PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alois Hinterhuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubin's entrance music is MG. A fine choice. Hinterhuba is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Motorhead, Orgasmotron. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rubin
vs
Hinterhuba

180 cm
18
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

168 cm
22
183 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diogo Rubin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alois Hinterhuba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hinterhuba.
Hinterhuba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rubin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hinterhuba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rubin throws a body punch but Hinterhuba moves out of range.
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hinterhuba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hinterhuba blocks a jab.

Rubin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rubin working for a triangle but Hinterhuba defends it easily.
Hinterhuba connects with a couple of short punches.
Rubin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hinterhuba manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hinterhuba is keeping the position for now.
Rubin throws a big right hand that misses.
Rubin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hinterhuba is retaining full guard.
Rubin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hinterhuba wants to sweep but no luck.
Hinterhuba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubin won't allow Hinterhuba to sweep him here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rubin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hinterhuba.
Hinterhuba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hinterhuba.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A combination from Rubin does no damage.
Rubin looks to land a right hand but Hinterhuba moved out of range.

Hinterhuba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rubin sprawls well initially but Hinterhuba persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rubin is breathing heavily.
Hinterhuba working Rubin over with strikes.
Hinterhuba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hinterhuba working over Rubin with some ground and pound. Rubin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Rubin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hinterhuba in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Hinterhuba there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hinterhuba in particular looking to stall.
Rubin punching from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinterhuba is controlling the pace.
Hinterhuba lands with a punch from half guard.
Rubin is pressing down on Hinterhuba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rubin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hinterhuba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hinterhuba chips away with some ground and pound.

Rubin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hinterhuba has picked Rubin up and slammed him! Rubin can't keep hold of the triangle and Hinterhuba manages to pass to side control!
Hinterhuba lands a nice forearm strike.
Rubin looks to move to half guard but instead Hinterhuba has passed into mount! Damn!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin is desperately trying to improve his position but Hinterhuba has a good base and remains in mount.
Hinterhuba with a couple of short strikes.
Hinterhuba raining down shots from the mount!
Hinterhuba landing punches.
Hinterhuba controlling from the full mount.
Rubin can't escape the position.
Hinterhuba controlling from mount.
Hinterhuba with shots to the head and body - Rubin looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hinterhuba lands a big elbow.
Hinterhuba putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alois Hinterhuba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hinterhuba moves in looking to clinch but Rubin pushes him off.
Hinterhuba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hinterhuba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hinterhuba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alois Hinterhuba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hinterhuba slips a straight right by Rubin.
Rubin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hinterhuba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Hinterhuba.
Rubin swings for the body but Hinterhuba moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin throws a shot from downtown. Hinterhuba moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Rubin misses.
Diogo Rubin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rubin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rubin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Hinterhuba 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.
Hinterhuba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rubin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hinterhuba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Rubin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hinterhuba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinterhuba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hinterhuba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rubin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alois Hinterhuba has got the better of the ground game so far.

Rubin has an active guard here but Hinterhuba has managed to pass into half guard.
Rubin tries to roll over but Hinterhuba keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hinterhuba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rubin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hinterhuba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hinterhuba stopping the sweep attempt from Rubin.
Hinterhuba is pushing down on Rubin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rubin is fighting to maintain full guard but Hinterhuba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Hinterhuba 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.

Rubin looking for submissions off his back.
Rubin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinterhuba controlling the action here.
Rubin has a hand on Hinterhuba's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hinterhuba takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hinterhuba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rubin tries to reverse the position but Hinterhuba maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hinterhuba controlling from mount.
Hinterhuba landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alois Hinterhuba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rubin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubin misses with a double jab

and Hinterhuba counters with a single leg into guard. Rubin didn't expect that.
Rubin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Rubin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hinterhuba escapes and throws Rubin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rubin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hinterhuba is chipping away with strikes.
Rubin is trying to work for a sweep but Hinterhuba has mounted him!
Hinterhuba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hinterhuba raining down shots from the mount!
Rubin is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hinterhuba controlling from mount.
Hinterhuba prevents Rubin from getting the reversal.
Hinterhuba lands a big shot there that rocks Rubin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rubin working to try and regain half guard.
Hinterhuba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rubin is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinterhuba looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rubin is desperately trying to improve his position but Hinterhuba has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Rubin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rubin taking shots to the head.
Hinterhuba content just to control the position here.
Rubin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Hinterhuba is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rubin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rubin working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinterhuba content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Rubin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rubin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hinterhuba controlling the pace for now.
Rubin tries to reverse the position but Hinterhuba maintains control.
Hinterhuba content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alois Hinterhuba really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hinterhuba lands a big head kick that sends Rubin tumbling to the mat! Hinterhuba takes a step backwards and waves Rubin back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Rubin is rocked!

It looks like Diogo Rubin has been cut.
Rubin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hinterhuba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rubin throws a lazy head kick

and Hinterhuba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oh Rubin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hinterhuba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rubin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rubin seems to have got his legs back now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hinterhuba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rubin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hinterhuba has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin is looking for a sweep.
Hinterhuba gets to mount! Rubin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hinterhuba controlling the pace for now.
Hinterhuba lands a nice shot to the head.
Hinterhuba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hinterhuba is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rubin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rubin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Hinterhuba jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rubin manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinterhuba is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rubin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rubin looks to move to half guard but instead Hinterhuba has passed into mount! Damn!
Hinterhuba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rubin is looking to improve his position but Hinterhuba isn't that keen on the idea.
Hinterhuba controlling the pace for now.

Hinterhuba working for a submission but Rubin is keeping him at bay.
Rubin is desperately trying to improve his position but Hinterhuba has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin is working hard here to advance position.
Hinterhuba lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rubin hang on?
Hinterhuba fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rubin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hinterhuba controlling the pace.
Hinterhuba prevents Rubin from improving his position.

Rubin looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinterhuba slows the pace down in half guard.
Hinterhuba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rubin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hinterhuba has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hinterhuba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rubin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alois Hinterhuba dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Diogo Rubin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rubin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Hinterhuba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hinterhuba lands in his opponent's guard.
Hinterhuba preventing the sweep.
Rubin has momentary wrist control but Hinterhuba slips an elbow through the middle.
Hinterhuba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hinterhuba preventing the sweep.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Hinterhuba drops back looking for a leg! Rubin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rubin manages to kick Hinterhuba off! Hinterhuba jumps back into Rubin's guard.

Rubin looking for a guillotine here but Hinterhuba defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinterhuba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hinterhuba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hinterhuba scoring with some ground and pound.
Hinterhuba 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 striking off his back but it's not causing Hinterhuba any problems.

Rubin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hinterhuba escapes and throws Rubin's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rubin is looking to reverse the position.
Hinterhuba controlling from side mount.
Rubin is looking for a sweep.
Hinterhuba taking a breather here.
Rubin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rubin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hinterhuba content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin is trying to improve his position.
Hinterhuba lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hinterhuba is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rubin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hinterhuba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hinterhuba controlling the position.
Alois Hinterhuba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Despite being in the dominant position, Alois Hinterhuba just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rubin throws a jab when Hinterhuba was well out of range.
No joy there for Rubin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rubin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hinterhuba throws a nice outside leg kick.

Hinterhuba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rubin trying to remain calm as Hinterhuba controls from the top position.
Rubin gets back to half guard.
Rubin gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alois Hinterhuba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hinterhuba 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 44:50
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 44:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alois Hinterhuba!
Alois Hinterhuba is the new welterweight champion!