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Event:
NYBD 2
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Paige's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rubio under the eye.
Rubio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paige throws out the jab. #CL2#
Rubio instigates a clinch.
Rubio is struggling to control the position.
Rubio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paige smiles and moves away.
Paige throws a hook to the side of Rubio's head but Rubio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paige throws a shot from downtown. Rubio moves away and avoids it.
Rubio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rubio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#
It looks like Diego Rubio has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Rubio clinches up against the cage.
Rubio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Paige breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rubio moves out of range as Paige strikes.
Rubio with the counter takedown but Paige avoids it easily.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Rubio.
Rubio staying out of range there.
Rubio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Paige definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rubio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paige.#CL2#
Rubio has closed the distance and engaged Paige in a clinch.
Rubio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mike Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Rubio.#BC2#
Rubio manages to break the clinch.
Rubio defending well as Paige loads up on a big left hand.
Paige misses with a straight right.
Paige slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Rubio takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Rubio manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Rubio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rubio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paige avoids it.#T2#
Rubio lands a hook that snaps the head of Paige backwards. #BC2#
Rubio breaks the clinch.
Paige pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Paige misses.
Paige looks to land a right hand but Rubio moved out of range.
Paige misses with an uppercut.
Paige throws a jab when Rubio was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Rubio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rubio misses with the body kick
and Paige counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Paige misses.
Paige waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubio.
A telegraphed right hand from Paige misses the target. #CL2#
Rubio has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Paige manages to break the clinch.
Rubio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Rubio moves into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Paige's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rubio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paige, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rubio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rubio clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Rubio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rubio moves away from the strike by Paige.
Paige rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rubio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Rubio closes the distance and clinches.
Rubio tries a knee to the head but Paige blocks it.
#BC2#
Rubio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Paige misses.
As Paige backs off Rubio throws a huge counter combo but Paige manages to avoid it all.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rubio or perhaps it was just good defense by Paige, which made it look bad.
As Rubio looks to move away, Paige throws a big counter combo but Rubio just gets out of the way.
Paige is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rubio slips under a jab.#T4#
Rubio fails with the takedown.
Paige misses with a straight left.
Rubio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paige.
Rubio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paige sizes up Rubio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paige swings widly with a right hand
and Rubio counters with a series of strikes. Paige will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rubio moves out of range as Paige strikes.
Rubio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paige.
Nice sprawl there from Paige as Rubio shoots in.
Paige throws a hook but Rubio avoids it easily.
Paige cracks Rubio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paige throws a right hand that Rubio ducks under and follows up with a left that Rubio also avoids with ease.
A big right from Paige misses. #CL2#
Rubio forces Paige back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Rubio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Paige will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Rubio'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.
#R2#
Paige cracks Rubio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Rubio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rubio tries to land knees in the clinch but Paige avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Paige's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rubio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paige misses with a looping left.
Paige sets himself, and Rubio steps forward looking for the clinch! Paige avoids it this time.
Paige lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rubio circles away quickly and effectively.
Rubio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paige.
Rubio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paige.
Paige throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubio slips under a jab from Paige.
Paige missing with a left hand there. Rubio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rubio flicks out a counter leg kick but Paige steps away.#CL2#
Rubio has Paige up against the cage in a clinch.
Rubio slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Paige gets underhooks to prevent Rubio's takedown attempt.
Rubio has Paige pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paige manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rubio wants a takedown.
Mike Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Rubio.
Rubio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paige up against the cage.#BC#
Paige escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paige.
Paige moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paige misses with an uppercut.
Paige's corner calls for a 1-2. Paige obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
The fighters circling - Paige throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paige swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Paige - just one landing. #CL2#
Rubio has Paige up against the cage in a clinch.
Rubio is working for takedown but Paige is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Rubio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rubio slips under a jab.
As Paige backs off Rubio throws a huge counter combo but Paige manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Paige misses.
Paige misses with a hook.#CL2#
Rubio moves into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rubio stalling against the cage.
Rubio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paige to keep the fight standing.#T3##BC2#
Rubio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rubio takes the fight into the clinch.
Rubio stalls. #BC#
Paige breaks the clinch.
Paige is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubio can do to turn this around?
