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Event:
BFT-466: Sheck vs Jayne II
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Toby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rubey counters with a two punch combo.
Rubey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toby misses with a wild body shot.
Rubey misses with a combination
and Toby counters with a three punch combo that has Rubey backing up. Rubey nods at Toby to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Toby gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Toby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rubey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toby.
Toby working Rubey over with strikes. #T1#
Toby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Toby is trying to work for a kimura but Rubey is defending well.
Well, if Toby is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rubey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toby.
Rubey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toby.
Rubey is trying to maintain the position but Toby is very close to passing his half guard.#ES#
Rubey manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Rubey drives through and clinches with Toby against the cage.
Toby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toby lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toby. #T2#
Toby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toby lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rubey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toby throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubey.
Toby misses with some punches.
Rubey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Toby throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubey.
Toby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rubeys head.
Rubey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Toby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rubey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Rubey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Toby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Rubey moves into range and clinches up with Toby.
Toby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rubey backwards.
Toby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toby swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Toby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Toby.
Toby swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toby misses with the head strike.
Toby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toby.#T4#
Toby has a couple of punches blocked by Rubey.
Toby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toby has Rubey pressed against the cage, preventing Rubey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Toby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubey goes for a takedown attempt but Toby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Toby goes for a double leg but Rubey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rubey continues to drive forward.
Rubey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toby throws a series of punches but Rubey moves out of range.
Toby with a jab.
Toby looks to land a combination. Rubey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Toby defending well as Rubey loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Rubey closes the distance and clinches.
Toby scores with a shoulder strike.
Rubey blocks an uppercut.
Toby stops a takedown attempt from Rubey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Toby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toby leaves Rubey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rubey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubey is looking to clinch but Toby is avoiding it.
Toby is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rubey wants to clinch up but Toby keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Toby misses.
Rubey wants to clinch up but Toby keeps it at a distance.
Rubey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rubey somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Toby instigates a clinch. #T1#
Toby scores with a shoulder strike.
Toby throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubey.
Toby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toby.
Rubey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toby misses with the head strike.
Toby misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Rubey turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Toby regains half guard.
Toby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Toby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rubey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rubey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rubey showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toby is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubey keeping full guard, as Toby tries to pass.
Toby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rubey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2#
Toby stands and steps away. Rubey gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rubey slips under a jab.
Rubey tries to close the distance and clinch but Toby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toby tries to clinch but Rubey is having none of it.
Toby circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Rubey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Toby avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rubey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubey is looking to score with low kicks.
Rubey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rubey. #TD2#
Toby fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rubey to the ground. Toby is now in Rubey's guard.
Toby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toby is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubey has wrist control.
Toby with a nice head shot there.
Toby scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Rubey has been cut.
Rubey controls Toby momentarily but Toby frees himself.
Toby is in close to Rubey's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Toby wants to control from the top but Rubey keeps moving.
Rubey is looking to stand up but Toby isn't so interested in that idea.
Toby postures up in Rubey's guard and throws a big left but Rubey blocks it. #SU2#
Toby stands up from Rubey's guard - Toby perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rubey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Toby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Toby's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rubey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Toby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Rubey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Toby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rubey pinned against the cage. Rubey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Toby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rubey tries to close the distance and clinch but Toby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rubey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Toby has closed the distance and engaged Rubey in a clinch.
James Toby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rubey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubey blocks an uppercut.
Toby swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubey uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toby misses with some punches.
Toby gets through Rubey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rubey blocking some punches.
Rubey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Rubey blocking some punches.
Toby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubey blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toby.
Rubey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Toby is defending well.
Toby swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toby misses with the head strike.
Toby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubey blocks an uppercut.
Toby lands with a right to the head.
Rubey blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toby.
Toby working aggressively here.
#T2#
Rubey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubey.
A head punch on the inside from Toby fails to land.
Toby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Toby on the inside.
Toby working aggressively here.
#TD#
Rubey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rubey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubey is striking but Toby is not phased and passes to half guard.
Toby seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Toby wants to pass the guard but Rubey is defending well.
Toby lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#
Chris Rubey's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Toby prevents Rubey from improving his position.
