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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edilson Rubiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Gutenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubiera comes to the cage accompanied by ratamahatta. Edilson Rubiera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johan Gutenburg's chin.
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187 cm
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285 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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195 cm
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240 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edilson Rubiera! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Gutenburg! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gutenburg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. An inside leg kick lands from Rubiera. Rubiera connects with a leg kick. Gutenburg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Gutenburg shoots in but Rubiera avoids the takedown attempt easily. Rubiera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gutenburg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rubiera is in Gutenburg's guard. Gutenburg looks gassed! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rubiera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gutenburg is keeping the position for now. Rubiera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Gutenburg looking to control.
Rubiera trying to control but Gutenburg is working from the bottom. Rubiera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rubiera trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutenburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rubiera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Rubiera trying to move into half guard but instead Gutenburg has managed to sweep! Gutenburgis looking to pass into half guard but Rubiera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rubiera is in guard. Rubiera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gutenburg swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gutenburg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Rubiera wants to control from the top but Gutenburg keeps moving. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rubiera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Rubiera pushes down on Gutenburg's leg and manages to get into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rubiera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Nice strikes from Rubiera there. Gutenburg manages to get to full guard.
Rubiera looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rubiera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gutenburg's guard. Rubiera thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gutenburg to regain full guard. Gutenburg has Rubiera pulled in close to control his posture. Rubiera tries to free his leg and advance position but Gutenburg is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Gutenburg working a defensive guard here.
Gutenburg keeping moving, preventing Rubiera from controlling successfully. Gutenburg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rubiera is one step ahead there. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Gutenburg blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edilson Rubiera dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gutenburg throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Gutenburg fails with the takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Gutenburg connects with a body shot. Gutenburg misses with a hook to the body
and Rubiera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rubiera. Gutenburg working a defensive guard here.
Gutenburg looking for a sweep. Not yet Gutenburg, not yet. Gutenburg keeping full guard, as Rubiera tries to pass. Gutenburg is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rubiera thows a big elbow that misses. Gutenburg has control of Rubiera's left arm, preventing Rubiera from doing any damage. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Rubiera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gutenburg swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rubiera is looking to work some ground and pound but Gutenburg has wrist control. Rubiera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rubiera is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Rubiera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Gutenburg is trying to control the position but Rubiera postures up. Rubiera tries to free his leg and advance position but Gutenburg is retaining full guard. Rubiera throws and elbow that misses. Gutenburg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rubiera's guard. Nice move by Gutenburg! Rubiera wants to sweep here but Gutenburg controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gutenburg trying to control but Rubiera is working from the bottom. Gutenburg postures up in Rubiera's guard and throws a big left but Rubiera blocks it. Gutenburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rubiera swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gutenburg is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubiera has wrist control. Rubiera is looking for a triangle but Gutenburg pushes his legs off easily.
Rubiera keeping moving, preventing Gutenburg from controlling successfully. Rubiera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gutenburg manages to get himself to full guard.
Gutenburg is pulling down on Rubiera's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gutenburg keeping moving, preventing Rubiera from controlling successfully. Rubiera throws a strike but Gutenburg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Rubiera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rubiera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edilson Rubiera dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gutenburg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gutenburg tries to bum rush Rubiera with a series of wild strikes but Rubiera uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rubiera thumps Gutenburg with a low kick. Johan Gutenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rubiera - that will leave a mark!
Gutenburg thows a leg kick but Rubiera checks it and Rubiera counters with a shoot takedown. Gutenburg fights it but they end up in guard. Rubiera tries to free his leg and advance position but Gutenburg is retaining full guard. Rubiera controls from within his opponent's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rubiera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gutenburg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rubiera stopping the sweep attempt from Gutenburg. Edilson Rubiera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Rubiera passes Gutenburg's left leg - he's now in half guard. Rubiera works his way into full mount! Rubiera unloads with some shots from mount but Gutenburg bucks and avoids them well.
Johan Gutenburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Gutenburg wants to control but Rubiera is having none of it. Rubiera trying to control but Gutenburg is having none of it. Rubiera lands a big elbow. Edilson Rubiera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like Johan Gutenburg has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rubiera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Rubiera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Rubiera controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gutenburg tries to lock up and control but Rubiera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Gutenburg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Gutenburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubiera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rubiera has Gutenburg pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Edilson Rubiera wasn't doing enough on the ground. Rubiera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight! Edilson Rubiera showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rubiera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edilson Rubiera!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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