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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Bologne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Reinhardt's choice of entrance music: The Fight Song by Marilyn Manson. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Bologne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bologne tries to close the distance and clinch but Reinhardt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bologne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reinhardt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bologne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reinhardt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bologne misses with a body kick.
Bill Bologne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinhardt keeps the fight on the outside.
Bologne moves in looking to clinch but Reinhardt pushes him off.
Bologne is looking to clinch.
Reinhardt fails with the takedown.
Bologne connects with the punch.
Reinhardt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reinhardt lands in his opponent's guard.
Reinhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reinhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Bologne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bologne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reinhardt has Bologne in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bologne stands and throws Reinhardt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reinhardt is looking for a sweep.
Bologne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reinhardt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bologne is looking to take a break and control but Reinhardt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reinhardt is looking for a sweep.
Bologne has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bologne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reinhardt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reinhardt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reinhardt trying to control but Bologne is working from the bottom.
Bologne is looking to stand up but Reinhardt isn't so interested in that idea.
Reinhardt wants to get up but he can't break Bologne's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reinhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bologne is keeping the position for now.
Bologne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reinhardt has gone for a leg lock! Bologne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reinhardt's guard.
Reinhardt looks gassed!
Bologne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reinhardt is trying to keep Bologne in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bologne trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reinhardt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reinhardt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reinhardt looking to control.
Reinhardt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bologne advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reinhardt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reinhardt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bologne has given up his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bologne is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Reinhardt throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Reinhardt is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bologne defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Reinhardt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bologne knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bologne for a finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bologne looking very determined here, making life difficult for Reinhardt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bologne trying to control the position but Reinhardt manages to sink in the hooks.
Reinhardt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bologne showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Reinhardt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bologne has Reinhardt up against the cage in a clinch.
Reinhardt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right handed body shot lands from Bologne.
Bologne misses with a knee to the head.
Bologne avoids the elbow strike from Reinhardt, against the cage.
Bologne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reinhardt tries for a takedown but Bologne manages to get underhooks.
Reinhardt tries to score a body lock takedown but Bologne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The is referee keeping an eye on Bologne - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinhardt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bologne prevents it.
Bill Bologne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Reinhardt.
Reinhardt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bologne just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reinhardt tries for a takedown but Bologne manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bologne.
Bologne blocks an elbow strike from Reinhardt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Bologne to work.
Bologne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reinhardt's face.
Reinhardt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bologne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees to the body from Bologne.
Bologne throws an elbow that misses.
Bologne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reinhardt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bologne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reinhardt tries to pull guard but Bologne won't allow it.
Reinhardt pulls guard effortlessly.
Reinhardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reinhardt looking for a triangle here. Bologne is fighting it but it looks tight! Reinhardt pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bologne is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luther Reinhardt! Luther Reinhardt retains his middleweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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