Toby seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Toby wants to free his trapped foot but Rubey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rubey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chris Rubey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toby.
Rubey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toby. #SUB2#
Toby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rubey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toby.
James Toby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Toby is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Toby escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rubey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rubey circles away quickly and effectively.
Rubey tries to clinch
and Rubey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rubey defends well and Toby ends up having to push Rubey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Toby lands a nice looking body shot.
Rubey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left and a right from Toby both land. Nice combination.
Toby checks a leg kick.
Toby scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
Chris Rubey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#CL#
Rubey moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Toby fails to land.
Rubey lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Toby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toby has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Toby!
Post fight, James Toby took to the microphone: 'Thanks Bobby B. And The SkrapBox
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Event:
BFT-460
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Rubey throws a body punch but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
Rubey swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown. Rubey fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira drops back looking for a leg! Rubey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rubey manages to kick Rodrigo Nogueira off! Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back into Rubey's guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rubey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigo Nogueira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rubey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rubey keeping moving, preventing Rodrigo Nogueira from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rubey has control of Rodrigo Nogueira's left arm, preventing Rodrigo Nogueira from doing any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Rubey keeps moving.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big elbow that misses.
Rubey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rubey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a couple of digs.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Rubey is keeping the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rubey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodrigo Nogueira is in close to Rubey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rubey 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.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Rubey is working from the bottom.
Rubey has momentary wrist control but Rodrigo Nogueira slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigo Nogueira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing strikes from guard but Rubey blocks nicely.
Rubey is trying to keep Rodrigo Nogueira in close.
Rodrigo Nogueira pushing down on Rubey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Rubey wants to improve his position but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling well.
#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rubey has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Rubey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips a nice elbow through Rubey's hands, connecting with Rubey's forehead.
Rubey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubey has wrist control.
Rodrigo Nogueira works over Rubey with some ground and pound from guard.
Rubey is trying to keep Rodrigo Nogueira in close.
#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Rubey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodrigo Nogueira scoring with some ground and pound.
Rubey is trying to keep Rodrigo Nogueira in close.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rubey's head.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Rubey has been cut.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips nicely into half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control from Rubey's half guard. Rubey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rubey's head.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working Rubey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Rubey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rubey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Rodrigo Nogueira has his feet on Rubey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rubey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rubey throws a hook but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids it easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rubey scores with a jab to the body.
Rubey throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubey misses with a low kick.
Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chris Rubey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubey throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter with a takedown but Rubey is quick to defend against it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rubey.#TD2#
Rubey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodrigo Nogueira on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodrigo Nogueira's guard now, I'm sure.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Rubey wants to pass the guard but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rubey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rubey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rubey defends it easily.
Rubey throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigo Nogueira blocks nicely. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira working for a triangle but Rubey defends it easily.
#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SU2#
Rubey stands and steps away. Rodrigo Nogueira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Rubey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodrigo Nogueira did well to prevent Rubey getting side control.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to escape.#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to kick Rubey off but Rubey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Rubey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rubey is thwarting Rodrigo Nogueira's attempts to control the position.
Rubey working over Rodrigo Nogueira with some ground and pound. Rodrigo Nogueira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigo Nogueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rubey wants to control from the top but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps moving. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira has an active guard here but Rubey has managed to pass into half guard.
Rubey trying to control from half guard but Rodrigo Nogueira is working away. #T4#
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to hold on to Rubey's head to control him but Rubey postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rubey connects with a nice short shot to Rodrigo Nogueira's temple.
Rubey wants to stand up but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.
Rodrigo Nogueira moves into full guard.
Rubey tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigo Nogueira is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Rubey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Rubey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rubey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rubey darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
A good leg kick by Rubey.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a counter takedown but Rubey avoids it well and moves away.
Rubey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rubey throws the kick towards the body but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids it.#TD2#
Rubey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodrigo Nogueira was covering up waiting for the punch and Rubey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Rubey stands and steps away. Rodrigo Nogueira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Rubey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Rodrigo Nogueira has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rubey is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1##TD#
Rodrigo Nogueira wants the takedown. Rubey is fighting it off but Rodrigo Nogueira persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rubey's guard against the cage.
Rubey looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubey, not yet.
