PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell House (ranked 487 p4p, 73 weight class) and Jarred Reich (ranked 425 p4p, 62 weight class). House's entrance music is Coffee?. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

House
vs
Reich

178 cm
28
180 lbs
21 - 13 - 1

188 cm
30
185 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

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World class MT
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World class MT
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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 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxwell House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarred Reich!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
House stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reich.
Reich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between House's hands.
A slow jab from House misses its intended target.
House misses with the combination.
Reich cracks House with an open hand slap.
Good shot there by Reich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reich throws a body punch but House moves out of range.
Reich misses with a kick to the body
enabling House to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by House's head coaches at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
House misses with a wild body shot.
Reich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract House.
Reich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by House.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - House throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
House tries to bum rush Reich with a series of wild strikes but Reich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
House throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Reich finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
House lands the left hand.
Reich swings for the body but House moves out of range.
Reich connects with the punch.
House scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
House takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reich scores with a hook to the body. House takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
House turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Reich.
House throws a combination that misses

and Reich counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reich in side control, throwing shots but House defends.
Reich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
House is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
House is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
House wants to get back to full guard.
Reich wants to control but House is keeping him busy.
Reich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reich with the ground and pound but House uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Reich slips nicely into half guard.
House wants to improve his position but Reich is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reich trying to control the action but House is working from the bottom.
Reich throwing shots but House is blocking nicely.
Reich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. House defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
House blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reich.
Reich is looking to take a break and control but House is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reich prevents House from improving his position.
Reich is looking to stall here but House recovers full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
House has control of Reich's left arm, preventing Reich from doing any damage.
Reich is looking to work some ground and pound but House has wrist control.
Reich trying to control but House is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
House jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts House, as that shot connected.

Reich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reich showed some decent athleticism there.
Reich is keen to just control but House is a slippery customer.
House has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reich is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarred Reich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Reich misses with an uppercut. House saw that one coming.
Reich misses with a low kick as House jumps back.
Reich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
House avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by House.
House stuffs the takedown.
House is looking to counter the offense by Reich and move into the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from House - that will leave a mark!
Reich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reich drops his hands momentarily and House takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reich scoring well with a low kick there.
House looks to land a left hand but Reich moved out of range nicely.
Reich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jarred Reich seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
House takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reich throws a half hearted mid kick.

House rushes Reich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reich gets through House's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reich throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reich.
Reich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reich misses with the head strike.
Reich blocks an uppercut.
Reich throws a punch but it's blocked by House.
Reich lands a hook that snaps the head of House backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Reich fails to land.
House lands with a short head shot on the inside.
House blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
Reich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but House has him pressed against the cage.
House lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
House throws a head punch that misses.
Reich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Reich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reich.
House swings away with an uppercut that misses.
House takes a shot to the head.
Reich has a couple of punches blocked by House.
Reich can't find room to land a body shot as House controls the action.
House blocks an uppercut.
Reich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jarred Reich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reich struggles to land a body shot inside as House controls his hands.
Reich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reich.
House blocks an uppercut.
House lands a right hand.
House blocks a punch to the side of the head.
House working aggressively here.
House prevents a body shot from Reich.
A shot in the inside from Reich.
House throws a head punch that misses.
Reich scores with a shot to the side of House's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reich.
Reich working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reich misses with the head strike.
Reich scores with a hook to the body.

Reich breaks the clinch.
House avoids the body shot from Reich.
Reich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reich lands a high kick!
Maxwell House is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reich moves away from the strike by House.
House motions for Reich to come forward. House throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reich slips a jab from House.
Reich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of House's head.
Reich throws a hook to the side of House's head but House sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
House blocks the body kick.
As Reich backs away, House returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarred Reich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

House misses with an uppercut.
Reich is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reich gets off balance looking for a body kick
and House counters with a body kick.
House checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like House wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reich works the jab nicely.
Reich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. House doesn't seem bothered though.
House misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Reich.
House throws a lazy right hand but Reich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
House misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reich throws a leg kick which misses House's front leg but catches the back leg as House tries to avoid it.
Reich lets loose with a powerful body kick. House will feel that in the morning.
Crunch! Reich slams his shin into House's torso.
House takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reich lands an overhand right.
Reich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts House as he jumps to the side.
House with a nice cross.
Reich misses with a straight right.
House wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reich throws a jab when House was well out of range.
Reich connects with the punch.
House wants to clinch up but Reich keeps it at a distance.
House looks to land a left hand but Reich moved out of range nicely.
Reich tries to land a front kick but House steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
House throwing a counter right hand but Reich manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reich.
Maxwell House has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reich slips a jab from House.
Nice shot lands for Reich.
Reich slips under a jab from House.
Reich just misses with a punch to the body.
And House counters with a quick kick to the body but Reich blocks it.
Reich throws a hook but House avoids it easily.
House is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reich misses with a straight right.
House wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
House moves out of range of the body kick.
House throws a body shot but no joy.
Reich misses with a head kick.
Reich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
House fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reich just manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
House tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reich was well out of range. Poor timing from House.
Reich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
House lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
House misses with a wild body shot.
Reich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Reich.
House takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
House bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
House uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reich.
Reich cracks House with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Reich misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reich lands with an uppercut that bounces House off the cage and back into range.
Reich looks to throw the jab but House is out of range.
Reich looks to score with a jab to the body but House is just out of range.
House throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Jarred Reich has been cut.

House lands a big right hand that sends Reich crashing to the mat! House stays standing though and waves Reich back to his feet!

Reich is rocked!
Reich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reich is still on wobbly legs! Can House finish him?
House takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
House scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
House stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reich.
Reich seems to have recovered his senses.
House throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarred Reich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reich 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarred Reich!
Jarred Reich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.