PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rabesandratana Randreanaivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randreanaivo has chosen Insane Clown Posse - Another Love Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Reinhardt
vs
Randreanaivo

193 cm
25
210 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

188 cm
27
216 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

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Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andreas Reinhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rabesandratana Randreanaivo!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randreanaivo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reinhardt avoids it really well and circles away.
Randreanaivo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Randreanaivo takes one to the side of the head.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a double leg but Reinhardt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andreas Reinhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
Randreanaivo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reinhardt defends it nicely.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown but Reinhardt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Reinhardt clinches.
Randreanaivo tries for a takedown but Reinhardt manages to get underhooks.
Reinhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Randreanaivo.
Reinhardt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Randreanaivo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reinhardt just stands there and leans against the cage.

Reinhardt breaks from the clinch.
Reinhardt throws an overhand right that lands on Randreanaivo's shoulder, as Randreanaivo tries to avoid the shot.
Randreanaivo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randreanaivo moves to clinch but Reinhardt breaks away
and Reinhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown but Reinhardt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt dips to his left and cracks Randreanaivo with an uppercut!
Reinhardt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reinhardt works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randreanaivo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reinhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randreanaivo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reinhardt avoids it really well and circles away.
Randreanaivo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Randreanaivo fails with the takedown
and Reinhardt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Reinhardt moves into the clinch successfully.
Randreanaivo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reinhardt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Randreanaivo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinhardt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randreanaivo.
Reinhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randreanaivo shoots for a takedown but Reinhardt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Randreanaivo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reinhardt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Randreanaivo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Randreanaivo looks winded!
Randreanaivo stops Reinhardt from standing up.

Reinhardt kicks Randreanaivo off and gets to his feet.
A cross from Reinhardt lands.
Randreanaivo cracks Reinhardt with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randreanaivo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reinhardt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reinhardt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Reinhardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinhardt. Randreanaivo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randreanaivo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reinhardt counters with a nice uppercut.
Reinhardt tries to bum rush Randreanaivo with a series of wild strikes but Randreanaivo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andreas Reinhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randreanaivo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randreanaivo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reinhardt stuns Randreanaivo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reinhardt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reinhardt keeps the fight on the outside.

Reinhardt gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Reinhardt 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.

Reinhardt dodges the punch combination from Randreanaivo.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reinhardt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Randreanaivo tries to move into range but Reinhardt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Randreanaivo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Randreanaivo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Reinhardt gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Reinhardt.
The referee calls for Reinhardt to work.
Reinhardt can't find room to land a body shot as Randreanaivo controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randreanaivo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reinhardt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andreas Reinhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
Randreanaivo is breathing heavily.
Randreanaivo goes for a takedown attempt but Reinhardt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reinhardt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reinhardt connects with a crisp jab.
Reinhardt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andreas Reinhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown by Randreanaivo or perhaps it was just good defense by Reinhardt which made him look bad.
Randreanaivo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Randreanaivo has his takedown stuffed
and Randreanaivo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Reinhardt closes the distance and pushes Randreanaivo back into the cage.
Randreanaivo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Randreanaivo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reinhardt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reinhardt lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randreanaivo prevents a body shot from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Reinhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randreanaivo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reinhardt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good exchange - Reinhardt coming out on top.
Reinhardt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Randreanaivo. Randreanaivo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reinhardt lands a body shot.
Reinhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randreanaivo.

Reinhardt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Randreanaivo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reinhardt gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo goes for a takedown attempt but Reinhardt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reinhardt connects with a body shot that sends Randreanaivo's belly button to the back.
Reinhardt scores with a hook to the body. Randreanaivo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Randreanaivo gets tackled into the cage by Reinhardt. Reinhardt maintains the clinch.
Randreanaivo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reinhardt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Randreanaivo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reinhardt struggles to land a body shot inside as Randreanaivo controls his hands.

Reinhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo shoots and misses
letting Reinhardt counter with a right hand.
Reinhardt cracks Randreanaivo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice cross by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Randreanaivo under the eye.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Reinhardt as he connects with a hook.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown but Reinhardt shows good takedown defense.
Reinhardt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reinhardt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reinhardt scores with a jab. Randreanaivo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by Reinhardt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Randreanaivo. Those never looked like landing.
Randreanaivo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Reinhardt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Reinhardt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Randreanaivo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randreanaivo shoots and misses
and Reinhardt counters with a nice uppercut.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reinhardt sprawls well. Reinhardt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randreanaivo gets slowly back to his feet.
Reinhardt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinhardt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Randreanaivo.
Andreas Reinhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
Good exchange - Reinhardt coming out on top.
Reinhardt lands with an uppercut that bounces Randreanaivo off the cage and back into range.
Randreanaivo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Randreanaivo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randreanaivo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reinhardt wants to clinch up but Randreanaivo keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reinhardt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Randreanaivo's hands.
Randreanaivo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reinhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randreanaivo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reinhardt tries to avoid it but Randreanaivo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reinhardt to the ground. Reinhardt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Randreanaivo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Randreanaivo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reinhardt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Randreanaivo in his tracks.
Randreanaivo misses with a takedown
and Reinhardt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reinhardt lands with a nice body punch.
Randreanaivo avoids the body shot from Reinhardt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Reinhardt lands.
Reinhardt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Randreanaivo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Reinhardt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reinhardt is looking to control Randreanaivo's arms but Randreanaivo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reinhardt has his back to the cage.
Reinhardt lands a left hand.
Reinhardt taking a breather.
Reinhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Reinhardt digs a right hand underneath Randreanaivo's ribcage. Randreanaivo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reinhardt prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Reinhardt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Reinhardt breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt cracks Randreanaivo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reinhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Randreanaivo throws a looping overhand right but Reinhardt ducks down to avoid it.
Randreanaivo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randreanaivo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reinhardt jabs at Randreanaivo's body.
Reinhardt stuffs the takedown.
Nice jab there from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Randreanaivo dives in and grabs Reinhardt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reinhardt pushes down on Randreanaivo's head and hops out.
Randreanaivo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt thows a body shot but no joy.
Reinhardt lands an overhand right.
Reinhardt scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Randreanaivo misses with a takedown
and Reinhardt counters with a straight right hand.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinhardt connects with a body shot.
Reinhardt scores with a three punch combo!
Reinhardt misses the shot to the body.
Reinhardt punishes Randreanaivo's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randreanaivo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reinhardt's waist but Reinhardt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Randreanaivo off to one side.
Reinhardt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Reinhardt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reinhardt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Reinhardt!
During a confident post fight interview, Andreas Reinhardt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.