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Event:
HFC Bloodbath 1
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Rubson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rubson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rubson 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.
Rubson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rubson defending well though. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rubson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Rubson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rubson defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Rubson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ralo Gracie!
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Event:
HFC 14 - Tanner vs Tragedy III
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Rubson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#
It looks like Rashid Rubson has been cut.
Rubson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rubson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Bean stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Bean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice sprawl there from Bean as Rubson shoots in.
Rubson moves forwards but Bean connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bean lands with a straight right. Rubson didn't see that one coming.
Bean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rubson doesn't seem bothered though.
Bean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Bean gets tackled into the cage by Rubson. Rubson maintains the clinch.
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!#BC#
Bean breaks from the clinch.
Bean scores with a nice right hand.
Bean circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rubson to the canvas! Rubson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bean keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Bean!
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Event:
HFC 7 - Wolf vs Vandoren
Date: Mar 06, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Rubson tries to keep at a distance but Pawlik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rubson blocking some punches.
Rubson blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Rubson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pawlik is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rubson to the mat. Rubson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlik tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubson is retaining full guard.
Rubson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubson keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubson keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Rubson has his hands on Pawlik's head, controlling the position.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rubson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rubson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rubson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rubson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rubson prevents Pawlik from improving his position.
Rubson is nestled in close to Pawlik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pawlik has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Pawlik is looking to improve his position.
Rubson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rubson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pawlik defending well though.
Rubson working Pawlik over with strikes.
Rubson winds up and cracks Pawlik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pawlik is looking for a sweep. Rubson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rubson not doing much here.
Rubson winds up and cracks Pawlik with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pawlik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rubson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Pawlik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rubson defends well.
Rubson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rubson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rubson stays in close to Pawlik's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Pawlik looking for a triangle here. Rubson is fighting it but it looks tight! Pawlik pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rubson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniel Pawlik!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Rubson shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Rubson gets caught napping as Bennett dives in and scores a takedown. Rubson manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rubson tries to get out of the position.
Bennett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Bennett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rubson, who protects the arm well.
Rubson is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is trying to move to mount but Rubson reverses beautifully and ends up in Bennett's guard. #SUB2#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rubson defends it easily.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Rubson from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Rubson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rubson works his way back into a safe position though.
Rubson trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Rubson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rubson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rubson has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.
Rubson trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Rubson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rubson defends well.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for a triangle here. Rubson is fighting it but it looks tight! Bennett pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rubson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tom Bennett!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Neffgen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Neffgen working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Neffgen decides to pull guard.
Rubson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rubson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rubson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Neffgen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Neffgen tries to get out of the position.
Rubson landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubson is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Rubson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rubson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rubson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neffgen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rubson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rubson distracts Neffgen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rubson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rubson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rubson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rubson throwing strikes from guard but Neffgen blocks nicely.
Rubson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rubson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rubson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rubson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Rubson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Neffgen has momentary wrist control but Rubson slips an elbow through the middle.
Rubson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rubson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Neffgen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rubson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rubson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rubson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neffgen is breathing heavily.
Rubson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rubson controlling from the top position.
It looks like Rubson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Rubson passes Neffgen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rubson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Neffgen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Neffgen is rocked!
Well, if Rubson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Oh Neffgen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neffgen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rubson on the ground.
Rubson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Neffgen is hurt! He's hurt bad - Rubson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Neffgen from any more punishment! Congratulations to Rubson! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashid Rubson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Timmy. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Rubson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rubson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rubson 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.
Rubson working Timmy over with strikes.
Rubson 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.
Timmy wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Rubson seems content to control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rubson lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubson working over Timmy with some ground and pound. Timmy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rubson lands a nice short elbow.
Rubson controlling the pace. #T1#
Rubson 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.
Rubson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Timmy is trying to stand up here but Rubson is controlling him well.
Rubson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Timmy has hold of Rubson's hands but Rubson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Timmy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rubson scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Timmy is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Rubson seems content to control.
Timmy is still in real trouble! Can Rubson finish him?
Rubson scores with a big shot! Timmy's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Timmy! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashid Rubson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Rubson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rubson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rua on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rubson.
Rubson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rubson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rua on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rubson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubson trying to mount his opponent but Rua defends it. #T1##SUB#
Rua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rubson is controlling the pace.
Rubson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rua looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rubson is controlling the pace.
Rubson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rubson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rubson slips a nice elbow through Rua's hands, connecting with Rua's forehead.
Rubson thows a huge punch but Rua dodges it nicely.
Rubson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rubson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rubson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rubson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rua is breathing heavily.#T3#
Rubson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rua on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rubson working Rua over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubson winds up and cracks Rua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rubson lands strikes from half guard.
Rubson working Rua over with strikes.
Rubson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Rubson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rubson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Rubson there.
Rubson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rubson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rua has hold of Rubson's hands but Rubson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rubson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Rubson there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubson thows a huge punch but Rua dodges it nicely.
Rubson not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Rubson 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##TD2#
Rubson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rubson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rubson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rubson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rubson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rua working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Rua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rubson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rubson throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rubson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rubson postures up in Rua's guard and throws a big left but Rua blocks it.
Rubson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rubson distracts Rua with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rubson works over Rua with some ground and pound from guard.
