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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jean Pick (ranked 4626 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolya Rubanok (ranked 5525 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolya Rubanok is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Pick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kolya Rubanok!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pick moves into the clinch.
Pick avoiding damage as Rubanok throws knees to the body.
Pick is trying to stall.
Rubanok working aggressively here.
Pick tries for a takedown but Rubanok manages to get underhooks.
Rubanok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pick or not.
Rubanok throws a head punch that misses.
Pick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rubanok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pick avoiding damage as Rubanok throws knees to the body.
Rubanok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rubanok is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Pick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubanok has a couple of punches blocked by Pick.
Rubanok looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rubanok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pick tries to pull guard but Rubanok won't allow it.
Pick wants a takedown.
Pick has had enough of the clinch but Rubanok keeps him there for the moment.
Rubanok tries a body shot but Pick blocks it.
Rubanok throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pick jumps guard but Rubanok turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rubanok misses with the head strike.
Pick blocks an elbow strike.
Rubanok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pick manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubanok moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rubanok.
Pick is looking to break free of the clinch but Rubanok has double underhooks.
Rubanok is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pick is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rubanok to the mat. Rubanok regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pick won't allow Rubanok to get back to his feet.
Pick stands and steps away. Rubanok gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rubanok has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pick blocking some punches.
Rubanok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubanok tries to land a knee to the head but Pick blocks with his arms.
Rubanok avoiding damage as Pick throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rubanok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rubanok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rubanok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pick.
Pick is trying to pull guard but Rubanok turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Rubanok.
Rubanok trying to land knees to the body.
Pick tries to break free but Rubanok pushes him back against the cage.
Rubanok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pick avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pick taking a breather.
Rubanok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pick has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rubanok regains guard immediately.
Rubanok wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pick manages to pass to side control.
Rubanok is trying to stand up here but Pick is controlling him well.
Pick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rubanok defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pick is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pick stands up and beckons Rubanok to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolya Rubanok dominated that round.
That's time! Pick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rubanok moves into the clinch.
Pick throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubanok.
Pick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rubanok just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rubanok fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pick, pushing him back against the cage.
Pick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubanok's elbow.
Rubanok missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubanok is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rubanok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pick avoids it.
Rubanok tries to land knees in the clinch but Pick avoids the damage to the body.
Rubanok lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rubanok walks away with a smile on his face. Pick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Pick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pick shoots in but Rubanok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rubanok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Rubanok.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rubanok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pick managing to block the knees to the body from Rubanok.
Pick avoiding damage as Rubanok throws knees to the body.
Rubanok tries to land knees in the clinch but Pick avoids the damage to the body.
Rubanok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubanok throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rubanok missing with knees to the body.
Pick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rubanok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pick looking for a takedown.
Rubanok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rubanok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rubanok is defending well.
Rubanok cracks Pick with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubanok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubanok stops a takedown attempt from Pick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubanok tries to land knees in the clinch but Pick avoids the damage to the body.
Pick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rubanok walks away with a smile on his face. Pick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rubanok gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rubanok gets through Pick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pick blocks an elbow strike.
Pick managing to block the knees to the body from Rubanok.
Pick avoiding damage as Rubanok throws knees to the body.
Rubanok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pick avoids it.
Pick tries to pull guard but Rubanok holds him up against the cage and eventually Pick drops back down to his feet.
Rubanok tries to land knees in the clinch but Pick avoids the damage to the body.
Pick tries to break free but Rubanok pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubanok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubanok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rubanok just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pick's brow.
Pick avoiding damage as Rubanok throws knees to the body.
Pick blocks a body shot from Rubanok.
A frustrated look appears on Pick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rubanok pushes off an throws an elbow but Pick leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rubanok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rubanok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kolya Rubanok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolya Rubanok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rubanok rushes Pick and presses him up against the cage.
Rubanok swings wildly with an uppercut but Pick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pick is working for takedown but Rubanok is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rubanok throws an elbow but misses.
Pick goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rubanok prevents it.
Pick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Pick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubanok lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubanok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pick throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubanok.
Rubanok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rubanok.
Pick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubanok missing with knees to the body.
Pick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubanok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rubanok misses with a knee strike.
Rubanok misses with the head strike.
Rubanok tries to work over Pick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubanok missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rubanok.
Pick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rubanok fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rubanok drives through and clinches with Pick against the cage.
Rubanok throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubanok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pick tries to pull guard but Rubanok won't allow it.
Pick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rubanok gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rubanok has managed to clinch.
Rubanok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rubanok has a couple of punches blocked by Pick.
Pick dodges an elbow strike from Rubanok.
Pick slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pick is trying to pull guard but Rubanok turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rubanok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rubanok misses with a knee to the head.
Rubanok misses with a knee strike.
Rubanok lands a nice knee to the body.
Rubanok lands with a short shot to the head.
Pick managing to block the knees to the body from Rubanok.
Pick is trying to trip Rubanok. He has hold of a leg but Rubanok is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pick persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pick stops Rubanok from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rubanok wants to get back to his feet but Pick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jean Pick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pick has closed the distance and engaged Rubanok in a clinch.
Rubanok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pick managing to block the knees to the body from Rubanok.
Jean Pick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kolya Rubanok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rubanok avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolya Rubanok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rubanok winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolya Rubanok!
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