PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damien LeMarchal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerd Von Reitzenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Reitzenstein comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dimmu Borgir - Vredesbyrd kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

LeMarchal
vs
Von Reitzenstein

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damien LeMarchal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerd Von Reitzenstein!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeMarchal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Von Reitzenstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. LeMarchal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LeMarchal throws a wild body kick that Von Reitzenstein sees coming a mile off.
Von Reitzenstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerd Von Reitzenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeMarchal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Von Reitzenstein avoids it really well and circles away.
Von Reitzenstein throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Von Reitzenstein throws a head kick that half lands.

Von Reitzenstein moves into the clinch.
LeMarchal fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Reitzenstein looking for a takedown.
LeMarchal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Von Reitzenstein just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien LeMarchal. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Von Reitzenstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Von Reitzenstein misses
and LeMarchal counters with a good low kick that Von Reitzenstein was not able to check.
LeMarchal fails to land the takedown.
Von Reitzenstein misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LeMarchal.
LeMarchal misses with a head kick.
LeMarchal lands a two punch combo.
LeMarchal misses with a two punch combination.
Von Reitzenstein tries to bum rush LeMarchal with a series of wild strikes but LeMarchal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Von Reitzenstein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
LeMarchal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Von Reitzenstein is fending him off so far but LeMarchal persists. Nope, Von Reitzenstein circles away and we're back to standing.
LeMarchal is breathing heavily.
Von Reitzenstein throws a sloppy head kick and LeMarchal moves out of range easily.
LeMarchal shoots in for a takedown but Von Reitzenstein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Reitzenstein fails with the takedown.
Von Reitzenstein slips a straight right by LeMarchal.
LeMarchal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick from Von Reitzenstein lands but LeMarchal takes it in his stride.
Von Reitzenstein lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Reitzenstein fails to land the takedown.
Von Reitzenstein throws a head kick but LeMarchal moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Von Reitzenstein. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from LeMarchal. No joy for Von Reitzenstein on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Von Reitzenstein.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMarchal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
LeMarchal blocks a head kick by Von Reitzenstein.
LeMarchal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Von Reitzenstein throws a sloppy head kick and LeMarchal moves out of range easily.

LeMarchal closes the distance and clinches.
LeMarchal tries for a takedown. No joy.

Von Reitzenstein manages to break the clinch.
LeMarchal misses with a head kick.
LeMarchal avoids the head kick by Von Reitzenstein.
Von Reitzenstein misses with a takedown attempt - LeMarchal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick by Von Reitzenstein misses
and LeMarchal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Reitzenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMarchal shoots in looking for a takedown. Von Reitzenstein tries to sprawl out of it but LeMarchal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Von Reitzenstein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LeMarchal shoots in for a double leg but Von Reitzenstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Von Reitzenstein tries to clinch but LeMarchal is having none of it.
LeMarchal blocks a head kick by Von Reitzenstein.
Von Reitzenstein misses with a head kick.
LeMarchal tries for a takedown but Von Reitzenstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Reitzenstein misses with a head kick.
LeMarchal blocks a head kick by Von Reitzenstein.
Von Reitzenstein doesn't manage to clinch there - LeMarchal circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerd Von Reitzenstein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

LeMarchal tries to clinch up but Von Reitzenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
LeMarchal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LeMarchal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Reitzenstein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LeMarchal somewhat.
LeMarchal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Reitzenstein's waist but Von Reitzenstein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LeMarchal off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien LeMarchal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Reitzenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeMarchal shoots in for a double leg but Von Reitzenstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Von Reitzenstein shoots in for a double leg but LeMarchal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Von Reitzenstein looks for a takedown but LeMarchal sprawls well.

Von Reitzenstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Reitzenstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Von Reitzenstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeMarchal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeMarchal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LeMarchal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Von Reitzenstein.
LeMarchal tries to clinch but Von Reitzenstein is having none of it.

Von Reitzenstein has closed the distance and engaged LeMarchal in a clinch.

