PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Longshank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Longmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longmire is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by More Human Than Human by White Zombie. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Longshank
vs
Longmire

177 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
24
147 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Tokyo United Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Longshank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Longmire!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longshank lands with a cross.
Longshank lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Harry Longmire has been cut.
Longshank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Longshank. Those never looked like landing.
Longshank misses with a few strikes there.
Longshank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Longshank moves away from the strike by Longmire.
Longmire walks into a straight right hand from Longshank.
Longshank moves out of range as Longmire strikes.
Longmire misses with a low kick as Longshank jumps back.
Longshank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longshank misses the shot to the body.
Longshank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longshank swinging wildly here.
Longshank bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Longmire's head.
Rick Longshank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longshank feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Longmires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Longmire is rocked!
Longshank connects with a right hand. Longmire shakes it off.
Longmire is still on wobbly legs! Can Longshank finish him?
Longmire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Longmire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longshank tries to bum rush Longmire with a series of wild strikes but Longmire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Longshank. Those never looked like landing.
Longshank throws a series of punches but Longmire avoids them all with ease.
Longshank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Longmire seems to have recovered his senses.
Longmire takes a swing at Longshank's ribcage but misses.
Longshank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longmire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Longshank is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Longshank ducks right into an uppercut from Longmire.
Longshank takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab from Longshank.
Longmire lands a really nice looking cross but Longshank seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Longmire misses.
Longshank slaps away a takedown attempt from Longmire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Longshank avoids the body shot from Longmire.
Longshank lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Longmire backs up against the cage.
Longshank connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Longmire's hands.
Longshank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Longshank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Longshank lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Longmire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longshank.
Longmire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Longshank throws a combination that misses

and Longmire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Longshank's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Longshank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longmire is looking to work some ground and pound but Longshank has wrist control.
Longmire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Longmire trying to control but Longshank is working from the bottom.
Longmire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Longshank's head.
Longmire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longshank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Longshank is looking to stand up but Longmire isn't so interested in that idea.
Longmire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Longmire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Longmire throws a big right hand that misses.
Longmire works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Longshank trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longmire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Longshank's head.
Longshank is not content to let Longmire control the position.
Longshank keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Longmire tries to pass the half guard into mount. Longshank knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Longshank is trying to get back to full guard.
Longshank won't allow Longmire to pass to mount.
Longshank is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Longmire trying to control from half guard but Longshank is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longmire is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rick Longshank will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Longmire's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Longshank slips under a jab.
Longshank throws a right hand that Longmire ducks under and follows up with a left that Longmire also avoids with ease.
Longmire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Longshank is able to avoid easily.
Longshank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Longshank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Longmire has time to react.
Longshank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Longmire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Longshank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Longmire.
Harry Longmire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Longshank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Longmire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Longshank looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longmire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longmire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Longmire wants to control from the top but Longshank keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longmire forces his way into half guard.
Longmire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Longshank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Longshank tries to get out of the position.
Longmire wants to take a breather but Longshank is having none of it.
Longshank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Longmire on the ground.
Longmire might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Longshank haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Longmire tries to pass to full mount but Longshank defends it.
Longmire drops an elbow to the side of Longshank's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longshank taking some punishment here, with Longmire in his half guard.
Longshank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longmire.
Longshank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Longshank keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Longmire uses his free foot to push down on Longshank's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Longshank.
Longshank is squirming around, avoiding Longmire's attempts to control the action.
Longshank is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longmire lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Longmire tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Longmire throws some wild stikes that Longshank manages to avoid easily.
Longshank is looking to improve his position but Longmire isn't that keen on the idea.
We've been informed that Longmire has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Longmire is landing with some decent strikes but Longshank is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Longshank is desperately trying to improve his position but Longmire has a good base and remains in mount.
Longshank is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Longmire cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Longmire controlling the pace for now.
Longmire has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Longshank's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Longmire goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Longshank is on top in guard.
Longshank trying to stand up but can't free himself from Longmire's guard.

Longshank gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Longmire throws a body punch but Longshank moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Longshank slips a straight right by Longmire.
Longmire misses with a kick to the body.
Longshank misses with a jab to the body

and Longmire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Longshank!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Longmire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Longmire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Longshank misses with a combination

and Longmire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longmire thows a huge punch but Longshank dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Longmire lands a nice short elbow.
Longmire not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Longmire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Longmire working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Longmire trying to mount his opponent but Longshank defends it.
Longshank is positioning himself well to prevent Longmire advancing to mount.
Longmire winds up and cracks Longshank with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longmire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Longmire controlling the action here.
Longmire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Longmire is working for a submission of some sort.
Longmire trying to pass the guard but Longshank defending well.
Longmire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Longshank defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Longmire is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Longshank doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Longmire.

Longmire is trying to work for a kimura but Longshank is defending well.
Longmire works his way into side control.

Longmire working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longmire landing strikes.
Longmire misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Longshank is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Longmire's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Longshank taking some punishment here, with Longmire in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Longshank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Longmire throwing strikes but missing.
Longmire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longshank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Longmire stopping the sweep attempt from Longshank.
Longshank has control of Longmire's left arm, preventing Longmire from doing any damage.
Longmire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longmire is pushing down on Longshank's leg trying to pass to half guard. Longshank is fighting to maintain full guard but Longmire has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longmire throwing shots but Longshank is blocking nicely.
Longshank pushes Longmire off looking to stand but Longmire dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longmire trying to control from half guard but Longshank is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Longmire really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Longmire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Longshank lands a nice looking body shot.
Longmire takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longmire. Longshank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longshank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Longshank connects with a body shot that sends Longmire's belly button to the back.
Longshank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Longshank throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Longshank misses with a double jab

so Longmire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longshank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Longmire trying to control the position from guard on top but Longshank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Longmire throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longmire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longmire trying to control the position from guard on top but Longshank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longshank pulls Longmire in close to prevent any damage.
Longmire trying to control but Longshank is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Harry Longmire was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Longmire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longshank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longmire misses the jab.
Longshank's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Longshank duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longmire. Longshank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rick Longshank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Longmire takes a swing at Longshank's ribcage but misses.
Longshank misses with a wild combination.
Longshank looks to land a combination. Longmire sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good standup being displayed there by Longmire as he connects with a hook.
Longshank lands a jab-cross combination.
Longshank fails to land with a series of punches.
Longmire misses with a hook
and Longshank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longshank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Longshank misses.
Longshank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Longmire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Longmire trying to control but Longshank is working from the bottom.
Longshank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Longmire lands a couple of digs.
Harry Longmire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Longmire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Longmire wants to control from the top but Longshank keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Harry Longmire was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Longshank slips under a jab.
Longshank throws a right hand that Longmire ducks under and follows up with a left that Longmire also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longmire staying out of range there.
Longmire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Longmire throws a big shot that misses.
Rick Longshank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Longshank throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longshank throws a combination that misses

and Longmire counters with a shoot takedown. Longshank fights it but they end up in guard.
Longmire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longmire trying to control but Longshank is working from the bottom.
Longmire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longshank swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Longmire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Longmire 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 37:39
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 37:39
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 37:39

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Longmire!
Harry Longmire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.