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Event:
RISE 50: Irrawaddy v Newton
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Rubert throws a leg kick but Bayat checks it.
Bayat looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rubert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubert misses with a straight left.
Bayat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rubert manages to circle out of the way.
Bayat avoids the body shot from Rubert.
Rubert looks to score with a jab to the body but Bayat is just out of range.
A low kick from Rubert is predictable there #TD#
and Bayat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rubert manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bayat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bayat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rubert misses with an uppercut. Bayat saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubert looks for the body kick but Bayat saw that one coming.
Rubert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bayat.
Bayat appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rubert looks for the body kick but Bayat saw that one coming.
Rubert misses with a wild body shot.
As Rubert looks to move away, Bayat throws a big counter combo but Rubert just gets out of the way.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses.
Rubert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayat blocks a head kick by Rubert.
Bayat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubert throws out the jab.
Rubert misses with a hook.
Hubert Rubert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rubert jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Bayat has Rubert pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bayat pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rubert tumbling to the mat - Bayat dives into Rubert's guard.
Rubert keeping full guard, as Bayat tries to pass.
Bayat trying to control but Rubert is working from the bottom.
Rubert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bayat is controlling him. #T2##ES2#
Rubert kicks Bayat off and gets to his feet.
Bayat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rubert misses with a wild body shot.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubert throws a push kick but Bayat slaps the foot to one side.
Bayat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rubert sprawls and moves away.
Rubert throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rubert tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubert throws a head kick but Bayat moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses.
Rubert throws a body punch but Bayat moves out of range.
Rubert throws a head kick but Bayat moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bayat misses its target.#T3#
Bayat blocks a jab.#TD#
Rubert gets caught napping as Bayat dives in and scores a takedown. Rubert manages to retain guard.
Rubert keeping moving, preventing Bayat from controlling successfully.
Rubert wants to stand and escape but Bayat is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bayat is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubert has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rubert looks to score with a jab to the body but Bayat is just out of range.
Rubert throws a big shot that misses.
Rubert misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Bayat counters with a shoot takedown. Rubert fights it but they end up in guard.
Rubert has his feet on Bayat's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubert tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bayat.
Bayat moves out of range of the body kick.
Bayat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rubert misses with a head kick.
Rubert just misses with a punch to the body.
Rubert tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Rubert dominated that round.
That's time! Bayat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rubert throws a head kick that misses.
As Rubert looks to move away, Bayat throws a big counter combo but Rubert just gets out of the way.
Rubert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rubert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bayat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubert.
Rubert swings for the body but Bayat moves out of range.
Bayat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Bayat darts in and clinches Rubert up against the cage.
Bayat has Rubert pressed against the cage, preventing Rubert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Bayat manages to break the clinch.
Bayat slips under a jab.
Rubert throws a body kick that misses.
Rubert blocks a low kick nicely.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses.
Hubert Rubert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubert misses with a hook. Bayat ducked under it nicely.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses.
Bayat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Bayat gets a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Rubert's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rubert tries to circle away but Bayat has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Bayat has clasped his hands together around Rubert's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rubert wants to get back to his feet but Bayat drags him back down.
Bayat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rubert keeps working.
Bayat creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rubert sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bayat prevents Rubert from escaping the position.
Bayat trying to control the action but Rubert is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Bayat seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses.
Rubert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bayat manages to avoid it.
Bayat seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rubert just misses with a punch to the body.
Rubert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubert tries to land a front kick but Bayat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubert is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rubert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bayat.
Rubert looks to land a right hand but Bayat moved out of range.
Bayat checks a leg kick nicely.
Bayat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rubert.
Nice defenses there by Bayat.
A big right from Rubert misses. #T3#
Rubert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bayat.
Rubert misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rubert tries to land a front kick but Bayat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubert misses with a low kick.
Islam Bayat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bayat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bayat avoids the head kick by Rubert.
Rubert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hubert Rubert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rubert misses with an uppercut. Bayat saw that one coming.
Rubert throws a sloppy head kick and Bayat moves out of range easily.
Bayat thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rubert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rubert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayat was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubert.
Rubert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Rubert misses.
Bayat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubert.
Rubert swings for the body but Bayat moves out of range.
#T4#
Bayat avoids the head kick by Rubert.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubert misses with a body shot.
Rubert tries to land a front kick but Bayat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rubert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bayat manages to avoid it.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubert throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bayat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rubert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Bayat drives through with a takedown into Rubert's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bayat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rubert keeping moving, preventing Bayat from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Rubert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bayat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rubert throws a body shot but no joy.
Rubert misses with a head kick.
Bayat tries to counter with a takedown but Rubert is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Bayat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rubert looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rubert bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rubert throws out a leg kick but Bayat moves out of range and Rubert only half commits.
Bayat blocks a head kick by Rubert.
Bayat defending well as Rubert loads up on a big left hand.
Bayat slips a jab from Rubert.
Rubert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Bayat blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Rubert.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rubert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bayat blocks a head kick by Rubert.
Rubert misses with a head kick.
Rubert throws a hook but Bayat blocks it.#T1#
Rubert misses with a straight right.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses.
Rubert throws a wild body kick that Bayat sees coming a mile off.
Bayat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Rubert misses #TD#
and Bayat counters with a single leg into guard. Rubert didn't expect that.
Rubert wants to stand but Bayat is controlling the position.
Bayat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bayat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2##ES2#
Rubert has his feet on Bayat's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Rubert.
A head kick misses from Rubert.
Rubert throws a leg kick but Bayat moved away.
