Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 580
Date: Apr 08, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Georges. Rubin does a little dance to reset his feet.
St. Georges misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rubin feints the counter takedown.
Rubin works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Pierre St. Georges has been cut.
St. Georges slips under a jab from Rubin.
St. Georges swinging wildly here.
Rubin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps St. Georges's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin throws a poor cross that misses
and St. Georges counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rubin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rubin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St. Georges misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Rubin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
St. Georges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubin.
Rubin just misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by St. Georges.
As Rubin looks to move away, St. Georges throws a big counter combo but Rubin just gets out of the way.
St. Georges takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St. Georges is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rubin throws a nice looking combination but St. Georges bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St. Georges went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rubin slips a straight right by St. Georges.
Rubin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rubin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubin moves away.
St. Georges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubin.#T2#
A jab from Rubin does it's job there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by St. Georges! #CUT#
It looks like Timur Rubin has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of St. Georges 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by St. Georges.#KD2#
Rubin throws a big overhand right that connects, sending St. Georges tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
St. Georges is rocked!
St. Georges not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rubin looking to pass the guard.
Rubin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rubin postures up in St. Georges's guard and throws a big left but St. Georges blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rubin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St. Georges swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
St. Georges looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
St. Georges is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rubin is controlling him.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rubin looks to land a left hand but St. Georges moved out of range nicely.
St. Georges appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rubin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St. Georges.
Rubin looks to land a right hand but St. Georges moved out of range.
Rubin looks to score with a jab to the body but St. Georges is just out of range.
St. Georges appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rubin shoots for a double leg takedown but St. Georges sprawls well. He's pushed Rubin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St. Georges is looking to clinch but Rubin is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - St. Georges throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rubin throws a shot from downtown. St. Georges moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from St. Georges misses the target.
A big left from Rubin misses.
St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubin.
St. Georges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rubin throws a lazy right hand but St. Georges sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubin throws a looping overhand right but St. Georges ducks down to avoid it.
St. Georges swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rubin counters with a straight right hand.
St. Georges doesn't manage to clinch there - Rubin circles away.
Rubin tries to score a power double leg takedown but St. Georges sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rubin somewhat.
St. Georges is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rubin misses with a hook to the body
and St. Georges counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St. Georges misses with a left hand
and Rubin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
St. Georges defending well as Rubin loads up on a big left hand.
St. Georges throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rubin lands a jab.
Rubin goes for a double leg but St. Georges avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as St. Georges continues to drive forward.
Rubin misses with an uppercut
and St. Georges counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin misses with a wild body shot.
St. Georges is looking for a counter combo.
St. Georges lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rubin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rubin throws an off balance right hand
and St. Georges counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1##CL#
St. Georges rushes Rubin and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to St. Georges's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
St. Georges can't find room to land a body shot as Rubin controls the action.
St. Georges digs a right hand underneath Rubin's ribcage. Rubin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
St. Georges trying to control the position but instead, Rubin has worked for underhooks and has pushed St. Georges into the cage.
Rubin wants a takedown.
Rubin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St. Georges lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rubin lands a left hand.
St. Georges misses with the head strike.
Rubin prevents a body shot from St. Georges.
Rubin lands with a short shot to the head.
St. Georges lands a nice uppercut.
Rubin tries to stall but St. Georges uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rubin swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin prevents a body shot from St. Georges. #T2#
St. Georges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Georges pressing his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from St. Georges.
A right hand to the body from St. Georges.
Rubin is breathing heavily.
St. Georges scores with a shot to the side of Rubin's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Georges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St. Georges scores with an uppercut up the middle.
St. Georges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rubin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St. Georgess head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Georges.
Rubin pushes St. Georges back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rubin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St. Georges working aggressively here.
St. Georges tries to throw a body punch but Rubin avoids it by throwing St. Georges back against the cage.
St. Georges throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubin. #T3#
St. Georges lands a nice uppercut.
Rubin is trying to stall.
St. Georges struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubin controls his hands.
Rubin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St. Georges tries to throw a body punch but Rubin avoids it by throwing St. Georges back against the cage.
St. Georges digs a right hand underneath Rubin's ribcage. Rubin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a nice uppercut.
Rubin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from St. Georges. #BC#
St. Georges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rubin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St. Georges momentarily. #KD#
St. Georges cracks Rubin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. St. Georges has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rubin to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubin swinging wildly here. #T4##KD#
St. Georges sends Rubin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! St. Georges is motioning to the referee to let Rubin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rubin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rubin connects with a nice looking jab.
St. Georges throws a right hand that Rubin ducks under and follows up with a left that Rubin also avoids with ease.
Rubin scores with a shot to the body.
Rubin throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling St. Georges to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubin.
Timur Rubin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rubin scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre St. Georges dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
St. Georges moves out of range of the leg kick from Rubin.
Rubin scores with a nice strike.
Rubin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timur Rubin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubin misses with a body shot.
Rubin lands a body shot.
St. Georges misses with a hook.
It seemed like Rubin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as St. Georges lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rubin doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges misses with a right hand
and Rubin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St. Georges throws a poor cross that misses
and Rubin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
St. Georges throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Rubin counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
St. Georges working a defensive guard here.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
St. Georges trying to control the position.
Rubin throws a big right hand that misses.
St. Georges is looking to stand back up but Rubin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by St. Georges.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Georges makes his way to full guard. A much better position for St. Georges.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
St. Georges has his feet on Rubin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
A left lands for St. Georges.
Rubin avoids the body shot from St. Georges.
Pierre St. Georges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St. Georges is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
St. Georges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubin was well out of range. Poor timing from St. Georges.
St. Georges cracks Rubin with a right hand to the side of the head.
St. Georges misses with a wild body shot.
St. Georges scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St. Georges throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Rubin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Rubin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
St. Georges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubin.
Rubin throws a hook but St. Georges blocks it.
St. Georges throws a combination that misses
and St. Georges takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rubin slips a jab from St. Georges.
And Rubin tries to counter it with a takedown but St. Georges pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rubin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Georges.
Rubin shoots in but no luck this time.
St. Georges throwing a counter right hand but Rubin manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - St. Georges looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Rubin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut lands for St. Georges. That snapped Rubin's head back.
Rubin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rubin throws a jab but it's blocked by St. Georges.
St. Georges is looking to counter punch.
St. Georges changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St. Georges misses with an uppercut. Rubin saw that one coming.
Rubin throws a front kick aimed at St. Georges's knee but St. Georges avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timur Rubin.
I think Rubin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Timur Rubin!
An out of breath Timur Rubin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 575
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1#
Nice body punch from Umanouke.
A punch combination from Umanouke misses.
Rubin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rubin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umanouke.
Umanouke scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Umanouke throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rubin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Umanouke is in Rubin's guard.
Umanouke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rubin's guard.
Umanouke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rubin is looking to improve his position.
Umanouke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rubin!
Rubin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Umanouke in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T1#
Umanouke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Umanouke has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Umanouke jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rubin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Umanouke has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rubin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rubin tries to hold on but Umanouke postures up.
Umanouke dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Rubin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Umanouke thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Umanouke prevents Rubin from getting the reversal.
Rubin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rubin regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubin manages to get to full guard.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rubin is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Rubin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rubin is keeping the position for now.
Umanouke stopping the sweep attempt from Rubin.
Umanouke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umanouke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rubin struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rubin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Umanouke gets full guard.
Umanouke wants to sweep here but Rubin controlling him for the moment.
Umanouke is still trying to improve position.
Umanouke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rubin looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubin, not yet.
Umanouke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rubin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rubin has control of Umanouke's left arm, preventing Umanouke from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Umanouke. Beautiful body shot.
Umanouke misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Umanouke. That snapped Rubin's head back.
Umanouke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rubin. Rubin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Umanouke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umanouke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rubin momentarily.
Umanouke throws a hook to the side of Rubin's head but Rubin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubin avoids the head kick by Umanouke.
Umanouke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Rubin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umanouke doesn't seem phased though.
Rubin throws a hook to the side of Umanouke's head but Umanouke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umanouke. Rubin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umanouke swings for the body but Rubin moves out of range.
A punch combination from Rubin misses.
Umanouke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rubin defends it well.
Rubin throws a looping overhand right but Umanouke ducks down to avoid it.
And Umanouke tries to counter it with a takedown but Rubin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Umanouke misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Rubin.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Umanouke as Rubin tries to tie him up.
Rubin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Umanouke lands a shot to the body.
Umanouke lands with a light punch inside.
Rubin misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubin controls his hands. #TD2#
Umanouke pulls guard.
Umanouke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rubin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Umanouke pushing down on Rubin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Umanouke wants to pass to mount but Rubin is defending the position.
Ueda Umanouke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rubin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Umanouke wants to pass to mount but Rubin is defending the position.
Rubin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rubin is trying to control but Umanouke manages to pass to mount!
Rubin tries to hold on but Umanouke postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanouke has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rubin's face.
Umanouke cracks Rubin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rubin tries to hold on but Umanouke postures up.
Rubin is bucking up trying to escape but Umanouke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Umanouke lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rubin hang on?
Umanouke lands a couple of good shots and Rubin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I really don't envy Rubin right now.
Umanouke lands punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Rubin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Umanouke's arms.
Umanouke scores with strikes from the back.
Rubin covering up well under a series of strikes from Umanouke.
Rubin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Umanouke's guard. Nice work there by Rubin. #T4#
Rubin throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umanouke looking for a sweep. Not yet Umanouke, not yet. #SUB2#
Umanouke is looking for a triangle but Rubin pushes his legs off easily.
Umanouke looking for a sweep. Not yet Umanouke, not yet.
Rubin is working Umanouke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rubin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Umanouke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubin.
Umanouke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Umanouke shoots in looking for a takedown but Rubin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Umanouke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rubin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umanouke.
Umanouke throws a jab when Rubin was well out of range.
Rubin is looking to counter punch.
Umanouke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Umanouke misses the shot to the body.
Umanouke lands the left hand.
Rubin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rubin misses the jab.
Umanouke just misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke connects with a right hand. Rubin shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke looks to land a right hand but Rubin moved out of range.
Umanouke misses with a body shot.
Rubin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umanouke.
Umanouke throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Rubin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Umanouke tries to get to full guard but Rubin has control of the leg. #T1#
Rubin working Umanouke over with strikes.
Umanouke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rubin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rubin prevents Umanouke from improving his position.
Umanouke is pressing down on Rubin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rubin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rubin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Umanouke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rubin works over Umanouke with some ground and pound from guard.
Timur Rubin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Umanouke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin 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.
Rubin is working Umanouke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rubin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Umanouke has his foot on Rubin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rubin works his way back into a safe position though.
Umanouke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rubin has passed into side control.
Rubin is working Umanouke over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Umanouke is looking to regain half guard here but Rubin keeps moving and retains side control.
Rubin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Umanouke's legs.
Umanouke tries to improve position but can't.
Rubin landing strikes.
Umanouke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rubin's best efforts.
Umanouke tries to roll over but Rubin keeps him under control.
Umanouke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rubin is working Umanouke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Rubin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Umanouke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Umanouke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rubin won't allow Umanouke to pass to mount.
Umanouke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rubin!
Rubin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timur Rubin.
Well Umanouke 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 568
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
Rubin cracks Wade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wade looks for a takedown but Rubin sprawls well.
Rubin throws a right and a left that Wade avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Rubin connects with a body shot that sends Wade's belly button to the back.
Rubin misses with a body shot.
Wade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rubin feints the counter takedown.
Rubin takes one on the button.#TD2#
Rubin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rubin showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubin works his way into side control.
Rubin working the ground and pound from side control.
Rubin wants to control but Wade is keeping him busy.
Wade tries to bench press Rubin off him but Rubin keeps the position. #T1#
Wade takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rubin lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubin scores with punches from side control.
Wade tries to buck Rubin off but Rubin is having none of it.
Wade is working hard here to advance position.
Wade is not content to let Rubin control the position.
Rubin scores with punches from side control.
Wade is looking for a sweep.
Wade throws a few strikes from the bottom but Rubin takes advantage and mounts!
Rubin softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Wade is out cold! Rubin jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
A victorious Timur Rubin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Samson Wade stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to the man, he fought a great fight, this is a bad loss.'.

Event: CEC 563
Date: Jan 10, 2018

#R1#
Rubin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zigaman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rubin somewhat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zigaman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rubin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zigaman shoots in looking for a takedown. Rubin tries to sprawl out of it but Zigaman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rubin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zigaman gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Rubin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rubin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zigaman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zigaman is keen to just control but Rubin is a slippery customer.
Rubin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zigaman is keen to just control but Rubin is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rubin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zigaman looking to pass the guard.
Zigaman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubin keeping full guard, as Zigaman tries to pass. #T2#
Rubin keeping moving, preventing Zigaman from controlling successfully.
Zigaman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rubin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rubin keeping full guard, as Zigaman tries to pass.
Zigaman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zigaman throwing strikes from guard but Rubin blocks nicely.
Rubin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rubin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Zigaman looking for a sweep. Not yet Zigaman, not yet.
Rubin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zigaman keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
Rubin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rubin trying to control but Zigaman is working from the bottom.
Rubin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rubin throws an elbow that misses. Zigaman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rubin's guard. Nice move by Zigaman!#REVB#
Rubin keeping full guard, as Zigaman tries to pass.
Rubin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zigaman is one step ahead there. #T4#
Zigaman looking to pass the guard.
Rubin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zigaman wants to control from the top but Rubin keeps moving.
Zigaman landing with the ground and pound.
Zigaman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rubin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Zigaman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rubin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rubin stands up over Zigaman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nova Zigaman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rubin misses with a straight left.
Zigaman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zigaman misses with a low kick as Rubin jumps back.
Rubin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zigaman looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubin is just out of range.
Zigaman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubin moves away.
Rubin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zigaman.
Zigaman flicks out a counter leg kick but Rubin steps away.
Zigaman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rubin's waist but Rubin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zigaman off to one side.
Rubin attempts a counter takedown but Zigaman avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zigaman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zigaman looks for a takedown but Rubin sprawls well.#T1#
Zigaman lands a jab to Rubin's midsection.#TD2#
Zigaman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rubin on his heels. He'll look to pass Rubin's guard now, I'm sure.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zigaman looking to pass the guard.
Rubin throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest. #T2#
Zigaman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rubin's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rubin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rubin is staying active underneath Zigaman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zigaman prevents Rubin from improving his position.#SUB2#
Zigaman seems to be looking for submissions.
Zigaman is keen to just control but Rubin is a slippery customer.
Rubin is looking for a sweep. Zigaman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zigaman passes to full mount!
Rubin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3##SUB2#
Zigaman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rubin is looking to improve his position.
Zigaman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rubin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zigaman trying to pass the guard but Rubin defending well. #SUB2#
Zigaman wants to work for an arm triangle but Rubin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rubin moves into full guard.
Rubin wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin wants to sweep here but Zigaman controlling him for the moment.
Zigaman trying to control but Rubin is working from the bottom.
Rubin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaman trying to control but Rubin is working from the bottom.
Zigaman looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rubin keeping moving, preventing Zigaman from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rubin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zigaman throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubin.
Rubin staying out of range there.
Rubin throws a jab but it's blocked by Zigaman.
Rubin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zigaman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zigaman shoots for a double leg takedown but Rubin sprawls well. He's pushed Zigaman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman dodges the punch combination from Rubin.
Rubin jabs Zigaman to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1##TD2#
Zigaman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zigaman showed some decent athleticism there.
Zigaman is pressing down on Rubin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rubin is holding on for now.
Rubin trying to control here.
Rubin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rubin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rubin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Timur Rubin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zigaman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rubin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zigaman won't allow Rubin to sweep him here.
Zigaman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zigaman advances to half guard.
Zigaman is trying to control the action in half guard but Rubin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zigaman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Zigaman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rubin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rubin is looking to get to half guard.
Zigaman wants to take his opponent's back but Rubin doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Zigaman is working for a guillotine from mount but Rubin frees his head quite easily.
Zigaman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zigaman scoring with strikes but Rubin is staying in there. #T4##SUB2#
Zigaman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rubin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rubin shrugs it off.
Zigaman controlling from the full mount.
Zigaman wants to control but Rubin has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Nova Zigaman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rubin trying to control here.
Zigaman is trying to control. Rubin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rubin missing with punches from the bottom.
Nova Zigaman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rubin punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nova Zigaman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zigaman 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nova Zigaman!
Nova Zigaman took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm the champ. I'm the greatest. Yo' listen Junior... don't ever think you can compete with the freakzilla again. Whilst you're there, send you wife my way and I'll show her just how bombastic the zig-man is.'.

