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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 2486 p4p, 351 weight class) and Spencer Rubenstein (ranked 1415 p4p, 228 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spencer Rubenstein!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Topper Green and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lõhmus connects with the punch.
Lõhmus gets tackled into the cage by Rubenstein. Rubenstein maintains the clinch.
Rubenstein scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus tries to work over Rubenstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubenstein misses with the head strike.
Lõhmus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rubenstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Lõhmus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubenstein's coach down at Big Bear Fight Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rubenstein's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
Rubenstein misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lõhmus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus manages to break the clinch.
Lõhmus misses with a jab to the body
and Rubenstein moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rubenstein.
Lõhmus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rubenstein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lõhmus is breathing heavily.
Rubenstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lõhmus backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Rubenstein.
A short left from Rubenstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubenstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rubenstein scores with a shoulder strike.
Rubenstein presses Lõhmus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rubenstein pushes Lõhmus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Lõhmus.
A right hand to the body from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubenstein lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lõhmus blocking some punches.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein presses Lõhmus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lõhmus wants to stall.
Lõhmus throws a head punch that misses.
Lõhmus can't break the clinch.
Lõhmus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein lands with a short shot to the head.
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 misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
Rubenstein blocks an uppercut.
Lõhmus blocks an uppercut.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Lõhmus wants to get back to striking at distance but Rubenstein won't allow it.
Lõhmus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rubenstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rubenstein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lõhmus in his tracks.
Rubenstein tries to clinch up but Lõhmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Rubenstein thuds his right hand into Lõhmus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rubenstein clinches.
Lõhmus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lõhmus throws a sloppy head kick and Rubenstein moves out of range easily.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rubenstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Lõhmus off the cage and back into range.
Lõhmus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rubenstein's sensitive parts.
Lõhmus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rubenstein is able to avoid easily.
Lõhmus slips a jab from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Lõhmus circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein slips under a jab.
Rubenstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubenstein.
Lõhmus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lõhmus drops his hands momentarily and Rubenstein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lõhmus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spencer Rubenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubenstein drives through and clinches with Lõhmus against the cage.
Lõhmus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rubenstein backwards.
Rubenstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lõhmus's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubenstein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lõhmus.
A short body shot lands from Rubenstein as the two fighters clinch.
Rubenstein working aggressively here.
Lõhmus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubenstein cracks Lõhmus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lõhmus slips a jab from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein has Lõhmus up against the cage in a clinch.
Lõhmus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lõhmus swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubenstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein gets through Lõhmus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rubenstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Lõhmus controls his hands.
Lõhmus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rubenstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rubenstein as Lõhmus tries to tie him up.
Rubenstein prevents a body shot from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus can't find room to land a body shot as Rubenstein controls the action.
Lõhmus misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubenstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Lõhmus's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lõhmus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lõhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubenstein tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Rubenstein's ribcage but misses.
Rubenstein throws out a loose jab but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Rubenstein 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.
Rubenstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubenstein tries to clinch up but Lõhmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Rubenstein just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLõhmus.
A solid body kick from Lõhmus.
A slow jab from Rubenstein misses its intended target.
Spencer Rubenstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubenstein.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good shot there by Rubenstein.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
Rubenstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lõhmus jabs at Rubenstein's body.
Rubenstein rushes Lõhmus and presses him up against the cage.
Lõhmus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lõhmus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rubenstein tries to throw a body punch but Lõhmus avoids it by throwing Rubenstein back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Lõhmus.
Rubenstein misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with some punches.
Lõhmus lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lõhmus manages to break the clinch.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Rubenstein's shoulder, as Rubenstein tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubenstein clobbers Lõhmus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rubenstein tries to clinch up but Lõhmus circles away and keeps his distance.
A cross from Lõhmus lands.
Rubenstein throws a looping overhand right but Lõhmus ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lõhmus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rubenstein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lõhmus.
Rubenstein tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus tried to counter with a leg kick but Rubenstein avoided it.
Rubenstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Rubenstein misses with some punches.
