PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alexandersson's choice of entrance music: Too Bad I Have To Destroy You Now. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Rubin
vs
Alexandersson

190 cm
31
256 lbs
31 - 11 - 1

197 cm
30
269 lbs
31 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Rubin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubin throws a shot to the body.
Rubin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexandersson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rubin blocks it well.
Rubin misses with a few strikes there.
Alexandersson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rubin scores with a shot to the body.
Alexandersson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rubin scores with a jab.

It looks like Gymer Alexandersson has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Rubin misses the target.
Rubin throws a body punch but Alexandersson moves out of range.
Timur Rubin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandersson misses with the combination.
Rubin swings widly with a right hand
and Alexandersson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandersson slips a straight right by Rubin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubin.
Alexandersson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rubin.
Rubin misses with a hook. Alexandersson ducked under it nicely.
Alexandersson throws an overhand right that lands on Rubin's shoulder, as Rubin tries to avoid the shot.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alexandersson ducks under a wild hook from Rubin.
Alexandersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandersson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rubin or perhaps it was just good defense by Alexandersson, which made it look bad.
As Rubin backs off Alexandersson throws a huge counter combo but Rubin manages to avoid it all.
Alexandersson just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Alexandersson lands.
Rubin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rubin slips a straight right by Alexandersson.
Rubin lunges at Alexandersson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alexandersson's hand.
Alexandersson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alexandersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubin dives in for a single leg takedown but Alexandersson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rubin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alexandersson throws a right and a left that Rubin avoids nicely.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Alexandersson is quick to defend against it.
Rubin looks to throw the jab but Alexandersson is out of range.
Alexandersson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rubin misses with a body punch
and Alexandersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rubin throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson misses with a hook. Rubin ducked under it nicely.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alexandersson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rubin connects with a right hand. Alexandersson shakes it off.
Rubin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rubin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubin avoids a kick to the body.
Alexandersson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alexandersson swings for the body but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin avoids the body shot from Alexandersson.
Rubin feinted with a counter takedown.
Rubin cracks Alexandersson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That has opened up Gymer Alexandersson's cut even more.
Rubin misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexandersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandersson moves away.
Rubin with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alexandersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexandersson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rubins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rubin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexandersson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alexandersson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gymer Alexandersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gymer Alexandersson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A jab from Alexandersson misses.
Alexandersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubin throws out the jab.
Alexandersson misses the jab.
Alexandersson looks to throw the jab but Rubin is out of range.
Alexandersson tries a head kick but it misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rubin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rubin misses with a hook
and Alexandersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexandersson throws a shot from downtown. Rubin moves away and avoids it.
Alexandersson tries to land a front kick but Rubin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin scores with a jab. Alexandersson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rubin throws a looping overhand right but Alexandersson ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Alexandersson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Alexandersson counters by clinching up.
Alexandersson has a couple of punches blocked by Rubin.
Alexandersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandersson digs a right hand underneath Rubin's ribcage. Rubin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexandersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexandersson working aggressively here.
Alexandersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubin.
Alexandersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Rubin is trying to trip Alexandersson. He has hold of a leg but Alexandersson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rubin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alexandersson has Rubin pulled in close to control his posture.
Alexandersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Alexandersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rubin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rubin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubin throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubin throws a big right hand that misses.
Our spies down at at K.O.N.Y. inform us that Alexandersson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alexandersson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alexandersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rubin trying to control but Alexandersson is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rubin in his tracks.
Rubin throws a sloppy body shot
and Alexandersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rubin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alexandersson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rubin throws a sloppy body shot

and Alexandersson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses with the head strike.
Alexandersson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexandersson digs a right hand into Rubin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rubin's gas tank.
Alexandersson working aggressively here.
Alexandersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexandersson throws a head punch that misses.
Rubin lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubin.
Alexandersson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandersson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rubin swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubin.
Rubin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandersson misses with some punches.
Alexandersson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexandersson is trying to maintain a safe position but Rubin gets an underhook and turns Alexandersson into the cage.
Rubin struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandersson controls his hands.
Rubin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexandersson has a couple of punches blocked by Rubin.
Alexandersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandersson can't find room to land a body shot as Rubin controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gymer Alexandersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gymer Alexandersson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Alexandersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gymer Alexandersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rubin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from Alexandersson.
Rubin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rubin throws an off balance right hand

and Alexandersson counters with a nice right hand that sends Rubin toppling to the canvas! Rubin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Alexandersson finish him?!

