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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep L�hmus (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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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 L�hmus!
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!
L�hmus connects with the punch.
L�hmus 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 L�hmus.
L�hmus tries to work over Rubenstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubenstein misses with the head strike.
L�hmus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rubenstein lands with a short shot to the head.
L�hmus 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, L�hmus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by L�hmus.
L�hmus manages to break the clinch.
L�hmus 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.
L�hmus 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.
L�hmus is breathing heavily.
Rubenstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of L�hmus 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 L�hmus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rubenstein pushes L�hmus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by L�hmus.
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.
L�hmus blocking some punches.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein presses L�hmus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
L�hmus wants to stall.
L�hmus throws a head punch that misses.
L�hmus can't break the clinch.
L�hmus 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.
L�hmus blocks an uppercut.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
L�hmus wants to get back to striking at distance but Rubenstein won't allow it.
L�hmus 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 L�hmus in his tracks.
Rubenstein tries to clinch up but L�hmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Rubenstein thuds his right hand into L�hmus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rubenstein clinches.
L�hmus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
L�hmus throws a sloppy head kick and Rubenstein moves out of range easily.
L�hmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rubenstein lands with an uppercut that bounces L�hmus off the cage and back into range.
L�hmus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rubenstein's sensitive parts.
L�hmus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rubenstein is able to avoid easily.
L�hmus slips a jab from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein doesn't manage to clinch there - L�hmus 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 L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubenstein.
L�hmus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
L�hmus drops his hands momentarily and Rubenstein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
L�hmus 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 L�hmus against the cage.
L�hmus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rubenstein backwards.
Rubenstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with L�hmus's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubenstein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for L�hmus.
A short body shot lands from Rubenstein as the two fighters clinch.
Rubenstein working aggressively here.
L�hmus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubenstein cracks L�hmus 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!
L�hmus slips a jab from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein has L�hmus up against the cage in a clinch.
L�hmus 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.
L�hmus swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubenstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein gets through L�hmus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rubenstein struggles to land a body shot inside as L�hmus controls his hands.
L�hmus 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 L�hmus tries to tie him up.
Rubenstein prevents a body shot from L�hmus.
L�hmus can't find room to land a body shot as Rubenstein controls the action.
L�hmus misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubenstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
L�hmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by L�hmus's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
L�hmus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and L�hmus 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 L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus takes a swing at Rubenstein's ribcage but misses.
Rubenstein throws out a loose jab but L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein moves out of range as L�hmus 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 L�hmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Rubenstein just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromL�hmus.
A solid body kick from L�hmus.
A slow jab from Rubenstein misses its intended target.
Spencer Rubenstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
L�hmus 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.
L�hmus misses with a hook.
Rubenstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
L�hmus jabs at Rubenstein's body.
Rubenstein rushes L�hmus and presses him up against the cage.
L�hmus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
L�hmus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rubenstein tries to throw a body punch but L�hmus 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 L�hmus.
Rubenstein misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with some punches.
L�hmus lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
L�hmus manages to break the clinch.
L�hmus 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 L�hmus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rubenstein tries to clinch up but L�hmus circles away and keeps his distance.
A cross from L�hmus lands.
Rubenstein throws a looping overhand right but L�hmus ducks down to avoid it.
L�hmus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from L�hmus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rubenstein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from L�hmus.
Rubenstein tries to clinch but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus 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.
L�hmus 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.
L�hmus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rubenstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
L�hmus throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubenstein.
L�hmus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by L�hmus.
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.
L�hmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
L�hmus thows a leg kick but Rubenstein checks it
and Rubenstein counters with a stiff right hand.
L�hmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Rubenstein cracks L�hmus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from L�hmus 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 L�hmus.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
L�hmus prevents a body shot from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with some punches.
L�hmus wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by L�hmus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubenstein.
L�hmus scores with a shoulder strike.
L�hmus tries to stall but Rubenstein uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus is trying to force a seperation but Rubenstein has the dominant position.
L�hmus looking to stall.
Rubenstein working aggressively here.
Rubenstein takes a shot to the head.
L�hmus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein tries to throw a body punch but L�hmus avoids it by throwing Rubenstein back against the cage.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
L�hmus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
L�hmus blocks an uppercut.
Rubenstein tries to throw a body punch but L�hmus avoids it by throwing Rubenstein back against the cage.
L�hmus blocking some punches.
Rubenstein cracks L�hmus with a nice body shot.
Rubenstein misses with some punches.
L�hmus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
L�hmus tries to work over Rubenstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubenstein pushes L�hmus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
L�hmus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
L�hmus misses with an uppercut. Rubenstein saw that one coming.
Rubenstein connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubenstein cracks L�hmus with an open hand slap.
Joosep L�hmus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubenstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
L�hmus 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 L�hmus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by L�hmus.
L�hmus 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! L�hmus 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.
L�hmus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rubenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but L�hmus 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.
L�hmus 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!
L�hmus keeps the fight on the outside.
L�hmus 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.
L�hmus 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.
L�hmus blocks a body shot from Rubenstein.
L�hmus blocks an uppercut.
L�hmus 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 L�hmus.
A head punch on the inside from Rubenstein fails to land.
Rubenstein works on L�hmus's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by L�hmus.
Rubenstein misses with a body punch.
L�hmus 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 L�hmus.
L�hmus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
L�hmus lands a hook that snaps the head of Rubenstein backwards.
Rubenstein lands a shoulder strike.
L�hmus can't find room to land a body shot as Rubenstein controls the action.
Rubenstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
L�hmus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from L�hmus fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from L�hmus.
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 L�hmus 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.
L�hmus wants to stall.
L�hmus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
L�hmus 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 L�hmus blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Rubenstein fails to land.
L�hmus blocking some punches.
L�hmus blocks an uppercut.
Rubenstein tries a body shot but L�hmus blocks it.
Rubenstein being controlled against the cage.
L�hmus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
L�hmus 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 L�hmus.
Rubenstein pushes L�hmus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
L�hmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubenstein can't find room to land a body shot as L�hmus controls the action.
Rubenstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by L�hmus.
L�hmus 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 L�hmus avoids it by throwing Rubenstein back against the cage.
Rubenstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
L�hmus 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.
L�hmus throws a head punch that misses.
Rubenstein misses with a punch to the body.
L�hmus 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!
L�hmus blocks an uppercut.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
L�hmus blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rubenstein as L�hmus tries to tie him up.
Rubenstein misses with a punch to the body.
Rubenstein working aggressively here.
L�hmus misses with some punches.
Rubenstein lands a shoulder strike.
Rubenstein misses with the head strike.
Rubenstein pushes L�hmus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rubenstein lands with a left to the head.
L�hmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
L�hmus lands a nice shot to the body.
L�hmus 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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