Rubson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rubson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rubson is working Rua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Rubson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rua closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rubson quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rubson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rubson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rubson is pulling down on Rua's head to control his posture.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rubson trying to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rubson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Rua gets tackled into the cage by Rubson. Rubson maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rubson is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Rubson has clasped his hands together around Rua's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rubson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Rubson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rua forces Rubson back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Rubson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rua is trying to keep an underhook but Rubson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rua taking some punishment here, with Rubson in his half guard.
Rubson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rua to regain full guard.
Rubson is in close to Rua's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rubson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rubson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rubson throwing strikes from guard but Rua blocks nicely.
Rubson 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rubson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rubson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.
Rubson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rubson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rua controls Rubson momentarily but Rubson frees himself.
Rubson lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rubson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rubson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Rubson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rubson scoring with some ground and pound.
Rubson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rubson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rua's head.
Rubson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rubson works over Rua with some ground and pound from guard.
Rubson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rubson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rubson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rubson scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rubson.
Rubson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rua has momentary wrist control but Rubson slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Rua is rocked!
Rubson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Rua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rubson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rubson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rubson chips away with some ground and pound.
Rua seems to have got his legs back now.
Rubson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rubson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Rubson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rubson throwing strikes but missing.
Rubson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rubson chips away with some ground and pound.
Rubson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rubson stands up over Rua, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rubson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rua'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 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rashid Rubson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Rubson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Askham. That one must have hurt.#TD#
Askham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rubson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rubson has a closed guard, preventing Askham from standing up.
Askham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askham 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.
Rubson is controlling Askham's posture.
Rubson wants to sweep here but Askham controlling him for the moment.
Askham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubson seems keen to control Askham's posture.#T1#
Askham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rubson is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Askham preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Rubson rushes Askham and presses him up against the cage.
Askham gets underhooks to prevent Rubson's takedown attempt.
Askham gets underhooks to prevent Rubson's takedown attempt.
Rubson looks winded!
Rubson takes a shot to the head.
Askham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Rashid Rubson has been cut.#TD2#
Rubson tightens his grip and picks Askham up, before dumping him to the ground. Askham manages to land in guard. #ES#
Askham manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askham cracks Rubson with a good jab.#T2#
Askham fakes the leg kick and cracks Rubson in the body. #CL#
Askham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Askham.
Askham working hard to break the clinch.
Askham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rubson's face.
Rubson trying to stall but Askham improves his position.
Askham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Askham working hard to break the clinch.
Askham scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Askham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Askham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Askham stands up and beckons Rubson to his feet.
Askham wants to clinch up but Rubson keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Askham rushes Rubson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Askham managing to block the knees to the body from Rubson.
#TD#
Askham gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rubson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rubson is trying to get back to full guard.
Askham has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rubson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Askham.
Askham throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Askham looking to control but Rubson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Rubson tries to reverse the position but Askham maintains control.
Askham unloads with some shots from mount but Rubson bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB#
Askham has hold of Rubson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rubson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rubson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rubson tries to lock up and control but Askham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Askham looking to ground and pound but Rubson is blocking nicely.
Askham throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Askham thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Askham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashid Rubson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Rubson moves into the clinch.
Askham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Askham turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Askham wants to stand but Rubson is controlling his arm.
Rubson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rubson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Askham with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Askham drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rubson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rubson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rubson! #REVB#
Rubson is breathing heavily.
Rubson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Askham's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Askham regains half guard, as Rubson was trying to land strikes.
Askham wants to control but Rubson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubson wants to pass to mount but Askham is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rubson drops an elbow to the side of Askham's head.
Rubson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rubson sitting and controlling 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.
Askham is looking to control Rubson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Askham avoid being mounted?
Rubson controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scott Askham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rubson throwing shots but Askham is blocking nicely.
Rubson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rubson scores with a takedown into Askham's guard.
Askham wants to get back to his feet but Rubson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Rubson connects with a couple of short punches.
Askham trying to strike off his back.
Rubson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Askham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubson throws a big elbow that misses.
Rubson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rubson 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. #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.#TD2#
Rubson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Askham pushes Rubson off and gets back to his feet.
Scott Askham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Askham instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rubson has Askham pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rubson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Askham tumbling to the mat - Rubson dives into Askham's guard.
Rubson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rubson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askham wants to stand but Rubson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rashid Rubson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rashid Rubson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Askham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Askham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Askham looks up at the clock and then as Rubson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Askham smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Askham 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.
Rubson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Askham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubson moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askham preventing the sweep. #T1#
Rubson wants to control but Askham passes easily into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rubson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Askham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rubson is staying active underneath Askham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rubson is looking to improve his position.
Rubson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askham.
Rubson is pressing down on Askham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Askham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rubson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rubson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rubson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Askham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rubson's guard. #REVR#
Askham tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubson is retaining full guard. #SU#
Askham gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rubson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Askham's waist but Askham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rubson off to one side. #TD#
Askham shoots in and bounces Rubson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rubson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Rubson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rubson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Rubson wants to sweep but no luck.
Askham would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Askham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Askham trying to control but Rubson is working from the bottom.
Askham throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Askham moves into the clinch successfully.
Askham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubson can do to turn this around?
Rubson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Askham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Askham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Askham prevents the takedown attempt.
Scott Askham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashid Rubson.
Askham lands a knee to the body.
Askham stalling in the clinch but Rubson improves position. #TD#
Askham ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Askham no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rubson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Rubson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rubson connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Askham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Askham 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Askham!
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