PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreas Reinhardt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Reinhardt
vs
James

193 cm
27
203 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

189 cm
24
202 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans
Ace of Spades Clothing

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi James!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reinhardt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reinhardt working away.
Reinhardt lands a nice forearm strike.
Reinhardt cracks James with a big right hand but James just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
James sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
James won't allow Reinhardt to pass to mount.
Reinhardt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reinhardt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Reinhardt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinhardt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinhardt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to control from the bottom.
James is in trouble now - Reinhardt has advanced to mount!
Reinhardt thowing shots but they're missing.
Reinhardt is stalling here but it's allowed James to get half guard.
James tries to roll over but Reinhardt keeps him under control.
Reinhardt 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reinhardt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
James is looking to control Reinhardt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
Reinhardt is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reinhardt is really struggling to control James but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to hold on to Reinhardt's head to control him but Reinhardt postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinhardt's sensitive parts.

Reinhardt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reinhardt is in James's guard.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James wants to sweep here but Reinhardt controlling him for the moment.
Reinhardt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reinhardt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reinhardt throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reinhardt has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes James off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Reinhardt connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
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!
James throws a leg kick which misses Reinhardt's front leg but catches the back leg as Reinhardt tries to avoid it.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinhardt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinhardt checks a leg kick.

Reinhardt rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
James is looking to control Reinhardt's arms but Reinhardt gets an underhook and turns him. Now James has his back to the cage.
James taking a break, stalling in the 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 tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reinhardt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Reinhardt lands a right hook to the body.
Reinhardt thows a body shot but no joy.
Reinhardt throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a good, hard body kick but Reinhardt shrugs it off.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinhardt.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinhardt misses the target.
James misses the jab.

James closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - James lands in his opponent's guard.
Reinhardt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throwing strikes but missing.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinhardt keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Levi James has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Reinhardt misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinhardt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Reinhardt misses.
Reinhardt swats away the attempt to clinch by James.

Reinhardt gets caught napping as James dives in and scores a takedown. Reinhardt manages to retain guard.
James trying to control but Reinhardt is working from the bottom.
James controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Levi James.
Reinhardt connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinhardt's sensitive parts.
Reinhardt clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James throws a body punch but Reinhardt moves out of range.
James needs to keep his hands up - Reinhardt had a free shot at his head there.
Reinhardt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
Reinhardt thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Reinhardt works James's body with a nice hook.
Reinhardt misses with a hook
and James counters with a thumping low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reinhardt checks the leg kick.
A big left from Reinhardt misses.
James slips a straight right by Reinhardt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Levi James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reinhardt's hands.
Reinhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reinhardt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and James counters with a thumping low kick.
James thumps Reinhardt with a low kick.
Reinhardt looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James is looking to clinch but Reinhardt is avoiding it.
Good shot there by Reinhardt.
James motions for Reinhardt to come forward. James throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James is looking to clinch but Reinhardt is avoiding it.
Reinhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James lands a head kick!
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!
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reinhardt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reinhardt thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reinhardt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reinhardt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andreas Reinhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James fakes the leg kick and cracks Reinhardt in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reinhardt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from James.

Reinhardt dives in and scores a takedown into James's guard.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt postures up.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reinhardt won't allow James to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

James has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Reinhardt doesn't defend quickly enough and James has managed to lock this one up! Can Reinhardt escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to James on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Levi James!
A very excited looking Levi James made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.