PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bullish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Rubenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bullish
vs
Rubenstein

185 cm
25
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Bullish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Rubenstein!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubenstein shoots and misses
and Bullish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rubenstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullish throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Rubenstein throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bullish tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rubenstein is in Bullish's guard.
Rubenstein wants to control from the top but Bullish keeps moving.
Bullish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rubenstein on the ground.
Rubenstein is stalling in the full guard.
Rubenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Bullish working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rubenstein has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubenstein not doing much here.
Rubenstein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bullish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rubenstein trying to control from half guard but Bullish is working away.

Rubenstein seems to be working for a kimura but Bullish defends the submission attempt.
Rubenstein wants to control but Bullish is keeping him busy.

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.
Bullish is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubenstein is keen to just control but Bullish is a slippery customer.
Bullish wants to get back to full guard.

Rubenstein is working for a submission of some sort.

Bullish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rubenstein pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bullish looking for submissions off his back.

Rubenstein is working for a kimura but Bullish is defending it quite comfortably.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bullish looking for submissions off his back.
Bullish is not content to let Rubenstein control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rubenstein throwing shots but Bullish is blocking nicely.
Bullish controlling the position for now.

Rubenstein is looking for a kimura but Bullish is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rubenstein to get the leverage.
Bullish is looking for a sweep. Rubenstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rubenstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bullish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bullish on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bullish tries to get out of the position.
Rubenstein is looking to take a break and control but Bullish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Rubenstein dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rubenstein tries for a takedown but Bullish circles away easily

and Bullish counters with a takedown into side control.
Rubenstein is trying to control Bullish's posture but Bullish avoids it.
Rubenstein manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rubenstein wants to control but Bullish is keeping busy.
Bullish throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bullish thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bullish thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rubenstein to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullish lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rubenstein trying to control the position.
Bullish trying to control but Rubenstein is working from the bottom.
Bullish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rubenstein managing to control the position.
Bullish throws and elbow that misses. Rubenstein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bullish's guard. Nice move by Rubenstein!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bullish keeping moving, preventing Rubenstein from controlling successfully.
Bullish trying to keep a closed guard but Rubenstein is proving a slippery customer.
Bullish wants to control but Rubenstein passes easily into half guard.
Bullish trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bullish tries to hold on but Rubenstein postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein controlling his opponent.

Rubenstein is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bullish has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bullish keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rubenstein tries to control but Bullish wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bullish wants to hold on but Rubenstein pushes him away.

Rubenstein get's back to his feet.

Bullish decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bullish is just content to waste time from the top position. Rubenstein takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bullish throws and elbow that misses. Rubenstein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bullish's guard. Nice move by Rubenstein!
Rubenstein is pushing down on Bullish's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bullish is fighting to maintain full guard but Rubenstein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rubenstein passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saul Rubenstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bullish is looking to land body kicks.
Rubenstein misses with a takedown

and Bullish counters with a single leg into guard. Rubenstein didn't expect that.
Bullish wants to control from the top but Rubenstein keeps moving.
Bullish looking to sit in guard and control but Rubenstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bullish looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rubenstein passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubenstein wants to control but Bullish is keeping him busy.

Bullish looking for submissions off his back.
Rubenstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Bullish is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saul Rubenstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rubenstein performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Rubenstein is working for a submission of some sort.

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.
Rubenstein trying to control from half guard but Bullish is working away.
Bullish is trying to get back to full guard.

Rubenstein is trying to work for a kimura but Bullish is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein is controlling the pace.

Rubenstein seems to be working for a kimura but Bullish defends the submission attempt.
Rubenstein is trying to control. Bullish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rubenstein is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bullish is looking for a sweep. Rubenstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saul Rubenstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bullish is not content to let Rubenstein control the position.
Bullish is looking for a sweep. Rubenstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bullish is refusing to be controlled, as Rubenstein sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullish tries to roll over but Rubenstein keeps him under control.
Jack Bullish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Saul Rubenstein wasn't active enough on the ground.

Rubenstein gets the takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Rubenstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rubenstein 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Rubenstein!