Paige misses the jab.#CL2#
Paige tries to keep at a distance but Rubio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rubio wants to take the fight to the mat but Paige manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Rubio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rubio tries to score a body lock takedown but Paige shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rubio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paige just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Paige manages to break the clinch.
Rubio takes one to the side of the head.
Paige jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mike Paige is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Rubio gets a clinch.
Rubio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Paige dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rubio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Paige throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paige misses with a hook.#CL2#
Rubio clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Paige manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Paige.
Paige avoids a kick to the body.
Rubio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paige.
Diego Rubio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Rubio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paige, pushing him back against the cage.
Paige blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Paige pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rubio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paige, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Paige breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rubio clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Paige breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Paige misses the jab.
And Rubio tries to counter it with a takedown but Paige pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paige bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Paige. No joy for Rubio on that attempt.
Rubio shoots in for a takedown but Paige shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Rubio pushes Paige up against the cage in a clinch.
Rubio tries to pull guard but Paige forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mike Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Rubio.#BC2#
Rubio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paige bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rubio's head backwards.#CL2#
Paige gets tackled into the cage by Rubio. Rubio maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Rubio pulls Paige into guard.
Paige trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rubio's guard.#SU#
Paige decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rubio, up you get! #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Paige.
Paige lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paige thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paige connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rubio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paige.
Rubio slips under a jab.
Paige throws a jab when Rubio was well out of range.
Rubio ducks under a wild hook from Paige.#CL2#
Rubio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rubio leaning against his opponent.
Rubio goes for a takedown attempt but Paige pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Rubio moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##BC#
Paige breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paige keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paige throwing a counter right hand but Rubio manages to avoid it.
Paige throws a jab when Rubio was well out of range.
Paige throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubio. #CL2#
Rubio forces Paige back against the cage and clinches.
Rubio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paige is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rubio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rubio is trying to pull guard but Paige turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Paige manages to break the clinch.
Rubio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paige finds it's way round the side to connect with Rubio's head.
Paige cracks Rubio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paige lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Rubio pushes Paige up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Rubio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rubio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paige pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rubio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paige prevents it.
Rubio is stalling here.
#BC#
Paige breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paige misses with a hook.
Paige throws a looping overhand right but Rubio ducks down to avoid it.
Diego Rubio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Paige is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paige throws a hook but Rubio blocks it.
Paige connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Paige showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paige, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Paige!
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vladislav Yurevich and Diego Rubio. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vladislav Yurevich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Diego Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yurevich clinches with his opponent.
Rubio is pressed up against the cage. Yurevich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rubio down to the mat. Rubio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yurevich swats away the attempt to clinch by Rubio.
Yurevich closes the distance and clinches.
Yurevich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rubio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rubio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rubio is trying to pull guard but Yurevich has him pressed against the cage.
Yurevich has Rubio pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yurevich pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rubio tumbling to the mat - Yurevich dives into Rubio's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yurevich (2) vs (0) Rubio
Yurevich stays in close to Rubio's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurevich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurevich looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yurevich advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yurevich (5) vs (0) Rubio
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurevich just content to control the position.
Yurevich tries to move to mount but Rubio blocks the move with his legs.
Rubio is looking for a sweep.
Yurevich slows the pace down.
Yurevich's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rubio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yurevich (5) vs (2) Rubio
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is trying to control. Yurevich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rubio looks winded!
Yurevich keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Yurevich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rubio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rubio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yurevich (9) vs (2) Rubio
Yurevich just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Yurevich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I really don't envy Rubio right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Yurevich.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Yurevich.
Yurevich continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rubio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Yurevich.
Yurevich is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Yurevich.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yurevich continues to hold on tight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Yurevich.
Rubio is really stuck here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Yurevich has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rubio's body.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rubio trying to control the hands but Yurevich won't let him.
Yurevich looking to break Rubio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rubio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Yurevich will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Rubio's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Yurevich controlling the position well here. Rubio rolled but Yurevich kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Yurevich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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 Yurevich gets his way!
What can Rubio do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Yurevich controlling well, preventing Rubio from escaping the position.
What can Rubio do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurevich looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yurevich takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Vladislav Yurevich thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Koski fails to land the takedown.
Koski closes the distance and clinches up with Rubio, looking for a takedown. Koski pushes Rubio against the cage but Rubio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Rubio rushes Koski and presses him up against the cage.