Event: CEC 556
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Garcon misses the shot to the body.
Garcon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rubin.
It looked like Garcon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcon misses with a body shot.
Garcon lands a nice looking body shot.
Garcon dips to his left and cracks Rubin with an uppercut!
A punch lands to the side of Garcon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garcon avoids the body shot from Rubin.
Garcon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin throws a body punch but Garcon moves out of range.
Rubin misses with a body shot.
Garcon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rubin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Garcon. #T1#
A cross from Rubin lands.
Rubin scores with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garcon checks a leg kick.
Garcon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rubin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Garcon throws a leg kick that misses.
Rubin misses with an uppercut.
Garcon thows a leg kick but Rubin checks it #TD2#
and Rubin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rubin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rubin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garcon wants to control but Rubin is keeping busy.
Rubin prevents Garcon from improving his position.
Garcon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Rubin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcon keeps working.
Rubin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garcon is trying to maintain the position but Rubin is very close to passing his half guard.
Rubin wants to take a breather but Garcon is having none of it.
Garcon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rubin is working away from the top position though.
Rubin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcon taking some punishment here, with Rubin in his half guard.
Rubin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garcon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rubin on the ground.#T3#
Rubin with the ground and pound but Garcon uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Rubin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rubin has managed to get both his arms back between Garcon's legs - danger averted.
Garcon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Garcon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rubin misses with a body kick.
Garcon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rubin throws a body punch but Garcon moves out of range.
Rubin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcon.
Rubin staying out of range there.#T4#
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcon throws an overhand right that lands on Rubin's shoulder, as Rubin tries to avoid the shot.
Garcon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rubin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garcon misses with a hook.
Rubin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rubin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garcon rather than just go for the knockout.
Garcon throws a body punch but Rubin moves out of range.
Garcon thumps Rubin with a low kick.
Garcon jabs at Rubin's body.
Garcon cracks the inside of Rubin's front leg.
Rubin lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rubin throws out a loose jab but Garcon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcon lands a jab to Rubin's midsection.
Garcon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubin lands a body shot.
Rubin blocks a leg kick.
Rubin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcon misses the shot to the body.
Rubin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcon takes one to the chin there.
Rubin moves out of range of the leg kick from Garcon.
Rubin cracks Garcon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garcon throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Garcon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rubin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rubin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Timur Rubin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garcon throws a head kick but Rubin moves out of range.
And Rubin tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rubin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcon.
Rubin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcon defends it nicely.
Rubin throws a leg kick that misses.
Garcon scores with a head kick. #T2#
Rubin throws a series of punches but Garcon moves out of range.
Garcon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rubin misses with a body shot.
Garcon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garcon misses with a low kick.
And Rubin tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rubin swings for the body but Garcon moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rubin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rubin's sensitive parts.
Garcon misses with a body shot.
Rubin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcon defends it well.
Garcon throws a head kick that half lands.
Garcon throws a head kick but Rubin moves out of range. #T3#
Rubin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jean Paul Garcon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rubin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Rubin tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rubin throws a big shot that misses.
Rubin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garcon.
Rubin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garcon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garcon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garcon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garcon tries to clinch up.
Rubin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garcon.
Garcon scores with a sloppy right hand. Rubin should have avoided that one.
Rubin tries a low kick but Garcon avoids it.
Garcon wants to land a leg kick but Rubin is out of range. #T4#
Rubin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rubin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rubin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Garcon tenderised Rubin's leg. Rubin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garcon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubin.
Garcon connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubin throws a right hand that Garcon ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcon also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcon.
A bone on bone clash there as Garcon blocks the leg kick.
Garcon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garcon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubin.
Garcon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rubin 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jean Paul Garcon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A cross from Rubin lands.
Rubin throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Garcon.
A clash of legs there as Garcon blocks the low kick.
Rubin throws a leg kick but Garcon checks it.
Rubin scores with a jab. Garcon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garcon throws out a loose jab but Rubin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A good leg kick by Garcon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Garcon forces Rubin back against the cage and clinches.
Garcon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rubin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short body shot lands from Garcon as the two fighters clinch.
Rubin takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Rubin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcon.
Rubin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Garcon.
Rubin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garcon scores with a shot to the side of Rubin's head.
Garcon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rubin.
Rubin avoiding damage.
Rubin lands a shoulder strike.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Rubin controls the action.
Garcon blocks an uppercut.
Garcon lands a body shot.
Garcon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rubin or not.
A short body shot lands from Garcon as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcon.
Rubin prevents a body shot from Garcon.
Garcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rubin takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Garcon.
Rubin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcon lands with a left to the head.
Garcon swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcon gets through Rubin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcon works on Rubin's body with a couple of short punches.
Garcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubin controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcon.
Rubin wants to stall.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Rubin controls the action.
Garcon prevents a body shot from Rubin. #T3#
Garcon tries to work over Rubin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcon blocks a body shot from Rubin.
Garcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rubin has Garcon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubin.
Garcon scores with a shot to the side of Rubin's head.
Rubin misses with a punch to the body.
Garcon misses with a body punch.
Garcon tries to work over Rubin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubin controls his hands.
Garcon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcon lands a left hand.
Garcon prevents Rubin from breaking the clinch.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
Garcon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garcon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Garcon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garcon digs a right hand into Rubin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rubin's gas tank.
A short left from Garcon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcon digs a right hand into Rubin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rubin's gas tank.
Garcon misses with the head strike.
Garcon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rubin backwards.
Garcon scores with a shoulder strike.
Garcon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Rubin is rocked!
Garcon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rubin or not.
Rubin is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcon finish him?
Rubin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubin seems to have recovered his senses.
Garcon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jean Paul Garcon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garcon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rubin backwards.
A short uppercut from Garcon.
Garcon presses Rubin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rubin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Garcon clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Garcon darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rubin's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Garcon before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Paul Garcon!
Jean Paul Garcon is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Jean Paul Garcon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 553
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1#
Rubin scores with a hook to the body. St. Georges takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
St. Georges takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubin. St. Georges does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
St. Georges closes the distance and pushes Rubin back into the cage.#BC#
Rubin manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Rubin gets tackled into the cage by St. Georges. St. Georges maintains the clinch.
Rubin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rubin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rubin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by St. Georges after a bit of a struggle.
St. Georges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubin's elbow.
St. Georges lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rubin lands a body punch. #BC#
Rubin manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Rubin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubin trying to control the action but St. Georges is working from the bottom.
St. Georges is looking to regain half guard here but Rubin keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Rubin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Rubin.
Rubin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rubin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt St. Georges will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
St. Georges struggling a bit here.
Rubin wants to lay and pray for a moment but St. Georges keeps working. #T2#
St. Georges is trying to improve his position.
Rubin wants to control for a moment but St. Georges uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
St. Georges tries to roll over but Rubin keeps him under control.#T3#
Rubin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
St. Georges is trying to get back to full guard.
Rubin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
St. Georges wants to sweep but Rubin has passed to side control!
Rubin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rubin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused St. Georges some visible discomfort.
Rubin tries to score with some ground and pound. St. Georges controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Rubin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
St. Georges tries to bench press Rubin off him but Rubin keeps the position.
Rubin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rubin tries to score with some ground and pound. St. Georges controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rubin scoring with punches from side control.
Rubin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
St. Georges tries to buck Rubin off but Rubin is having none of it.
Rubin working the ground and pound but St. Georges is defending the strikes.
St. Georges takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rubin misses with the ground and pound.
St. Georges wants to control but Rubin postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt St. Georges will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rubin cracks St. Georges with a right hand to the side of the head.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubin moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Rubin as he connects with a hook.
Rubin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches St. Georges on the side of the head.
St. Georges is looking to clinch.
St. Georges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubin.
St. Georges unleashes a big counter combination but Rubin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rubin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on St. Georges. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubin.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rubin lands a nice shot that snaps St. Georges's head back.
Rubin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St. Georges can do to turn this around?
Rubin misses with a body shot. #T1#
Rubin throws a hook to the side of St. Georges's head but St. Georges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St. Georges throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Rubin counters with a nice double leg into side control. St. Georges won't be happy with that.
Rubin working away.
St. Georges is trying to get back to his feet.
St. Georges takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
St. Georges struggling a bit here.
St. Georges is looking for a sweep.
Rubin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rubin working away.
Rubin works to advance to full mount. St. Georges defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
St. Georges felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
St. Georges in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Rubin connects with a bit shot that sees St. Georges covering up! More strikes from Rubin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rubin is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
A very excited looking Timur Rubin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 550
Date: Oct 25, 2017

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Traylor.
Rubin misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traylor. Rubin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Traylor. #CUT2#
It looks like Timur Rubin has been cut.#KD2#
Traylor cracks Rubin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rubin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Traylor finish him? #ROC2#
Rubin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traylor misses with a body punch #TD#
and Rubin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Traylor!
Rubin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Traylor some visible discomfort. #ES2#
Traylor explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Traylor looks to land a right hand but Rubin moved out of range.
Traylor's coach down at Razor Sharp Training Systems was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Traylor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Traylor misses with a two punch combination.
Traylor misses with a wild body shot.
Slade Traylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Traylor misses its intended target.
Traylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rubin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rubin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Traylors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rubin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Traylor looks to land a right hand but Rubin moved out of range.
Traylor tries to bum rush Rubin with a series of wild strikes but Rubin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rubin attempts a counter takedown but Traylor avoids it well and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Traylor. #T1#
Traylor misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Rubin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rubin. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Traylor manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rubin lands with a right to the head.
Traylor stalling in the clinch.
Traylor working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Rubin.
Rubin letting Traylor take a breather here.#BC#
Rubin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traylor misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Rubin counters with a shoot takedown. Traylor fights it but they end up in guard.
Traylor wants to stand up but Rubin is controlling him.
Rubin postures up in Traylor's guard and throws a big left but Traylor blocks it.
Rubin throwing strikes but missing.
Rubin lands a couple of digs.
Rubin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Traylor wants to stand up but Rubin is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubin stays in close to Traylor's body and controls the position.
Rubin prevents Traylor from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Traylor pushes Rubin off and gets back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Rubin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traylor moves away.
The fighters circling - Traylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rubin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Traylor.
Traylor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rubin checks it well. #T3#
Rubin moves away from the strike by Traylor.
Slade Traylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Traylor throws a hook but Rubin blocks it.
Traylor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Traylor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Traylor misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Traylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rubin misses with a low kick.
Traylor lands a body shot.
Rubin throws an overhand right that lands on Traylor's shoulder, as Traylor tries to avoid the shot.
Rubin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traylor.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Traylor lands with a good body shot.
Traylor checks a low kick from Rubin.
Traylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rubin takes one to the side of the head.
Traylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Traylor misses with a hook #TD#
and Rubin counters with a shoot takedown. Traylor fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rubin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Traylor is keeping the position for now.
Rubin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Traylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rubin content to stall in guard here.
Traylor wants to stand but Rubin is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubin cracks Traylor with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Rubin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rubin slips under a jab from Traylor.
Rubin takes one to the side of the head.
Traylor scores with a hook to the body. Rubin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Traylor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Traylor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Slade Traylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rubin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Traylor throws a lazy right hand but Rubin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubin moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Rubin keeps the fight on the outside.
Rubin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rubin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubin throws a jab when Traylor was well out of range.
Traylor dodges the punch combination from Rubin.
Rubin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traylor. #T1#
Rubin connects with a body shot.#TD#
Rubin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Traylor on his heels. He'll look to pass Traylor's guard now, I'm sure.
Rubin stops Traylor from standing up.
Rubin cracks Traylor with a solid left hand.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Traylor keeps moving.
Rubin stops Traylor from standing up.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Traylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin won't allow Traylor to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rubin distracts Traylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rubin chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Traylor wants to stand but Rubin is controlling the position. #ES2#
Traylor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Traylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Traylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traylor's sensitive parts.
Traylor tries to land a front kick but Rubin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Traylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Traylor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rubin.
Traylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubin was well out of range. Poor timing from Traylor.
Rubin connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Rubin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Traylor!#T3#
Rubin trying to control the position but Traylor is working away.
Traylor wants to get back to his feet but Rubin is dominant here and he's now got Traylor's back!
Traylor is trying to get back to his feet but Rubin has full control of the position and if anything, Traylor has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Traylor takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Traylor is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rubin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Traylor wants to get back to his feet.
Rubin lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Traylor is trying to get back to his feet but Rubin has full control of the position and if anything, Traylor has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rubin is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Traylor up.
Rubin scores with punches and elbows.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rubin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #T4#
Traylor is trying to get back to his feet but Rubin has full control of the position and if anything, Traylor has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rubin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rubin lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Rubin.
Traylor wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubin tries to get the hooks in deep but Traylor pushed the leg off.
Rubin lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Rubin.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rubin controlling the positon.
Rubin lands strikes to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Slade Traylor's cut even more.
Rubin is working the ground and pound. Can Traylor escape?
Rubin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Traylor is trying to get back to his feet but Rubin has full control of the position and if anything, Traylor has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Traylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rubin circles away quickly and effectively.
Rubin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traylor.
Rubin looks to throw the jab but Traylor is out of range.
Rubin checks a leg kick.
Rubin connects with a body shot that sends Traylor's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Traylor.
Rubin attempts a counter takedown but Traylor avoids it well and moves away.
Traylor connects with a solid leg kick.
Traylor tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Rubin finds it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Rubin there.
Rubin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Traylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin lands a really nice looking cross but Traylor seems unphased.
Rubin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rubin lands a jab.#T1#
Rubin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Traylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Traylor thows a leg kick but Rubin checks it #TD#
and Rubin counters with a shoot takedown. Traylor fights it but they end up in guard.
Rubin stays in close to Traylor's body and controls the position.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Traylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Traylor wants to stand but Rubin is controlling the position.
Traylor wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rubin manages to pass to side control.
Traylor tries to kick Rubin off but Rubin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rubin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Traylor defending well though. #ES2#
Traylor has one foot on Rubin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Rubin looks to land a left hand but Traylor moved out of range nicely.
Traylor misses the shot to the body.
Traylor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Traylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rubin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Traylor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rubin swings for the body but Traylor moves out of range.
Rubin checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Traylor misses the target.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Traylor throws a body punch but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Traylor. Traylor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Traylor misses with a body kick.
Traylor takes one to the side of the head.
Traylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubin ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.#T3#
Traylor missing with a left hand there. Rubin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Traylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Traylor punishes Rubin's body with a nice straight punch.
Rubin lands a jab to Traylor's midsection.
Traylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Traylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Traylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubin.
Rubin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traylor.
Traylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rubin.
Traylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Traylor throws an overhand right that lands on Rubin's shoulder, as Rubin tries to avoid the shot.
Rubin cracks Traylor with an open hand slap.
Traylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubin takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Traylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rubin ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Rubin lands with a hook. Traylor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Traylor throws out the jab.
Rubin checks a leg kick.
Rubin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Traylor.
Traylor throws a hook to the side of Rubin's head but Rubin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Traylor throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Rubin counters with a single leg into guard. Traylor didn't expect that.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Traylor keeps moving.
Rubin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rubin won't allow Traylor to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Rubin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rubin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Rubin!
During a confident post fight interview, Timur Rubin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 546
Date: Oct 08, 2017

