Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Batoru FC 1
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Biernat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kubota tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kubota shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Biernat defends it nicely.#TD2#
Biernat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kubota controlling from the top position.
Kubota stopping the sweep attempt from Biernat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat trying to control the position.
Biernat 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.#ES#
Biernat manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Biernat breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Biernat. #CUT#
It looks like Kyoji Kubota has been cut.#CL#
Biernat pushes Kubota up against the cage in a clinch.
Biernat is pressed up against the cage. Kubota has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Biernat down to the mat. Biernat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kubota moves out of range of the body kick.
And Kubota tries to counter it with a takedown but Biernat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Some wild striking there from Biernat.
Kubota changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Biernat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kubota looks for a takedown but Biernat sprawls well.
Mateusz Biernat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoji Kubota.
Kubota blocks a leg kick.
Kubota moves out of range of the body kick from Biernat.
And Kubota tries to counter it with a takedown but Biernat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kubota moves out of range as Biernat throws a body kick. #CL#
Biernat has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Biernat breaks the clinch.
Biernat looks to land a combination but Kubota avoids it well.
Kubota was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Biernat scores with a four punch combination!
Crunch! Biernat slams his shin into Kubota's torso.
Kubota looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kubota fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Biernat avoids it really well and circles away.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Biernat breaks from the clinch.
Biernat throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range. #CL#
Biernat has closed the distance and engaged Kubota in a clinch.
Kubota has Biernat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Biernat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Biernat breaks the clinch. #T3#
Biernat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Biernat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kubota drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Biernat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kubota looking for a takedown.
Kubota is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Biernat lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kubota has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biernat is working away from the top position though.
Biernat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Biernat wants to get back to his feet.
Biernat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kubota defending well though.
Biernat is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Biernat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Biernat seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T4##SU#
Biernat postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kubota to stand up. #CL#
Biernat instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biernat is pressed up against the cage. Kubota has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Biernat down to the mat. Biernat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biernat gets caught flat footed, as Kubota shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kubota looks winded!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kubota accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Biernat wants to stand and escape but Kubota is having none of it.
Biernat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Biernat tries to get out of the position.
Kubota looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Biernat is on top in guard. #REVR#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Biernat is looking to work some ground and pound but Kubota has wrist control.#SUB2#
Kubota looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Biernat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kubota is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyoji Kubota's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Biernat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Biernat throws a lazy body kick
and Kubota counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mateusz Biernat is winning the standup battle so far.
Kubota shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biernat as he avoids it easily.
Biernat appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Biernat has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Biernat is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kubota is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Biernat to the mat. Biernat regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Biernat is pulling down on Kubota's head. It's preventing any offense from Kubota, at least for the moment.
Kubota slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubota stops Biernat from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Biernat is looking to escape.#T1#
Biernat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kubota.
Biernat is trying to stand up here but Kubota is controlling him well.
Biernat trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kubota prevents Biernat from improving his position.
Biernat wants to get back to his feet.
Kubota seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Biernat is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Biernat throws a head kick but Kubota moves out of range.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kubota fails with the takedown.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Biernat misses with a two punch combination.
Biernat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Biernat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kubota, pushing him back against the cage.
Biernat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kubota has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Biernat seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kubota can turn it around.#BC#
Biernat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biernat tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Kubota decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Biernat's guard.#ES#
Biernat pushes Kubota off and gets back to his feet.
Kubota misses with a takedown attempt - Biernat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mateusz Biernat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoji Kubota.
Kubota shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biernat as he avoids it easily.
Kubota is breathing heavily.
Kubota shoots in for a takedown but Biernat shows good takedown defense.
Biernat lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kubota closes this distance looking for a takedown but Biernat circles away.#CL#
Biernat gets a clinch. #T3#
Kubota has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Biernat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kubota drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Biernat has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kubota uses from the top position.
Biernat pulls Kubota in close to prevent any damage.
Biernat continues to stall.
Kubota trying to control the position from guard on top but Biernat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Biernat has his feet on Kubota's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Kubota drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Biernat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kubota pushes down on Biernat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Biernat trying to hold on to Kubota's head to control him but Kubota postures up. #ES#
Biernat makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Biernat throws a one two combo.
Biernat looks to land a combination but Kubota avoids it well.
