PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ludo Lefebvre (ranked 2110 p4p, 256 weight class) and Jarred Reich (ranked 1448 p4p, 185 weight class). Jarred Reich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lefebvre
vs
Reich

185 cm
27
177 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

188 cm
29
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Sin City Allstars

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludo Lefebvre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarred Reich!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lefebvre checks a leg kick.

Reich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lefebvre tries to kick Reich off but Reich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reich content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefebvre pushes Reich off looking to stand but Reich dives back in and keeps control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Reich is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Lefebvre.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lefebvre.
Reich throws a lazy right hand but Lefebvre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Lefebvre's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lefebvre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lefebvre misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Reich as he checks the leg kick.
Lefebvre feints and then cracks Reich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reich down.

Lefebvre takes the fight into the clinch.
Lefebvre misses with a body punch.
Reich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lefebvre tries a body shot but Reich blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reich blocks an uppercut.
Lefebvre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lefebvre throws a punch but it's blocked by Reich.
A right hook to the body lands for Lefebvre.
Lefebvre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reich lands a left hand.
Reich tries to work over Lefebvre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reich lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reich misses with a punch on the inside.
Lefebvre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reich struggles to land a body shot inside as Lefebvre controls his hands.
Lefebvre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reich lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Lefebvre fails to land.
Lefebvre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reich backwards.
Lefebvre swings wildly with an uppercut but Reich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lefebvre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reich's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reich swings wildly with an uppercut but Lefebvre uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Reich fails to land.
A hook to the body from Reich.
Reich blocks an uppercut.
Lefebvre tries to work over Reich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reich lands a body shot.
Reich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lefebvre can't find room to land a body shot as Reich controls the action.
Lefebvre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reich has a couple of punches blocked by Lefebvre.
Lefebvre tries a body shot but Reich blocks it.
Reich throws a head punch that misses.
Reich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reich pushes Lefebvre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lefebvre misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre can't find room to land a body shot as Reich controls the action.
Reich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lefebvre backwards.
Lefebvre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reich backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lefebvre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reich's elbow.
Reich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reich blocking some punches.
Lefebvre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lefebvre.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reich.
Reich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lefebvre struggles to land a body shot inside as Reich controls his hands.
Reich pushes Lefebvre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Lefebvre as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre throws a head punch that misses.
Lefebvre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reich's elbow.
Reich blocks a body shot from Lefebvre.
Good body shot from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre tries to throw a body punch but Reich avoids it by throwing Lefebvre back against the cage.
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 Ludo Lefebvre will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Reich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reich.
Lefebvre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lefebvre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reich working aggressively here.
Lefebvre tries to throw a body punch but Reich avoids it by throwing Lefebvre back against the cage.
Lefebvre struggles to land a body shot inside as Reich controls his hands.
Lefebvre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reich's elbow.
Lefebvre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lefebvre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarred Reich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reich tries to work over Lefebvre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reich misses with some punches.
Lefebvre lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefebvre tries to throw a body punch but Reich avoids it by throwing Lefebvre back against the cage.
Reich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reich digs a right hand into Lefebvre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lefebvre's gas tank.
Good body shot from Lefebvre.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reich.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reich lands a shoulder strike.
Lefebvre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reich after a bit of a struggle.
Reich struggles to land a body shot inside as Lefebvre controls his hands.
Reich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lefebvre digs a right hand into Reich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reich's gas tank.
Lefebvre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Reich.
Reich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lefebvre lands a shoulder strike.
Reich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reich swings wildly with an uppercut but Lefebvre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lefebvre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reich's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Reich.
A shot in the inside from Reich.
A head punch on the inside from Lefebvre fails to land.
Lefebvre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lefebvre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reich misses with a body punch.
Lefebvre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre swings wildly with an uppercut but Reich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lefebvre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reich can't find room to land a body shot as Lefebvre controls the action.
Lefebvre lands with a left to the head.
Lefebvre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reich blocks an uppercut.
Lefebvre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lefebvre working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reich blocks a body shot from Lefebvre.
Reich has a couple of punches blocked by Lefebvre.
A short right from Lefebvre on the inside.
Reich struggles to land a body shot inside as Lefebvre controls his hands.
Lefebvre blocks a body shot from Reich.
A nice left hand lands by Reich.
Lefebvre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lefebvre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lefebvre can't find room to land a body shot as Reich controls the action.
Lefebvre has a couple of punches blocked by Reich.
Reich misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lefebvre fails to land.
Lefebvre throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Lefebvre.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre tries to work over Reich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lefebvre lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lefebvre.
Lefebvre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reich backwards.
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!
Reich lands a left hand.
Lefebvre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reich backwards.
Lefebvre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reich or not.
A shot in the inside from Lefebvre.
Reich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reich lands with a left to the head.
Lefebvre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lefebvre lands a body punch.
Reich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reich lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reich.
Lefebvre tries to work over Reich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Lefebvre.
Lefebvre tries a body shot but Reich blocks it.
Reich lands an uppercut.
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 Ludo Lefebvre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Reich scores with a one two! Lefebvre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lefebvre fails with the takedown.
Reich checks the leg kick.
Lefebvre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lefebvre as he jumps to the side.
Reich shoots in for a double leg but Lefebvre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reich misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reich wants to land a leg kick but Lefebvre is out of range.
Reich avoids a kick to the body.
Lefebvre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lefebvre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reich.
Reich blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefebvre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lefebvre lands a nice shot to the body.
Ludo Lefebvre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lefebvre wants to slow Reich down by chopping away at his legs.