#R1#
Rubin misses with a looping right.
Drama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubin throws a looping overhand right but Drama ducks down to avoid it.
Rubin with a nice cross.
Drama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rubin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drama scrambles back to his feet.
Drama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubin.
Nice body kick from Drama.
Rubin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drama lands a front kick.
Drama misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Drama has closed the distance and engaged Rubin in a clinch. #T1#
Drama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubin's elbow. #BC2#
Drama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drama ducks under a wild hook from Rubin.
Drama scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Timur Rubin has been cut.
Drama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rubin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rubin has been working on his balance at Gym Beam, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Drama.
Rubin throws the left hand but Drama avoids the punch easily.
Rubin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drama was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubin.
Drama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubin.
Rubin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubin missing with a left hand there. Drama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drama throws a chopping leg kick but Rubin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Drama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rubin feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Rubin avoids the body shot from Drama.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Rubin misses.
Rubin throws a low kick but Drama moves out of range easily.
Rubin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rubin throws a jab when Drama was well out of range.
Rubin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Drama misses.
Rubin is looking for a counter combo.
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!
Rubin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubin.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rubin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drama was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubin.
It seemed like Drama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Drama scores with a nice head shot.
Drama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drama tries to land a front kick but Rubin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Drama counters with a stiff right hand.
Drama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubin moves away.
Drama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rubin misses with a looping left.
Drama lands a right hook to the body.
Rubin misses with a looping right.
Rubin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drama counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Drama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Rubin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drama avoids the body shot from Rubin.
Rubin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drama. Drama obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubin moves out of range of the body kick from Drama.
Drama throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubin.
Drama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rubin looks to land a right hand but Drama moved out of range.
Rubin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Drama is quick to defend against it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drama, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Drama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Rubin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Drama misses with a straight right.
Drama throws the kick towards the body but Rubin avoids it.
Rubin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rubin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drama missing with a left hand there. Rubin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rubin throws a right and a left that Drama avoids nicely.
Drama takes a swing at Rubin's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin shoots for a takedown but Drama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drama misses with a hook.
Rubin throws a series of punches but Drama avoids them all with ease.
Johnny Drama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Drama pushes Rubin away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rubin tries to move into range but Drama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Drama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drama looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubin is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rubin misses the target.
Rubin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rubin throws an off balance right hand
and Drama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drama is looking to land body kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Drama as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Rubin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drama can pounce on him.
Drama digs a good hook to Rubin's body.
Drama thuds a left hand into Rubin's body.
Drama slips a straight right by Rubin.
A countering left hand to the body from Drama misses.
Rubin misses with a jab to the body
and Drama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drama looks to land a body kick but Rubin moved away.
Rubin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drama.
Drama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rubin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drama misses with an uppercut. Rubin saw that one coming.#CL2#
Drama closes the distance and pushes Rubin back into the cage.
Drama misses with a body punch. #T3#
Rubin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drama after a bit of a struggle.
Rubin misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drama.
Rubin has a couple of punches blocked by Drama.
Drama tries a body shot but Rubin blocks it. #BC2#
Drama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drama lands a body shot.
Drama throws a body kick that misses.
Rubin tries to move into range but Drama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Drama lands a nice looking body shot.
Drama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Drama closes the distance and pushes Rubin back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rubin fails to land.
Drama misses with the head strike. #T4#
Drama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rubin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubin's elbow.
Drama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drama can't find room to land a body shot as Rubin controls the action.
Drama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rubin.
Drama misses with a body punch.
Drama tries to throw a body punch but Rubin avoids it by throwing Drama back against the cage.
Drama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rubin prevents a body shot from Drama.
A short left from Drama.
Drama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drama.
A right hook to the body lands for Drama.
Drama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rubin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Drama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timur Rubin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Drama.
Drama lands with a right hand.
Drama is looking to clinch but Rubin is avoiding it.
Rubin swings widly with a right hand
and Drama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rubin's knee momentarily.
Rubin scores with a punch to the head.
Drama dips to his left and cracks Rubin with an uppercut!
Rubin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drama. Drama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rubin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnny Drama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Drama slams his shin into Rubin's torso.
Rubin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drama moves in looking to clinch but Rubin pushes him off.
It looked like Rubin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Drama digs a good body shot into Rubin's ribs.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drama as he avoids it easily.
Drama lands a head kick. Rubin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Drama lunges at Rubin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rubin's hand.
That kick from Drama tenderised Rubin's leg. Rubin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drama drops Rubin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Drama follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Drama!
Johnny Drama took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Amped Performance ($200/160q) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CEC 544
Date: Sep 27, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rubin misses the target.
Rubin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Snape misses.
Snape walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rubin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snape.
Rubin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snape has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD#
Rubin cracks Snape with an uppercut from hell and Snape crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Rubin's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
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!
Rubin stays in close to Snape's body and controls the position.
Rubin postures up and lands a big shot to Snape's brow.
Snape wants to stand but Rubin is controlling the position.
Snape can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rubin controls the pace.
Snape keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
Snape is looking to stand up but Rubin isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Rubin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snape is looking to stand up but Rubin isn't so interested in that idea.
Rubin stands up over Snape, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rubin chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rubin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rubin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Snape is looking to stand back up but Rubin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Snape.
Ground and pound from Rubin.
Rubin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#
Snape is rocked!
Snape wants to stand back up but Rubin manages to pass into side control. #T2#
Rubin cracks Snape with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Rubin immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Snape is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Rubin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 538
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Rubin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palelei manages to avoid it.
Palelei loads up on a big right hand but Rubin slips the punch.
Palelei has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rubin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palelei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palelei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rubin looks to throw the jab but Palelei is out of range.
Rubin swings for the body but Palelei moves out of range.
Rubin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Palelei cracks Rubin with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Palelei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palelei misses the body punch
and Rubin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Soa Palelei has been cut.
Palelei cracks Rubin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rubin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palelei.
Rubin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Palelei sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Rubin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palelei manages to avoid it.
Palelei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Timur Rubin has been cut.
Rubin 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.
Palelei swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rubin counters with a nice uppercut.
Rubin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palelei.
Rubin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rubin misses with a hook
and Palelei makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rubin really felt that one!
Palelei lands a jab to the nose.
Rubin scores with a jab to the head.
Palelei tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubin scores with a nice right hand.
Rubin moves out of range of the body kick.
Rubin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palelei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rubin's hands.#T2#
Palelei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rubin doesn't seem bothered though.
Rubin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rubin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rubin misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rubin misses with an uppercut
and Palelei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rubin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palelei.
Palelei lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Rubin crumples to the floor! Palelei milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Soa Palelei!
Soa Palelei is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Soa Palelei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 534
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1#
Garcon lands the left hand.#TD2#
Rubin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garcon is trying to defend but Rubin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garcon pushes Rubin off looking to stand but Rubin dives back in and keeps control.
Rubin wants to control but Garcon is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rubin.
Rubin trying to mount his opponent but Garcon defends it.
Garcon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rubin.
Garcon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rubin throwing shots but Garcon is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rubin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garcon is trying to stand. #T1#
Rubin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Garcon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Garcon scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rubin manages to mount him!
Rubin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcon trying desperately to get to his feet.
Garcon tries to hold on but Rubin pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Rubin.
Rubin working Garcon over with strikes here.
Garcon tries to hold on but Rubin postures up.
Rubin with the ground and pound from mount.
Garcon tries to lock up and control but Rubin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garcon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Garcon is trying to stand up.
Garcon taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Garcon is rocked!
Garcon can't escape the position.
Rubin trying to control but Garcon is having none of it. #T2#
Garcon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Garcon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rubin.
Rubin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rubin is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcon wants to get back to his feet.
Garcon is refusing to be controlled, as Rubin sits in half guard.
Rubin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Garcon wants to get back to his feet.
Rubin throwing shots but Garcon is blocking nicely.
Garcon looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Rubin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garcon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcon.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcon has his hands on Rubin's head, controlling the position.
Rubin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rubin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garcon trying to control the position.
Rubin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Garcon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rubin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garcon seems to have got his legs back now.
Garcon is trying to keep Rubin in close. #T4#
Rubin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garcon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Garcon is looking to stand up but Rubin isn't so interested in that idea.
Rubin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Garcon keeps moving.
Rubin stops Garcon from standing up.
Rubin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcon is pulling down on Rubin's head. It's preventing any offense from Rubin, at least for the moment.
Garcon trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rubin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcon.
Rubin lands with an uppercut that bounces Garcon off the cage and back into range.
Garcon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rubin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Garcon misses with a low kick.
Rubin avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Garcon takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rubin.
Rubin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcon tries to throw a body punch but Rubin avoids it by throwing Garcon back against the cage.
Garcon misses with the head strike.
Garcon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garcon throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Rubin.
Garcon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Garcon working aggressively here. #BC2#
Rubin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubin misses with a looping right.
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rubin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garcon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rubin counters with a stiff right hand.
Rubin's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rubin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rubin misses with a looping right.
Garcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubin manages to avoid it.
Rubin throws out a counter right but Garcon avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Rubin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Rubin gets a double leg takedown into Garcon's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubin tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcon is retaining full guard.
Rubin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rubin connects with a couple of short punches.
Garcon pulls Rubin in close to prevent any damage.
Garcon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Rubin wants to control from the top but Garcon keeps moving.
Rubin stands up over Garcon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rubin postures up.
Rubin chips away with some ground and pound.
Rubin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rubin landing some decent shots from guard.
Garcon has control of Rubin's left arm, preventing Rubin from doing any damage.
Rubin postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Garcon's head off the mat! Garcon is out! He's out! Rubin jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Timur Rubin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 529
Date: Jul 19, 2017

#R1#
Rubin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rubin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Snape.
Snape doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rubin moves out of range of the strikes.
Snape missing with a left hand there. Rubin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Rubin finds it's target.
Rubin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snape throws out the jab.
Snape throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snape swings for the body but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snape moves away.
Rubin misses with a straight right.
A jab from Rubin finds it's way through Snape's defenses.
Snape scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lexington Snape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin defending well as Snape loads up on a big left hand. #T1##CL2#
Snape gets a clinch.
Rubin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snape looking to throw knees to the head but Rubin is blocking nicely.
Rubin swings wildly with an uppercut but Snape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin swings wildly with an uppercut but Snape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rubin.
Snape tries a body shot but Rubin blocks it.
Snape has a couple of punches blocked by Rubin.
Rubin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rubin goes for a takedown attempt but Snape pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Snape avoids the body shot from Rubin.
Snape throws a hook but Rubin blocks it.
Rubin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Rubin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snape.#T2#
Rubin blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Rubin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snape to score with a decent uppercut.
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubin has been working on his balance at Gym Beam, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Snape.
Snape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubin was well out of range. Poor timing from Snape.
Rubin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Snape sprawls and moves away.
Snape misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubin.
Rubin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snape.
Rubin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snape.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snape moves away.
Snape appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rubin drops his hands momentarily and Snape takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snape's waist but Snape gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rubin off to one side.
Snape doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snape lands with an overhand left.
Rubin cracks Snape with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Rubin misses with a jab to the body
letting Snape counter with a right hand.
Snape misses with a body shot.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Snape is quick to defend against it.
Snape misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rubin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snape cracks a nice hook into Rubin's ribs.
Snape lands a jab to Rubin's midsection.
Rubin moves away from the strike by Snape.
Rubin attempts a counter takedown but Snape avoids it well and moves away.
Snape scores with a hook to the body. Rubin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snape swinging wildly here.
Rubin lands a jab to the head.
Snape swings for the body but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Snape lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Snape.#T4#
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snape.
Snape scores with a hook to the body. Rubin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rubin throws a hook but Snape blocks it.
Snape cracks Rubin with a good jab.
Rubin walks into a straight right hand from Snape.
Rubin staying out of range there.
Snape looks to land a right hand but Rubin moved out of range.
Rubin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snape's head.#CL2#
Snape clinches up against the cage.
Snape tries to throw a body punch but Rubin avoids it by throwing Snape back against the cage.
Snape lands a shoulder strike.
Rubin throws a punch but it's blocked by Snape.
Rubin misses with a punch to the body.
Snape lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lexington Snape dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rubin blocks a jab.
Snape misses with a hook #KD#
and Snape is countered with a crisp right hand from Rubin that sends him to the canvas! Rubin follows him to the mat into side control. #CUT#
It looks like Lexington Snape has been cut.
Rubin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ROC#
Snape is rocked!
Snape pushes Rubin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rubin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Snape is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snape is not content to let Rubin control the position.
We've been informed that Snape has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubin lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Snape tries to escape but Rubin is in control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rubin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rubin looks up at the clock and then as Snape takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rubin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rubin working the head and body with strikes. #ES2#
Snape sneaks out the side door and pushes Rubin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rubin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snape is looking to clinch but Rubin is avoiding it.
Snape swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Rubin counters with a beautiful punch that sends Snape to the canvas!
Snape is still in real trouble! Can Rubin finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Snape has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rubin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Snape throws an overhand right that lands on Rubin's shoulder, as Rubin tries to avoid the shot.
Snape misses the shot to the body.
Snape seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Snape misses with a wild body shot.
Snape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubin.
Snape's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rubin under the eye.
Snape throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rubin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snape cracks Rubin with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Rubin.
Snape misses with a looping left.
Rubin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snape lands a lovely overhand right.
Snape throws a body shot but no joy.
Snape throws a jab when Rubin was well out of range.
Rubin swings for the body but Snape moves out of range. #T3#
Snape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubin.
Snape throws a body shot but no joy.
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lexington Snape seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snape's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rubin under the eye.
Snape throws a series of strikes that have Rubin backpedaling.
Snape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Snape.
A countering left hand to the body from Snape misses.
Snape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubin.
Snape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Snape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubin was well out of range. Poor timing from Snape.
Nice uppercut there from Snape.
Rubin lands a jab.#T4#
Snape swings for the body but Rubin moves out of range.
Snape scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rubin doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snape to score with a decent uppercut.
Rubin fails to land the takedown.
Snape takes a swing at Rubin's ribcage but misses.
Rubin misses with an uppercut
enabling Snape to counter with a crisp jab.
Snape uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubin.
Snape swings for the body but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubin avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snape tries to clinch but Rubin is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Timur Rubin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lexington Snape's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Snape looks to land a combination but Rubin avoids it well.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Snape is quick to defend against it.
Snape has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rubin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snape.
Rubin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Snape sprawls and moves away.
Rubin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snape.
Rubin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snape throws out the jab. #KD#
Snape ducks straight into an uppercut from Rubin and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Snape manages to regain guard straight away.
Rubin arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Snape's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Timur Rubin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 523
Date: Jun 25, 2017

#R1#
Snape misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubin.
We've been hearing reports that Rubin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Snape scores with a sloppy right hand. Rubin should have avoided that one.
Snape throws a shot from downtown. Rubin moves away and avoids it.
Snape ducks under a wild hook from Rubin.
Snape wants to counter the offense by Rubin and move into the clinch position.
Snape tries to clinch but Rubin is having none of it.
Snape is looking to clinch.
Rubin attempts a counter takedown but Snape avoids it well and moves away.
A combination from Rubin does no damage.
Lexington Snape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rubin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Snape uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rubin has time to react.
The fighters circling - Snape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snape ducks under a wild hook from Rubin.
Rubin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Snape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rubin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snape is fending him off so far but Rubin persists. Nope, Snape circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snape misses with a body shot. #T1#
Snape throws a big shot that misses.
Snape catches Rubin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Rubin misses its intended target.
Rubin looks to throw the jab but Snape is out of range.
Snape throws a nice looking combination but Rubin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snape lands a nice hook to Rubin's body. Rubin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rubin throws out a loose jab but Snape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snape throws a body shot but no joy.
Snape doesn't manage to clinch there - Rubin circles away.
It looked like Rubin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from Snape.
Snape misses the jab.
Rubin attempts a counter takedown but Snape avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Snape closes the distance and pushes Rubin back into the cage.
Rubin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Snape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rubin blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Snape throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubin.
Snape utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snape misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubin tries to score a body lock takedown but Snape shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snape lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Snape.
Rubin is breathing heavily.
Snape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rubin avoids it.
A body shot lands from Snape.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Snape.
Snape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snape throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rubin blocks an uppercut.
Snape lands a right hand.
Snape prevents a body shot from Rubin.
Snape tries to work over Rubin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubin working aggressively here.
Snape misses with a body punch. #T3#
Rubin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Snape.
Snape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rubin pushes Snape back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rubin backwards.
Snape lands a knee to the body.
Snape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubin's elbow.
Rubin takes a shot to the head.
Snape has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rubin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Snape can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rubin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snape scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snape misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snape prevents a body shot from Rubin.
Snape lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Timur Rubin has been cut.
Snape prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Rubin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubin managing to block the knees to the body from Snape.
Rubin misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Snape unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rubin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Snape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Snape.
Rubin tries to score a body lock takedown but Snape shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rubin backwards.
Snape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rubin avoids it.
A short right from Snape on the inside.
Snape misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Snape.
Snape unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rubin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Snape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snape lands a left hand.
Snape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #KD2#
Snape drops Rubin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rubin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Rubin is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snape lands a knee to the body.
Oh Rubin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snape scores a nice knee to the body.
Snape lands a nice elbow.
Snape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rubin backwards.
Snape working the clinch nicely. Rubin is working for position but Snape cracks him with a big knee to the head! Rubin crumples up against the cage and Snape lands two more shots before the ref can save Rubin! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Lexington Snape!
A relieved looking Lexington Snape thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 519
Date: Jun 04, 2017

