PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vicky Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diogo Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rubin's choice of entrance music: MG. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vegas
vs
Rubin

180 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
183 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™
•‡• LION Clothing •‡•

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vicky Vegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diogo Rubin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vegas.

It looks like Diogo Rubin has been cut.
Vegas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rubin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vegas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rubin somewhat.

Vegas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vegas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rubin letting Vegas take a breather here.
Rubin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rubin is trying to force a seperation but Vegas has the dominant position.
Rubin is trying to break the clinch but Vegas is controlling him.
Vegas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vegas lands an elbow that stopped Rubin in his tracks for a moment.
Rubin tries to circle away but Vegas has him pinned against the cage.
Rubin letting Vegas take a breather here.
Vegas misses with a knee to the head.
Vegas keeps control of Rubin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rubin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Vegas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rubin is trying to keep an underhook but Vegas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas prevents Rubin from improving his position.
Vegas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rubin's head.
Rubin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rubin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vegas's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vegas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rubin defends well.

Vegas has his foot on Rubin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rubin works his way back into a safe position though.

Rubin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vegas dives on top into guard.
Rubin wants to sweep here but Vegas controlling him for the moment.
Vegas wants to control from the top but Rubin keeps moving.
Vegas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Rubin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Rubin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rubin looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Vegas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Rubin trying to work for an americana but Vegas has managed to regain full guard.

Vegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Vegas has his foot on Rubin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rubin works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin advances to half guard.

Rubin seems to be looking for submissions.
Vegas is looking to improve his position.
Vegas gets back to full guard.
Vegas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rubin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vegas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vegas has escaped and now he's on top!
Vegas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rubin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rubin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rubin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vegas is pushing down on Rubin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rubin is fighting to maintain full guard but Vegas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vegas prevents Rubin from improving his position.

Vegas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rubin sees it coming and defends easily.
Rubin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rubin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vegas postures up in Rubin's guard and throws a big left but Rubin blocks it.
Rubin keeping moving, preventing Vegas from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vicky Vegas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diogo Rubin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vegas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rubin misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rubin is defended easily by Vegas.
Vicky Vegas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vegas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rubin throws a series of punches but Vegas moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rubin.
Vegas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rubin backs up against the cage.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Rubin.
Vegas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Vegas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Vegas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vegas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vegas's back!

Rubin is looking for the choke from the back position but Vegas is controlling his hands well.
Vegas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Rubin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vegas is on top in guard.
Vegas cracks Rubin with a solid left hand.

Rubin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vegas defends well.
Vegas forces his way into half guard.
Vegas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin is trying to get back to full guard.
Vegas works his way into full mount!
Vegas trying to control but Rubin is having none of it.
Vicky Vegas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vegas lands a heavy elbow.
Vegas working the ground and pound effectively.
Vegas wants to control the pace but Rubin is squirming around nicely.
Rubin working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rubin moves into full guard.
Rubin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegas is one step ahead there.
Vegas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vegas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rubin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Rubin is looking for a triangle but Vegas pushes his legs off easily.
Vegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vegas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rubin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Rubin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vegas defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vegas is stalling in the full guard.

Rubin looking for a guillotine here but Vegas defends easily.
Vegas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vegas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rubin keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vicky Vegas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diogo Rubin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rubin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vegas is trying to defend but Rubin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vegas gets back to full guard.
Vegas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Vegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rubin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rubin advances position into side control!
Vegas is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rubin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rubin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vegas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vegas is trying to improve his position.

Rubin is trying to get an arm triangle but Vegas is defending well.
Vegas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rubin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rubin trying to mount his opponent but Vegas defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rubin is looking for a kimura but Vegas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rubin to get the leverage.
Vegas works his way to full guard. Good work.

Rubin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vegas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vegas has escaped and now he's on top!
Rubin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegas is one step ahead there.
Vegas wants to pass the guard but Rubin is keeping the position.

Rubin working for a triangle but Vegas defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas wants to control from the top but Rubin keeps moving.
Vegas passes Rubin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rubin tries to roll over but Vegas keeps him under control.

Rubin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rubin is looking for a sweep. Vegas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Vegas seems content to control.
Vegas working Rubin over with strikes.

Vegas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rubin defends it well.
Vegas lands strikes from half guard.

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.
Rubin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rubin.

Rubin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vegas is defending well. Rubin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vegas has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rubin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diogo Rubin!