PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Prohibition (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Prohibition's choice of entrance music: Remedy ~ Seether. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ross Prohibition was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Reinhardt
vs
Prohibition

185 cm
18
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frederic Reinhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ross Prohibition!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt moves in looking to clinch but Prohibition pushes him off.

Prohibition feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Reinhardt is looking for a triangle but Prohibition pushes his legs off easily.
Prohibition is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Prohibition passes into half guard.
Reinhardt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reinhardt wants to get back to full guard but Prohibition has mounted him!
Reinhardt is looking to get to half guard.
Prohibition dominating with strikes here.

It looks like Frederic Reinhardt has been cut.
Prohibition working Reinhardt over with strikes here.
Prohibition looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reinhardt is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prohibition content just to control the position here.
Prohibition wants to control the pace but Reinhardt is squirming around nicely.
Prohibition content just to control the position here.
Reinhardt can't escape the position.
Reinhardt is trying to reverse the position but instead Prohibition has taken his back - oops!
Will Prohibition go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Reinhardt breaks Prohibition's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Prohibition is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Prohibition wants to take a breather but Reinhardt is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Prohibition is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Reinhardt has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reinhardt moves into full guard.
Prohibition looks gassed!
Prohibition stays in close to Reinhardt's body and controls the position.

Reinhardt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prohibition doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prohibition manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prohibition must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Prohibition avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Reinhardt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Prohibition stands and steps away. Reinhardt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt moves in looking to clinch but Prohibition pushes him off.

Prohibition scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reinhardt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Prohibition's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Prohibition's back!
Reinhardt has the hooks in. Prohibition is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Reinhardt is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Reinhardt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Reinhardt working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Reinhardt is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Prohibition taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Reinhardt.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frederic Reinhardt!