#R1#
Palelei throws a body punch but Rubin moves out of range.
Palelei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Palelei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Rubin misses.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palelei moves away.
Palelei moves forwards but Rubin connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Soa Palelei has been cut.
Rubin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palelei finds it's way round the side to connect with Rubin's head.
Rubin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rubin missing with a left hand there. Palelei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rubin throws a lazy uppercut
and Palelei counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Rubin misses.
Palelei cracks Rubin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rubin misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palelei needs to keep his hands up - Rubin had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Rubin is looking to chop away at Palelei's legs.
Rubin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Palelei. That one must have hurt.
Palelei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Palelei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rubin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Palelei misses with a head kick.
Rubin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Palelei avoids it really well and circles away.
Rubin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Palelei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rubin works the jab nicely.
Rubin closes the distance and clinches up with Palelei, looking for a takedown. Rubin pushes Palelei against the cage but Palelei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Palelei misses with a straight right.
Rubin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Rubin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubin misses the shot to the body.
Palelei scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Timur Rubin has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Palelei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rubin doesn't seem phased though.
Rubin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palelei.
Palelei throws a head kick that misses.
Palelei is looking to score with low kicks.
Palelei misses with the combination.
Rubin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
Rubin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palelei.
Rubin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palelei.
Palelei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rubin. Rubin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rubin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Palelei scores with a shot to the body.
Rubin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubin throws a jab when Palelei was well out of range.
Palelei throws a big shot that misses.
Rubin throwing a counter right hand but Palelei manages to avoid it.
Palelei throws a hook to the side of Rubin's head but Rubin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubin scores with a nice strike.
Rubin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Rubin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palelei can pounce on him.
Rubin throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Rubin.
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!
Palelei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rubin digs a good body shot into Palelei's ribs.
Palelei looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Rubin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Rubin.
Rubin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rubin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Palelei with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Palelei wants to get back to full guard.
Palelei trying to control from the bottom.
Rubin is pressing down on Palelei's thigh, looking to free his foot. Palelei is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Soa Palelei will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rubin lands a head shot.
Rubin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palelei.
Palelei throws a poor cross that misses
and Rubin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rubin slips under a jab.
Palelei misses with a leg kick.
Palelei throws a jab when Rubin was well out of range.
Soa Palelei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palelei tries to bum rush Rubin with a series of wild strikes but Rubin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin lands the left hand.
Rubin blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palelei.
Rubin misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A slow jab from Rubin misses its intended target.
Rubin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Palelei explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Palelei looks to land a left hand but Rubin moved out of range nicely.
Rubin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Palelei throws a head kick that misses.
Palelei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Palelei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Rubin misses.
Rubin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palelei.
Palelei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubin.#T2#
Palelei lands a nice shot to the body.
Rubin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Palelei throws a push kick but Rubin slaps the foot to one side.
Palelei tests Rubin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palelei with a nice cross.
Rubin throws out a loose jab but Palelei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rubin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palelei throws out the jab. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Palelei and Rubin goes tumbling to the canvas! Palelei follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Rubin is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubin is trying to control but can't.
Oh Rubin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Rubin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rubin seems to have got his legs back now.
Palelei slips a nice elbow through Rubin's hands, connecting with Rubin's forehead.
Rubin is looking for a sweep. Palelei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rubin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palelei is working away from the top position though.
Palelei takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rubin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Palelei.
Palelei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rubin is keeping the position for now.
Rubin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rubin is working hard here to advance position.
Rubin pulls Palelei in close to prevent any damage.
Palelei cracks Rubin with a solid left hand.
Rubin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rubin looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubin, not yet.
Palelei throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palelei throws a hook to the side of Rubin's head but Rubin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Palelei cracks Rubin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rubin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Palelei counters with a huge left! Rubin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Palelei isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rubin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Palelei!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soa Palelei!
Soa Palelei is the new heavyweight champion!
Soa Palelei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 516
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
A left lands for Rubin.
Garcon throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Rubin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Garcon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcon.#SUB#
Garcon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rubin passes into side control.
Rubin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rubin working the head with strikes.
Rubin is looking to take a break and control but Garcon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rubin grinds an elbow into Garcon's temple.
Garcon is not content to let Rubin control the position.
Garcon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rubin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcon is looking for a sweep. Rubin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Rubin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Garcon wants to get back to full guard.
Rubin trying to control from half guard but Garcon is working away. #SUB#
Garcon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rubin pulls his head out easily.
Rubin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rubin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garcon tries to roll over but Rubin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Garcon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rubin pulls his head out easily.
Rubin stalling.
Rubin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Rubin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garcon is looking for a sweep. Rubin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rubin is nestled in close to Garcon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Garcon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rubin pulls his head out easily.
Rubin is looking to take a break and control but Garcon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rubin lands a nice short elbow.
Rubin wants to pass to mount but Garcon is defending the position.
Garcon is trying to maintain the position but Rubin is very close to passing his half guard.
Rubin uses his free foot to push down on Garcon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Garcon. #T3#
Rubin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rubin prevents Garcon from getting the reversal.
Rubin is landing with some decent strikes but Garcon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rubin working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Garcon is rocked!
Rubin softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Garcon is out cold! Rubin jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Timur Rubin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: T187
Date: Apr 30, 2017

#R1#
Rubin 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.
Rubin doesn't manage to clinch there - Mangrove Jr circles away.
Rubin keeps the fight on the outside.
Rubin ducks under a wild hook from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr checks the leg kick.
Rubin slips a straight right by Mangrove Jr.
Rubin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mangrove Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Rubin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rubin throws a right hand that Mangrove Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Mangrove Jr also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubin. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangrove Jr.#CL2#
Rubin gets tackled into the cage by Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr maintains the clinch.
Rubin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangrove Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rubin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rubin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mangrove Jr is defending well.
Rubin looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Rubin - that landed with a thud.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubin.
Rubin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Mangrove Jr lands a left hand.
Mangrove Jr lands a right hand.
Rubin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Rubin scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Rubin.
Rubin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubin lands a left hand.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Rubin blocks it.
Mangrove Jr blocking some punches.
Mangrove Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubin controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Rubin avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Rubin.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Rubin has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Rubin misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Rubin blocks it.
Mangrove Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Rubin.
Rubin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rubin tries to work over Mangrove Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rubin.
Mangrove Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Rubin.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rubin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubin controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Rubin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Rubin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Rubin blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubin uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Rubin scores with a shot to the side of Mangrove Jr's head.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubin blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Rubin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangrove Jr looks winded!
Rubin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Rubin blocks it.
Mangrove Jr misses with some punches.
Rubin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Rubin blocks it.
Rubin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rubin backwards.
Rubin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rubin cracks Mangrove Jr with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Rubin.
Rubin scores with a shot to the side of Mangrove Jr's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tevin Mangrove Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rubin connects with a body shot that sends Mangrove Jr's belly button to the back.
Rubin swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Rubin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rubin is looking to clinch.
Rubin moves out of range of the body kick.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rubin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mangrove Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.#KD#
Rubin cracks Mangrove Jr with a big right hand and Mangrove Jr goes down!#ROC#
Mangrove Jr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubin loads up on a big left hand. Mangrove Jr felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Rubin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mangrove Jr can't hide his disappointment, as Rubin celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Timur Rubin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: T185 Makarenko vs Rubin III
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1#
Rubin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Makarenko counters with a head kick.
Rubin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makarenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Makarenko jabs Rubin right on the nose. Rubin blinks but takes it well.
Rubin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Makarenko.
Makarenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubin.
A right-left combo lands from Makarenko. #CUT#
It looks like Timur Rubin has been cut.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Rubin throws a shot from downtown. Makarenko moves away and avoids it.
Cyril Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makarenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rubin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makarenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Rubin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rubin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makarenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rubin misses with a series of wild punches.
Rubin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rubin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Makarenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Rubin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rubin stops Makarenko from standing up. #T2#
Rubin won't allow Makarenko to sweep him here.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarenko wants to sweep here but Rubin controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makarenko holds on and takes a little breather.
Makarenko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Die Reeperbahn that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving.
Rubin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rubin preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Makarenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rubin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rubin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rubin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubin shoots in looking for a takedown but Makarenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rubin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makarenko.
Rubin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makarenko can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Makarenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab by Rubin.
Makarenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rubin's head backwards.#T4##KD2#
Rubin throws a left that rocks Makarenko and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rubin dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Makarenko regain composure! #ROC2#
Makarenko is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarenko is being controlled here.
Oh Makarenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarenko is trying to improve his position.
Rubin lands a strong strike to the head of Makarenko. That's dazed him! Rubin looking to finish here. Makarenko is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Rubin lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin is the new heavyweight champion!
Timur Rubin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: T182 Makarenko vs Palelei
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1#
Escobar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rubin defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Rubin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar. That's going to slow Rubin down.
Escobar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rubin's head.
Rubin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rubin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rubin slips a jab from Escobar.
Escobar throws a chopping leg kick but Rubin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Rubin tries to counter it with a takedown but Escobar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Escobar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rubin connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Rubin.
Rubin lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased. #T1#
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubin.
Escobar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch combination from Escobar misses.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubin.
Rubin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rubin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Rubin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rubin lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rubin misses with a hook
and Escobar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rubin's knee momentarily.
Escobar staying out of range there.
Rubin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Escobar misses with a hook #KD2#
and Rubin counters with a left hand that sends Escobar to the canvas! #ROC2#
Escobar is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Escobar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rubin gets to his feet and stands over Escobar, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Escobar felt that one! Rubin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Escobar from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
After winning the bout, Timur Rubin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Pablo Escobar was interviewed post fight and said 'Stay classy!'.

