PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Milevskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rap Reiplinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Milevskiy
vs
Reiplinger

195 cm
23
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
20
247 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Balco Boys - Hilo

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artem Milevskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rap Reiplinger!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reiplinger takes the fight into the clinch.
Reiplinger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Milevskiy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reiplinger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Reiplinger drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Milevskiy stopping the sweep attempt from Reiplinger.
Reiplinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reiplinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Reiplinger has Milevskiy pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reiplinger keeping moving, preventing Milevskiy from controlling successfully.
Milevskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reiplinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Milevskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Reiplinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Milevskiy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Milevskiy thuds his right hand into Reiplinger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Rap Reiplinger has been cut.
Milevskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Milevskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Milevskiy keeps the fight on the outside.
Milevskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reiplinger moves away.
Reiplinger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reiplinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Reiplinger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reiplinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milevskiy slips a jab and a cross from Reiplinger.
A big left from Milevskiy misses.
Nice shot lands for Milevskiy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reiplinger.
Artem Milevskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milevskiy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reiplinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Milevskiy as he avoids it easily.
Artem Milevskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rap Reiplinger.
Milevskiy lands a jab to Reiplinger's midsection.
Reiplinger looks gassed!
Milevskiy ducks under a wild hook from Reiplinger.

Reiplinger moves into the clinch.
Reiplinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Milevskiy avoids it.
Reiplinger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Milevskiy prevents it.
Reiplinger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reiplinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Milevskiy avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reiplinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Milevskiy is trying to break the clinch but Reiplinger is controlling him.
Reiplinger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Milevskiy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reiplinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Milevskiy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Milevskiy taking a breather.
Reiplinger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Milevskiy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Milevskiy tries to circle away but Reiplinger has him pinned against the cage.
Milevskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Reiplinger.
Milevskiy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reiplinger fails to pull guard.
Milevskiy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Milevskiy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reiplinger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Milevskiy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reiplinger has Milevskiy pushed against the cage.
Milevskiy wants to break free but Reiplinger has control.
Reiplinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Milevskiy's efforts to push away.
Milevskiy avoiding damage as Reiplinger throws knees to the body.
Milevskiy trying to stall but Reiplinger improves his position.
Reiplinger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Milevskiy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milevskiy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reiplinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Reiplinger pulls guard successfully.
Reiplinger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rap Reiplinger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rap Reiplinger's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Reiplinger lands with a nice combination. Milevskiy backs away looking to recover.
Milevskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reiplinger misses the shot to the body.
Milevskiy slips a jab from Reiplinger.
Reiplinger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rap Reiplinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milevskiy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reiplinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Milevskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Milevskiy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reiplinger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milevskiy scores with a punch to the head.
Milevskiy scores with a shot to the body.
Reiplinger is breathing heavily.
Milevskiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Milevskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Milevskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reiplinger moves away.
Milevskiy lands a nice hook to Reiplinger's body. Reiplinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Milevskiy.
Nice uppercut there from Milevskiy.
Milevskiy throws a lazy right hand but Reiplinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reiplinger takes one on the button.

That has opened up Rap Reiplinger's cut even more.
Milevskiy lands a head shot.
Milevskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reiplinger.
Milevskiy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milevskiy throws a looping overhand right but Reiplinger ducks down to avoid it.
Milevskiy throws a hook to the side of Reiplinger's head but Reiplinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reiplinger is looking to clinch but Milevskiy is avoiding it.
Milevskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reiplinger moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Milevskiy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reiplinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Milevskiy.
Milevskiy lands a glancing blow to the side of Reiplinger's head.
Milevskiy throws a hook but Reiplinger blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reiplinger moves in looking to clinch but Milevskiy pushes him off.

Reiplinger rushes Milevskiy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reiplinger as Milevskiy tries to tie him up.
Reiplinger stalling the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Milevskiy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reiplinger lands an elbow that stopped Milevskiy in his tracks for a moment.
Reiplinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Reiplinger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reiplinger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Milevskiy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Milevskiy cracks Reiplinger with a good jab.
Milevskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reiplinger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Milevskiy avoids the body shot from Reiplinger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reiplinger drops his hands momentarily and Milevskiy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reiplinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Milevskiy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reiplinger at a distance.
Milevskiy misses with a series of wild punches.
Reiplinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut lands for Milevskiy. That snapped Reiplinger's head back.

The cut above Rap Reiplinger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Milevskiy looks to land a right hand but Reiplinger moved out of range.
Milevskiy misses the shot to the body.
Reiplinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Milevskiy thows a body shot but no joy.

Reiplinger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Milevskiy is not content to let Reiplinger control the position.
Reiplinger trying to pass the guard but Milevskiy defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milevskiy is trying to get back to full guard.
Reiplinger thows a huge punch but Milevskiy dodges it nicely.

Reiplinger seems to be looking for submissions.
Milevskiy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milevskiy wants to improve his position but Reiplinger is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Milevskiy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rap Reiplinger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Reiplinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Milevskiy.
Milevskiy keeps the fight on the outside.

Reiplinger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Milevskiy, pushing him back against the cage.
Milevskiy avoiding damage as Reiplinger throws knees to the body.
Reiplinger lands a good knee to the midsection. Milevskiy won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reiplinger.
Milevskiy looking to stall.
Reiplinger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice elbow from Reiplinger.
A head punch on the inside from Milevskiy fails to land.
Reiplinger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reiplinger scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reiplinger lands with a light punch inside.
Reiplinger scores a nice knee to the body.
Reiplinger lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Reiplinger.
Reiplinger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Reiplinger has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Milevskiy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milevskiy tries to roll but Reiplinger sticks to his back.
Reiplinger lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milevskiy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Reiplinger.
Milevskiy rolls, trying to escape but Reiplinger keeps control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reiplinger looking for the choke but no joy.
Reiplinger is trying to stick to Milevskiy's back but Milevskiy is turning into Reiplinger. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Reiplinger's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Milevskiy.
Milevskiy stopping the sweep attempt from Reiplinger.
Milevskiy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reiplinger on the ground.
Milevskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Reiplinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reiplinger looking for a guillotine here but Milevskiy defends easily.
Milevskiy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Milevskiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reiplinger is keeping the position for now.
Reiplinger being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four 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.
Milevskiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reiplinger is keeping the position for now.
Milevskiy is stalling in the full guard.
Milevskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reiplinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rap Reiplinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reiplinger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

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