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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Sausagestrong (ranked 2114 p4p, 1725 weight class) and Spencer Rubenstein (ranked 328 p4p, 284 weight class). Spencer Rubenstein told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Sausagestrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spencer Rubenstein!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sausagestrong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Despite the aggression on Rubenstein's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rubenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sausagestrong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sausagestrong lands a head shot.
A head kick from Rubenstein lands but Sausagestrong takes it in his stride.
Rubenstein fakes the leg kick and cracks Sausagestrong in the body.
Rubenstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sausagestrong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sausagestrong avoids a kick to the body.
Sausagestrong misses with an uppercut
and Rubenstein counters with a one-two to the body.
Sausagestrong misses with a combination
and Rubenstein counters with a three punch combo that has Sausagestrong backing up. Sausagestrong nods at Rubenstein to acknowledge the strikes.
Sausagestrong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubenstein lands with a nice body kick.
Rubenstein misses with a low kick.
Rubenstein throws a series of punches but Sausagestrong moves out of range.
Sausagestrong attempts a counter takedown but Rubenstein avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sausagestrong shoots in for a takedown but Rubenstein shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Sausagestrong misses.
Rubenstein works over Sausagestrong's head and body with a nice combination.
Rubenstein is looking to land body kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Rubenstein.
Some wild striking there from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein looks to land a body kick but Sausagestrong moved away.
Sausagestrong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sausagestrong connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Rubenstein to the floor! Sausagestrong dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Spencer Rubenstein has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sausagestrong stops Rubenstein from getting back to his feet.
Sausagestrong is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rubenstein reverses the position - he's now on top in Sausagestrong's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubenstein stopping the sweep attempt from Sausagestrong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sausagestrong wants to hit a sweep here but Rubenstein passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sausagestrong there!
Rubenstein stands up from mount. Strange move.
Sausagestrong throws a head kick but Rubenstein moves out of range.
Rubenstein looks to land a body kick but Sausagestrong moved away.
Rubenstein misses with a body kick.
Sausagestrong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rubenstein misses with a few strikes there.
Sausagestrong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rubenstein sprawls and moves away.
Rubenstein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sausagestrong. That one must have hurt.
Sausagestrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Rubenstein circles away.
And Rubenstein responds with a good body kick, but Sausagestrong manages to step out the way in time.
Sausagestrong throws a sloppy head kick and Rubenstein moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sausagestrong misses with a body shot.
Rubenstein fakes the leg kick and cracks Sausagestrong in the body.
Rubenstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Sausagestrong is just out of range.
Sausagestrong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sausagestrong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rubenstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spencer Rubenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubenstein throws a sloppy head kick and Sausagestrong moves out of range easily.
Sausagestrong moves out of range of the body kick from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein throws a wild body kick that Sausagestrong sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Sausagestrong.
Rubenstein scores with a leg kick.
Sausagestrong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sausagestrong lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sausagestrong throws a head kick but Rubenstein moves out of range.
Rubenstein misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein feints and then cracks Sausagestrong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sausagestrong down.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sausagestrong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sausagestrong controlling the position.
Sausagestrong trying to control the position but Rubenstein is working away.
Sausagestrong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rubenstein wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sausagestrong is looking to take a break and control but Rubenstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Rubenstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Rubenstein's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rubenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rubenstein misses with a kick to the body.
Rubenstein just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSausagestrong.
Sausagestrong rushes Rubenstein and presses him up against the cage.
Rubenstein working hard to break the clinch.
Rubenstein tries to break free but Sausagestrong pushes him back against the cage.
Sausagestrong lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rubenstein has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sausagestrong is on him like a limpet, forcing Rubenstein back against the cage.
Sausagestrong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sausagestrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rubenstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rubenstein keeping moving, preventing Sausagestrong from controlling successfully.
Rubenstein wants to stand up but Sausagestrong is controlling him.
Sausagestrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sausagestrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rubenstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spencer Rubenstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sausagestrong working some strikes from top position.
Rubenstein is looking to stand up but Sausagestrong isn't so interested in that idea.
Sausagestrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubenstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sausagestrong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sausagestrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubenstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubenstein wants to stand and escape but Sausagestrong is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Sausagestrong moves out of range of the body kick from Rubenstein.
Sausagestrong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rubenstein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sausagestrong counters with a nice uppercut.
Sausagestrong takes a swing at Rubenstein's ribcage but misses.
Rubenstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rubenstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spencer Rubenstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sausagestrong throws a shot from downtown. Rubenstein moves away and avoids it.
Sausagestrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Rubenstein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sausagestrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rubenstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sausagestrong throws a counter high kick but Rubenstein was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sausagestrong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sausagestrong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rubenstein is out of range.
Rubenstein is looking for the big counter here.
Spencer Rubenstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rubenstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Sausagestrong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rubenstein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong feinted with a counter takedown.
Rubenstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sausagestrong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sausagestrong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rubenstein. Rubenstein obviously looking to wear him down.
Rubenstein displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rubenstein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Rubenstein.
Sausagestrong is looking to counter with head kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Sausagestrong blocks the leg kick.
Sausagestrong throws a body punch but Rubenstein moves out of range.
Rubenstein is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sausagestrong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rubenstein counters with a one-two to the body.
Rubenstein throws a lazy head kick
and Sausagestrong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sausagestrong has Rubenstein pressed against the cage, preventing Rubenstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sausagestrong throws a head punch that misses.
Rubenstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sausagestrong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sausagestrong looks for the body kick but Rubenstein saw that one coming.
Spencer Rubenstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sausagestrong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rubenstein has his feet on Sausagestrong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rubenstein lands with a slapping head kick.
Rubenstein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sausagestrong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Rubenstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spencer Rubenstein's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice body kick from Rubenstein.
Sausagestrong is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Rubenstein's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rubenstein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Rubenstein.
Sausagestrong looks to land a combination but Rubenstein avoids it well.
Rubenstein steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rubenstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rubenstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubenstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sausagestrong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rubenstein.
Sausagestrong throws a shot from downtown. Rubenstein moves away and avoids it.
Sausagestrong throws a combination that misses
and Rubenstein counters with a series of strikes. Sausagestrong will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sausagestrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rubenstein as he jumps to the side.
Rubenstein lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rubenstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sausagestrong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rubenstein can pounce on him.
Rubenstein lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sausagestrong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein works over Sausagestrong's head and body with a nice combination.
Sausagestrong moves out of range of the body kick.
Tommy Sausagestrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sausagestrong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubenstein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sausagestrong throws a sloppy head kick and Rubenstein moves out of range easily.
Sausagestrong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sausagestrong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sausagestrong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Sausagestrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sausagestrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rubenstein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rubenstein lands a front kick.
Rubenstein looks for the body kick but Sausagestrong saw that one coming.
Rubenstein lands with a slapping head kick.
Sausagestrong throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sausagestrong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A leg kick checked by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubenstein throws a front kick that sends Sausagestrong stumbling back into the cage.
Rubenstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sausagestrong throws a counter high kick but Rubenstein was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rubenstein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rubenstein.
Sausagestrong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rubenstein lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rubenstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sausagestrong moves in looking to clinch but Rubenstein pushes him off.
Rubenstein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spencer Rubenstein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein scoring well with a low kick there.
Sausagestrong throws a leg kick but Rubenstein checks it.
A lazy body kick from Rubenstein
and Sausagestrong counters with a good, hard body kick but Rubenstein shrugs it off.
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!
Rubenstein throws a series of punches but Sausagestrong moves out of range.
Rubenstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sausagestrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubenstein throws the kick towards the body but Sausagestrong avoids it.
Rubenstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rubenstein lands with a kick to the temple. Sausagestrong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sausagestrong blocks a head kick by Rubenstein.
Sausagestrong lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rubenstein sprawling to the canvas. Sausagestrong follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rubenstein hang on?
Sausagestrong is working for a kimura but Rubenstein is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Rubenstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rubenstein winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Rubenstein!
A very excited looking Spencer Rubenstein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Tommy Sausagestrong stepped up to the mic, saying 'Unfortunately I lost, I am going to come back stronger than ever, I will be champ one day.'.
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