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
Lõhmus can't break the clinch.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Spencer Rubenstein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lõhmus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rubenstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lõhmus throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubenstein.
Lõhmus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lõhmus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubenstein.
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lõhmus thows a leg kick but Rubenstein checks it
and Rubenstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Rubenstein cracks Lõhmus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Lõhmus does it's job there.
Rubenstein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rubenstein moves into the clinch successfully.
Rubenstein lands a shoulder strike.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lõhmus prevents a body shot from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with some punches.
Lõhmus wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lõhmus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubenstein.
Lõhmus scores with a shoulder strike.
Lõhmus tries to stall but Rubenstein uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus is trying to force a seperation but Rubenstein has the dominant position.
Lõhmus looking to stall.
Rubenstein working aggressively here.
Rubenstein takes a shot to the head.
Lõhmus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein tries to throw a body punch but Lõhmus avoids it by throwing Rubenstein back against the cage.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lõhmus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lõhmus blocks an uppercut.
Rubenstein tries to throw a body punch but Lõhmus avoids it by throwing Rubenstein back against the cage.
Lõhmus blocking some punches.
Rubenstein cracks Lõhmus with a nice body shot.
Rubenstein misses with some punches.
Lõhmus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lõhmus tries to work over Rubenstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubenstein pushes Lõhmus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lõhmus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut. Rubenstein saw that one coming.
Rubenstein connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubenstein cracks Lõhmus with an open hand slap.
Joosep Lõhmus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubenstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lõhmus has a couple of punches blocked by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rubenstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Rubenstein on the inside.
Rubenstein working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lõhmus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rubenstein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rubenstein scores with a one two! Lõhmus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rubenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lõhmus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rubenstein closes the distance and clinches.
Rubenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lõhmus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s 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.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lõhmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rubenstein misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Rubenstein as he connects with a hook.
Lõhmus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rubenstein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rubenstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lõhmus blocks a body shot from Rubenstein.
Lõhmus blocks an uppercut.
Lõhmus working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lõhmus.
A head punch on the inside from Rubenstein fails to land.
Rubenstein works on Lõhmus's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lõhmus.
Rubenstein misses with a body punch.
Lõhmus misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubenstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lõhmus lands a hook that snaps the head of Rubenstein backwards.
Rubenstein lands a shoulder strike.
Lõhmus can't find room to land a body shot as Rubenstein controls the action.
Rubenstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lõhmus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lõhmus fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lõhmus.
Rubenstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rubenstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lõhmus wants to stall.
Lõhmus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lõhmus blocks a body shot from Rubenstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubenstein lands a body punch.
Rubenstein tries a body shot but Lõhmus blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Rubenstein fails to land.
Lõhmus blocking some punches.
Lõhmus blocks an uppercut.
Rubenstein tries a body shot but Lõhmus blocks it.
Rubenstein being controlled against the cage.
Lõhmus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lõhmus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rubenstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rubenstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rubenstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Rubenstein on the inside.
Rubenstein working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Rubenstein fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Rubenstein pushes Lõhmus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lõhmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubenstein can't find room to land a body shot as Lõhmus controls the action.
Rubenstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Rubenstein.
A head punch on the inside from Rubenstein fails to land.
Rubenstein tries to throw a body punch but Lõhmus avoids it by throwing Rubenstein back against the cage.
Rubenstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lõhmus gets through Rubenstein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubenstein blocks an uppercut.
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.
Lõhmus throws a head punch that misses.
Rubenstein misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus misses with the head strike.
Rubenstein blocks an uppercut.
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!
Lõhmus blocks an uppercut.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Lõhmus blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rubenstein as Lõhmus tries to tie him up.
Rubenstein misses with a punch to the body.
Rubenstein working aggressively here.
Lõhmus misses with some punches.
Rubenstein lands a shoulder strike.
Rubenstein misses with the head strike.
Rubenstein pushes Lõhmus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rubenstein lands with a left to the head.
Lõhmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lõhmus lands a nice shot to the body.
Lõhmus throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubenstein.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Rubenstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rubenstein 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Rubenstein!
A victorious Spencer Rubenstein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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