PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Experiment III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment III has chosen Come To Daddy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rubio
vs
Experiment III

180 cm
21
165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

174 cm
30
169 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Rubio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment III!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubio falls off balance throwing a combination

and Experiment III counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rubio!
Experiment III sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Experiment III scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Experiment III landing strikes, looking to finish!
Experiment III misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rubio wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Experiment III.
Rubio is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rubio doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Experiment III throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubio is desperately trying to improve his position but Experiment III has a good base and remains in mount.
Rubio wants to control but Experiment III is having none of it.
Rubio can't escape the position.
Experiment III throwing strikes here but Rubio is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Experiment III wants to control the pace but Rubio is squirming around nicely.
Rubio is looking to get to half guard.
Experiment III raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III throws some wild stikes that Rubio manages to avoid easily.
Rubio tries to hold on but Experiment III pushes him away.
Experiment III lands a big shot there that rocks Rubio but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Experiment III with a couple of short strikes.
Experiment III moves to take his opponent's back.
Rubio trying to control the hands but Experiment III breaks the grip.
Rubio covering up well and avoiding damage.

Experiment III working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Rubio's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Experiment III's hands.
Rubio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Experiment III.
Experiment III gets his hands free as Rubio looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Experiment III is working the ground and pound. Can Rubio escape?

Experiment III is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Experiment III lands strikes to the head.
Rubio is in bad spot here.
Rubio covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Rubio is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Experiment III gets his way!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubio wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Experiment III dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Experiment III lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rubio looks to clinch

and Experiment III counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rubio!
Experiment III trying to control but Rubio is having none of it.
Rubio wants to control but Experiment III is having none of it.
Experiment III has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Experiment III lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rubio can't escape the position.
Experiment III thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Experiment III landing strikes from the mount and Rubio is in trouble!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Experiment III thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Rubio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Experiment III.
Experiment III trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Experiment III goes for an armbar but Rubio turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rubio.
Rubio postures up in Experiment III's guard and throws a big left but Experiment III blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rubio lands a couple of elbows.

Rubio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Experiment III preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rubio trying to control but Experiment III is working from the bottom.
Rubio looking to pass the guard.
Rubio trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rubio trying to control but Experiment III is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio won't allow Experiment III to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Adam Rubio just wasn't active enough.
Experiment III avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rubio tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Experiment III counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Experiment III is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rubio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rubio has escaped and now he's on top!

Experiment III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rubio defends well.
Rubio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Experiment III's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio slips nicely into half guard.

Rubio is working for a kimura but Experiment III is defending it quite comfortably.
Rubio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Experiment III keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Experiment III showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rubio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Experiment III counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Experiment III.
Experiment III lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rubio backwards.
Rubio tries a knee to the head but Experiment III blocks it.
Rubio gets underhooks to prevent Experiment III's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Experiment III - that landed with a thud.
Experiment III misses with a body punch.
Rubio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Experiment III up against the cage.
Experiment III scores with a shot to the side of Rubio's head.

Experiment III has clasped his hands together around Rubio's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Experiment III working the head with strikes.
Rubio looks to move to half guard but instead Experiment III has passed into mount! Damn!

Experiment III goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rubio turns into him and now he's in Experiment III's guard.
Experiment III keeping moving, preventing Rubio from controlling successfully.
Experiment III takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio looking to pass the guard.
Russian Experiment III has got the better of the ground game so far.

Rubio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Experiment III has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rubio has managed to get both his arms back between Experiment III's legs - danger averted.
Experiment III preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Experiment III working for a triangle but Rubio defends it easily.
Rubio throwing strikes from guard but Experiment III blocks nicely.
Rubio with a flurry of punches that miss.

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.

Experiment III looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Experiment III utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubio landing with the ground and pound.
Rubio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Experiment III is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rubio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Experiment III's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Experiment III's back!

Rubio looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rubio's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Experiment III preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rubio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Rubio.

Rubio is looking for the choke from the back position but Experiment III is controlling his hands well.
Experiment III is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Rubio 's hooks.
Rubio with the ground and pound from mount.
Rubio sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rubio prevents Experiment III from getting the reversal.
Experiment III is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rubio lands a big shot there that rocks Experiment III but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio with a couple of short strikes.
Rubio punching from mount but Experiment III doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Experiment III is wriggling around trying to escape.
Experiment III blocking the ground and pound.
Rubio dominating with strikes here.
Rubio throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Experiment III because Rubio loaded up on that one.
Rubio working Experiment III over with strikes here.
Rubio lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Experiment III is bucking up trying to escape but Rubio cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Experiment III is in a horrible position here. Rubio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment III is trying desperately to improve position.
Rubio trying to control but Experiment III is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Rubio clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rubio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adam Rubio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Experiment III makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Experiment III jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rubio tries to clinch but Experiment III moves away
and Experiment III counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Experiment III works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rubio swings widly with a right hand

and Experiment III moves into the clinch.
Rubio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Experiment III lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rubio backwards.

Experiment III lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Experiment III missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Experiment III seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rubio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Experiment III is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Experiment III.
Experiment III trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rubio kicks Experiment III off and gets to his feet.
Experiment III connects with the punch.
Rubio looks to clinch

and Experiment III decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rubio's guard.
Rubio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Experiment III prevents Rubio from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubio is trying to control the position but Experiment III postures up.

We're going to have a standup here because Adam Rubio wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rubio tries to clinch up

and Experiment III counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short body shot lands from Experiment III as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Experiment III.
Rubio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Experiment III avoids it.
Experiment III lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Experiment III has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rubio regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Experiment III thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio keeping full guard, as Experiment III tries to pass.
Experiment III wants to control from the top but Rubio keeps moving.
Experiment III stopping the sweep attempt from Rubio.
Experiment III won't allow Rubio to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Experiment III drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rubio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Experiment III has Rubio in his guard.
Rubio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Experiment III's head.
Rubio is looking to stand up but Experiment III won't let him.
Rubio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rubio throws and elbow that misses. Experiment III uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rubio's guard. Nice move by Experiment III!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment III missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Experiment III dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Rubio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rubio looks to clinch

and Experiment III counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rubio!
Experiment III looking to control but Rubio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rubio tries to hold on but Experiment III postures up.
Experiment III throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rubio because Experiment III loaded up on that one.

Experiment III looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Rubio bucks up and throws Experiment III to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Rubio tries to clinch

and Experiment III counters with a single leg into guard. Rubio didn't expect that.
Experiment III is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio wants to sweep here but Experiment III controlling him for the moment.
Experiment III slips nicely into half guard.
Rubio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rubio is looking to improve his position.
Rubio is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Experiment III in particular looking to stall.
Rubio is trying to control but can't.
Experiment III is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rubio wants to improve his position but Experiment III is controlling well.
Rubio is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is staying active underneath Experiment III, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rubio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Experiment III.
Experiment III thows a huge punch but Rubio dodges it nicely.
Rubio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Experiment III is working away from the top position though.
Experiment III has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment III sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Experiment III is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Russian Experiment III 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 hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rubio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rubio working a defensive guard here.
Experiment III won't allow Rubio to get back to his feet.
Rubio wants to sweep here but Experiment III controlling him for the moment.
Rubio is trying to keep Experiment III in close.
Adam Rubio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Experiment III is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Experiment III comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Experiment III 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:49
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 45:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Experiment III! Russian Experiment III retains his lightweight title!