Event: T179: Escobar vs. Palelei
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Rubin throws a series of punches but Makarenko moves out of range.
Makarenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rubin digs a good hook to Makarenko's body.
Makarenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Makarenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rubin motions for Makarenko to come forward. Rubin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rubin lands with an uppercut that bounces Makarenko off the cage and back into range.
Makarenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubin.
Makarenko throws out a counter right but Rubin avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by Rubin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Rubin misses its intended target. #KD#
Rubin bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Makarenko! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#
Makarenko is rocked!#T1#
Rubin wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving.
Rubin wants to pass the guard but Makarenko is keeping the position.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makarenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Makarenko kicks Rubin off and gets to his feet. #KD#
Rubin cracks Makarenko with an uppercut from hell and Makarenko crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Rubin's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko controls Rubin momentarily but Rubin frees himself. #T2#
Rubin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Makarenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rubin keeping moving, preventing Makarenko from controlling successfully.
Rubin has Makarenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Makarenko stopping the sweep attempt from Rubin.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rubin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rubin throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Rubin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rubin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarenko is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Makarenko wriggles free and stands up.
Rubin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Makarenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Rubin blocking some punches.
Makarenko blocks an uppercut.
Rubin lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Rubin blocks an elbow strike from Makarenko.
Makarenko tries to work over Rubin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makarenko blocks an uppercut.
Makarenko lands a nice uppercut.
Rubin scores with a shoulder strike.
Rubin stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubin blocks an uppercut.
Rubin is working for takedown but Makarenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rubin gets through Makarenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makarenko misses with the head strike.
Rubin throws a head punch that misses.
Rubin working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rubin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rubin tries to throw a body punch but Makarenko avoids it by throwing Rubin back against the cage.
Rubin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Makarenko lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Makarenko on the inside.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubin's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Makarenko tries to work over Rubin's front leg with a kick but Rubin checks it.
Makarenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makarenko throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Rubin counters with a single leg into guard. Makarenko didn't expect that.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving.
Rubin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rubin with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Rubin wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving.
Timur Rubin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rubin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makarenko working a defensive guard here.
Makarenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rubin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rubin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rubin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rubin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Makarenko for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Makarenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Makarenko throws a looping overhand right but Rubin ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Rubin.
Makarenko moves forwards but Rubin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cyril Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rubin darts in looking for a takedown but Makarenko gets double underhooks and turns Rubin into the cage.
Makarenko throws a front kick that sends Rubin stumbling back into the cage.
Rubin checks a leg kick.
Makarenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makarenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Makarenko stuns Rubin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makarenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rubin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Timur Rubin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko misses with a two punch combination.
Rubin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rubin looks to score with a jab to the body but Makarenko is just out of range.
Rubin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Makarenko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rubin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rubin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makarenko can do to turn this around?
Makarenko scores with a leg kick.
Makarenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Rubin off the cage and back into range.
Rubin looks to score with a jab to the body but Makarenko is just out of range.#T4#
Rubin misses with a lunging right hand
and Makarenko counters with a body kick that stops Rubin in his tracks momentarily.
Makarenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rubin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubin is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makarenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rubin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Makarenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makarenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makarenko looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Timur Rubin is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makarenko.
Makarenko looks for the body kick but Rubin saw that one coming.
Rubin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makarenko.
Despite the aggression on Makarenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the liver by Rubin. Beautiful body shot.
Rubin misses with a lunging right hand
letting Makarenko counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko 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!
#R3#
Rubin just misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko throws out a powerful jab.
Makarenko throws a shot from downtown. Rubin moves away and avoids it.
Makarenko slips under a jab from Rubin.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makarenko moves away.
A jab lands there for Rubin.
Rubin looks to score with a jab to the body but Makarenko is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Makarenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Makarenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Makarenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubin scores with a leg kick.
Makarenko tries to clinch but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makarenko tries to clinch there but Rubin circles away.
Rubin avoids the head kick by Makarenko.
Rubin lands a nice looking body shot.
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makarenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rubin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makarenko moves out of range of the body kick from Rubin. #T2#
Rubin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makarenko.
Makarenko lands a front kick.
Rubin throws out a loose jab but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin shoots and misses
and Makarenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makarenko.
Rubin throws a shot from downtown. Makarenko moves away and avoids it.
Makarenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rubin.
Good leg kick by Rubin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Makarenko slips a jab and a cross from Rubin.
Makarenko throws a push kick but Rubin slaps the foot to one side.
Makarenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rubin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rubin swings widly with a right hand
letting Makarenko counter with a right hand.
Makarenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rubin checks it well.
Rubin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Makarenko sprawls and moves away.
Rubin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Makarenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rubin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rubin throws a jab when Makarenko was well out of range.
Makarenko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Rubin misses with an uppercut.
Makarenko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Makarenko tries to clinch but Rubin moves out of range.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubin throws out the jab.
Makarenko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Makarenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Makarenko.
Rubin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rubin moves to clinch but Makarenko breaks away
and Makarenko counters with a solid body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makarenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rubin on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Rubin fails with the takedown.
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Rubin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rubin.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving.
Rubin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makarenko wants to sweep here but Rubin controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Makarenko has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rubin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Makarenko throws a nice head kick!
Rubin avoids a kick to the body.
Rubin throws a lazy right hand but Makarenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makarenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makarenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rubin throws a nice looking combination but Makarenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makarenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubin. #T2#
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Makarenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rubin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rubin lunges at Makarenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makarenko's hand.
Rubin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makarenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubin.
Rubin slips under a jab.
Makarenko defending well as Rubin loads up on a big left hand.
Rubin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makarenko in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko lands a nice hook to Rubin's body. Rubin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rubin throws a right hand that misses
and Makarenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T3#
Rubin loads up on a big right hand but Makarenko slips the punch.
Makarenko pushes Rubin away with a front kick.
Makarenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Makarenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Makarenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rubin takes a step back to recover.
Makarenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makarenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Rubin sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Makarenko cracks the inside of Rubin's front leg.
Makarenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Makarenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body.
Rubin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makarenko dodges the punch combination from Rubin.
Makarenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rubin with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko slips under a jab from Rubin.
Makarenko misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Makarenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makarenko keeps Rubin at a distance using the push kick.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rubin blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Rubin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubin throws out the jab.
Rubin scores with a nice right hand.
Makarenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Rubin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Makarenko's guard.
Makarenko is still in real trouble! Can Rubin finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubin working some strikes from top position.
Makarenko wants to stand up but Rubin is controlling him.
Makarenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makarenko wants to sweep here but Rubin controlling him for the moment.
Makarenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Rubin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rubin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Timur Rubin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rubin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rubin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makarenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubin.
Makarenko moves out of range as Rubin strikes.
Rubin closes the distance but Makarenko moves to the side
enabling Makarenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Makarenko throws a leg kick but Rubin moved away.
Rubin misses with a lunging right hand
and Makarenko counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Makarenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Makarenko tries to clinch but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Makarenko!
Rubin missing with a left hand there. Makarenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makarenko feints a counter leg kick.
Makarenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rubin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Makarenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
A good leg kick by Rubin.
Rubin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makarenko.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makarenko! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubin. Makarenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cyril Makarenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makarenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makarenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Makarenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Rubin.
Makarenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cyril Makarenko.
I think Makarenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Makarenko!
Cyril Makarenko is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Cyril Makarenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: T174 Olympic Finals
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Rubin throws a shot to the body.
Rubin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexandersson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rubin blocks it well.
Rubin misses with a few strikes there.
Alexandersson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rubin scores with a shot to the body.
Alexandersson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rubin scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Gymer Alexandersson has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Rubin misses the target.
Rubin throws a body punch but Alexandersson moves out of range.
Timur Rubin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandersson misses with the combination.
Rubin swings widly with a right hand
and Alexandersson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandersson slips a straight right by Rubin.#T1#
Alexandersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubin.
Alexandersson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rubin.
Rubin misses with a hook. Alexandersson ducked under it nicely.
Alexandersson throws an overhand right that lands on Rubin's shoulder, as Rubin tries to avoid the shot.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alexandersson ducks under a wild hook from Rubin.
Alexandersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandersson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rubin or perhaps it was just good defense by Alexandersson, which made it look bad.
As Rubin backs off Alexandersson throws a huge counter combo but Rubin manages to avoid it all.
Alexandersson just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Alexandersson lands.
Rubin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Alexandersson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rubin slips a straight right by Alexandersson.
Rubin lunges at Alexandersson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alexandersson's hand.
Alexandersson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alexandersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubin dives in for a single leg takedown but Alexandersson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rubin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alexandersson throws a right and a left that Rubin avoids nicely.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Alexandersson is quick to defend against it.
Rubin looks to throw the jab but Alexandersson is out of range.
Alexandersson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rubin misses with a body punch
and Alexandersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rubin throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Alexandersson misses with a hook. Rubin ducked under it nicely.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alexandersson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rubin connects with a right hand. Alexandersson shakes it off.
Rubin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rubin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubin avoids a kick to the body.
Alexandersson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alexandersson swings for the body but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin avoids the body shot from Alexandersson.
Rubin feinted with a counter takedown.
Rubin cracks Alexandersson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
That has opened up Gymer Alexandersson's cut even more.
Rubin misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexandersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Rubin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandersson moves away.
Rubin with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alexandersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexandersson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rubins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rubin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexandersson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alexandersson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gymer Alexandersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gymer Alexandersson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Alexandersson misses.
Alexandersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubin throws out the jab.
Alexandersson misses the jab.
Alexandersson looks to throw the jab but Rubin is out of range.
Alexandersson tries a head kick but it misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rubin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rubin misses with a hook
and Alexandersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexandersson throws a shot from downtown. Rubin moves away and avoids it.
Alexandersson tries to land a front kick but Rubin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin scores with a jab. Alexandersson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rubin throws a looping overhand right but Alexandersson ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Alexandersson. #T1#
Rubin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Alexandersson counters by clinching up.
Alexandersson has a couple of punches blocked by Rubin.
Alexandersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandersson digs a right hand underneath Rubin's ribcage. Rubin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexandersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexandersson working aggressively here.
Alexandersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubin.
Alexandersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Rubin is trying to trip Alexandersson. He has hold of a leg but Alexandersson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rubin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alexandersson has Rubin pulled in close to control his posture.
Alexandersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Alexandersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rubin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rubin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Alexandersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubin throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubin throws a big right hand that misses.
Our spies down at at K.O.N.Y. inform us that Alexandersson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alexandersson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alexandersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rubin trying to control but Alexandersson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Alexandersson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rubin in his tracks.
Rubin throws a sloppy body shot
and Alexandersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rubin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alexandersson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rubin throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Alexandersson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses with the head strike.
Alexandersson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexandersson digs a right hand into Rubin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rubin's gas tank.
Alexandersson working aggressively here.
Alexandersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexandersson throws a head punch that misses.
Rubin lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubin.
Alexandersson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
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!
Rubin throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandersson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rubin swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubin.
Rubin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandersson misses with some punches.
Alexandersson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexandersson is trying to maintain a safe position but Rubin gets an underhook and turns Alexandersson into the cage.
Rubin struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandersson controls his hands.
Rubin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexandersson has a couple of punches blocked by Rubin.
Alexandersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandersson can't find room to land a body shot as Rubin controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gymer Alexandersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gymer Alexandersson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Alexandersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gymer Alexandersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rubin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from Alexandersson.
Rubin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rubin throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Alexandersson counters with a nice right hand that sends Rubin toppling to the canvas! Rubin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Alexandersson finish him?!#ROC2#
Rubin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Rubin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alexandersson keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
Alexandersson controlling the position.
Alexandersson looking to control.
Rubin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alexandersson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Alexandersson controls Rubin momentarily but Rubin frees himself.
Rubin stopping the sweep attempt from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alexandersson wants to control but Rubin passes easily into half guard.
Rubin is nestled in close to Alexandersson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rubin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rubin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alexandersson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rubin thows a huge punch but Alexandersson dodges it nicely.
Rubin controlling the action here.
Alexandersson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Alexandersson wants to improve his position but Rubin is controlling well. #T3#
Alexandersson is refusing to be controlled, as Rubin sits in half guard.
Alexandersson wants to control but Rubin is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rubin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rubin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alexandersson tests Rubin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexandersson drops his hands momentarily and Rubin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Rubin tries to bum rush Alexandersson with a series of wild strikes but Alexandersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexandersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexandersson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rubin.
Alexandersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rubin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rubin walks into a left hand.
Alexandersson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rubin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandersson.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Rubin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rubin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandersson regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gymer Alexandersson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Gymer Alexandersson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Rubin swings widly with a right hand
letting Alexandersson counter with a right hand.
Rubin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rubin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexandersson throws out the jab.
Alexandersson dips to his left and cracks Rubin with an uppercut!
Alexandersson connects with a right hand. Rubin shakes it off.
Alexandersson tries to land a front kick but Rubin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alexandersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin misses with a shot to the body
enabling Alexandersson to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Rubin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexandersson throws out a counter right but Rubin avoids it with no problem.
Rubin cracks Alexandersson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Alexandersson.#T1#
The fighters circling - Alexandersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rubin loads up on a big right hand but Alexandersson slips the punch.
Alexandersson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Alexandersson closes the distance and clinches.
Alexandersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubin.
Rubin lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandersson backwards.
Alexandersson pushes Rubin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexandersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rubin tries to break free but Alexandersson pushes him back against the cage.
Rubin blocks an uppercut.
Rubin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandersson backwards.
Alexandersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Alexandersson scores with a shot to the side of Rubin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandersson misses with the head strike.
Gymer Alexandersson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexandersson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rubin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rubin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Alexandersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandersson misses with a head kick.
Rubin throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexandersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Alexandersson. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Rubin gets tackled into the cage by Alexandersson. Alexandersson maintains the clinch.
Rubin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandersson backwards.
Rubin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rubin fails to land.
Rubin misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Alexandersson lands with a left to the head.
Rubin blocks an uppercut.
Rubin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rubin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rubin taking a breather.
Alexandersson working aggressively here.
Rubin can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandersson controls the action.
Alexandersson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rubin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubin struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandersson controls his hands.
Rubin takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Rubin on the inside.
Alexandersson misses with the head strike. #T4#
Rubin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexandersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubin's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Rubin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alexandersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubin misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
The cut above Gymer Alexandersson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alexandersson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alexandersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandersson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alexandersson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandersson.
Rubin prevents a body shot from Alexandersson.
Rubin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandersson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rubin lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gymer Alexandersson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gymer Alexandersson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Nice body punch from Rubin.
Alexandersson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rubin blocks a jab.
Rubin connects with a jab.
Rubin connects with a body shot that sends Alexandersson's belly button to the back.
Alexandersson looks to land a left hand but Rubin moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Rubin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson moves out of range as Rubin strikes.
Alexandersson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alexandersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubin attempts a counter takedown but Alexandersson avoids it well and moves away.
Rubin throws a hook but Alexandersson avoids it easily.#T1#
Alexandersson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alexandersson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rubin has time to react.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alexandersson. Rubin shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Rubin tries to keep at a distance but Alexandersson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rubin working aggressively here.
Alexandersson pushes Rubin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson lands a nice shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rubin prevents a body shot from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubin swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin pushes Alexandersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timur Rubin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alexandersson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandersson working aggressively here. #BC2#
Alexandersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rubin misses with an uppercut
and Alexandersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexandersson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Rubin looking to score a takedown here. Alexandersson is defending well but Rubin drives through and ends up in Alexandersson's guard.#SUB2#
Alexandersson looking for a guillotine here but Rubin defends easily.
Rubin throws an elbow that misses. Alexandersson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rubin's guard. Nice move by Alexandersson!#REVB##T3#
Rubin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alexandersson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Timur Rubin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexandersson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Rubin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Alexandersson tries for a kimura but Rubin is defending well.
Rubin is looking for a sweep.
Alexandersson wants to control but Rubin is keeping him busy.
Rubin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gymer Alexandersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Rubin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alexandersson controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gymer Alexandersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alexandersson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gymer Alexandersson!
A victorious Gymer Alexandersson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: T173 Holiday Special
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Rubin misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Perkele misses.
Rubin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rubin takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Rubin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Perkele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rubin's knee momentarily.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
Perkele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Perkele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Perkele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Rubin misses. #T1#
Good work by Rubin as he checks the leg kick.
Rubin misses with a body shot.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Rubin.
Rubin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rubin dodges the punch combination from Perkele.
Rubin misses with a body shot.
Perkele throws the left hand but Rubin avoids the punch easily.
Rubin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Perkele sprawls and moves away.
Perkele throws a sloppy head kick and Rubin moves out of range easily.
Rubin throws a shot from downtown. Perkele moves away and avoids it.
Rubin takes one to the chin there.
A bone on bone clash there as Rubin blocks the leg kick.
Perkele scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Rubin.
Nice takedown defense from Perkele. No joy for Rubin on that attempt.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubin manages to avoid it.
Rubin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perkele. That did some damage!
Perkele punishes Rubin's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Perkele slips under a jab from Rubin.
Rubin throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Rubin shoots in looking for a takedown. Perkele tries to sprawl out of it but Rubin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perkele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Rubin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkele scores with a jab.#T3#
Rubin tries to land a leg kick but Perkele saw it coming and moves away.
Rubin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele swings for the body but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin swinging wildly here.
Rubin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rubin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perkele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rubin checks it well.
Rubin throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rubin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perkele.
Rubin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rubin misses the jab.
Perkele appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rubin works Perkele's body with a nice hook.
Perkele defending well as Rubin loads up on a big left hand.
Rubin throws a series of punches but Perkele avoids them all with ease.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rubin rather than just go for the knockout.
Perkele scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkele throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itse Perkele dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Perkele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rubin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Rubin misses with a wild body shot.
Rubin fails with a takedown attempt.
Perkele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Perkele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Rubin moves out of range as Perkele throws a body kick.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Itse Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perkele.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rubin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rubin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Perkele scores with a sloppy right hand. Rubin should have avoided that one.
Perkele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perkele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perkele scores with a leg kick.
Rubin works the jab nicely.
Perkele swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Rubin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Perkele won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele dodges the ground and pound from Rubin.
Perkele is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Perkele is trying to control Rubin's posture but Rubin avoids it.
Rubin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Perkele avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rubin.
Rubin throws an elbow but Perkele slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Perkele's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Perkele's face as Rubin controls the position. #T3#
Perkele is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rubin grinds an elbow into Perkele's temple.
Rubin in side control, throwing shots but Perkele defends.
Perkele can't do much from the bottom here.
Rubin cracks Perkele with a big elbow.
Rubin looking to control but instead Perkele has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rubin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Perkele felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Rubin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perkele is looking to control Rubin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perkele avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubin works his way into side control.
Rubin trying to control the position but Perkele is working away.
Rubin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Perkele managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rubin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubin working away.
Perkele is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Rubin moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Rubin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rubin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Perkele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rubin attempts a counter takedown but Perkele avoids it well and moves away.
Perkele misses with a hook. Rubin ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Rubin does it's job there.
Rubin throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
Perkele thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin scores with a nice head shot.
Rubin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rubin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Perkele lands with a kick to the temple. Rubin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Timur Rubin has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perkele.
Perkele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkele throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Rubin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rubin controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rubin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perkele is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Perkele is looking to sweep but instead, Rubin has passed into half guard.
Perkele slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Perkele keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
Perkele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rubin.
Perkele managing to control the position.
Rubin slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Perkele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Perkele is controlling Rubin's posture.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Perkele keeps moving.
Rubin prevents Perkele from getting back to his feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rubin passes Perkele's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Perkele is refusing to be controlled, as Rubin sits in half guard.
Rubin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rubin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Perkele is looking to improve his position.
Perkele is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubin lands with a punch from half guard.
Rubin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Timur Rubin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Timur Rubin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Rubin misses with a left hand
and Perkele counters with a stiff right hand.
Perkele checks the leg kick.
Rubin swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele is looking to slow Rubin down with leg kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Perkele - that will leave a mark!
Rubin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Perkele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rubin scrambles back to his feet.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rubin swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Rubin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perkele doesn't seem bothered though.
Rubin throws a low kick but Perkele avoids it.#T1#
Rubin misses the shot to the body.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele misses with a series of wild punches.
Perkele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A low kick from Perkele misses #TD#
and Rubin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Perkele!
Perkele takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Perkele is not content to let Rubin control the position.
Rubin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Perkele is trying to control Rubin's posture but Rubin avoids it. #T2#
Rubin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rubin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Rubin.
Perkele tries to bench press Rubin off him but Rubin keeps the position.
Rubin wants to take a breather but Perkele manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rubin.
Rubin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Perkele keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Perkele has control of Rubin's left arm, preventing Rubin from doing any damage.
Perkele keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
Rubin with a nice head shot there.
Rubin 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.
Perkele seems keen to control Rubin's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Perkele lands with a kick to the ribs.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Rubin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rubin attempts a counter takedown but Perkele avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Rubin misses.
Rubin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perkele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rubin. Rubin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itse Perkele dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Timur Rubin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Perkele misses with a hook.
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rubin swings widly with a right hand
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perkele.
Rubin tries to move into range but Perkele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rubin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Perkele counters with a nice leg kick.
Perkele throws a body punch but Rubin moves out of range.
Perkele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin misses with an uppercut.
Rubin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rubin throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Rubin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perkele counters with a nice body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Perkele lands with a good body shot.
Perkele cracks Rubin with an open hand slap.
Perkele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rubin misses with a hook
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rubin looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perkele.
Rubin throws a lazy uppercut
and Perkele counters with a nice body shot.
Itse Perkele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rubin throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Perkele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Perkele defending well as Rubin loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Perkele does it's job there.
Rubin misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Perkele counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rubin! Perkele lets Rubin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Rubin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele tried to score with a low kick but Rubin checks it.
Rubin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rubin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Rubin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rubin lands in his opponent's guard.
Rubin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Perkele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Rubin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perkele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Perkele trying to keep a closed guard but Rubin is proving a slippery customer.
Rubin tries to free his leg and advance position but Perkele is retaining full guard.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Perkele keeps moving.
Rubin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rubin throwing strikes from guard but Perkele blocks nicely. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Perkele trying to keep a closed guard but Rubin is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perkele slips a straight right by Rubin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rubin.
Perkele slips a straight right by Rubin.
Some wild striking there from Rubin.
Perkele misses with a left hand #TD#
and Rubin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rubin throwing strikes from guard but Perkele blocks nicely.
Perkele wants to sweep here but Rubin controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itse Perkele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perkele has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itse Perkele!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Itse Perkele waved his t-shirt featuring Kemists ↑ 5x160Q - $149-199's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: T171 Olympics Round 1.2
Date: Dec 11, 2016

#R1#
Hoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubin throws out the jab.
Akamai Hoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubin cracks Hoi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubin's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rubin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hoi misses with a straight left.
Rubin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubin. Hoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hoi delivers a nice body kick.
Hoi connects with a right hand. Rubin shakes it off.
Hoi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rubin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoi in his tracks.
Hoi throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Rubin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hoi won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoi keeps working.
Rubin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rubin cracks Hoi with a big right hand but Hoi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Rubin working the head with strikes.
Hoi prevents Rubin from improving position.
Rubin lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Hoi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rubin throws an elbow but Hoi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hoi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rubin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hoi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hoi is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Rubin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rubin content just to control the position here.
Rubin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rubin breaks from Hoi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hoi blocking the ground and pound.
Rubin dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Hoi is rocked!
Hoi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rubin.
Hoi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Hoi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Rubin! Hoi is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
Our winner, Timur Rubin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: T170 Olympics Round 1
Date: Nov 25, 2016