Rubey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigo Nogueira cracks Rubey with a solid left hand.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing strikes from guard but Rubey blocks nicely.
Rubey wants to sweep here but Rodrigo Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
Rubey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Rodrigo Nogueira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodrigo Nogueira distracts Rubey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rodrigo Nogueira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rubey's head.
Rubey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rubey's head.
Rubey 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.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigo Nogueira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rubey can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodrigo Nogueira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rubey wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Rodrigo Nogueira passes into side control, despite Rubey's attempt to control the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira cracks Rubey with a big elbow.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position but Rubey is working away.
Rodrigo Nogueira working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodrigo Nogueira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rubey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rubey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodrigo Nogueira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rubey is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rodrigo Nogueira connects with a decent elbow.
Rubey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Rodrigo Nogueira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rubey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
A nice elbow there by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rubey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigo Nogueira landing punches. #ROC#
Rubey is rocked!
Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Rubey goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Rodrigo Nogueira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
A victorious Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
BFT-456
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rubey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santos checks a leg kick nicely.
Rubey shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Rubey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos throwing a counter right hand but Rubey manages to avoid it.
Santos avoids the body shot from Rubey.
Santos cracks Rubey with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Rubey has been cut.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Rubey is out of range.
Santos lands a glancing blow to the side of Rubey's head.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Rubey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santos misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos misses with a double jab
and Rubey counters with a nice uppercut.
Santos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rubey momentarily.
Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos drops Rubey with a straight right hand, right on the button! Santos follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Dos Santos!
A victorious Junior Dos Santos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
BFT-452: PRIDE Never Die! 16
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Rubey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knope looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knope cracks Rubey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Rubey has been cut.
Ben Knope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rubey.
Knope connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rubey circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rubey.
Knope was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rubey lands with a nice body punch.
Knope scores with a jab to the body.
Knope stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rubey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Rubey gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubey trying to control the position but Knope is working away.
Rubey tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rubey misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Rubey slows the pace down.
Knope tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rubey wants to stand but Knope is controlling his arm.
Rubey working the head and body with strikes.
Rubey throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rubey wants to stand but Knope is controlling his arm.
Knope on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Knope tries to improve position but can't.
Rubey remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Rubey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knope is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Knope is trying to control Rubey's posture but Rubey avoids it.
Knope is letting Rubey control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Knope's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knope tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rubey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knope can't do much from the bottom here.
Knope tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rubey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB2#
Rubey swings around for an armbar but Knope sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rubey's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rubey trying to control the position.
Rubey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knope trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rubey's guard.
Rubey keeping moving, preventing Knope from controlling successfully.
Rubey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rubey working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Rubey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knope keeps working.
Knope tries to get to full guard but Rubey has control of the leg.
Rubey is keen to just control but Knope is a slippery customer.
Rubey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rubey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knope does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Knope is trying to maintain the position but Rubey is very close to passing his half guard.
Knope is trying to stand.
Knope is looking to improve his position.
Knope wants to control but Rubey is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Rubey is keen to just control but Knope is a slippery customer.
Knope slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rubey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knope wants to sweep here but Rubey controlling him for the moment.
Rubey pushes down on Knope's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rubey wants to take a breather but Knope is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rubey is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Rubey is looking for a kimura but Knope is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rubey to get the leverage.
Knope tries to roll over but Rubey keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rubey working Knope over with strikes.
Knope is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rubey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rubey working the head and body with strikes.
Rubey is pressing down on Knope's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knope is holding on for now. #T7#
Rubey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rubey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knope wants to improve his position but Rubey is controlling well.
Rubey not doing much here.
Rubey tries to stand and escape but Knope is controlling the position.
Rubey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Knope is in trouble now - Rubey has advanced to mount! #T8#
Rubey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Rubey jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Knope is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Knope and Rubey has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Knope struggling a bit here.
Knope sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rubey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knope wants to control but Rubey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rubey tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Knope.
Knope trying to hold on to Rubey's head to control him but Rubey postures up.
#SUB2#
Rubey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knope doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rubey. #T9#
Rubey trying to control the action but Knope is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rubey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rubey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knope is looking to improve his position.
