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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Uvol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Rubey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Uvol could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Rubey's chin.
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187 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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200 cm
22
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Uvol! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Rubey! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uvol is defended easily by Rubey. Rubey takes a swing at Uvol's ribcage but misses. Rubey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Rubey thumps Uvol with a low kick. Rubey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action! Rubey lands with a nice combination. Uvol backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Paul Uvol has been cut. Uvol tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Uvol tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rubey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uvol somewhat. Rubey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Uvol or perhaps it was just good defense by Rubey which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Uvol. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rubey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rubey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Uvol at a distance.
Uvol is breathing heavily. Rubey cracks Uvol with an uppercut from hell and Uvol crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Rubey's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Uvol on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Uvol tries to get out of the position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Uvol keeping full guard, as Rubey tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rubey working some strikes from top position. Rubey scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Rubey cracks Uvol with a solid left hand. Rubey showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Rubey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Uvol keeping moving, preventing Rubey from controlling successfully. Rubey working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Uvol keeping full guard, as Rubey tries to pass. Uvol knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rubey on the ground. Rubey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Rubey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Rubey chips away with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rubey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Rubey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Rubey distracts Uvol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Uvol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rubey is one step ahead there. Rubey scoring with some ground and pound. Rubey wants to control from the top but Uvol keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Uvol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rubey controls the pace. Uvol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rubey is one step ahead there. Rubey is working Uvol over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Uvol keeping moving, preventing Rubey from controlling successfully. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rubey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rubey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Rubey controls from within his opponent's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rubey works over Uvol with some ground and pound from guard. Rubey looking to pass the guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rubey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Rubey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Rubey lands a couple of decent looking shots. 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 Paul Uvol's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Rubey. Left hook, right uppercut from Rubey. Rubey thuds his right hand into Uvol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Paul Uvol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rubey lands with an uppercut that bounces Uvol off the cage and back into range. Uvol dodges the punch combination from Rubey.
Uvol swings for the body but Rubey moves out of range.
Uvol fails with a takedown attempt. Rubey looks to land a combination but Uvol avoids it well. An inside leg kick lands from Rubey. A decent looking body kick lands there for Rubey. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Uvol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Uvol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rubey catches Uvol napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Uvol to the canvas!
Uvol is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rubey 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. Chris Rubey has got the better of the ground game so far. Rubey scoring with some ground and pound. Uvol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rubey controls the pace. Rubey landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rubey throws a big right hand that misses. Rubey preventing the sweep. Rubey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uvol works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rubey wants to pass the guard but Uvol is keeping the position. Rubey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Rubey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uvol swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rubey trying to control but Uvol is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rubey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Rubey scoring with punches to the head and body. Rubey has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rubey throwing strikes from guard but Uvol blocks nicely. Rubey postures up in Uvol's guard and throws a big left but Uvol blocks it. Rubey wants to pass the guard but Uvol is keeping the position. Rubey passes Uvol's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Rubey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Rubey looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rubey is looking for a kimura but Uvol is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rubey to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well, if Rubey 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 not landing any meaningful shots this time. Rubey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ground and pound from Rubey. Rubey maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Uvol could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rubey has cracked it and Uvol is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rubey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Rubey! After winning the bout, Chris Rubey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Paul Uvol was interviewed post fight and said 'All I can do at this point is go back to the gym & fix the holes in my game & come back stronger next time. Im here to entertain'.
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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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