PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Repomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Dillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Repomies
vs
Dillard

178 cm
22
144 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

170 cm
28
146 lbs
13 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rauno Repomies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Dillard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Repomies turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Dillard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Repomies moves into the clinch.
Repomies slowing the pace effectively.
Repomies tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dillard is trying to pull guard but Repomies has him pressed against the cage.
Dillard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Repomies is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Repomies gets underhooks to prevent Dillard's takedown attempt.
Rauno Repomies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Dillard.
Repomies gets through Dillard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dillard blocks an uppercut.
Repomies scores a nice knee to the body.
Dillard can't get the takedown.
Dillard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Repomies smiles and moves away.
Repomies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dillard takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Repomies throws a nice outside leg kick.

Repomies gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Repomies pushes Dillard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Repomies scores a nice knee to the body.
Repomies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Kirk Dillard has been cut.
Dillard takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Repomies looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee calls for Repomies to work.
Repomies misses with an elbow over the top.
Dillard goes for a takedown attempt but Repomies pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dillard shoots in looking for a takedown but Repomies manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dillard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Repomies.
Rauno Repomies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Repomies moves into the clinch.
Repomies stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Repomies lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dillard backwards.
Dillard tries to pull guard but Repomies won't allow it.
Repomies stalling in the clinch but Dillard improves position.
Dillard avoids the elbow strike from Repomies, against the cage.
Repomies is stalling here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rauno Repomies.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dillard is defended easily by Repomies.
Dillard looks gassed!
Good leg kick by Repomies there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dillard shoots in for a takedown but Repomies shows good takedown defense.

Repomies rushes Dillard and presses him up against the cage.
Repomies slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Repomies.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repomies lands an elbow inside.
Repomies gets underhooks to prevent Dillard's takedown attempt.
Dillard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Repomies pulls his leg out and moves away.
Repomies slaps away a takedown attempt from Dillard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dillard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Repomies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Repomies throws a nice outside leg kick.
Repomies lands a leg kick that knocks Dillard off balance momentarily.
Repomies throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Repomies.
Dillard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Repomies there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Repomies lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dillard's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Repomies.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Repomies forces Dillard back against the cage and clinches.
Repomies lands an elbow just above Dillard 's eye.
Dillard takes an elbow to the temple.
Dillard is trying desperately to land a takedown but Repomies is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dillard.
Dillard takes an elbow to the temple.
Repomies is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dillard is defending well for now.
Repomies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dillard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Repomies to keep the fight standing.
Dillard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Repomies.
A bit of stalling here from Repomies.
Repomies lands an elbow inside that Dillard shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Repomies is stalling here.
Repomies tries to land knees in the clinch but Dillard avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauno Repomies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Dillard'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.

Repomies bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Repomies looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Repomies bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dillard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dillard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Repomies.
Repomies slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Repomies.
Dillard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Repomies gets caught flat footed, as Dillard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Repomies wants to sweep here but Dillard controlling him for the moment.
Repomies has his hands on Dillard's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillard is breathing heavily.
Dillard trying to control but Repomies is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Repomies manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dillard manages to get himself to full guard.
Dillard is controlling Repomies's posture.

Dillard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Repomies defends it easily.
Dillard has a closed guard, preventing Repomies from standing up.
Repomies knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dillard on the ground.
Repomies looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Repomies stands up from Dillard's guard - Repomies perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dillard moves forwards but Repomies connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Repomies turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dillard dodges the punch combination from Repomies.
Rauno Repomies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Repomies slips a jab from Dillard.

Dillard clinches.
Repomies effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Repomies smiles and moves away.
Dillard missing with a left hand there. Repomies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Repomies scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dillard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Repomies - the referee stops the clock and Dillard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Repomies. Dillard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dillard ducks right into an uppercut from Repomies.
Repomies throws a head kick but Dillard moves out of range.
Dillard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dillard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Repomies sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Repomies - that will leave a mark!
Good leg kick by Repomies there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Repomies connects with a solid leg kick.
Repomies connects with a leg kick. Dillard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Repomies moves into the clinch.
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!
Repomies trying to land knees to the body.
Repomies missing with knees to the body.
Repomies lands a hook that snaps the head of Dillard backwards.
Repomies stalling against the cage.
Dillard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rauno Repomies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Dillard.
A knee to the head by Repomies.

That has opened up Kirk Dillard's cut even more.
The referee is keeping an eye on Repomies - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rauno Repomies has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Repomies obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Repomies misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dillard.
Repomies manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dillard avoids a wild elbow strike from Repomies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauno Repomies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Dillard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Repomies.
Repomies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Repomies explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dillard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Repomies. Repomies obviously looking to wear him down.
Repomies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Repomies lands a leg kick that knocks Dillard off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Repomies.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Repomies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Repomies misses with an elbow strike.
Repomies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Repomies is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillard managing to block the knees to the body from Repomies.
Dillard blocks an elbow strike from Repomies.
Dillard takes an elbow to the temple.

Dillard gets control of Repomies's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dillard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Repomies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dillard wants to control the position but Repomies says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Dillard looking for submissions off his back.
Dillard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dillard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Repomies wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repomies wants to take a breather but Dillard is having none of it.
Dillard is trying to get back to full guard.
Repomies content to control rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Repomies is trying to control the action in half guard but Dillard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rauno Repomies just wasn't active enough.
Repomies is looking to slow Dillard down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Repomies.
A nice leg kick lands there from Repomies.
Kirk Dillard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repomies lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dillard fails with a takedown attempt.
Dillard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Repomies.
Repomies plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Repomies scores with a spinning back kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dillard.
Repomies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dillard can do to turn this around?
Repomies lands with a kick to the temple. Dillard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice leg kick lands there from Repomies.
Repomies plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Repomies clinches.
Repomies lands a nice elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Repomies misses with a knee to the head.
Rauno Repomies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillard can't get the takedown.
Rauno Repomies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Dillard.
Repomies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dillard's defenses.
Repomies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Repomies pushes off an throws an elbow but Dillard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dillard dodges an elbow strike from Repomies.
Dillard fails to pull guard.
Repomies tries to land knees in the clinch but Dillard avoids the damage to the body.
Repomies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Repomies.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Repomies trying to land knees to the body.
Repomies lands an elbow inside that Dillard shrugs off.
Repomies is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dillard is defending well for now.
Dillard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rauno Repomies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Repomies has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauno Repomies!