PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Rubenstein (ranked 681 p4p, 95 weight class) and Jesse Kilpatrick (ranked 548 p4p, 77 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jesse Kilpatrick was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Rubenstein
vs
Kilpatrick

191 cm
28
215 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

178 cm
26
205 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spencer Rubenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick missing with a left hand there. Rubenstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Kilpatrick misses.
Rubenstein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilpatrick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rubenstein avoids the body shot from Kilpatrick.
Rubenstein throwing a counter right hand but Kilpatrick manages to avoid it.
Kilpatrick misses with a left hand
and Kilpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Jesse Kilpatrick has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick catches Rubenstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Rubenstein.

Rubenstein waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Kilpatrick. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Kilpatrick to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubenstein wanted to stand there but Kilpatrick had control of the position.

Rubenstein stands up from Kilpatrick's guard - Rubenstein perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rubenstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Kilpatrick looks to move away, Rubenstein throws a big counter combo but Kilpatrick just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rubenstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilpatrick.
A little feinted left hand from Rubenstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kilpatrick has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kilpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Rubenstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rubenstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rubenstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubenstein misses with a body shot.
Rubenstein takes one to the chin there.
Kilpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rubenstein staying out of range there.
Rubenstein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kilpatrick looks to throw the jab but Rubenstein is out of range.
Kilpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Rubenstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick lands the left hand.
Kilpatrick misses with a hook to the body
and Kilpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rubenstein moves forwards but Kilpatrick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rubenstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubenstein is just out of range.
Kilpatrick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Kilpatrick lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rubenstein lands with a good body shot.
Kilpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubenstein moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubenstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilpatrick manages to avoid it.
Kilpatrick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rubenstein's head.
Kilpatrick tries to clinch but Rubenstein moves out of range.
Rubenstein ducks under a wild hook from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick connects with a right hand. Rubenstein shakes it off.
Kilpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubenstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rubenstein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse Kilpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kilpatrick's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kilpatrick moves into the clinch.
Kilpatrick blocks a body shot from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein blocks a body shot from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick tries to work over Rubenstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubenstein blocks a body shot from Kilpatrick.
Rubenstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rubenstein working aggressively here.

Kilpatrick gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rubenstein regains guard.
Rubenstein wants to stand up but Kilpatrick is controlling him.
Rubenstein trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rubenstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilpatrick.
Rubenstein keeping moving, preventing Kilpatrick from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rubenstein misses with a looping left.
Kilpatrick connects with a nice looking jab.
Kilpatrick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubenstein is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Kilpatrick as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilpatrick looks to land a right hand but Rubenstein moved out of range.
Kilpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Rubenstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rubenstein thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jesse Kilpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilpatrick scores with a nice head shot.
Rubenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubenstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilpatrick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rubenstein defends it well.
Rubenstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick wants to clinch up but Rubenstein keeps it at a distance.
Kilpatrick just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRubenstein.
Kilpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubenstein manages to avoid it.
Kilpatrick throws the left hand but Rubenstein avoids the punch easily.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubenstein.
A jab lands there for Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kilpatrick lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilpatrick just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRubenstein.
Kilpatrick throws an off balance right hand
and Rubenstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rubenstein slips under a jab from Kilpatrick.
A quick step to the side and Rubenstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilpatrick swings for the body but Rubenstein moves out of range.
Kilpatrick misses with a straight left.
Kilpatrick missing with a left hand there. Rubenstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubenstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilpatrick manages to avoid it.
Kilpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Rubenstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kilpatrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kilpatrick'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kilpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubenstein is looking for a counter combo.

Kilpatrick shoots in and gets a takedown into Rubenstein's guard.
Rubenstein keeping moving, preventing Kilpatrick from controlling successfully.
Kilpatrick prevents Rubenstein from getting back to his feet.
Kilpatrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Rubenstein pushes Kilpatrick off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick throws a jab when Rubenstein was well out of range.
Kilpatrick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rubenstein defends well and Kilpatrick ends up having to push Rubenstein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Kilpatrick looks to move away, Rubenstein throws a big counter combo but Kilpatrick just gets out of the way.
Kilpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubenstein.
And Kilpatrick tries to counter it with a takedown but Rubenstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubenstein moves away from the strike by Kilpatrick.
Rubenstein throwing a counter right hand but Kilpatrick manages to avoid it.
Rubenstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilpatrick.
A little feinted left hand from Rubenstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kilpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubenstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Rubenstein misses its target.
Kilpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Rubenstein throws a counter high kick but Kilpatrick was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kilpatrick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rubenstein slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Rubenstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kilpatrick closes the distance but Rubenstein moves to the side
and Rubenstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick takes a swing at Rubenstein's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubenstein is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kilpatrick doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Rubenstein counter with a right hand.

That has opened up Jesse Kilpatrick's cut even more.
Rubenstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilpatrick finds it's way round the side to connect with Rubenstein's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilpatrick. Rubenstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rubenstein throwing a counter right hand but Kilpatrick manages to avoid it.
Kilpatrick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick lands a nice shot that snaps Rubenstein's head back.
Kilpatrick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rubenstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Kilpatrick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Rubenstein manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kilpatrick keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rubenstein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubenstein tries to throw a body punch but Kilpatrick avoids it by throwing Rubenstein back against the cage.
Kilpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Rubenstein avoids it by throwing Kilpatrick back against the cage.
Kilpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Rubenstein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rubenstein gets underhooks to prevent Kilpatrick's takedown attempt.
Spencer Rubenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer Rubenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kilpatrick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick lands a shoulder strike.

Rubenstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kilpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilpatrick throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rubenstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilpatrick connects with a body shot that sends Rubenstein's belly button to the back.
Kilpatrick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilpatrick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kilpatrick throws out a powerful jab.
Jesse Kilpatrick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kilpatrick stuns Rubenstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Kilpatrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kilpatrick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Kilpatrick!
Jesse Kilpatrick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.