Biernat lands a nice shot that snaps Kubota's head back. #CL#
Biernat closes the distance and pushes Kubota back into the cage.#BC#
Biernat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyoji Kubota's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kubota shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Biernat as he jumps to the side.
Biernat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubota can do to turn this around?#CL#
Biernat clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Biernat clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Biernat has Kubota up against the cage in a clinch.
Kubota wants a takedown.
Kubota changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Biernat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mateusz Biernat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoji Kubota.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kubota tries to clinch up.
Biernat stuffs the takedown.
Kubota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Biernat has Kubota up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Biernat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kubota changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Biernat tries to avoid it but Kubota manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Biernat to the ground. Biernat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Biernat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kubota takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC#
Kubota is rocked!
Biernat goes for a small jab and connects. Now Biernat goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Kubota stumbles back but Biernat runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Kubota to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Kubota will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mateusz Biernat!
A determined Mateusz Biernat didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: WeInSyd 17
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Holey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kubota circles away.
Kubota looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Kubota gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Holey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kubota seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Holey wants to pass the guard but Kubota is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey throwing strikes from guard but Kubota blocks nicely.
Holey wants to control from the top but Kubota keeps moving. #T1#
Holey postures up. #SUB2#
Kubota looking for a guillotine here but Holey defends easily.
Kubota avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubota is adopting a defensive guard.
Holey trying to control but Kubota is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kubota 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.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Kubota is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kubota looking to control but Holey passes into half guard.
Kubota tries to get to full guard but Holey has control of the leg.
Holey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Holey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Holey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kubota has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holey wants to control but Kubota is keeping him busy.
Holey throwing shots but Kubota is blocking nicely.
Kubota is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Holey as Kubota shoots in.
Kubota shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holey but Holey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nick Holey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoji Kubota.
Kubota fails with the takedown.#T4#
Kubota closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holey circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kubota or perhaps it was just good defense by Holey, which made it look bad.
Kubota fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holey shoots in for a double leg but Kubota sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Holey pushes Kubota up against the cage in a clinch.
Holey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubota drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kubota has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holey after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Holey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Holey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holey misses with a takedown attempt
and Kubota counters with a head kick. That will keep Holey thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Holey misses with a takedown attempt - Kubota sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nick Holey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Holey drives through and clinches with Kubota against the cage.
Kubota wants a takedown.
Kubota is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kubota gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Holey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubota looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota tries for a takedown. No joy.
Holey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kubota is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Holey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holey can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Kubota has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Holey clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Holey breaks Kubota's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Holey wanted to stand there but Kubota had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubota being controlled here, momentarily.
Kubota is adopting a defensive guard.
Kubota wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Holey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Holey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kubota's guard.
Kubota keeping full guard, as Holey tries to pass.
Kubota trying to keep a closed guard but Holey is proving a slippery customer.
Holey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubota can do to turn this around?
Kubota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holey is one step ahead there.
Holey passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Holey trying to control the action but Kubota is working from the bottom.
Kubota struggling a bit here.
Holey tries to stand but Kubota is controlling his head.
Kubota is trying to control Holey's posture but Holey avoids it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holey scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Holey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holey controlling the position from side mount.
Holey working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubota is looking for a sweep.
Kubota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holey wants to stand but Kubota has his arm trapped.
Kubota is looking to regain half guard here but Holey keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Holey dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Kubota as Holey shoots in.
Holey throws a head kick but Kubota moves out of range.
Holey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kubota. #TD2#
Kubota fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holey sprawls well initially but Kubota persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kubota wants to free his trapped foot but Holey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holey manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kubota is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Kubota trying to control the position from guard on top but Holey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kubota looking to sit in guard and control but Holey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kubota is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holey cracks Kubota with a solid left hand.
Kubota has a closed guard, preventing Holey from standing up.
Kubota avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kubota is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Kubota is looking to sweep but instead, Holey has passed into half guard.
Holey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kubota knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kubota tries to roll over but Holey keeps him under control.
Holey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holey is keen to just control but Kubota is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Holey 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.
Kubota regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Kubota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holey is one step ahead there.
Kubota keeping moving, preventing Holey from controlling successfully.
Kubota is trying to keep Holey in close. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kubota has Holey pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kubota is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holey wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Holey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kubota is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holey's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubota lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holey turns into Kubota and is now in his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Holey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Holey!