LeMarchal breaks the clinch.
Von Reitzenstein lands with a kick to the temple. LeMarchal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Von Reitzenstein throws a head kick that LeMarchal semi-blocks.
LeMarchal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
LeMarchal tries to clinch but Von Reitzenstein moves out of range.
Damien LeMarchal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeMarchal misses with a takedown attempt
and Von Reitzenstein counters with a big head kick but LeMarchal shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMarchal ducks under a wild hook from Von Reitzenstein.
LeMarchal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Von Reitzenstein.
Some wild striking there from LeMarchal.
Von Reitzenstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeMarchal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Reitzenstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Reitzenstein throws a sloppy head kick and LeMarchal moves out of range easily.
LeMarchal fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeMarchal tries to clinch there but Von Reitzenstein circles away.
LeMarchal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Reitzenstein as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Reitzenstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Reitzenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by LeMarchal or perhaps it was just good defense by Von Reitzenstein which made him look bad.
Von Reitzenstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LeMarchal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LeMarchal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Von Reitzenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeMarchal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Reitzenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeMarchal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Reitzenstein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LeMarchal somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMarchal blocks a head kick by Von Reitzenstein.
Von Reitzenstein throws a sloppy head kick
and Von Reitzenstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeMarchal shoots in for a takedown but Von Reitzenstein shows good takedown defense.
Von Reitzenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeMarchal shoots in for a takedown but Von Reitzenstein shows good takedown defense.
LeMarchal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Von Reitzenstein.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeMarchal doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Reitzenstein circles away.
Von Reitzenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeMarchal lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerd Von Reitzenstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

LeMarchal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
LeMarchal closes the distance and clinches up with Von Reitzenstein, looking for a takedown. LeMarchal pushes Von Reitzenstein against the cage but Von Reitzenstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Von Reitzenstein leaves LeMarchal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Von Reitzenstein wants to clinch but LeMarchal slips to the side
and LeMarchal counters with an inside leg kick.
LeMarchal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Von Reitzenstein is fending him off so far but LeMarchal persists. Nope, Von Reitzenstein circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien LeMarchal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Von Reitzenstein. No joy for LeMarchal on that attempt.
Von Reitzenstein lands with a kick to the temple. LeMarchal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
LeMarchal swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Reitzenstein.
Von Reitzenstein throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Von Reitzenstein lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeMarchal avoids the head kick by Von Reitzenstein.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Reitzenstein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by LeMarchal.
Von Reitzenstein dips to his left and cracks LeMarchal with an uppercut!

LeMarchal rushes Von Reitzenstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

LeMarchal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Von Reitzenstein trying to control but LeMarchal is working from the bottom.
LeMarchal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Von Reitzenstein controls the pace.
Von Reitzenstein wants to control from the top but LeMarchal keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerd Von Reitzenstein was stalling too much, according to the referee.

LeMarchal gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Von Reitzenstein manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Von Reitzenstein.
LeMarchal tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by LeMarchal or perhaps it was just good defense by Von Reitzenstein which made him look bad.
Von Reitzenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeMarchal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LeMarchal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Reitzenstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Reitzenstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Reitzenstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMarchal shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LeMarchal is defended easily by Von Reitzenstein.
LeMarchal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Reitzenstein's waist but Von Reitzenstein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LeMarchal off to one side.
LeMarchal avoids the head kick by Von Reitzenstein.
Gerd Von Reitzenstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeMarchal fails with a takedown attempt.
LeMarchal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Reitzenstein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by LeMarchal!
LeMarchal tries for a takedown but Von Reitzenstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Von Reitzenstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Reitzenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Reitzenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeMarchal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Von Reitzenstein as he avoids it easily.
Von Reitzenstein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Von Reitzenstein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Damien LeMarchal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerd Von Reitzenstein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Von Reitzenstein.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerd Von Reitzenstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Reitzenstein 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerd Von Reitzenstein!