#R1#
Rubin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoi stuffs the takedown attempt from Rubin. Rubin gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoi slips under a jab from Rubin.
Rubin throws a hook but Hoi blocks it.
Rubin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Rubin counters with a single leg into guard. Hoi didn't expect that. #SUB#
Hoi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rubin defends it easily.
Rubin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoi trying to control the position.
Rubin wants to pass the guard but Hoi is keeping the position.#T1#
Rubin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rubin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoi is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rubin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rubin is working Hoi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rubin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rubin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoi keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rubin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoi staying out of range there.
Hoi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rubin lands a lovely overhand right.
Rubin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rubin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rubin scores with a shot to the body.
Rubin missing with a left hand there. Hoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoi misses its target.
Hoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubin.
Rubin with the counter takedown but Hoi avoids it easily.
Akamai Hoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rubin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rubin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rubin's head backwards.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoi misses with a head kick.
Rubin swings for the body but Hoi moves out of range.
Hoi misses with a wild combination.
Hoi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3##TD2#
Rubin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hoi's guard.#ES#
Hoi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rubin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rubin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rubin works on Hoi's body with a couple of short punches.
Rubin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoi tries a body shot but Rubin blocks it.
Rubin looking for a takedown.
Akamai Hoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Rubin.
Hoi tries to work over Rubin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoi can't find room to land a body shot as Rubin controls the action.
Hoi tries to work over Rubin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubin's elbow.
Hoi has a couple of punches blocked by Rubin.
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!
Hoi is leaning against Rubin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Hoi tries a body shot but Rubin blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Rubin.
A short right from Hoi on the inside.
Hoi misses with a punch to the body.
Hoi has a couple of punches blocked by Rubin.
Rubin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoi can't find room to land a body shot as Rubin controls the action.
Rubin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rubin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Hoi breaks the clinch.
Hoi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rubin connects with the punch.
Hoi throws a front kick that sends Rubin stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Akamai Hoi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hoi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the liver by Rubin. Beautiful body shot.
Hoi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rubin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rubin avoids a kick to the body.
Hoi is looking to land body kicks.
Hoi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rubin to score with a decent uppercut.
Rubin misses with a body shot.
Hoi looks to land a body kick but Rubin moved away.
Rubin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoi defends it well.
Rubin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rubin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin fails with a takedown attempt.
Rubin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoi.
It looked like Hoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rubin! #T1#
Hoi looks for the body kick but Rubin saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoi. That snapped Rubin's head back.
Hoi looks to land a right hand but Rubin moved out of range.
Rubin throws a lazy right hand but Hoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rubin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rubin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoi.
Rubin thuds his right hand into Hoi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Rubin misses the target.
Rubin moves out of range as Hoi strikes.
Rubin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoi defends it well.
Rubin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hoi is out of range and Rubin settles back down.
Rubin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoi's head backwards.
Rubin misses with a looping left.
Hoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubin.
Hoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubin.#T2#
Hoi lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoi throws out a leg kick but Rubin moves out of range and Hoi only half commits.
Hoi throws an overhand right that lands on Rubin's shoulder, as Rubin tries to avoid the shot.
Rubin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoi can pounce on him.
Akamai Hoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoi moves away.
Rubin misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hoi - that will leave a mark!
Hoi lands a slapping body shot.
Hoi keeps Rubin at a distance using the push kick.
Hoi misses with a looping left.
Rubin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoi avoids the body shot from Rubin. #T3#
Rubin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hoi. That one must have hurt.
Hoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rubin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Rubin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rubin tries to score with some ground and pound. Hoi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rubin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoi keeps working.
Rubin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The strikes coming from Rubin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rubin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Rubin working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubin controls the position from side control.
Rubin throws an elbow but Hoi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rubin takes a little break here. Hoi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rubin advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Timur Rubin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Hoi throws a wild body kick that Rubin sees coming a mile off.
Rubin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoi.
Rubin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Rubin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rubin blocks the body kick.
Rubin misses with a wild body shot.
Rubin avoids a kick to the body.
Rubin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoi throws the kick towards the body but Rubin avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Rubin as he connects with a hook.
Rubin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rubin ducks under a wild hook from Hoi.
Rubin misses with a wild body shot.
Rubin throws a hook to the side of Hoi's head but Hoi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoi doesn't seem bothered though.
Akamai Hoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hoi throws a wild body kick that Rubin sees coming a mile off.
Hoi avoids the body shot from Rubin.
It appears Hoi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hoi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hoi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rubin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rubin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoi is out of range.
Hoi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Rubin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoi doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Rubin misses.
Hoi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubin.
Rubin throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Hoi misses its intended target.
Rubin with a jab.
Hoi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rubin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoi, as that shot connected.
Rubin works Hoi's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rubin defending well as Hoi loads up on a big left hand.
Rubin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rubin takes a swing at Hoi's ribcage but misses.
Hoi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rubin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rubin throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the liver by Rubin. Beautiful body shot.
Rubin throws a right hand that misses
and Rubin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoi throws a looping overhand right but Rubin ducks down to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rubin, right into the meat. #T3#
Rubin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubin stuns Hoi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rubin thows a left - swing and a miss!
It appears Hoi was looking to counter with a kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubin. Hoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoi defending well as Rubin loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Rubin dives in and scores a takedown into Hoi's guard.
Rubin postures up in Hoi's guard and throws a big left but Hoi blocks it.
Rubin trying to control but Hoi is working from the bottom.
Hoi controls Rubin momentarily but Rubin frees himself.
Rubin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Rubin postures up in Hoi's guard and throws a big left but Hoi blocks it.
Rubin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rubin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoi throws a wild body kick that Rubin sees coming a mile off.
Hoi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoi throws a jab when Rubin was well out of range.#CL#
Hoi rushes Rubin and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoi is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Rubin fails to land.
Rubin can't find room to land a body shot as Hoi controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
A bone on bone clash there as Rubin blocks the leg kick.
Rubin throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoi counters with a three punch combo that has Rubin backing up. Rubin nods at Hoi to acknowledge the strikes.
Rubin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Rubin does it's job there.
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubin cracks Hoi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rubin throws a shot from downtown. Hoi moves away and avoids it.
Rubin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hoi.
Nice uppercut there from Rubin.
Hoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubin manages to avoid it.
Hoi misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin loads up on a big right hand but Hoi slips the punch.
Rubin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rubin checks a low kick from Hoi.
Rubin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoi throws an overhand right that lands on Rubin's shoulder, as Rubin tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Rubin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rubin lunges at Hoi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoi's hand.
Rubin with a poor takedown
and Hoi counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Rubin misses.
Hoi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rubin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubin.
Hoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Rubin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubin is just out of range.
Hoi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoi misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rubin.#T2#
Rubin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoi.
Hoi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rubin checks a leg kick.
Rubin throws a big shot that misses.
Hoi throws a shot from downtown. Rubin moves away and avoids it.
Hoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hoi, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoi lands a front kick.
Hoi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rubin lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoi with a nice cross.
Hoi throws a wild body kick that Rubin sees coming a mile off.
Rubin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoi at a distance.
Rubin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Rubin lands a right hook to the body.
Hoi slips a straight right by Rubin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rubin, as that shot connected.
A shot to the body from Rubin misses
and Hoi counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Rubin misses.
Rubin misses with a straight right.
Hoi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rubin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoi.
Rubin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoi misses with a low kick.
Hoi wants to land a leg kick but Rubin is out of range.
Rubin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoi on the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Hoi there.
Rubin misses with an uppercut
and Hoi counters with a nice body kick.
Rubin misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoi counters with a nice leg kick.
Rubin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4#
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!
Hoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoi misses with a straight left.
Rubin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rubin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Hoi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rubin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Hoi misses.
Rubin shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rubin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Hoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rubin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoi dips to his left and cracks Rubin with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akamai Hoi had his way with Timur Rubin in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Hoi defending well as Rubin loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Rubin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubin. Hoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoi moves out of range of the body kick.
As Rubin backs away, Hoi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rubin fails to land the takedown.
Rubin blocks a leg kick.
Hoi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rubin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoi scrambles back to his feet.
Rubin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good exchange - Rubin coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rubin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoi defends it well.
Hoi avoids the body shot from Rubin.
Rubin scores with a body shot. #T1#
Hoi ducks under a wild hook from Rubin.
Hoi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Rubin misses.
Hoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubin.
Good leg kick by Hoi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rubin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoi under the eye.
Hoi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hoi lands a slapping body shot.
Rubin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hoi if he has to take too many more of those.
Hoi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body kick from Hoi.
Rubin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hoi.
Rubin lands with a right hand. #T2#
Hoi tries to clinch but Rubin is having none of it.
Rubin misses with an uppercut.
Rubin lands an overhand right.
Hoi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Rubin.
Rubin takes one to the side of the head.
Hoi misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rubin.
Rubin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoi.
Rubin misses with a looping left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hoi, right into the meat.
Hoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubin. #T3#
Hoi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice straight punches there by Rubin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rubin.
Hoi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rubin to score with a decent uppercut.
Hoi misses with a kick to the body.
Hoi misses with a head kick.
Rubin checks a leg kick.
Rubin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rubin misses with a hook. Hoi ducked under it nicely.
Hoi throws a hook but Rubin blocks it.
Rubin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoi defends it well.
Hoi looks for the body kick but Rubin saw that one coming.
Rubin clobbers Hoi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubin is just out of range.
Hoi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rubin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Rubin.#TD2#
Rubin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Rubin crashes against the mat.
Rubin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hoi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rubin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hoi defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Rubin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rubin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hoi to see if he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Rubin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rubin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CEC 478
Date: Oct 23, 2016

#R1#
Rubin looks to throw the jab but Rasputin is out of range.
Rasputin counters with a body kick.
Rubin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasputin manages to avoid it.
Rasputin misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Rasputin does it's job there.
We've been hearing reports that Rubin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rasputin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rasputin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rubin misses with a shot to the body
and Rasputin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rubin lands with a hook. Rasputin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rasputin tries to move into range but Rubin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rubin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rubin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rasputin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rubin connects with the punch.
Rasputin avoids the body shot from Rubin.
Rasputin tries a quick counter leg kick but Rubin is wise to it.
Grigori Rasputin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Rasputin tries to sprawl but Rubin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rubin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasputin keeps working.
Rasputin manages to get to full guard.
Rasputin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rubin controlling Rasputin's posture.
Rasputin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin preventing the sweep. #T2#
Rasputin trying to control but Rubin is working from the bottom.
Rubin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rasputin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rasputin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rasputin's head.
Rasputin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rasputin keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rubin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rubin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rasputin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rasputin stopping the sweep attempt from Rubin.
Rubin keeping moving, preventing Rasputin from controlling successfully.
Rasputin won't allow Rubin to sweep him here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rasputin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rubin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rubin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rasputin's guard. #REVR#
Rubin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rasputin's head.
Rubin preventing the sweep.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasputin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rubin is now in half guard.
Rubin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rubin wants to take a breather but Rasputin is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Rasputin misses.
Rubin walks into a straight right hand from Rasputin.
Rubin throws a right and a left that Rasputin avoids nicely.
Rasputin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rubin throws an overhand right that lands on Rasputin's shoulder, as Rasputin tries to avoid the shot.
Rubin connects with a single shot there.
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubin staying out of range there.
Rubin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rasputin counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin misses the jab.
Rasputin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rubin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rasputin can do to turn this around?
Rasputin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rasputin tries to land a front kick but Rubin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rasputin slips a jab from Rubin.
Rubin misses the jab.#T1#
Rasputin moves away from the strike by Rubin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rasputin! But no joy.#TD#
Rasputin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Rasputin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rubin preventing the sweep.
Rasputin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rubin wants to pass the guard but Rasputin is keeping the position.
Rubin works over Rasputin with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Rubin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rasputin is keeping the position for now.
Rubin content to stall in guard here.
Rubin throws a big right hand that misses.
Rubin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rasputin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rubin throwing strikes but missing.
Rubin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rasputin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Rubin throws a strike but Rasputin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Rubin keeps moving.
Rubin is pulling down on Rasputin's head to control his posture.
Rubin trying to keep a closed guard but Rasputin is proving a slippery customer.
Rasputin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rasputin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rasputin stopping the sweep attempt from Rubin.
Rubin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rasputin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rubin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rasputin is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Rubin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rasputin has momentary wrist control but Rubin slips an elbow through the middle.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.
Rubin is fighting to break Rasputin's control of his arms but Rasputin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rasputin working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rubin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rubin, right into the meat.
Timur Rubin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rasputin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rasputin slips under a jab from Rubin.
Rubin slips under a jab from Rasputin.
Rubin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rubin fails with the takedown.
Rasputin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rubin takes a swing at Rasputin's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rubin. Rubin obviously looking to wear him down.
Rubin cracks Rasputin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rasputin misses with a hook. Rubin ducked under it nicely.
Rasputin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Rubin throws a sloppy body shot
and Rasputin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rubin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rasputin. Rasputin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rasputin avoids the body shot from Rubin.
A little jabbing left from Rasputin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rasputin sizes up Rubin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rasputin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rasputin misses the jab.
Rubin fails with a takedown attempt.
Rubin moves out of range of the body kick.
Rubin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rasputin's sensitive parts.
Rubin cracks Rasputin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rubin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rasputin is fending him off so far but Rubin persists. Nope, Rasputin circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Rubin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin misses with a hook #TD#
and Rubin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rasputin won't be happy with that. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin working the ground and pound.
Rasputin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rubin taking a breather here.
Rubin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rubin wants to control but Rasputin is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Rubin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rasputin looks to move to half guard but instead Rubin has passed into mount! Damn!
BOOM! Rubin connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T3#
Rubin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rubin controlling the pace for now.
Rubin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rubin is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Rasputin goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Rubin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin retains his super heavyweight title!
Timur Rubin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Grigori Rasputin spoke after the fight, saying 'Seems like i will need to get even more mad then i am and put on an immense, intense training camp for my next opponent.'.