Knope wants to control but Rubey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Rubey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Rubey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R2#
Knope slaps away a takedown attempt from Rubey, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Rubey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Knope is trying to get back to full guard.
Rubey prevents Knope from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rubey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chris Rubey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knope won't allow Rubey to pass to mount.
Knope has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rubey is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Knope is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Rubey decides to stand up. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Knope.
Knope working away.
Knope fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Knope tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rubey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Knope thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rubey's head.
Knope throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rubey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rubey trying to control the position.
Knope postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knope wants to control from the top but Rubey keeps moving.
Rubey wants to sweep here but Knope controlling him for the moment.
Rubey is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Rubey trying to keep a closed guard but Knope is proving a slippery customer.
Rubey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Knope throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Rubey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rubey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knope avoids it really well and circles away.
Knope keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ben Knope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Rubey.
Knope misses with an uppercut.
Knope misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knope.
#T4#
Knope misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ben Knope is winning the standup battle so far.
Knope tries to clinch up.
Rubey dives in and grabs Knope's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knope pushes down on Rubey's head and hops out.#CL#
Knope closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD2#
Rubey has hold of one of Knope's legs. Knope is fighting the takedown attempt but Rubey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rubey with a nice head shot there.
Rubey wants to stand and escape but instead Knope has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubey wants to sweep but no luck.
Knope landing some decent shots from guard.
Knope postures up in Rubey's guard and throws a big left but Rubey blocks it.
Rubey controls Knope momentarily but Knope frees himself. #T5#
Knope controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rubey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knope manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Knope 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.
Knope is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knope holds on and takes a little breather.
Rubey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rubey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rubey tries to free his leg and advance position but Knope is retaining full guard. #T6#
Rubey tries to stand but Knope is controlling from the bottom.
Knope working a defensive guard here.
Rubey stopping the sweep attempt from Knope.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knope throws an off balance right hand
and Rubey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rubey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knope.
Knope misses the shot to the body.
Rubey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knope wants to clinch.#T7#
Knope lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knope.
Knope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rubey dives in for a single leg takedown but Knope sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Knope throws a wild body kick that Rubey sees coming a mile off.
Rubey tries to land a front kick but Knope steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knope ducks under a wild hook from Rubey.
Knope pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rubey is out of range and Knope settles back down.
Knope feints a jab promting Rubey to slip. Knope then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rubey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rubey throws a series of punches but Knope avoids them all with ease.
Knope fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knope tries to clinch there but Rubey circles away.
Rubey throws a series of punches but Knope moves out of range. #TD#
Knope gets a double leg takedown into Rubey's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knope postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T8#
Rubey keeping full guard, as Knope tries to pass.
Knope trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rubey working a defensive guard here.
Knope won't allow Rubey to sweep him here.
Rubey is trying to control the position but Knope postures up.
Rubey is pulling down on Knope's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rubey is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rubey wants to control from the top but Knope keeps moving. #T9#
Rubey controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knope is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rubey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knope chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knope is working Rubey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knope wants to control from the top but Rubey keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Knope showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Chris Rubey!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight as a draw!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Chris Rubey!
Chris Rubey wins by majority decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chris Rubey thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
HFL #36
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Rubey shoots for a takedown but Vilenius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilenius! But no joy.
Rubey dives in for a single leg takedown but Vilenius sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rubey misses with a takedown attempt
and Vilenius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Rubey has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rubey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vilenius lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Rubey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vilenius did well to prevent Rubey getting side control.#ES2#
Vilenius kicks Rubey off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilenius throws a big shot that misses.
Rubey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vilenius swings for the body but Rubey moves out of range.
Vilenius misses with a hook
and Rubey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Vilenius closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rubey's guard.
Vilenius throws a strike but Rubey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rubey throwing strikes but missing.
Vilenius controlling Rubey's posture. #T1#
Rubey preventing the sweep.
Rubey wants to control from the top but Vilenius keeps moving.
Rubey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vilenius is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rubey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vilenius managing to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rubey trying to control but Vilenius is working from the bottom.
Rubey is looking to work some ground and pound but Vilenius has wrist control.
Rubey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rubey stands and throws Vilenius's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vilenius is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rubey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rubey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vilenius's head.
Rubey trying to pass the guard but Vilenius defending well.
