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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Molefe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timur Rubin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alex Molefe's chin.
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256 lbs
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230 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Rubin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Molefe!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molefe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubin throws out the jab.
Rubin slips a straight right by Molefe.
Molefe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rubin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No joy there for Molefe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rubin closes the distance and pushes Molefe back into the cage.
Molefe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rubin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Molefe to the mat. Molefe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rubin won't allow Molefe to sweep him here.
Molefe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rubin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rubin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Molefe's head.
Rubin is in close to Molefe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rubin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rubin throwing strikes from guard but Molefe blocks nicely.
Rubin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molefe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rubin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Molefe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin won't allow Molefe to sweep him here.
Rubin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molefe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molefe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin tries to get to full guard but Molefe has control of the leg.
Molefe working over Rubin with some ground and pound. Rubin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Molefe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Molefe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Molefe is controlling the pace.
Rubin manages to get to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Molefe is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molefe working some strikes from top position.
Rubin keeping moving, preventing Molefe from controlling successfully.
Rubin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rubin wants to sweep but no luck.
Molefe wants to control from the top but Rubin keeps moving.
Rubin pulls Molefe in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rubin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Molefe's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molefe is looking to improve his position.
Molefe trying to control here.
Rubin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
It looks like Alex Molefe has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molefe gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubin throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Rubin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Molefe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Molefe but Molefe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rubin throws a jab but it's blocked by Molefe.
Rubin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Molefe.
Rubin lands a head shot.
Molefe slips a straight right by Rubin.
Molefe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubin manages to avoid it.
Molefe throws a body punch but Rubin moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubin. Molefe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molefe just misses with a punch to the body.
Molefe thows a body shot but no joy.
Molefe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rubin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Molefe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rubin wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molefe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molefe won't allow Rubin to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Molefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alex Molefe hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rubin shoots in but no luck this time.
Rubin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molefe.
Molefe tries for a takedown but Rubin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rubin gets a double leg takedown into Molefe's guard.
Timur Rubin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rubin throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rubin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubin prevents Molefe from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molefe looking for a sweep. Not yet Molefe, not yet.
Rubin working some strikes from top position.
Rubin with a nice head shot there.
Molefe trying to keep a closed guard but Rubin is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Molefe 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.
Molefe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rubin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Molefe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Molefe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rubin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Molefe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rubin keeping full guard, as Molefe tries to pass.
Molefe slips nicely into half guard.
Molefe wants to take a breather but Rubin is having none of it.
Rubin is looking for a sweep. Molefe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Molefe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molefe trying to control from half guard but Rubin is working away.
Rubin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rubin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Molefe.
Rubin wants to control but Molefe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Molefe is looking to take a break and control but Rubin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rubin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubin trying to control but Molefe postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rubin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Molefe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Molefe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alex Molefe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rubin looks to land a right hand but Molefe moved out of range.
A big right from Molefe misses.
Molefe misses with a hook.
Molefe dives in and scores a takedown into Rubin's guard.
Rubin keeping moving, preventing Molefe from controlling successfully.
Rubin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Molefe won't allow Rubin to sweep him here.
Rubin is working hard here to advance position.
Molefe trying to control but Rubin is working from the bottom.
Rubin wants to sweep here but Molefe controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Molefe dives in for a single leg takedown but Rubin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rubin can't find room to land a body shot as Molefe controls the action.
Molefe is trying to stall.
Rubin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Molefe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rubin has clasped his hands together around Molefe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Molefe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rubin trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molefe trying to control from half guard but Rubin is working away.
Rubin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Molefe on the ground.
Rubin is in trouble now - Molefe has advanced to mount!
Molefe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rubin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molefe looking to finish with strikes here!
Rubin is looking to get to half guard.
Rubin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rubin blocking the ground and pound.
Molefe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Molefe lands a big elbow.
Molefe raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rubin tries to reverse the position but Molefe maintains control.
Molefe lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molefe prevents Rubin from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Molefe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Molefe landing strikes from the mount and Rubin is in trouble!
Molefe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Molefe lands a nice shot to the head.
Rubin is rocked!
Molefe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Rubin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Molefe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rubin seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molefe tries to control but Rubin wriggling away.
Molefe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Molefe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rubin is squirming around, avoiding Molefe's attempts to control the action.
Rubin tries to lock up and control but Molefe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Molefe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Molefe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Molefe tries to control but Rubin wriggling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rubin is trying desperately to improve position.
Molefe unloads with some shots from mount but Rubin bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Molefe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Molefe 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alex Molefe!
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