Event: WeInSyd 13
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Waters shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kubota is trying to defend but Waters finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubota has hold of Waters's hands but Waters slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kubota wants to control but Waters is keeping busy.
Waters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kubota trying to hold on to Waters's head to control him but Waters postures up.
Waters lands with a punch from half guard.
Kubota wants to control but Waters is keeping busy. #SUB#
Kubota looking for submissions off his back.
Kubota gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Waters is refusing to be controlled, as Kubota sits in half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Kubota seems content to control.
Kubota looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Kubota's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kubota content to control rather than advance.
Waters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kubota.
Waters has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym (ALL ELITE COACHES). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kubota passes into side control, despite Waters's attempt to control the position.
Waters gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kubota raining down shots from the mount!
Kubota looking to control but Waters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kubota punching from mount but Waters doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kubota won't let Waters get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kubota can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Waters is looking to escape.
Kubota prevents Waters from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Kubota there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Waters is squirming around, avoiding Kubota's attempts to control the action.
Waters is in a horrible position here. Kubota smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kubota sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kubota 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.
Kubota looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kubota trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kubota thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kubota controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Kubota looking to finish with strikes here!
Kubota trying to control but Waters is having none of it.
Kubota looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kubota looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kubota wants to finish this one by submission but Waters is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kubota.
Kubota avoids the attempt from Waters to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoji Kubota dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Waters shoots in for a double leg but Kubota sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Waters slaps away a takedown attempt from Kubota, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kubota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Waters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Waters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kubota swivels and escapes.
Kubota shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Waters but Waters pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Kubota. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kubota feints and as Waters raises his hands in defense, Kubota changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kubota trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kubota is fighting to break Waters's control of his arms but Waters is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Waters can do anything to dispel that myth.
Waters is looking to stand up but Kubota isn't so interested in that idea.
Kubota wants to control from the top but Waters keeps moving.
Kubota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kubota trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kyoji Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota doesn't manage to clinch there - Waters circles away.
And Waters tries to counter it with a takedown but Kubota pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Kubota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waters can do to turn this around?#TD#
Kubota shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kubota showed some decent athleticism there.
Kubota not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kubota passes to full mount!
Waters is squirming around, avoiding Kubota's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Waters defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kubota. #T3#
Kubota trying to control but Waters is having none of it. #SUB#
Kubota working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Waters is working to get back to half guard.
Kubota controlling his opponent.
Kubota 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kubota with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Waters wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kubota.
Waters is squirming around, avoiding Kubota's attempts to control the action.
Kubota working Waters over with strikes here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waters is squirming around, avoiding Kubota's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoji Kubota dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kubota shoots in for a takedown but Waters shows good takedown defense.
Waters shoots in and drives through. Kubota sprawls well.
Kubota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kubota or perhaps it was just good defense by Waters, which made it look bad.
Waters changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Waters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Waters wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Kubota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubota tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Waters swivels and escapes.
Waters with the counter takedown but Kubota avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Kubota as Waters shoots in.
It looked like Kubota wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Waters shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Waters was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kyoji Kubota overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waters creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Kubota manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Waters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Waters is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kubota avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Waters.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kubota manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kubota lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Waters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kubota. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kubota lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kubota forces his way into half guard.
Kubota is keen to just control but Waters is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kubota is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Kubota is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waters is just riding it out for now. Kubota eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kubota wants to work for an arm triangle but Waters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kubota throwing shots but Waters is blocking nicely.
Waters wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Kubota wants to take a breather but Waters is having none of it.
Kubota is pressing down on Waters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Waters is holding on for now. #SUB#
Kubota is working for a kimura but Waters is defending it quite comfortably.
Waters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kubota.
Kubota is thwarting Waters's attempts to control the position.
Kubota trying to control the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kubota thows a huge punch but Waters dodges it nicely.
Kubota working over Waters with some ground and pound. Waters looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kubota not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chief Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waters is staying active underneath Kubota, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kubota is pressing down on Waters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Waters is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Waters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kubota tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Waters defends well and Kubota ends up having to push Waters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kyoji Kubota is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kubota stuffs the takedown.
Kubota throwing a counter right hand but Waters manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyoji Kubota.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kubota, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoji Kubota!
Kyoji Kubota took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WeInSyd 9
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
Carneiro closes the distance and clinches up with Kubota, looking for a takedown. Carneiro pushes Kubota against the cage but Kubota circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carneiro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carneiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carneiro avoids the head kick by Kubota.
