PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Paulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilhelm Reich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reich is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wilhelm Reich in Hell. Wilhelm Reich has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Paulson
vs
Reich

173 cm
21
145 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
24
138 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Paulson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilhelm Reich!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reich.
Reich with a poor takedown

and Paulson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reich won't be happy with that.
Reich can't do much from the bottom here.

Paulson stands up.
Reich fails with the takedown.
Robert Paulson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilhelm Reich.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reich gets the takedown into side control.
Reich in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulson tries to escape but Reich is in control.

Reich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paulson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reich controlling from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulson tries to bench press Reich off him but Reich keeps the position.
Reich takes a little break here. Paulson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Reich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Paulson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paulson tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reich tries to advance to mount but Paulson denies him.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Reich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reich is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Paulson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Reich wants to control but Paulson is keeping him busy.
Paulson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reich on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Robert Paulson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Reich doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Paulson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Reich!
Reich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paulson content just to control the position here.
Reich sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reich trying to hold on to Paulson's head to control him but Paulson postures up.
Reich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reich controls Paulson momentarily but Paulson frees himself.
Reich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paulson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paulson keeping moving, preventing Reich from controlling successfully.
Reich is looking to advance position but Paulson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Reich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paulson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reich sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Reich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paulson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Reich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reich manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Robert Paulson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Paulson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Reich misses with a takedown

and Paulson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Reich!
Paulson prevents Reich from getting the reversal.
Paulson avoids the attempt from Reich to control.
Reich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reich tries to lock up and control but Paulson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reich is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reich wants to hold on but Paulson pushes him away.
Reich is trying desperately to improve position.
Reich holds on for dear life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reich slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reich is looking to control Paulson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reich avoid being mounted?

Reich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulson pulls his head out easily.
Reich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reich is trying to maintain the position but Paulson is very close to passing his half guard.
Reich is controlling Paulson's trapped leg to prevent Paulson from advancing to side control.
Reich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reich controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reich gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reich holds on and takes a little breather.
Reich controls Paulson momentarily but Paulson frees himself.
Wilhelm Reich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wilhelm Reich has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Paulson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paulson pinned against the cage. Paulson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Paulson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paulson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Robert Paulson!