Koski gets underhooks to prevent Rubio's takedown attempt.
Rubio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koski pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Rubio breaks the clinch.
Koski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juho Koski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubio stuffs the takedown.
Rubio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski throws a series of punches but Rubio avoids them all with ease.
Koski sets himself, and Rubio steps forward looking for the clinch! Koski avoids it this time.
Koski shoots in for a double leg but Rubio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Rubio rushes Koski and presses him up against the cage.
Koski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rubio.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Koski can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Rubio pulls guard effortlessly.
Koski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Rubio has his foot on Koski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koski works his way back into a safe position though.
Rubio has control of Koski's left arm, preventing Koski from doing any damage.
Koski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koski wants to control from the top but Rubio keeps moving.
Rubio pulls Koski in close to his closed guard and prevents Koski from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rubio doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rubio is controlling Koski's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Rubio moves into range and clinches up with Koski.#TD2#
Rubio gets control of Koski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rubio will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rubio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rubio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koski defends it easily.#T3#
Rubio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rubio looking to pass the guard.
Rubio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Koski tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rubio easily slips into full mount!
Koski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Rubio there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Koski is looking to improve his position but Rubio isn't that keen on the idea.
Koski wants to control but Rubio is having none of it.
Rubio trying to control but Koski is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koski is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Rubio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Koski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rubio but Rubio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rubio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rubio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koski.
Koski leaves Rubio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Koski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rubio defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juho Koski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Rubio rushes Koski and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Koski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Koski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Rubio throws a big right hand that misses.
Rubio being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rubio won't allow Koski to sweep him here.
Rubio advances position into side control!#SU2#
Rubio decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Rubio closes the distance and clinches.
Rubio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rubio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Koski can't find room to land a body shot as Rubio controls the action.
Koski trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Rubio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koski smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Koski takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Rubio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koski avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Koski darts in and clinches Rubio up against the cage.
Rubio tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Rubio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Rubio moves into the clinch.
Rubio letting Koski take a breather here.
Koski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rubio to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Rubio lands a shoulder strike.
Koski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rubio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rubio can't get the takedown.
Rubio lands a right hand.
Rubio gets underhooks to prevent Koski's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rubio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Rubio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubio closes the distance and clinches up with Koski, looking for a takedown. Rubio pushes Koski against the cage but Koski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koski is looking for a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rubio shoots in looking for a takedown. Koski tries to sprawl out of it but Rubio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Rubio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rubio misses with a takedown attempt - Koski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Rubio clinches up with Koski and pushes him back against the cage.
Rubio jumps guard but Koski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Koski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Koski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rubio rushes Koski and presses him up against the cage.
Rubio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Juho Koski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Rubio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski tries to pull guard but Rubio won't allow it.
Koski is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1##BC#
Koski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rubio moves into range and clinches up with Koski.
Koski is trying to pull guard but Rubio has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rubio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Rubio jumps into guard, dragging Koski to the mat.
Rubio has Koski pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
Rubio pushes Koski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
Koski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rubio circles away.#CL2#
Rubio moves into range and clinches up with Koski.#BC#
Koski breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Rubio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rubio goes for a takedown attempt but Koski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Koski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rubio circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Koski as Rubio shoots in.#CL2#
Rubio closes the distance and clinches.
Rubio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Koski stops a takedown attempt from Rubio.
Koski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubio's elbow.
Diego Rubio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Rubio drags the fight down to the ground.
Koski wants to control from the top but Rubio keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rubio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rubio is looking to stand up but Koski isn't so interested in that idea.
Koski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Koski looking to pass the guard.
Rubio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bone on bone clash there as Koski blocks the leg kick.
Koski fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Rubio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rubio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Rubio!
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bret The Grinder and Diego Rubio. The Grinder comes to the cage accompanied by Drake - Energy. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bret The Grinder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Diego Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rubio darts in and clinches The Grinder up against the cage.
The Grinder has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rubio is trying to keep an underhook but The Grinder manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: The Grinder (2) vs (0) Rubio
The Grinder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The Grinder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rubio on the ground.
The Grinder wants to pass the guard but Rubio is defending well.
The Grinder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Grinder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rubio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Grinder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rubio pulls The Grinder in close to his closed guard and prevents The Grinder from doing any damage or advancing position.