Rubert misses with a head kick.
Bayat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubert.
Rubert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayat was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubert.
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!
Rubert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bayat.
Rubert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Bayat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rubert throws a chopping leg kick but Bayat manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rubert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
A head kick misses from Rubert.
Rubert tries a low kick but Bayat avoids it.
Rubert motions for Bayat to come forward. Rubert throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bayat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bayat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rubert throws a sloppy head kick and Bayat moves out of range easily.
Bayat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubert.
Bayat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rubert.
Rubert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayat was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubert.
Bayat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rubert throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bayat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bayat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bayat 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.
Bayat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Bayat tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubert is retaining full guard.
Bayat trying to control but Rubert is working from the bottom.
Bayat stops Rubert from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bayat wants to pass the guard but Rubert is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Islam Bayat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hubert Rubert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rubert looks to score with a jab to the body but Bayat is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hubert Rubert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rubert 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hubert Rubert!
Hubert Rubert made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I love the fight like to win but I love putting on a show I love you all! '. |
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Event:
RISE 37: West v Halo
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Sioux blocks a head kick by Rubert.
Rubert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sioux is looking to counter punch.
Rubert throws a body punch but Sioux moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Sioux.
Rubert throws a hook to the side of Sioux's head but Sioux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sioux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rubert throws a lazy uppercut
and Sioux counters with a stiff right hand.
Rubert throws a lazy head kick
and Sioux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sioux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rubert misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sioux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hubert Rubert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sioux missing with a left hand there. Rubert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubert throws a sloppy body shot
and Sioux counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sioux is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rubert misses the body punch
and Sioux counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sioux throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses
and Sioux comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Rubert stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Sioux is on him like rabid pit bull! Rubert slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monty Sioux!
The defeated Hubert Rubert had this to say: 'Thank you fans I love you all I love to fight! This is what I live for I study the art of war the art of fight this is mine! '. |
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Event:
RISE 28: Brand v St Stone
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Mesquita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubert.
A low kick from Rubert is predictable there #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mesquita wants to pass to mount but Rubert is defending the position.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Rubert is a slippery customer.
Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rubert is trying to escape back to his feet but Mesquita uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita working the body and head with strikes.
Mesquita working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Mesquita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Rubert dodges the ground and pound from Mesquita.
Mesquita in side control, throwing shots but Rubert defends.
Rubert parries the strikes from Mesquita easily there. Mesquita is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rubert to escape.
Mesquita trying to control the position but Rubert is working away.
Mesquita working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mesquita misses with the ground and pound.
Rubert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sloppy strikes there by Mesquita.#T2#
Mesquita fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mesquita throws an elbow but Rubert slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mesquita lands a few punches from side control.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Rubert is working from the bottom.
Mesquita throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rubert avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mesquita.
Mesquita throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mesquita working the ground and pound but Rubert is defending the strikes.
Rubert is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Rubert is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is really struggling to control Rubert but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita throws an elbow but Rubert slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mesquita scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The strikes coming from Mesquita are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mesquita looks up at the clock and then as Rubert takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mesquita smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mesquita scores with punches from side control.
Mesquita misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Rubert is defending well.
The ground and pound from Mesquita seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mesquita prevents Rubert from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mesquita tries for a kimura but Rubert is defending well.
Mesquita cracks Rubert with a big right hand but Rubert just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Mesquita dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rubert misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rubert kicks Mesquita off and gets to his feet.
Rubert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
Rubert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rubert tries to kick Mesquita off in order to stand up. Mesquita Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mesquita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mesquita looks up at the clock and then as Rubert takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mesquita smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rubert knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rubert pushes Mesquita away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mesquita gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mesquita scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1##SUB#
Mesquita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ES2#
Rubert throws Mesquita to one side and escapes!#CL#
Mesquita moves into the clinch.
Rubert working hard to break the clinch.
Rubert tries to break the clinch but Mesquita is controlling the position.
Mesquita goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rubert prevents it.
Rubert tries to break the clinch but Mesquita is controlling the position.
Rubert tries to circle away but Mesquita has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Mesquita is looking for a takedown.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubert can do to turn this around?
Rubert working hard to break the clinch.
Rubert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rubert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rubert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rubert tries to break the clinch but Mesquita is controlling the position. #BC2#
Rubert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mesquita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rubert is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rubert defending well though. #SUB#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Mesquita thows a huge punch but Rubert dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rubert is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rubert defending well though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#ES2#
Rubert manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mesquita keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Rubert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Rubert misses #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rubert pushes Mesquita off and gets back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Rubert.
Rubert throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubert has wrist control.
Mesquita landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Mesquita will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mesquita dives in and scores a takedown into Rubert's guard.
Rubert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mesquita is controlling him.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubert keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rubert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Mesquita prevents Rubert from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rubert throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rubert won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Mesquita.
Rubert is not content to let Mesquita control the position. #SU#
Mesquita stands up.
Hubert Rubert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rubert throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Mesquita counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mesquita.
Mesquita trying to control but Rubert is working from the bottom.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rubert keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rubert throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rubert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita. #SUB#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Rubert is defending it quite comfortably.
Mesquita is trying to control. Rubert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Mesquita looks to land a strike but Rubert avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rubert has momentary wrist control but Mesquita slips an elbow through the middle.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Rubert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mesquita's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Richard Mesquita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rubert keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Mesquita showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mesquita, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Mesquita!
In defeat, Hubert Rubert stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you fans I love you all I love to fight! This is what I live for I study the art of war the art of fight this is mine! '. |
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