PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Bologne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinhardt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Fight Song by Marilyn Manson. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bologne
vs
Reinhardt

189 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Bologne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt misses with a takedown attempt - Bologne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reinhardt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bologne circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bologne.

Bologne moves into range and clinches up with Reinhardt.
Reinhardt is pressed up against the cage. Bologne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reinhardt down to the mat. Reinhardt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Bologne drives through and clinches with Reinhardt against the cage.
Reinhardt tries to pull guard but Bologne holds him up against the cage and eventually Reinhardt drops back down to his feet.
Bill Bologne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Reinhardt.
Reinhardt jumps guard but Bologne stands there with Reinhardt around his waist. Reinhardt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reinhardt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reinhardt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Bologne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reinhardt misses with a leg kick
and Bologne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Reinhardt scores a takedown into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt wants to control the pace but Bologne is squirming around nicely.
Bologne working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Reinhardt is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bologne has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bologne!
Bologne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bologne tries to free his leg and advance position but Reinhardt is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bologne throwing strikes but missing.
Bologne tries to free his leg and advance position but Reinhardt is retaining full guard.
Reinhardt keeping moving, preventing Bologne from controlling successfully.
Reinhardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bologne is one step ahead there.
Bologne thows a big elbow that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bologne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reinhardt closes the distance but Bologne moves to the side
and Bologne counters with a one-two to the body.
Bologne tries to clinch up.
Reinhardt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bologne counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reinhardt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Reinhardt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bologne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reinhardt looks gassed!
Bologne gets back to half guard.
Bologne is not content to let Reinhardt control the position.
Bologne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bologne manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reinhardt is desperately trying to improve his position but Bologne has a good base and remains in mount.
Bologne trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bologne looking to finish Reinhardt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reinhardt!

Bologne looking for a guillotine from mount but Reinhardt is having none of it.
Reinhardt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bologne moves to back control.
Reinhardt tries to escape the position.
Bologne looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Reinhardt tries to break free.
Bologne doesn't have the hooks in and Reinhardt manages to turn into his guard.

Bologne has his foot on Reinhardt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reinhardt works his way back into a safe position though.

Bologne working for a triangle but Reinhardt defends it easily.
Reinhardt won't allow Bologne to sweep him here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reinhardt with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bologne counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Bologne 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 gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bologne counters with a series of strikes. Reinhardt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bologne tries to clinch up.

Bologne instigates a clinch.

Bologne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bologne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Reinhardt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bologne counters with a head kick. That will keep Reinhardt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Reinhardt shoots and misses

and Bologne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bologne.
Bill Bologne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Reinhardt.
Bologne wants to pass the guard but Reinhardt is keeping the position.

Bologne drops back looking for a leg! Reinhardt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reinhardt manages to kick Bologne off! Bologne jumps back into Reinhardt's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reinhardt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reinhardt is breathing heavily.
Bologne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reinhardt is looking to reverse the position.
Reinhardt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Bologne decides to stand back up. Bologne steps back and let's Reinhardt get back to his feet.
Bologne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Bologne rushes Reinhardt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Bologne jumps guard.

Reinhardt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bologne looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bologne looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bologne!

Bologne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reinhardt, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bologne off and has taken his back!

Reinhardt is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bologne defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinhardt has the hooks in. Bologne is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Reinhardt is looking to control Bologne but Bologne is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bologne tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.

Reinhardt looking for the choke but no joy.

Reinhardt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bologne knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bologne for a finish.
Bologne is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reinhardt is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bologne is defending well though. Reinhardt let's go of the attempt for now.

Reinhardt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Reinhardt keeps control of the position as Bologne tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Reinhardt's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

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

Reinhardt is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Bologne is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luther Reinhardt!
Luther Reinhardt is the new middleweight champion!