolds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reynolds connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from Reynolds.
Spurt Reynolds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Reynolds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Repo's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spurt Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reynolds has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spurt Reynolds!