PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palcheck Breccov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Rubin
vs
Breccov

180 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Diogo Rubin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Palcheck Breccov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rubin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Rubin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Breccov is refusing to be controlled, as Rubin sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rubin wants to work for an arm triangle but Breccov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Rubin wants to work for an arm triangle but Breccov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rubin prevents Breccov from improving his position.
Breccov moves into full guard.
Rubin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breccov is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Breccov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rubin throwing strikes from guard but Breccov blocks nicely.
Rubin prevents Breccov from getting back to his feet.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Breccov keeps moving.
Breccov is trying to control the position but Rubin postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Rubin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rubin lands in his opponent's guard.

Rubin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Breccov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rubin, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Breccov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rubin is breathing heavily.

Rubin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Breccov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Breccov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rubin is proving hard to escape from.

Rubin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Breccov has passed into half guard!
Breccov wants to take a breather but Rubin is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rubin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Breccov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Breccov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Rubin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Breccov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rubin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Breccov's back instead.
Breccov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Rubin looking for the RNC.
Breccov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Rubin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Breccov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Breccov just trying to survive but Rubin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Rubin looking to break Breccov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Breccov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rubin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rubin has the hooks in. Breccov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Breccov manages to escape to his feet.
A head kick misses from Breccov.
Rubin walks into a stiff left hand from Breccov.
Breccov tries for a takedown but Rubin circles away easily

and Rubin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Breccov's guard.
Rubin trying to control but Breccov is working from the bottom.
Breccov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rubin postures up and lands a big shot to Breccov's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Rubin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Breccov with a poor takedown

and Rubin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rubin tries to pass to full mount but Breccov defends it.

Rubin seems to be looking for submissions.

Breccov is defending against the submission attempts here by Rubin.

Rubin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Breccov is just riding it out for now. Rubin eventually gives up the hold.
Breccov is concentrating on defense, preventing Rubin from advancing position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breccov wants to control but Rubin is keeping busy.

Rubin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Breccov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Rubin seems to be working for a kimura but Breccov defends the submission attempt.
Rubin stops Breccov from getting back to his feet.

Rubin is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Breccov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Breccov wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Rubin is trying to work for a kimura but Breccov is defending well.
Breccov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rubin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Breccov tries to roll over but Rubin keeps him under control.

Breccov is defending against the submission attempts here by Rubin.
Breccov trying to hold on to Rubin's head to control him but Rubin postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Rubin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Breccov did well to prevent Rubin getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breccov is looking to improve his position.

Rubin wants to work for an arm triangle but Breccov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Rubin seems to be looking for submissions.
Breccov is trying to get back to full guard.
Rubin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rubin is looking to pass Breccov's guard but actually Breccov recovers to full guard.
Rubin is pushing down on Breccov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Breccov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rubin has managed to sneak the leg through.

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.

Rubin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Breccov defends it well.

Rubin looking for a submission but Breccov manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

Rubin drops back looking for a leg! Breccov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Breccov manages to kick Rubin off! Rubin jumps back into Breccov's guard.

Breccov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Rubin dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rubin looks for a takedown but Breccov sprawls well.
Rubin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Rubin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Breccov trying to control from the bottom.
Rubin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Breccov's head.

Breccov is defending against the submission attempts here by Rubin.
Breccov wants to control but Rubin is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Breccov looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rubin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rubin is trying to work for a kimura but Breccov is defending well.

Rubin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Breccov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rubin.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Breccov shoots and misses

and Rubin counters with a shoot takedown. Breccov fights it but they end up in guard.
Rubin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Breccov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rubin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rubin gets full guard.
Rubin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Breccov has passed into side control.
Rubin can't do much from the bottom here.
Rubin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Breccov working away.
Rubin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Breccov wants to control but Rubin is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Breccov throws a head kick that misses.

Rubin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Breccov napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Rubin is trying to get an arm triangle but Breccov is defending well.

Rubin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Breccov, who protects the arm well.

Rubin tries for a kimura but Breccov is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breccov is trying to get back to half guard.

Rubin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Breccov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rubin working away.
Diogo Rubin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rubin wants to control but Breccov is keeping him busy.

Rubin is trying to get an arm triangle but Breccov is defending well.
Palcheck Breccov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Rubin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Breccov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rubin but great work by Breccov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Rubin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rubin, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Rubin!