The Grinder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rubio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Grinder defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is trying to control the position but The Grinder postures up.
The Grinder trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Grinder 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.
Rubio is trying to control the position but The Grinder postures up.
The Grinder wants to control from the top but Rubio keeps moving.
The Grinder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rubio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Grinder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Grinder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Grinder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Grinder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Grinder wants to control from the top but Rubio keeps moving.
The Grinder 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.
The Grinder trying to control but Rubio is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Grinder content to stall in guard here.
The Grinder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Grinder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The Grinder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is trying to control the position but The Grinder postures up.
The Grinder 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by The Grinder.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rubio has The Grinder pulled in close to control his posture.
Rubio looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubio, not yet.
The Grinder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Grinder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The Grinder wants to control from the top but Rubio keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rubio controls The Grinder momentarily but The Grinder frees himself.
The Grinder controlling from the top position.
The Grinder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rubio for as long as he can get away with.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The Grinder won't allow Rubio to sweep him here.
The Grinder trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Grinder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Grinder (2) vs (2) Rubio
The Grinder keeping hold of Rubio's head, controlling as best he can.
The Grinder tries to get to full guard but Rubio has control of the leg.
The Grinder desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rubio trying to control the action but The Grinder is working from the bottom.
The Grinder tries to roll over but Rubio keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Grinder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rubio is fighting to break The Grinder's control of his arms but The Grinder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rubio trying to control but The Grinder is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The Grinder pulls Rubio in to control the position.
Rubio stopping the sweep attempt from The Grinder.
The Grinder wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rubio tries to free his leg and advance position but The Grinder is retaining full guard.
Rubio is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The Grinder wants to sweep here but Rubio controlling him for the moment.
The Grinder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rubio looking to pass the guard.
The Grinder looking for a sweep. Not yet The Grinder, not yet.
The Grinder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Grinder tries to get out of the position.
The Grinder keeping moving, preventing Rubio from controlling successfully.
The Grinder has Rubio pulled in close to control his posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The Grinder keeping full guard, as Rubio tries to pass.
The Grinder is pulling down on Rubio's head to control his posture.
The Grinder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Rubio gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Rubio wins on points by 3 to 2.
Bret The Grinder spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to MMA for now then I guess'. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Mack and Diego Rubio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mack looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (0) Rubio
Mack wants to control from the top but Rubio keeps moving.
Mack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubio trying to keep a closed guard but Mack is proving a slippery customer.
Mack trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rubio manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (2) Rubio
Mack wants to control the position but Rubio says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mack trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack is looking for a sweep. Rubio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mack is working hard here to advance position.
Mack wants to get back to full guard but Rubio has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (2) vs (5) Rubio
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mack struggling a bit here.
Mack is looking for a sweep.
Mack trying his best to control but Rubio has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mack (2) vs (7) Rubio
Rubio controlling the position easily from mount.
Mack tries to improve his position but instead Rubio has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mack (2) vs (10) Rubio
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack is in bad spot here.
Rubio is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mack is defending well though. Rubio let's go of the attempt for now.
Rubio is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mack has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rubio is hanging on to Mack's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rubio on the ground.
Rubio is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mack is defending well though. Rubio let's go of the attempt for now.
Rubio looks winded!
Mack can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mack has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rubio is hanging on to Mack's back as he tries to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rubio controlling from the back.
Mack staying busy and making it hard for Rubio to control.
Mack rolls, trying to escape but Rubio keeps control of the position.
Mack preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rubio.
Mack rolls, trying to escape but Rubio keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rubio working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mack tries to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mack trying to control the hands but Rubio breaks the grip.
Rubio keeps control of the position as Mack tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mack knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mack for a finish.
Mack wants to escape the position.
Mack is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rubio.
Mack tries to roll but Rubio sticks to his back.
Rubio has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mack tries to break free.
Rubio is looking for the choke from the back position but Mack is controlling his hands well.
Mack tries to escape but Rubio has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mack is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Mack's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rubio looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Mack's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mack trying to control but not successfully.
Mack rolls, trying to escape but Rubio keeps control of the position.
Rubio is not going to allow Mack to sit and survive in this position.
Rubio keeps control of the position as Mack tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mack is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mack rolls, trying to escape but Rubio keeps control of the position.
Mack looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mack can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rubio controlling the positon.