Event: T162 Spillane vs Rubin IV
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Spillane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Spillane.
Rubin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spillane.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Spillane is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Spillane misses.
Spillane defending well as Rubin loads up on a big left hand.
Rubin misses with a few strikes there.
Spillane misses with the body kick#TD#
and Rubin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rubin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spillane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rubin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubin wants to take a breather but Spillane is having none of it.
Rubin thows a huge punch but Spillane dodges it nicely.
Rubin trying to control the action but Spillane is working from the bottom.
Spillane wants to improve his position but Rubin is controlling well.
Rubin controlling the action here.#T1#
Rubin is nestled in close to Spillane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rubin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spillane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spillane desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Spillane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rubin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rubin stalling.
Spillane trying to hold on to Rubin's head to control him but Rubin postures up.
Rubin trying to control the action but Spillane is working from the bottom.
Rubin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spillane is not content to let Rubin control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spillane tries to land a leg kick but Rubin saw it coming and moves away.
Rubin slips under a jab from Spillane.#T3#
Spillane tries to clinch up but Rubin circles away and keeps his distance.
Rubin scores with a jab to the head.
Rubin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spillane.
Spillane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spillane's coach down at The Charles Martel School of Greatness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spillane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spillane throws a leg kick which misses Rubin's front leg but catches the back leg as Rubin tries to avoid it.
Spillane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubin misses with a lunging right hand
and Spillane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Spillane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rubin to the ground. Spillane is now in Rubin's guard.
Spillane preventing the sweep.
Rubin pulls Spillane in close to prevent any damage.
Rubin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spillane manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rubin throwing strikes from guard but Spillane blocks nicely. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spillane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rubin.
Rubin throwing strikes from guard but Spillane blocks nicely.
Rubin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spillane is keeping the position for now.
Rubin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Spillane is trying to control the position but Rubin postures up.
Rubin is looking to work some ground and pound but Spillane has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubin looking to pass the guard.
Spillane is trying to control the position but Rubin postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Spillane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spillane cracks Rubin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rubin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rubin with a jab.
Rubin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spillane just misses with a punch to the body.
Spillane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubin.
Spillane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spillane throws a body punch but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rubin feinted with a counter takedown.
Rubin connects with a jab.
Rubin looks to land a right hand but Spillane moved out of range.
Rubin lands with a cross.
Rubin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rubin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spillane can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spillane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubin.
Rubin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Spillane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spillane tries to land a front kick but Rubin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Timur Rubin is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubin takes one on the button.
Spillane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubin manages to avoid it.
Rubin digs a good body shot into Spillane's ribs.
Spillane lands with a shot to the body.
Spillane looks to land a body kick but Rubin moved away.
Spillane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spillane.
Sloppy strikes from Rubin. Those never looked like landing.
Rubin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spillane counters with a body kick.
Spillane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spillane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rubin's waist but Rubin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spillane off to one side.
Spillane darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Spillane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Rubin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spillane tries to avoid it but Rubin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spillane to the ground. Spillane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spillane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubin.
Spillane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rubin misses with a body shot.
Rubin throws an overhand right that lands on Spillane's shoulder, as Spillane tries to avoid the shot.
Rubin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rubin throws a body shot but no joy.
Spillane lands a body shot.
Spillane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spillane loads up on a big right hand but Rubin slips the punch.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Spillane is quick to defend against it.
Spillane ducks under a wild hook from Rubin.
Spillane throws the kick towards the body but Rubin avoids it.
Rubin connects with a nice looking jab.
Rubin misses the shot to the body.
Spillane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Spillane connects with a leg kick. Rubin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spillane tries to close the distance and clinch but Rubin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rubin tried to score with a low kick but Spillane checks it.
Spillane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spillane throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubin.
A shot to the liver by Rubin. Beautiful body shot.
Spillane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spillane tries to clinch but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rubin throws a shot from downtown. Spillane moves away and avoids it.
Spillane lands a head shot.
Spillane throws the left hand but Rubin avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Rubin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rubin lands in his opponent's guard.
Spillane is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rubin dives into side control. #T4##REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rubin looking to control but instead Spillane has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Spillane wants to improve his position but Rubin is controlling well.
Rubin wants to control but Spillane is keeping him busy.
Spillane is concentrating on defense, preventing Rubin from advancing position.
Spillane wants to control but Rubin is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Timur Rubin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rubin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Rubin throws a looping overhand right but Spillane ducks down to avoid it.
Rubin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spillane thuds his shin into the meat of Rubin's side.
Spillane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Spillane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rubin misses with a lunging right hand
and Rubin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rubin misses with a jab to the body
and Spillane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spillane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spillane throws a jab when Rubin was well out of range.
Spillane throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rubin on the side of the head.
Rubin swats away the attempt to clinch by Spillane.
Rubin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Spillane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rubin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spillane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rubin moves out of range as Spillane throws a body kick.
Spillane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spillane throws a right and a left that Rubin avoids nicely.
Rubin moves out of range of the body kick.
Spillane throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
so Rubin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rubin throws a big elbow that misses.
Spillane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spillane keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
Spillane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rubin.
Rubin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Spillane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rubin is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spillane holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rubin won't allow Spillane to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rubin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spillane slips under a jab from Rubin.
Rubin avoids the body shot from Spillane.
Rubin jabs Spillane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spillane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rubin. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spillane shoots for a takedown but Rubin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Rubin misses with a hook.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spillane moves away.
Spillane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rubin on the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Spillane there.
A clash of legs there as Rubin blocks the low kick.
Rubin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spillane in his tracks.
Rubin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rubin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Rubin shoots in and bounces Spillane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Spillane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spillane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Rubin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Spillane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin passes Spillane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rubin prevents Spillane from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubin thows a huge punch but Spillane dodges it nicely.
Rubin controlling the action here.
Rubin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Timur Rubin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Rubin loads up on a big right hand but Spillane slips the punch.
Spillane scores with a hook.
Rubin looks to land a right hand but Spillane moved out of range.
Spillane misses with a body shot.
Spillane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rubin. No joy for Spillane on that attempt.
Spillane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rubin checks it well.
Rubin thuds his right hand into Spillane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spillane slips a straight right by Rubin.
Spillane wants to counter with a clinch but Rubin pushes him away.
Spillane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rubin.
Some wild striking there from Rubin.
Rubin lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Spillane sizes up Rubin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spillane misses with an uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rubin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spillane - the referee stops the clock and Rubin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spillane. Rubin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spillane misses with a body kick.
Rubin throws a looping overhand right but Spillane ducks down to avoid it.
Rubin misses with a kick to the body.
Spillane lands a nice looking body kick.
Spillane misses with a body kick.
Spillane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spillane misses the jab.
Spillane tries to score with a low kick but Rubin moves his leg out of the way.
Rubin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spillane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Spillane throws a front kick that sends Rubin stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Rubin does no damage.
Good leg kick by Spillane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rubin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rubin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spillane.
Rubin throws the left hand but Spillane avoids the punch easily.
Rubin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spillane throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Rubin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spillane's guard.
Rubin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rubin throwing strikes but missing.
Spillane keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Spillane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Spillane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spillane is trying to keep Rubin in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rubin misses with a straight left.
Spillane wants to slow Rubin down by chopping away at his legs.
Spillane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Rubin works Spillane's body with a nice hook.
Rubin slips under a jab from Spillane.
Rubin feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Rubin drives through with a takedown into Spillane's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rubin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spillane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spillane wants to improve his position but instead Rubin has moved into half guard.
Spillane is trying to get back to full guard.
Rubin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spillane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spillane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rubin is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin had his way with Nickey Spillane in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
A cross from Rubin lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Spillane misses the target.
Spillane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubin.
Spillane with a nice cross.
Rubin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rubin lands a slapping body shot.
Rubin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rubin defending well as Spillane loads up on a big left hand.
Rubin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spillane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rubin is able to avoid easily.
Rubin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spillane sprawls and moves away.
Spillane looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubin is just out of range.
Rubin throws the left hand but Spillane avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Rubin scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spillane.
Spillane misses with a hook. Rubin ducked under it nicely.
Spillane lands a lovely overhand right.
Spillane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rubin cracks Spillane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spillane moves forwards but Rubin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rubin shoots in but Spillane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rubin moves out of range as Spillane strikes.
Spillane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rubin is out of range.
Rubin feinted with a counter takedown.
Rubin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rubin tests Spillane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rubin.
Nickey Spillane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timur Rubin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
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!
Good work by Rubin as he checks the leg kick.
Spillane scores with a shot to the body.
Spillane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubin moves away.
Rubin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spillane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Spillane is quick to defend against it.
Rubin closes the distance and clinches up with Spillane, looking for a takedown. Rubin pushes Spillane against the cage but Spillane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spillane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spillane throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rubin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rubin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spillane can't keep his opponent in guard - Rubin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spillane is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Rubin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rubin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rubin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spillane misses with a straight left.
Spillane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spillane misses the jab.
Rubin feinted with a counter takedown.
Spillane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rubin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spillane as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Rubin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rubin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin retains his heavyweight title!
Timur Rubin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: T159 Rubin vs Beck
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Beck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rubin on the side of the head.
Rubin lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Rubin misses its intended target.
Beck is trying to counter with his kicks.
Timur Rubin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rubin.
Beck shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rubin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Hans Beck has been cut.
Beck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rubin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beck has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Beck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rubin ducks under a wild hook from Beck.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubin. Beck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rubin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beck at a distance. #TD#
Rubin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Beck is trying to escape the position but Rubin is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubin is looking to take a break and control but Beck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beck wants to control but Rubin postures up.
Beck is looking for a sweep.
Rubin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beck keeps working.
Beck gets back to half guard.
Beck trying to control but Rubin postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Beck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beck regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rubin.
Rubin won't allow Beck to sweep him here.
Beck keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
Rubin throwing strikes from guard but Beck blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Beck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Rubin won't allow Beck to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Beck is quick to defend against it.
Beck throws a jab when Rubin was well out of range.
Beck scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beck dips to his left and cracks Rubin with an uppercut!#TD#
Rubin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rubin lands in his opponent's guard.
Rubin trying to control but Beck is working from the bottom.
Rubin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Rubin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Beck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rubin looking to sit in guard and control but Beck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Beck looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Timur Rubin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hans Beck's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rubin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beck.
Beck connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rubin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Beck misses with a wild body shot.
Beck lands with a shot to the body.
Beck throws a sloppy head kick and Rubin moves out of range easily.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rubin wants to slow Beck down by chopping away at his legs.
Beck feints a counter leg kick.
Rubin throws a jab but it's blocked by Beck.
Rubin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin staying out of range there.
Rubin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timur Rubin is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubin takes a swing at Beck's ribcage but misses.
Rubin misses with a hook.#T1#
Rubin lands with an uppercut that bounces Beck off the cage and back into range.
Beck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubin.
Beck appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab by Rubin.
Beck throws a jab when Rubin was well out of range.
Beck throws a body kick that misses.
Beck moves away from the strike by Rubin.
Good standup being displayed there by Rubin as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Hans Beck's cut even more.
Beck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rubin.
Beck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubin.
Beck looks to throw the jab but Rubin is out of range.
Beck throws a body shot but no joy.
Beck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2##TD#
Rubin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Check out the look on Rubin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rubin misses with the ground and pound.
Beck managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rubin.
Rubin working away.
Check out the look on Rubin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rubin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Check out the look on Rubin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #CUT#
Hans Beck's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hans Beck's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Timur Rubin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: T155 Spillane vs Rubin III
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1#
Rubin looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Spillane.
Rubin lands with a hook. Spillane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spillane's corner calls for a 1-2. Spillane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spillane connects with a leg kick. Rubin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spillane is looking to land body kicks.
Spillane throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Rubin counters with a shoot takedown. Spillane fights it but they end up in guard.
Spillane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rubin's guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spillane being controlled here momentarily.
Spillane is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubin has wrist control.
Rubin wants to sweep but no luck.
Spillane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spillane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Rubin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spillane throwing strikes from guard but Rubin blocks nicely.
Rubin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spillane's guard. #REVB#
Spillane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rubin stands up over Spillane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Spillane throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Spillane is trying to control the position but Rubin postures up. #T2#
Spillane wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rubin is now in half guard.
Rubin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spillane is trying to get back to full guard.
Rubin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spillane is looking to improve his position.
Rubin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rubin moves into full mount! Spillane won't be happy about that! #T3#
Rubin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rubin trying to control but Spillane is having none of it.
Rubin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Spillane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rubin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rubin breaks from Spillane's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Spillane wants to control but Rubin is having none of it.
Rubin cracks Spillane with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T4#
Rubin is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Spillane goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Rubin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin is the new heavyweight champion!
Timur Rubin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: T153 Forclit vs Highjack III
Date: Jul 29, 2016

#R1#
Patterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Patterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rubin. #KD2#
Rubin lands a left and a right that sends Patterson crashing to the canvas! Rubin dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Floyd Patterson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rubin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Patterson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Patterson tries to hold on but Rubin postures up.
Patterson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Rubin's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
A relieved looking Timur Rubin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: T150 LA
Date: Jul 08, 2016

#R1#
Bustamante tries to close the distance and clinch but Rubin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rubin blocks a low kick nicely.
Rubin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bustamante defends it well.#TD2#
Rubin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bustamante looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rubin working away.
Rubin cracks Bustamante with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rubin with the ground and pound but Bustamante regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rubin controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin throwing shots but Bustamante is blocking nicely.
Rubin working over Bustamante with some ground and pound. Bustamante looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Bustamante keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rubin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rubin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bustamante's head.
Bustamante is concentrating on defense, preventing Rubin from advancing position.
Rubin is looking to take a break and control but Bustamante is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rubin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bustamante tries to get to full guard but Rubin has control of the leg.
Bustamante trying to control here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bustamante dodges the punch combination from Rubin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rubin is defended easily by Bustamante.
Rubin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bustamante swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bustamante looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bustamante loads up on a big right hand but Rubin slips the punch.
Rubin tries to move into range but Bustamante moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Bustamante tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rubin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rubin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
An inside leg kick lands from Bustamante.
Rubin blocks a head kick by Bustamante.
Rubin takes a swing at Bustamante's ribcage but misses.
Bustamante slips a jab from Rubin.
Rubin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bustamante throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubin.
Rubin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Bustamante's head coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bustamante missing with a left hand there. Rubin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bustamante throws the left hand but Rubin avoids the punch easily.
Bustamante throws a sloppy head kick and Rubin moves out of range easily.
Rubin avoids a kick to the body.
Rubin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bustamante defends it well.
Bustamante throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Rubin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bustamante defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bustamante. Rubin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rubin with the counter takedown but Bustamante avoids it easily.
Rubin scores with a leg kick.
Bustamante takes a swing at Rubin's ribcage but misses.
Rubin moves out of range as Bustamante strikes.
Rubin drops his hands momentarily and Bustamante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bustamante misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bustamante throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rubin scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Diego Bustamante will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big right from Bustamante misses.
Rubin with the counter takedown but Bustamante avoids it easily.
Bustamante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bustamante slips a jab from Rubin.
Diego Bustamante is winning the standup battle so far.
Bustamante thows a leg kick but Rubin checks it #TD2#
and Rubin counters with a shoot takedown. Bustamante fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Rubin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bustamante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rubin has managed to get both his arms back between Bustamante's legs - danger averted.
Bustamante avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rubin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin postures up in Bustamante's guard and throws a big left but Bustamante blocks it.
Rubin 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.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Rubin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bustamante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rubin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rubin trying to control but Bustamante is working from the bottom.
Rubin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bustamante scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bustamante looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bustamante misses with a wild body shot.
Rubin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bustamante counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2##CL2#
Rubin clinches up against the cage.
Bustamante takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Bustamante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rubin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bustamante.
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bustamante misses with a double jab.
Rubin lands a jab to the nose.
Bustamante wants to slow Rubin down by chopping away at his legs.
Rubin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rubin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bustamante is just out of range.#T3#
Rubin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego Bustamante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bustamante checks a leg kick.
Bustamante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bustamante misses the jab.
And Rubin tries to counter it with a takedown but Bustamante pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bustamante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubin.
Bustamante tried to counter with a leg kick but Rubin avoided it.
Rubin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bustamante throws a big shot that misses.
Bustamante ducks under a wild hook from Rubin.
Bustamante swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bustamante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubin throws out the jab.
Bustamante throws a wild body kick that Rubin sees coming a mile off.
Rubin with the counter takedown but Bustamante avoids it easily.
Bustamante slips a straight right by Rubin.#T4#
Bustamante feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rubins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bustamante throws a head kick but Rubin moves out of range.
Bustamante on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rubin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bustamante throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bustamante throws a leg kick which misses Rubin's front leg but catches the back leg as Rubin tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bustamante tries to land a front kick but Rubin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body punch from Rubin.
Bustamante turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rubin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bustamante.
Rubin moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Timur Rubin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Bustamante lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rubin at a distance.
Rubin looks to land a left hand but Bustamante moved out of range nicely.
Bustamante on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bustamante thuds his shin into the meat of Rubin's side.
Rubin throws a jab when Bustamante was well out of range.
Bustamante throws a big counter combination but Rubin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rubin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bustamante connects with a right hand. Rubin shakes it off.
Bustamante is looking to clinch but Rubin is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bustamante with a nice cross.
Bustamante blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Rubin misses with a low kick.
Bustamante moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubin. Bustamante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bustamante jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Bustamante clinches up with Rubin and pushes him back against the cage.
Rubin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bustamante tries a body shot but Rubin blocks it.
Bustamante tries to work over Rubin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rubin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rubin throws a head punch that misses.
Bustamante throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubin.
Rubin misses with some punches.
Rubin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rubin can't get the takedown. #T2#
Rubin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bustamante.
Rubin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rubin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rubin misses with some punches.
Rubin pushes Bustamante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bustamante scores a nice knee to the body.
Rubin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bustamante's elbow.
Bustamante missing with knees to the body.
Rubin misses with the head strike.
Bustamante displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rubin up against the cage.
Rubin lands with a light punch inside.
Bustamante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bustamante working Rubin over with knees to the body.
Bustamante is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Bustamante lands a good knee to the midsection. Rubin won't want to take too many of those.
Bustamante lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bustamante gets through Rubin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rubin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bustamante lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bustamante tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rubin avoids it.
Rubin misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bustamante on the inside.
Bustamante connects with a knee to the head.
Bustamante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubin's elbow.
Bustamante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubin's elbow.
Rubin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bustamante misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rubin.
Bustamante lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bustamante tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rubin avoids it.
Bustamante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bustamante tries to land a knee to the head but Rubin blocks with his arms. #T4#
Rubin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bustamante lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rubin tries to work over Bustamante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bustamante.
Bustamante working Rubin over with knees to the body.#BC#
Bustamante breaks the clinch.
Bustamante with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rubin to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Bustamante moves into the clinch successfully.
Bustamante throws a head punch that misses.
Bustamante swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Bustamante as the two fighters clinch.
Bustamante misses with a punch on the inside.
Bustamante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bustamante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bustamante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubin can do to turn this around?
A short right from Rubin on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Bustamante clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Rubin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bustamante scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Bustamante has Rubin up against the cage in a clinch.
Bustamante tries to work over Rubin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bustamante makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bustamante has a couple of punches blocked by Rubin.
Bustamante lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bustamante landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bustamante makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bustamante obliges.
Rubin managing to block the knees to the body from Bustamante.
Bustamante lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rubin backwards.
Rubin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rubin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Bustamante lands a right hand.
Bustamante throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Rubin working aggressively here.
Rubin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bustamante using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rubin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rubin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubin.
Rubin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego Bustamante has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bustamante.
Rubin avoiding damage as Bustamante throws knees to the body.
Bustamante tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rubin avoids it.
Rubin blocking some punches.
Rubin blocking some punches.
Bustamante is pressed up against the cage. Rubin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bustamante down to the mat. Bustamante avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bustamante misses with a body kick.
And Rubin tries to counter it with a takedown but Bustamante pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bustamante slips a jab from Rubin.#T2#
Rubin misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Bustamante tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Bustamante as he connects with a hook.
Bustamante fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rubin checks it well.
Rubin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bustamante misses with a wild body shot.
Rubin moves out of range of the body kick from Bustamante.
Rubin avoids a kick to the body.
Rubin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bustamante defends it well.
Bustamante with a jab.
Rubin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rubin misses with a right hand
and Bustamante counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Bustamante ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bustamante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Rubin.
Rubin throws a shot from downtown. Bustamante moves away and avoids it.
Rubin scoring well with a low kick there.
Bustamante fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bustamante slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bustamante misses with a wild body shot.
Rubin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rubin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bustamante.
Bustamante slips under a jab from Rubin.#T4#
Bustamante misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rubin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bustamante defends it well.
Rubin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bustamante.
Bustamante throws a right hand that Rubin ducks under and follows up with a left that Rubin also avoids with ease.
Rubin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rubin goes for a double leg but Bustamante avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bustamante continues to drive forward.
Bustamante fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rubin just manages to avoid it.
Bustamante fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bustamante.
Rubin has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Bustamante had his way with Timur Rubin in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Bustamante ducks under a wild hook from Rubin.#KD#
Bustamante drops Rubin with a beautiful combination! Rubin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bustamante is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Timur Rubin has been cut.
Bustamante pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rubin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bustamante cracks Rubin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bustamante throws a push kick but Rubin slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubin staying out of range there.
Rubin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Bustamante on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bustamante misses the jab.
Rubin misses with a hook.#T1#
Rubin tries to bum rush Bustamante with a series of wild strikes but Bustamante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bustamante throwing a counter right hand but Rubin manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rubin.
An elbow from Rubin crashes against the mat.
Rubin controlling the position.
Rubin trying to control the position but Bustamante is working away.
Bustamante tries to bench press Rubin off him but Rubin keeps the position.
Timur Rubin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
What's Bustamante going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Rubin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bustamante gets back to half guard.
Rubin lands with a punch from half guard.
Rubin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rubin slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Bustamante is trying to control but Rubin manages to pass to mount!
Rubin looking to finish with strikes here!
Rubin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bustamante?
Bustamante wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rubin.
Rubin looking to control but Bustamante is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Rubin scoring with strikes but Bustamante is staying in there.
Rubin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bustamante because Rubin loaded up on that one.
Rubin trying to control but Bustamante is having none of it.
Rubin landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bustamante is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rubin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Rubin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bustamante has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Bustamante!
After winning the bout, Diego Bustamante thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: T146: Pandemic
Date: Jun 10, 2016