Rubey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Rubey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rubey is trying to control the action in half guard but Vilenius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rubey trying to pass the guard but Vilenius defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vilenius makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vilenius.
Vilenius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vilenius is pulling down on Rubey's head. It's preventing any offense from Rubey, at least for the moment.
Rubey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vilenius's head.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rubey advances position into side control!
Rubey tries to advance to mount but Vilenius denies him.
Vilenius tries to control but Rubey manages to take his back.
Rubey somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Vilenius is trapped and Rubey is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Rubey is not going to allow Vilenius to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Vilenius right now.
Rubey missing with strikes from the back.
Rubey is hanging on to Vilenius's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Rubey is persistently looking for the submission but Vilenius is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Rubey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Rubey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Rubey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vilenius!
An elbow from Rubey crashes against the mat.
Vilenius is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rubey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vilenius slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vilenius is trying to keep Rubey in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rubey is looking to stand up but Vilenius won't let him.
Vilenius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rubey. #T1#
Vilenius is looking to sweep but instead, Rubey has passed into half guard.
Vilenius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rubey.
Chris Rubey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vilenius tries to get to full guard but Rubey has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubey is trying to control the action in half guard but Vilenius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rubey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rubey content to control rather than advance.
Rubey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rubey thows a huge punch but Vilenius dodges it nicely.
Rubey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vilenius keeps working.
Vilenius is looking for a sweep. Rubey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Vilenius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rubey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vilenius is not content to let Rubey control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rubey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vilenius's head.
Rubey wants to stand but Vilenius has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rubey misses with a jab to the body
and Vilenius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rubey looks to land a right hand but Vilenius moved out of range.
Vilenius misses with a straight left.
Rubey scores with a jab to the head.
Rubey lands with a right hand.
Vilenius looks to land a left hand but Rubey moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vilenius, as that shot connected.
Rubey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vilenius is fending him off so far but Rubey persists. Nope, Vilenius circles away and we're back to standing.
Vilenius lands with a hook. Rubey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vilenius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rubey.
Vilenius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rubey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asko Vilenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Rubey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vilenius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rubey on the side of the head.
Rubey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asko Vilenius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vilenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rubey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilenius.
Rubey attempts a counter takedown but Vilenius avoids it well and moves away.
Rubey fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rubey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Vilenius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rubey but Rubey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vilenius throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Rubey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vilenius won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubey working the strikes but Vilenius uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Vilenius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rubey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vilenius gets full guard.
Vilenius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rubey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Rubey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Rubey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vilenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubey moves away.
Rubey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vilenius dives in for a single leg takedown but Rubey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vilenius fails to land with a series of punches.
Rubey thinks about countering with a head kick.
No luck for Rubey with that takedown attempt.
Vilenius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rubey misses the jab.
Rubey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rubey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rubey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilenius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rubey shoots and misses
and Vilenius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vilenius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rubey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rubey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Vilenius bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vilenius cracks Rubey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vilenius trying to control the action but Rubey is working from the bottom.
Vilenius works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rubey defending against the ground and pound.
Vilenius misses with the ground and pound.
Vilenius trying to control the position but Rubey is working away.
Vilenius working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rubey tries to buck Vilenius off but Vilenius is having none of it.
Rubey struggling a bit here.
Vilenius scoring with punches and elbows.
Vilenius landing a few strikes.
Vilenius lands a nice forearm strike.
Vilenius is putting a hurting on Rubey here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vilenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rubey keeps working.
Rubey is looking for a sweep.
Vilenius postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3#
Vilenius misses with the ground and pound.
Vilenius working the body and head with strikes.
Rubey is not content to let Vilenius control the position.
Rubey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vilenius scoring with punches and elbows.
Vilenius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vilenius looks up at the clock and then as Rubey takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vilenius smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vilenius lands a nice forearm strike.
Asko Vilenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#
Chris Rubey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Rubey on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rubey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rubey tries to roll over but Vilenius keeps him under control.
Vilenius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vilenius working over Rubey with some ground and pound. Rubey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vilenius not doing much here.
Vilenius lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#
Jeez, Chris Rubey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Rubey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Asko Vilenius!
A relieved looking Asko Vilenius thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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