Mack is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rubio is persistently looking for the submission but Mack is defending it well.
Mack is in bad spot here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mack wants to control his opponent's hands but Rubio gets his hands free.
Mack is trying to break free.
Rubio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mack has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rubio is hanging on to Mack's back as he tries to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rubio trying to control.
I really don't envy Mack right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Einarsson looking to score a takedown here. Rubio is defending well but Einarsson drives through and ends up in Rubio's guard.
Einarsson pushing down on Rubio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rubio wants to control but Einarsson is keeping busy.
Einarsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Einarsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rubio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Einarsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rubio has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pro Pain Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rubio is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Einarsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Einarsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Einarsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Einarsson is keen to just control but Rubio is a slippery customer.
Einarsson is controlling the pace.
Rubio is trying to control but can't.
Einarsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Einarsson. #SUB#
Einarsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rubio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Einarsson.
Einarsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rubio tries to lock up and control but Einarsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Einarsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rubio is desperately trying to improve his position but Einarsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Einarsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rubio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Einarsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Einarsson wants to control the pace but Rubio is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Einarsson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rubio is surviving well by controlling Einarsson's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Einarsson tries to control but Rubio wriggling away.
Einarsson controlling his opponent.
Einarsson landing shots from mount.
Einarsson 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.#SUB#
Einarsson working for a guillotine from mount but Rubio is in no mood to give up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Einarsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rubio is looking to escape.
Einarsson is landing with some decent strikes but Rubio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulfric Einarsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good exchange - Rubio coming out on top.#CL#
Einarsson pushes Rubio up against the cage in a clinch.
Rubio tries to break free but Einarsson pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rubio manages to break the clinch.
Rubio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Einarsson tries to clinch but Rubio is having none of it. #CL2#
Rubio drives through and clinches with Einarsson against the cage.
#TD#
Einarsson pulls guard.
Einarsson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubio being controlled here momentarily.
Rubio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Rubio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Einarsson, up you get! #T1#
Rubio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rubio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Einarsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Einarsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Einarsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rubio is breathing heavily.
Einarsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rubio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Einarsson 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.
Rubio keeping moving, preventing Einarsson from controlling successfully. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einarsson cracks Rubio with a solid left hand.
Einarsson is stalling in the full guard.
Einarsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Einarsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Rubio, which made it look bad.
Einarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Einarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ulfric Einarsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Rubio instigates a clinch. #BC#
Einarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Einarsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rubio tries to avoid it but Einarsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rubio to the ground. Rubio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulfric Einarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubio tries to clinch but Einarsson is having none of it.
Einarsson tries to counter by clinching up but Rubio breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Rubio as Einarsson shoots in.#TD#
Einarsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rubio's guard.#ES2#
Rubio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Einarsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Einarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rubio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego Rubio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Einarsson shoots in but Rubio avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4##CL2#
Rubio drives through and clinches with Einarsson against the cage.
#BC#
Einarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Einarsson.
Rubio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Einarsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rubio swivels and escapes.
Rubio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rubio just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEinarsson.
Einarsson shoots in for a double leg but Rubio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Rubio rushes Einarsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rubio stalling the fight.
Einarsson slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Einarsson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Rubio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Einarsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Rubio 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! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rubio pushes Einarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Rubio stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Rubio breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Einarsson.
Einarsson shoots in for a takedown but Rubio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Rubio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rubio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einarsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rubio to keep the fight standing.
Einarsson stalls. #TD#
Einarsson pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Einarsson looking to control.
Einarsson wants to sweep here but Rubio controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Einarsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Einarsson controls Rubio momentarily but Rubio frees himself. #SUB#
Einarsson is looking for a triangle but Rubio pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Einarsson tries to strike from the bottom.
Einarsson managing to control the position.
Einarsson 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Einarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Rubio gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rubio gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rubio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Einarsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rubio wants to take a breather but Einarsson is having none of it.
Einarsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rubio is working away from the top position though.
Einarsson wants to control but Rubio passes into side.
Einarsson wants to control but Rubio postures up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rubio is looking to take a break and control but Einarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Einarsson tries to improve position but can't.
Einarsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Einarsson is trying to stand back up but Rubio is controlling him
Rubio prevents Einarsson from improving his position.
Rubio blocks the strikes from Einarsson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rubio is looking for a kimura but Einarsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rubio to get the leverage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Rubio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rubio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Rubio!
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