Lefebvre instigates a clinch.
Lefebvre misses with a body punch.
Lefebvre lands a hook that snaps the head of Reich backwards.
Reich can't find room to land a body shot as Lefebvre controls the action.
Lefebvre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lefebvre tries a body shot but Reich blocks it.
Reich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reich tries to work over Lefebvre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reich misses with a punch on the inside.
Lefebvre tries a body shot but Reich blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reich.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lefebvre.
Reich misses with a punch to the body.
Jarred Reich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ludo Lefebvre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Lefebvre.
Lefebvre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reich backwards.
Lefebvre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reich has a couple of punches blocked by Lefebvre.
Reich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reich scores with a shot to the side of Lefebvre's head.
Reich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reich swings wildly with an uppercut but Lefebvre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lefebvre misses with a punch on the inside.
Lefebvre tries to throw a body punch but Reich avoids it by throwing Lefebvre back against the cage.
Reich lands an uppercut.
Lefebvre tries to throw a body punch but Reich avoids it by throwing Lefebvre back against the cage.
Lefebvre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reich.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lefebvre.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reich.
Reich throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reich is leaning against Lefebvre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre has a couple of punches blocked by Reich.
Lefebvre misses with a punch on the inside.
Lefebvre tries to throw a body punch but Reich avoids it by throwing Lefebvre back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reich.
Reich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lefebvre blocking some punches.
Reich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lefebvre tries a body shot but Reich blocks it.
Lefebvre tries a body shot but Reich blocks it.
Lefebvre struggles to land a body shot inside as Reich controls his hands.
Reich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lefebvre can't find room to land a body shot as Reich controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre tries to work over Reich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lefebvre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lefebvre tries to work over Reich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reich lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lefebvre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lefebvre takes a shot to the head.
Reich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lefebvre backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lefebvre.
Lefebvre blocking some punches.
Lefebvre prevents a body shot from Reich.
Reich scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reich.
Reich throws a punch but it's blocked by Lefebvre.
Reich tries a body shot but Lefebvre blocks it.
Reich working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Lefebvre.
Lefebvre misses with a punch to the body.
Reich blocks an uppercut.
Lefebvre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jarred Reich.
I think Lefebvre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ludo Lefebvre!