Rubin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rubin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alexandersson keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
Alexandersson controlling the position.
Alexandersson looking to control.
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.
Alexandersson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson controls Rubin momentarily but Rubin frees himself.
Rubin stopping the sweep attempt from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alexandersson wants to control but Rubin passes easily into half guard.
Rubin is nestled in close to Alexandersson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rubin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two 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 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.
Alexandersson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rubin thows a huge punch but Alexandersson dodges it nicely.
Rubin controlling the action here.
Alexandersson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Alexandersson wants to improve his position but Rubin is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson is refusing to be controlled, as Rubin sits in half guard.
Alexandersson wants to control but Rubin is keeping busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rubin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rubin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alexandersson tests Rubin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexandersson drops his hands momentarily and Rubin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin tries to bum rush Alexandersson with a series of wild strikes but Alexandersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexandersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexandersson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rubin.
Alexandersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rubin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rubin walks into a left hand.
Alexandersson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rubin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandersson.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Rubin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rubin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandersson regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gymer Alexandersson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Gymer Alexandersson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rubin swings widly with a right hand
letting Alexandersson counter with a right hand.
Rubin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rubin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexandersson throws out the jab.
Alexandersson dips to his left and cracks Rubin with an uppercut!
Alexandersson connects with a right hand. Rubin shakes it off.
Alexandersson tries to land a front kick but Rubin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alexandersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin misses with a shot to the body
enabling Alexandersson to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Rubin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexandersson throws out a counter right but Rubin avoids it with no problem.
Rubin cracks Alexandersson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Alexandersson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Alexandersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rubin loads up on a big right hand but Alexandersson slips the punch.
Alexandersson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Alexandersson closes the distance and clinches.
Alexandersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubin.
Rubin lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandersson backwards.
Alexandersson pushes Rubin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexandersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rubin tries to break free but Alexandersson pushes him back against the cage.
Rubin blocks an uppercut.
Rubin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandersson backwards.
Alexandersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubin misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson scores with a shot to the side of Rubin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandersson misses with the head strike.
Gymer Alexandersson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexandersson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rubin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rubin blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Alexandersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandersson misses with a head kick.
Rubin throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexandersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Alexandersson. Beautiful body shot.

Rubin gets tackled into the cage by Alexandersson. Alexandersson maintains the clinch.
Rubin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandersson backwards.
Rubin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rubin fails to land.
Rubin misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson lands with a left to the head.
Rubin blocks an uppercut.
Rubin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rubin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rubin taking a breather.
Alexandersson working aggressively here.
Rubin can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandersson controls the action.
Alexandersson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rubin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubin struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandersson controls his hands.
Rubin takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Rubin on the inside.
Alexandersson misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexandersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubin's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Rubin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alexandersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubin misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

The cut above Gymer Alexandersson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alexandersson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alexandersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandersson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alexandersson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandersson.
Rubin prevents a body shot from Alexandersson.
Rubin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandersson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rubin lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gymer Alexandersson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gymer Alexandersson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nice body punch from Rubin.
Alexandersson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rubin blocks a jab.
Rubin connects with a jab.
Rubin connects with a body shot that sends Alexandersson's belly button to the back.
Alexandersson looks to land a left hand but Rubin moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Rubin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson moves out of range as Rubin strikes.
Alexandersson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alexandersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubin attempts a counter takedown but Alexandersson avoids it well and moves away.
Rubin throws a hook but Alexandersson avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alexandersson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rubin has time to react.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alexandersson. Rubin shrugs it off though.

Rubin tries to keep at a distance but Alexandersson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rubin working aggressively here.
Alexandersson pushes Rubin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson lands a nice shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rubin prevents a body shot from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubin swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin pushes Alexandersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timur Rubin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandersson working aggressively here.

Alexandersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rubin misses with an uppercut
and Alexandersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexandersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Rubin looking to score a takedown here. Alexandersson is defending well but Rubin drives through and ends up in Alexandersson's guard.

Alexandersson looking for a guillotine here but Rubin defends easily.
Rubin throws an elbow that misses. Alexandersson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rubin's guard. Nice move by Alexandersson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alexandersson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Timur Rubin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexandersson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Rubin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Alexandersson tries for a kimura but Rubin is defending well.
Rubin is looking for a sweep.
Alexandersson wants to control but Rubin is keeping him busy.
Rubin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gymer Alexandersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Rubin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alexandersson controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gymer Alexandersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alexandersson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gymer Alexandersson!
A victorious Gymer Alexandersson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.