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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rap Reiplinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria comes to the cage accompanied by Kronos - Bloodtower. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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229 lbs
19 - 3 - 0 |
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254 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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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
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joaquim Maria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rap Reiplinger!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reiplinger checks the leg kick.
Reiplinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maria.
Maria throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reiplinger tries to clinch but Maria moves out of range.
Reiplinger blocks a head kick by Maria.
Maria throws a head kick that misses.
Reiplinger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maria chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maria walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reiplinger.
Maria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reiplinger.
Maria gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reiplinger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reiplinger trying to land knees to the body.
Maria has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reiplinger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reiplinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Maria looking to slow down the pace here.
Reiplinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maria avoids it.
Reiplinger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maria fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reiplinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maria.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reiplinger blocks a low kick nicely.
Reiplinger tries to land a body kick
and Maria counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reiplinger throws a low kick but Maria avoids it.
Reiplinger throws a looping overhand right but Maria ducks down to avoid it.
Maria tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reiplinger is able to avoid easily.
Maria misses with a body kick.
Maria connects with a solid leg kick.
Maria on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reiplinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reiplinger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maria with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reiplinger to score with a decent uppercut.
Reiplinger looks to land a combination. Maria sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reiplinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Maria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reiplinger throws a right and a left that Maria avoids nicely.
Reiplinger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reiplinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maria looks to land a left hand but Reiplinger moved out of range nicely.
Reiplinger doesn't manage to clinch there - Maria circles away.
Reiplinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Maria.
Reiplinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maria sprawls well. Maria wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reiplinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Joaquim Maria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rap Reiplinger.
Sloppy strikes from Reiplinger. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maria lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reiplinger takes a step back to recover.
Maria connects with a right hand. Reiplinger shakes it off.
It looks like Rap Reiplinger has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maria lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reiplinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reiplinger throws a hook but Maria avoids it easily.
Reiplinger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maria.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reiplinger looks gassed!
Reiplinger throws the kick towards the body but Maria avoids it.
Reiplinger blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Maria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rap Reiplinger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reiplinger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maria is looking to control Reiplinger's arms but Reiplinger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maria has his back to the cage.
Maria is trying to break free.
Reiplinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reiplinger is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reiplinger digs a right hand into Maria's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maria's gas tank.
Reiplinger misses with a body punch.
Reiplinger missing with knees to the body.
Reiplinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maria is defending well for now.
Maria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reiplinger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maria stuffs the takedown.
Reiplinger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maria can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reiplinger looks to throw the jab but Maria is out of range.
Reiplinger misses with a kick to the body.
Reiplinger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maria moves out of range of the body kick from Reiplinger.
Reiplinger throws a hook but Maria blocks it.
Reiplinger throws out a loose jab but Maria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reiplinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maria.
Reiplinger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reiplinger throws a hook to the side of Maria's head but Maria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reiplinger's corner calls for a 1-2. Reiplinger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Maria lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reiplinger doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reiplinger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maria shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reiplinger eats them both and turns towards Maria to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Reiplinger throws a series of punches but Maria moves out of range.
Reiplinger scores with a sloppy right hand. Maria should have avoided that one.
Maria throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reiplinger is breathing heavily.
Reiplinger misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Maria.
Maria lands a high kick!
Maria defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reiplinger.
Joaquim Maria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rap Reiplinger.
Reiplinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reiplinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maria defending well as Reiplinger loads up on a big left hand.
Reiplinger misses with a series of wild punches.
Maria lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reiplinger misses with a hook.
Maria slips a straight right by Reiplinger.
Reiplinger moves out of range as Maria strikes.
Joaquim Maria is winning the standup battle so far.
Reiplinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maria moves out of range as Reiplinger strikes.
Reiplinger throws a series of punches but Maria moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reiplinger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reiplinger tries to bum rush Maria with a series of wild strikes but Maria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reiplinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maria manages to avoid it.
Maria fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Maria is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Maria.
Maria jabs Reiplinger right on the nose. Reiplinger blinks but takes it well.
That has opened up Rap Reiplinger's cut even more.
Maria throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maria fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reiplinger.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reiplinger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reiplinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Maria 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maria goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reiplinger with a jab.
Reiplinger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maria jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reiplinger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reiplinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reiplinger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maria counters with a left and a right that stings Reiplinger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reiplinger blocks a head kick by Maria.
Rap Reiplinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maria stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maria wants it to stay on the feet.
Maria keeps the fight on the outside.
Reiplinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reiplinger misses with a low kick.
Reiplinger scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria tries to lock up and control but Reiplinger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reiplinger swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Maria is now in Reiplinger's guard. A big mistake from Reiplinger there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reiplinger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maria passes into side control.
Reiplinger tries to buck Maria off but Maria is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reiplinger being controlled for a moment.
Reiplinger tries to bench press Maria off him but Maria keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Reiplinger's face as Maria controls the position.
Reiplinger is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maria decides to stand back up.
Reiplinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Reiplinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reiplinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maria tries to score with a low kick but Reiplinger moves his leg out of the way.
Reiplinger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maria circles away quickly and effectively.
Maria throws a head kick that misses.
Reiplinger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maria cracks Reiplinger with an open hand slap.
Joaquim Maria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The cut above Rap Reiplinger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maria tests Reiplinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick from Maria.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maria throws the kick towards the body but Reiplinger avoids it.
Maria lands a nice shot to the body.
Reiplinger looks to land a right hand but Maria moved out of range.
Joaquim Maria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maria connects with a solid leg kick.
Maria slips under a jab from Reiplinger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reiplinger closes the distance and pushes Maria back into the cage.
Reiplinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maria avoids it.
Rap Reiplinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reiplinger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maria blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Maria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maria, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Maria!
Joaquim Maria spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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hype
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