PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Artest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artest comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Champion- Ron Artest Feat T-Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Timur Rubin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Timur Rubin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Rubin
vs
Artest

190 cm
19
256 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Bad Man Clothing

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q
Sex Panther!

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Rubin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Artest!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artest fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rubin checks a leg kick.
Rubin checks the leg kick.
Artest misses with a low kick.
Artest avoids the body shot from Rubin.
Artest has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Rubin gets a double leg takedown into Artest's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rubin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rubin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Artest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rubin throws a big elbow that misses.
Artest wants to sweep here but Rubin controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin postures up in Artest's guard and throws a big left but Artest blocks it.
Rubin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Artest 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.
Artest trying to control the position here.
Artest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rubin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rubin throwing strikes from guard but Artest blocks nicely.
Artest pulls Rubin in close to prevent any damage.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Artest keeps moving.
Rubin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artest wants to control the position but Rubin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rubin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Rubin tries to pass to full mount but Artest defends it.
Rubin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Artest blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rubin.
Rubin slows the pace down in half guard.
Rubin thows a huge punch but Artest dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rubin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Artest is not content to let Rubin control the position.
Rubin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rubin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Artest with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Artest trying to control here.
Artest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Artest.
Rubin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artest working a defensive guard but Rubin passes into half guard.
Rubin throwing shots but Artest is blocking nicely.
Rubin trying to mount his opponent but Artest defends it.
Artest trying to control but Rubin postures up.
Rubin wants to free his trapped foot but Artest is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Artest is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rubin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rubin wants to take a breather but Artest is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rubin throws a lazy uppercut

and Artest moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Artest fails to land.
Rubin taking a breather.
Artest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Artest tries to land knees in the clinch but Rubin avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Rubin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Artest throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rubin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Artest misses with a hook from the clinch.

Rubin jumps into guard, dragging Artest to the mat.
Artest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rubin holds on and takes a little breather.
Rubin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rubin tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Artest leaves Rubin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Artest throws a chopping leg kick but Rubin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rubin keeps the fight on the outside.
Artest throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rubin throws out a loose jab but Artest uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin blocks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Artest, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artest stuffs the takedown.
Rubin checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rubin, as that shot connected.
Rubin throws a body punch but Artest moves out of range.
Artest misses with a low kick.
Artest misses with a leg kick.
Artest tries to clinch up.
Rubin throws a good cross that connects.
Ron Artest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Artest as Rubin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Rubin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Artest pushes Rubin up against the cage in a clinch.
Rubin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubin misses with a body punch.
Rubin blocks an elbow strike from Artest.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artest pushes Rubin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Artest lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Timur Rubin has been cut.

Rubin breaks from the clinch.
Rubin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Artest is looking to clinch but Rubin is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Artest. No joy for Rubin on that attempt.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artest moves away.
Rubin misses the jab.
Artest throws a head kick that misses.
Artest lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rubin's sensitive parts.
Artest throws a nice inside leg kick.
Artest fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin thows a body shot but no joy.
Rubin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rubin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Artest misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artest will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rubin throws a body punch but Artest moves out of range.
Artest tries to clinch up but Rubin circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubin misses with a wild body shot.
Artest tries to clinch but Rubin is having none of it.
Ron Artest seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Artest tries to clinch but Rubin is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Artest tries to avoid it but Rubin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Artest to the ground. Artest escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Artest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubin.
Artest tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rubin is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Artest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timur Rubin's cut.
That's time! Rubin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rubin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Artest, right into the meat.
Rubin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Artest fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rubin checks it well.

Artest fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rubin, pushing him back against the cage.
Artest throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rubin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Artest to keep the fight standing.
Rubin blocks an elbow strike.
Rubin tries to pull guard but Artest forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rubin blocks an elbow strike.

Rubin manages to pull guard.
Artest trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Artest wants to pass the guard but Rubin is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubin wants to sweep here but Artest controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin pulls Artest in to control the position.
Artest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rubin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Artest is one step ahead there.
Artest wants to pass the guard but Rubin is keeping the position.
Rubin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rubin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Artest can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Artest is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Rubin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Artest can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Artest is working to get back to half guard.
Timur Rubin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rubin controlling the position easily from mount.
Rubin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artest tries to lock up and control but Rubin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rubin landing strikes from the mount.
Artest takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rubin postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Artest badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Rubin around the waist but Rubin pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Rubin is the winner by TKO! Rubin jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
A victorious Timur Rubin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.