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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Romeo Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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150 cm
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kobe Romeo Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxwell Rubin!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rubin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubin fails to land the takedown.
Paris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paris or perhaps it was just good defense by Rubin, which made it look bad.
Maxwell Rubin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubin throws a big shot that misses.
Paris 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.
Paris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rubin misses with an uppercut.
Rubin shoots for a double leg takedown but Paris sprawls well. He's pushed Rubin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rubin walks into a straight right hand from Paris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Paris has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rubin avoiding damage as Paris throws knees to the body.
Rubin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paris or not.
Paris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rubin prevents it.
Paris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rubin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Romeo Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Rubin.
Rubin is pressed up against the cage. Paris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rubin down to the mat. Rubin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rubin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rubin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rubin jabs Paris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rubin swings for the body but Paris moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rubin.
Rubin jabs Paris right on the nose. Paris blinks but takes it well.
Rubin throws a leg kick that misses.
Paris swings for the body but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin throws a body punch but Paris moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubin lands a nice looking body shot.
Paris wants to clinch.
Paris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rubin.
Rubin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rubin!
Rubin tries to bench press Paris off him but Paris keeps the position.
Paris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Paris are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Paris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rubin is looking to reverse the position.
Rubin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rubin seems to be working for a kimura but Paris defends the submission attempt.
My spies in Intelligent Design inform me that Rubin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Paris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rubin.
Rubin working the head and body with strikes.
Paris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rubin postures up.
Rubin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paris's head.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paris doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rubin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paris striking off his back but it's not causing Rubin any problems.
Rubin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rubin postures up in Paris's guard and throws a big left but Paris blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Rubin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rubin checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Paris misses its intended target.
Paris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Paris.
Paris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rubin's calf.
Rubin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubin throws a leg kick but Paris checks it.
A head kick misses from Paris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin shoots in looking for a takedown. Paris tries to sprawl out of it but Rubin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin misses with a wild body shot.
Paris checks a leg kick.
Paris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rubin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rubin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paris counters with a nice leg kick.
Maxwell Rubin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rubin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rubin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paris in his tracks.
Rubin throws a body punch but Paris moves out of range.
Rubin feints and then cracks Paris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paris down.
Paris throws a lazy right hand but Rubin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin thows a body kick. Paris tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rubin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paris at a distance.
Rubin throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rubin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rubin works Paris's body with a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paris.
Rubin misses with a wild body shot.
Rubin fails with a takedown attempt.
Kobe Romeo Paris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Rubin.
Rubin connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris blocks the body kick.
Rubin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rubin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rubin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Paris is looking for a sweep.
Paris is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rubin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rubin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paris defends it well.
Rubin prevents Paris from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris tries to kick Rubin off but Rubin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Paris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rubin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rubin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rubin has managed to get both his arms back between Paris's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Rubin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rubin misses with a body shot
and Paris counters with a shoot takedown. Rubin fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rubin is controlling Paris's posture.
Paris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rubin's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris wants to control from the top but Rubin keeps moving.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Rubin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin passes to side control.
Rubin advances nicely into full mount.
Rubin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rubin scoring with strikes but Paris is staying in there.
Paris is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Maxwell Rubin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rubin blocks Paris's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rubin landing shots from mount.
Paris can't escape the position.
Rubin breaks from Paris's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rubin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Paris hang on?
Rubin lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris is bucking up trying to escape but Rubin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Paris defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rubin.
Paris gets back to half guard.
Rubin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kobe Romeo Paris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paris's head.
Paris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paris tries to roll over but Rubin keeps him under control.
Rubin winds up and cracks Paris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris tries to get to full guard but Rubin has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Rubin.
Rubin is looking to take a break and control but Paris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rubin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paris defends it well.
Rubin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rubin is landing with some decent strikes but Paris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rubin is landing with some decent strikes but Paris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maxwell Rubin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paris gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris actively working from the bottom here.
Paris tries to get to full guard but Rubin has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Rubin seems content to control.
Rubin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Paris flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rubin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More stalling from Rubin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Rubin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rubin 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Rubin!
Maxwell Rubin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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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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