PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rap Reiplinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pvt. Fielding Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fielding Zimmerman. Rap Reiplinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Reiplinger
vs
Fielding Zimmerman

199 cm
25
247 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

191 cm
22
275 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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PRIME DESIGNS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rap Reiplinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pvt. Fielding Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reiplinger misses with a body shot.
Zimmerman misses with a body shot.
Reiplinger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reiplinger checks a leg kick.
Zimmerman tests Reiplinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Rap Reiplinger has been cut.
Zimmerman misses with a leg kick.
Reiplinger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zimmerman will feel that in the morning.
Zimmerman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reiplinger connects with a leg kick. Zimmerman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reiplinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Zimmerman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pvt. Fielding Zimmerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zimmerman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zimmerman thows a body shot but no joy.
Reiplinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reiplinger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reiplinger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reiplinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reiplinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zimmerman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zimmerman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reiplinger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good leg kick by Reiplinger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reiplinger slips a straight right by Zimmerman.
Reiplinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reiplinger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reiplinger blocks a low kick nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reiplinger.
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!
Reiplinger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reiplinger avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reiplinger throws a leg kick but Zimmerman moved away.
Reiplinger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reiplinger thows a body shot but no joy.
Zimmerman throws a low kick but Reiplinger moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Reiplinger.
Zimmerman blocks a jab.
Reiplinger blocks a jab.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown
and Reiplinger counters with a low kick, right behind Zimmerman 's knee.
Reiplinger lands with an overhand left.
Reiplinger takes one to the side of the head.
Zimmerman throws out a powerful jab.
Zimmerman has a takedown stuffed.
Rap Reiplinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pvt. Fielding Zimmerman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reiplinger is looking to clinch but Zimmerman is avoiding it.
Zimmerman throws a shot from downtown. Reiplinger moves away and avoids it.
Reiplinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reiplinger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zimmerman throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zimmerman keeps the fight on the outside.
Zimmerman throws out a loose jab but Reiplinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zimmerman throws a looping overhand right but Reiplinger ducks down to avoid it.
Zimmerman misses with a low kick.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zimmerman lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Zimmerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Reiplinger misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reiplinger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reiplinger checks the leg kick.
Reiplinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reiplinger moves into range and 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!
Zimmerman misses with an uppercut. Reiplinger saw that one coming.

Zimmerman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zimmerman looks gassed!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zimmerman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reiplinger keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reiplinger has one of Zimmerman's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pvt. Fielding Zimmerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rap Reiplinger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Zimmerman checks a low kick from Reiplinger.
Zimmerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Zimmerman throws a body punch but Reiplinger moves out of range.

Reiplinger gets a takedown into half guard.
Zimmerman wants to control but Reiplinger passes into side.
Reiplinger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zimmerman to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman tries to bench press Reiplinger off him but Reiplinger keeps the position.
Reiplinger lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reiplinger tries to advance to mount but can't.
Reiplinger in side control, throwing shots but Zimmerman defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Reiplinger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep.
Zimmerman seems a little lost for a moment, as Reiplinger dominates the positioning.

Reiplinger stands up and beckons Zimmerman to his feet.
Zimmerman throws a lazy right hand but Reiplinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reiplinger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reiplinger tries to bum rush Zimmerman with a series of wild strikes but Zimmerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Reiplinger there.
Zimmerman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reiplinger counters with a leg kick.
Zimmerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zimmerman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reiplinger circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zimmerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reiplinger manages to avoid it.
Zimmerman swings for the body but Reiplinger moves out of range.
Reiplinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zimmerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Reiplinger.
Reiplinger lands a head kick!
Reiplinger lands a nice looking body kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Reiplinger here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zimmerman throws out a powerful jab.
Zimmerman throws a front kick aimed at Reiplinger's knee but Reiplinger avoids it well.
Reiplinger misses with a wild combination.
Reiplinger checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reiplinger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zimmerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Reiplinger as he connects with a hook.
Reiplinger shoots for a double leg takedown but Zimmerman sprawls well. He's pushed Reiplinger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reiplinger throws a hook to the side of Zimmerman's head but Zimmerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reiplinger misses with a hook.
Zimmerman lands with a straight right. Reiplinger didn't see that one coming.
Reiplinger scores with a body shot.
Reiplinger misses with a low kick.
Reiplinger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zimmerman throws a shot from downtown. Reiplinger moves away and avoids it.
Rap Reiplinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Reiplinger looks to clinch
and Zimmerman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zimmerman wants to slow Reiplinger down by chopping away at his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman misses with a looping right.
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!
Zimmerman shoots in and drives through. Reiplinger sprawls well.
Reiplinger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zimmerman. That did some damage!
A shot to the body from Zimmerman misses
and Reiplinger counters with a left and a right that stings Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is breathing heavily.
Reiplinger throws a jab when Zimmerman was well out of range.

Reiplinger rushes Zimmerman and presses him up against the cage.
Reiplinger misses with a punch to the body.
Zimmerman avoiding damage as Reiplinger throws knees to the body.
Reiplinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reiplinger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reiplinger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reiplinger slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rap Reiplinger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rap Reiplinger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Reiplinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Reiplinger looks to land a left hand but Zimmerman moved out of range nicely.
Reiplinger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zimmerman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zimmerman takes a swing at Reiplinger's ribcage but misses.
Reiplinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reiplinger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reiplinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zimmerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Reiplinger as he connects with a hook.
Zimmerman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good shot there by Zimmerman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Reiplinger.
Reiplinger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reiplinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zimmerman loads up on a big right hand but Reiplinger slips the punch.
Reiplinger throws the kick towards the body but Zimmerman avoids it.

Zimmerman gets a double leg takedown into Reiplinger's guard.
Reiplinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zimmerman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zimmerman throwing strikes from guard but Reiplinger blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zimmerman thows a body shot but no joy.
Zimmerman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reiplinger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reiplinger!
Zimmerman dodges the punch combination from Reiplinger.
Zimmerman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reiplinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zimmerman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reiplinger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reiplinger darts in and clinches Zimmerman up against the cage.
Reiplinger misses with a punch to the body.
Reiplinger throws an elbow that misses.
Reiplinger crunches a lovely knee into Zimmerman's ribcage.
Reiplinger misses with a knee to the head.
Reiplinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zimmerman avoids it.
Reiplinger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zimmerman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zimmerman can't get the takedown.
Reiplinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zimmerman.
Reiplinger landing knees to the head.
Reiplinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zimmerman.
Reiplinger working Zimmerman over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Reiplinger 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.
Zimmerman wants to hit a switch here but Reiplinger passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zimmerman there!
Reiplinger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Reiplinger scoring with strikes but Zimmerman is staying in there.
Reiplinger trying to control but Zimmerman is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reiplinger breaks from Zimmerman's wrist control and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rap Reiplinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reiplinger 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rap Reiplinger!