PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Rubenstein (ranked 2702 p4p, 2195 weight class) and Early Grayce (ranked 369 p4p, 319 weight class). Spencer Rubenstein could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Early Grayce 's chin.

Rubenstein
vs
Grayce

191 cm
43
215
30 - 25 - 0

178 cm
41
222
18 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
KO power

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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Conviction

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 30 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spencer Rubenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Early Grayce !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubenstein throws a right and a left that Grayce avoids nicely.
Grayce is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grayce takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rubenstein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been told by Rubenstein's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grayce checks the leg kick.
Grayce lands with a straight right. Rubenstein didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Rubenstein misses

and Grayce counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Rubenstein has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Grayce is on him like a limpet, forcing Rubenstein back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubenstein can't break the clinch.
Rubenstein tries to break the clinch but Grayce is controlling the position.
Grayce prevents Rubenstein from breaking the clinch.
Grayce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rubenstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rubenstein is trying to break the clinch but Grayce is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Rubenstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rubenstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Rubenstein breaks the clinch.
Rubenstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Grayce throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rubenstein tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grayce is in Rubenstein's guard.
Rubenstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rubenstein keeping full guard, as Grayce tries to pass.
Rubenstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayce trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubenstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grayce prevents Rubenstein from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grayce wants to control from the top but Rubenstein keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grayce looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rubenstein keeping moving, preventing Grayce from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grayce swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein takes a swing at Grayce 's ribcage but misses.
Rubenstein misses with a kick to the body

and Grayce counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rubenstein tries to kick Grayce off but Grayce keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grayce seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rubenstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Grayce is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rubenstein defends it well.
Rubenstein wants to get back to his feet.

Grayce is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein is staying active underneath Grayce , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grayce trying to control the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Grayce is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rubenstein has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grayce with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rubenstein wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grayce fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rubenstein walks into a jab.
Rubenstein throws a body kick that misses.
Rubenstein misses with a wild combination.
Grayce takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grayce walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rubenstein.
A solid body kick from Rubenstein.
Grayce looks winded!
Grayce scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A good leg kick by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein keeps Grayce at a distance using the push kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rubenstein. Grayce shrugs it off though.
Rubenstein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grayce if he has to take too many more of those.
A good leg kick by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rubenstein thumps Grayce with a low kick.
Rubenstein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Spencer Rubenstein will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A decent looking body kick lands there for Rubenstein.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rubenstein. That's going to slow Grayce down.

Rubenstein throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Grayce stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Rubenstein follows into mount!

It looks like Early Grayce has been cut.
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!

Rubenstein stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Rubenstein throws a front kick that sends Grayce stumbling back into the cage.
Rubenstein tries to bum rush Grayce with a series of wild strikes but Grayce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rubenstein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spencer Rubenstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubenstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grayce was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubenstein.
Grayce misses with a looping left.
Rubenstein scores with a push kick.
The fighters circle, before Rubenstein throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Grayce 's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Rubenstein lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Spencer Rubenstein!
Spencer Rubenstein decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.