#R1#
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zeller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubin.
Zeller loads up on a big right hand but Rubin slips the punch.
Rubin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rubin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zeller.
Zeller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rubin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rubin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zeller throws a low kick, looking for Rubin's leg but Rubin calmly moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Zeller.
Rubin looks winded!
Zeller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zeller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rubin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Timur Rubin has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zeller.
Rubin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zeller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin blocks a low kick nicely.
A left lands for Zeller.
Rubin slips a jab from Zeller.#T1#
Rubin moves out of range of the body kick from Zeller. #KD#
Zeller drops Rubin with a left and a right! Oh, Rubin is hurt - Zeller dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#
Rubin is rocked!
Zeller in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rubin is still in real trouble! Can Zeller finish him?
Rubin tries to buck Zeller off but Zeller is having none of it.
Rubin seems to have recovered his senses.
Zeller is putting a hurting on Rubin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeller passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rubin!
Rubin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Rubin turns into Zeller and is now in his guard.
Rubin trying to control but Zeller is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zeller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rubin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zeller controls Rubin momentarily but Rubin frees himself. #T2##SUB#
Rubin avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Zeller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rubin escapes and throws Zeller's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Zeller tries to buck Rubin off but Rubin is having none of it.
Zeller keeping his opponent close.
Rubin scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Zeller looks to move to half guard but instead Rubin has passed into mount! Damn!
Rubin lands a couple of good shots and Zeller has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rubin is not going to allow Zeller to sit and survive in this position.
Rubin lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Zeller.
Zeller looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rubin.
Rubin has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Zeller.
Rubin lands punches and elbows.
Zeller is trying to break free. #T4#
Rubin not allowing Zeller to control his hands.
Rubin is hanging on to Zeller's back as he tries to escape.
Zeller trying to control but not successfully.
Zeller tries to roll but Rubin sticks to his back.
Zeller trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zeller tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rubin working the ground and pound effectively.
Rubin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zeller is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Zeller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Rubin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rubin lands a body shot.
Zeller throws a body kick that misses.
Zeller wants to land a leg kick but Rubin is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Rubin blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Zeller.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rubin! But no joy.
Rubin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zeller misses with a few strikes there.
Rubin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zeller defends it well.
Zeller throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Rubin counters with a shoot takedown. Zeller fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Zeller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rubin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeller working a defensive guard but Rubin passes into half guard.
Zeller trying to control but Rubin postures up.
Zeller is trying to get back to full guard.
Zeller is controlling Rubin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rubin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zeller keeps working.
Rubin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rubin is looking to advance position but Zeller won't allow it. #SUB#
Zeller with the active half guard here but Rubin passes nicely into side control.
Rubin working the ground and pound.
Timur Rubin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zeller is looking to regain half guard here but Rubin keeps moving and retains side control.
Zeller regains half guard.
Rubin prevents Zeller from improving his position.
Rubin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zeller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Rubin drops an elbow to the side of Zeller's head.
Rubin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zeller keeps working.
Rubin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zeller is looking to get back to full guard here but Rubin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Zeller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rubin is looking to take a break and control but Zeller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zeller struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubin wants to control but Zeller is keeping him busy. #T4#
Zeller manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zeller trying to control here.
Rubin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zeller defending well though.
Rubin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zeller wants to improve his position but Rubin is controlling well.
Zeller manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rubin forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timur Rubin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy body kick from Zeller #TD2#
and Rubin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zeller won't be happy with that.
Zeller manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rubin's best efforts.#SUB#
Zeller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zeller is trying to get back to full guard.
Zeller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rubin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zeller is looking to improve his position.
Zeller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zeller tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rubin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1#
Rubin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zeller is trying desperately to improve position.
Rubin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC2#
Zeller is rocked!
Rubin drops a big elbow. That's hurt Zeller! More shots from Rubin and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
During a confident post fight interview, Timur Rubin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: T139 - Destiny Awaits
Date: Apr 22, 2016

#R1#
Rubin throws a hook to the side of Coleman's head but Coleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coleman sprawls well. Coleman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rubin gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot by Rubin.
Coleman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rubin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman misses with a right hand #TD#
and Rubin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rubin.
Rubin connects with a couple of short punches.
Rubin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Rubin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rubin is one step ahead there.
Rubin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rubin throws a big elbow that misses.
Rubin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rubin postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
Rubin throwing strikes but missing.
Rubin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman wants to sweep here but Rubin controlling him for the moment.
Coleman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Coleman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rubin's guard. #REVB##T2#
Rubin is pulling down on Coleman's head. It's preventing any offense from Coleman, at least for the moment.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Rubin.
Coleman postures up in Rubin's guard and throws a big left but Rubin blocks it.
Coleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rubin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Rubin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Rubin is pulling down on Coleman's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubin has wrist control.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Rubin wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubin is retaining full guard.
Rubin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rubin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rubin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rubin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Coleman.#T4#
Rubin moves in looking to clinch but Coleman pushes him off.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubin moves away.
Coleman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rubin fails with the takedown.
Coleman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rubin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rubin feints and then cracks Coleman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coleman down.
Rubin throws a hook to the side of Coleman's head but Coleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubin shoots in looking for a takedown but Coleman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rubin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Rubin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin cracks Coleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Coleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rubin swivels and escapes.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up with Rubin, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes Rubin against the cage but Rubin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Timur Rubin is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Coleman as Rubin shoots in.
Coleman scores with a kick to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rubin.
Rubin fails with the takedown.
Rubin stalks Coleman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Coleman's face. Coleman staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rubin's head backwards.
Coleman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rubin is out of range.
Rubin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Coleman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Coleman misses with a kick to the body.
Rubin looks to land a combination but Coleman avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Coleman misses.
Coleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Rubin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Coleman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Coleman is controlling Rubin's posture.
Timur Rubin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rubin is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Rubin won't allow Coleman to sweep him here. #T2#
Rubin advances position into side control!
Coleman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Coleman is looking to reverse the position.
Rubin working the ground and pound.
Rubin working the ground and pound from side control.
Coleman looks to move to half guard but instead Rubin has passed into mount! Damn!
Rubin unloading with bombs!#T3#
Coleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Rubin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rubin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rubin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Coleman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coleman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coleman is on top in guard. #REVB#
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Rubin pulls Coleman in close to his closed guard and prevents Coleman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Rubin has Coleman pulled in close to control his posture.
Coleman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rubin is pulling down on Coleman's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rubin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coleman's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rubin has a takedown stuffed.
Rubin tests Coleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubin.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Coleman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rubin can pounce on him.
Rubin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coleman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rubin.
Rubin lands with a straight right. Coleman didn't see that one coming.
Rubin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman can do to turn this around?#T1#
Coleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman 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.
Rubin throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Rubin feints and as Coleman raises his hands in defense, Rubin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coleman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rubin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Coleman trying to control but Rubin is working from the bottom.
Rubin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Rubin has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Roosevelt Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timur Rubin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rubin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coleman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rubin keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Rubin pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
Rubin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubin working a defensive guard here.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Rubin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Coleman misses with a straight right.
Coleman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rubin connects with a single shot there.
Coleman misses with a hook.
Donk. Rubin catches Coleman right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Rubin misses.
Coleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Coleman is quick to defend against it.
Rubin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coleman.
Rubin moves away from the strike by Coleman. #T4#
Rubin shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense.
Rubin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circling - Rubin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coleman tries to land a front kick but Rubin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Rubin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Coleman is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman wants to control but Rubin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rubin is controlling the pace.
Rubin wants to free his trapped foot but Coleman is holding on for dear life with his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Rubin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rubin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Rubin!
A relieved looking Timur Rubin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: T136 - Crossfire
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Cadarn lands with a hook. Rubin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cadarn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cadarn.#TD2#
Rubin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cadarn to the mat! Cadarn manages to get full guard.
Rubin with a nice head shot there.
Rubin is fighting to break Cadarn's control of his arms but Cadarn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rubin is looking to work some ground and pound but Cadarn has wrist control.
Rubin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadarn is pulling down on Rubin's head. It's preventing any offense from Rubin, at least for the moment.
Rubin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Rubin is working Cadarn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cadarn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubin postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Cadarn does it's job there.
Rubin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cadarn sprawls well. Cadarn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rubin gets slowly back to his feet.
Cadarn misses with a lunging right hand
and Cadarn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cadarn jabs Rubin right on the nose. Rubin blinks but takes it well.
Rubin misses with a straight right.
Derfel Cadarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Rubin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Cadarn can't do much from the bottom here.
Cadarn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cadarn is not content to let Rubin control the position.
Cadarn trying to control but Rubin postures up.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Rubin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadarn tries to get to full guard but Rubin has control of the leg.
Cadarn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rubin. #T3#
Cadarn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rubin.
Rubin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cadarn defending well though.
Cadarn is looking for a sweep. Rubin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rubin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cadarn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cadarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cadarn.
We've been told by Cadarn's head coaches at Wolf Training Lair that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rubin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rubin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Derfel Cadarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cadarn throws a low kick but Rubin moves out of range easily.
Cadarn throws a hook but Rubin avoids it easily.#T4#
Rubin moves out of range of the strikes.
Cadarn throws a body kick that misses
and Rubin counters with a stiff right hand.
Cadarn checks a low kick from Rubin.
Rubin moves out of range of the body kick.
Rubin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cadarn defends it well.
Cadarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cadarn.
Rubin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cadarn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cadarn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rubin blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cadarn.
Rubin needs to keep his hands up - Cadarn had a free shot at his head there.
Rubin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rubin duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Derfel Cadarn has been cut.
Rubin digs a good hook to Cadarn's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derfel Cadarn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rubin scores with a jab. Cadarn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rubin misses with an uppercut.
Derfel Cadarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Cadarn connects with a single shot there.
Cadarn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rubin throws a leg kick that misses.
Rubin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cadarn misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Cadarn as he connects with a hook.
Cadarn throws a head kick that misses
and Rubin counters with a right hand to the body.
Rubin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cadarn throws out a loose jab but Rubin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cadarn.
Cadarn scores with a leg kick.
Cadarn connects with a body shot.
Cadarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubin.
Nice cross by Rubin.#T1#
Cadarn misses with a low kick.
Cadarn looks to throw the jab but Rubin is out of range.
Cadarn throws a right hand that Rubin ducks under and follows up with a left that Rubin also avoids with ease.
Rubin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rubin misses with a double jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Rubin blocks the leg kick.
Rubin lands a leg kick that knocks Cadarn off balance momentarily.
Cadarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cadarn misses the shot to the body.
Cadarn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rubin throws a jab but it's blocked by Cadarn.
Cadarn throws a big counter combination but Rubin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rubin lands a nice looking body shot.
Cadarn digs a good body shot into Rubin's ribs.#T2#
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadarn moves away.
Cadarn throws out a powerful jab.
Rubin catches Cadarn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cadarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rubin's sensitive parts.
A clash of legs there as Cadarn blocks the low kick.
Rubin takes one to the chin there.
Cadarn throws a hook but Rubin avoids it easily.
Rubin takes a swing at Cadarn's ribcage but misses.
Rubin swinging wildly here.
Rubin misses with a wild combination.
Rubin throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Cadarn works Rubin's body with a nice hook.
Cadarn misses with an uppercut. Rubin saw that one coming.
Cadarn looks to land a left hand but Rubin moved out of range nicely.
Cadarn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubin manages to avoid it.
Rubin misses with a body punch
enabling Cadarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Rubin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cadarn at a distance.
Cadarn ducks under a wild hook from Rubin.
Cadarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadarn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Rubin tries to counter it with a takedown but Cadarn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cadarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Cadarn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadarn throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Rubin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cadarn won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadarn is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Cadarn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cadarn is pressing down on Rubin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cadarn is trying to keep Rubin in close.
Rubin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cadarn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Derfel Cadarn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derfel Cadarn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Cadarn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rubin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cadarn defends it well.
Cadarn jabs at Rubin's body.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cadarn as he jumps to the side.
Cadarn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cadarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Cadarn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rubin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadarn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rubin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cadarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Rubin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rubin moves out of range as Cadarn strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Rubin misses.#T1#
Cadarn throws an overhand right that lands on Rubin's shoulder, as Rubin tries to avoid the shot.
Rubin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cadarn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubin manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Rubin closes the distance and clinches.
Rubin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rubin just leaning against Cadarn, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Rubin.
Cadarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubin.
Cadarn tries to throw a body punch but Rubin avoids it by throwing Cadarn back against the cage.
Rubin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cadarns head.
Cadarn can't find room to land a body shot as Rubin controls the action.
Rubin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cadarn backwards.
Cadarn is trying to break the clinch but Rubin has him pressed against the cage.
Rubin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rubin.
Cadarn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rubin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cadarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Rubin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rubin stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Rubin manages to break the clinch.
Rubin lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubin throws a nice inside leg kick.
A cross from Rubin lands.
Cadarn throws a leg kick
and Rubin counters with a straight right hand.
Cadarn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Cadarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rubin cracks the inside of Cadarn's front leg.
Rubin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cadarn swivels and escapes.
Rubin throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Rubin instigates a clinch.
Rubin lands with a left to the head.
Rubin misses with some punches. #T3#
Rubin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Cadarn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cadarn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rubin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rubin throws a hook but Cadarn blocks it.
Rubin misses with a body shot.
Cadarn throws a body punch but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cadarn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rubin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Derfel Cadarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Rubin.#TD2#
Rubin scores with a takedown into Cadarn's guard.
Rubin trying to control but Cadarn is working from the bottom. #T4#
Rubin postures up.
Rubin looking to sit in guard and control but Cadarn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubin pulls Cadarn in close to prevent any damage.
Cadarn preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derfel Cadarn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Rubin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rubin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cadarn throws a hook but Rubin avoids it easily.
Rubin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rubin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rubin slips under a jab from Cadarn.
Cadarn lands with a straight right. Rubin didn't see that one coming.
Rubin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cadarn throws a push kick but Rubin slaps the foot to one side.
Rubin with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin defending well as Cadarn loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Rubin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cadarn needs to keep his hands up - Rubin had a free shot at his head there.
Cadarn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Cadarn. #T1#
Cadarn throws a wild body kick that Rubin sees coming a mile off.
Cadarn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cadarn misses the shot to the body.
Rubin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rubin is looking to clinch but Cadarn is avoiding it.
Cadarn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rubin.
Crunch! Cadarn slams his shin into Rubin's torso.
Rubin tries to bum rush Cadarn with a series of wild strikes but Cadarn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rubin takes one to the side of the head.
Rubin looks to throw the jab but Cadarn is out of range. #T2#
Cadarn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cadarn lands a two punch combo.
Cadarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubin.
Rubin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cadarn.
Cadarn tries to work over Rubin's front leg with a kick but Rubin checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubin avoids the body shot from Cadarn.
Rubin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cadarn defends well and Rubin ends up having to push Cadarn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Cadarn.
Cadarn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cadarn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rubin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rubin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rubin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cadarn.
Cadarn throws a hook but Rubin blocks it.#T3#
Cadarn tests Rubin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cadarn.
Cadarn misses with a straight right.
Rubin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rubin tries to clinch but Cadarn is having none of it.
Rubin checks a low kick from Cadarn.
Cadarn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rubin is looking to clinch.
Cadarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cadarn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Rubin fails with a takedown attempt.
Derfel Cadarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Rubin.
Cadarn slips under a jab.
Cadarn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cadarn throws a sloppy head kick and Rubin moves out of range easily.
Rubin feints the counter takedown.
Rubin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rubin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cadarn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rubin scrambles back to his feet.
Rubin moves away from the strike by Cadarn.
Rubin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cadarn throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derfel Cadarn had his way with Timur Rubin in that round.
The cut man is working on Derfel Cadarn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Rubin ducks right into an uppercut from Cadarn.
Cadarn with a hook.
Rubin moves in looking to clinch but Cadarn pushes him off.
Cadarn misses the shot to the body.
Cadarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cadarn swings widly with a right hand
and Rubin counters with a stiff right hand.
Cadarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rubin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cadarn missing with a left hand there. Rubin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadarn throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cadarn throws a poor cross that misses
and Rubin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rubin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cadarn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubin.#T1#
Cadarn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cadarn tests Rubin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Cadarn misses its intended target.
Cadarn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rubin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cadarn misses with a hook. Rubin ducked under it nicely.
Cadarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cadarn cracks the inside of Rubin's front leg.
Rubin avoids the body shot from Cadarn.
Cadarn misses with a body kick.
Rubin throws a solid leg kick but Cadarn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rubin.
Rubin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Cadarn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Cadarn scores with a jab.
Cadarn drops his hands momentarily and Rubin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cadarn throws out a loose jab but Rubin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin feints the counter takedown.
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!
Cadarn scores with a three punch combo!
Cadarn connects with a right hand. Rubin shakes it off.
Cadarn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cadarn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cadarn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rubin.
Rubin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cadarn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Cadarn lands with an overhand left.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown but Cadarn shows good takedown defense.
Cadarn throws a quick counter head kick but Rubin was just out of range.
Rubin staying out of range there.
Cadarn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rubin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rubin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Derfel Cadarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Rubin.
Cadarn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rubin has time to react.
Rubin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cadarn misses with an uppercut.
Cadarn moves out of range as Rubin strikes.#T4#
Rubin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rubin lands with a shot to the body.
Cadarn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rubin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cadarn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadarn lands with a hook. Rubin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rubin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cadarn throws a lazy right hand but Rubin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cadarn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rubin counters with a right hand to the body.
Cadarn lands a nice shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Rubin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cadarn stuffs the takedown.
Cadarn cracks Rubin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derfel Cadarn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cadarn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Derfel Cadarn!
A very excited looking Derfel Cadarn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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