Kubota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Carneiro.
Kubota has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kubota lands a head kick! #ROC2#
Carneiro is rocked!
Carneiro moves out of range as Kubota throws a body kick.
Oh Carneiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kubota takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carneiro seems to have got his legs back now.
Carneiro looks for a takedown but Kubota sprawls well.
Carneiro sets himself, and Kubota steps forward looking for the clinch! Carneiro avoids it this time.
Kubota thuds his right hand into Carneiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carneiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kubota.
Carneiro misses with a wild body shot.
Carneiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carneiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Kubota's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carneiro under the eye.
Carneiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carneiro lands with a hook. Kubota tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Kubota connects with a high kick.
Carneiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Carneiro has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeJuan Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carneiro blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kubota.
Kubota throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Carneiro misses.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
Carneiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carneiro lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Kubota is rocked!
Carneiro checks the leg kick.
Kubota is still on wobbly legs! Can Carneiro finish him?
Carneiro lands an uppercut, right on the button! Kubota tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeJuan Carneiro!
After winning the bout, DeJuan Carneiro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WeInSyd 5
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Kubota buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Koshadze clinches with his opponent.
Kubota wants to break free but Koshadze has control. #TD2#
Koshadze pulls guard successfully.
Koshadze seems keen to control Kubota's posture.
Koshadze working a defensive guard here.
Kubota wanted to stand there but Koshadze had control of the position.
Koshadze controls Kubota momentarily but Kubota frees himself.
Koshadze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kubota's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota is looking to stand up but Koshadze isn't so interested in that idea.
Kubota wants to sweep here but Koshadze controlling him for the moment.
Koshadze landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Koshadze landing with the ground and pound.
Koshadze distracts Kubota with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Koshadze stops Kubota from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koshadze is looking to work some ground and pound but Kubota has wrist control.
Kubota has control of Koshadze's left arm, preventing Koshadze from doing any damage.
Kubota definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Koshadze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koshadze stands up over Kubota, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koshadze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koshadze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kubota trying to control the position here.
Koshadze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kubota works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koshadze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kubota keeping moving, preventing Koshadze from controlling successfully.
Kubota trying to control the position. #T2##ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kubota has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Koshadze is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kubota tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Kubota.
Koshadze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kubota tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koshadze avoids it.#BC#
Kubota breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Koshadze scores with a takedown into Kubota's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koshadze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koshadze throwing strikes from guard but Kubota blocks nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Koshadze throws a big right hand that misses.
Koshadze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kubota working a defensive guard here.
Koshadze prevents Kubota from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Koshadze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koshadze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kubota trying to control the position.
Koshadze chips away with some ground and pound.
Koshadze looking to pass the guard.
Koshadze wants to control from the top but Kubota keeps moving.
Koshadze is working Kubota over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES#
Kubota wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Kubota gets caught flat footed, as Koshadze shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kubota is trying to keep Koshadze in close. #T4#
Kubota utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kubota working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koshadze.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubota trying to control the position here.
Koshadze won't allow Kubota to get back to his feet.
Koshadze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kubota's head.
Kubota is trying to control the position but Koshadze postures up.
Kubota keeping full guard, as Koshadze tries to pass.
Koshadze postures up and lands a big shot to Kubota's brow. #ES#
Kubota pushes Koshadze off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota lands a head kick. Koshadze smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Koshadze walks into a stiff left hand from Kubota.#TD2#
Koshadze closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Kubota manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Koshadze keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zurab Koshadze will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Koshadze shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kubota trying to control from the bottom.
Koshadze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Koshadze working the head and body with strikes.
Kubota wants to control but Koshadze is keeping busy.
Koshadze is nestled in close to Kubota, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koshadze connects with a nice short shot to Kubota's temple.
Kubota tries to get to full guard but Koshadze has control of the leg.
Koshadze tries to stand and escape but Kubota is controlling the position.
Ground and pound from Koshadze. #SUB2#
Koshadze is looking for a kimura but Kubota is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koshadze to get the leverage.
Koshadze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Kubota is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koshadze scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kubota trying to control here.
Kubota is trying to stand.
Koshadze slips a nice elbow through Kubota's hands, connecting with Kubota's forehead.
Koshadze is trying to control the action in half guard but Kubota is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kubota wants to get back to his feet.
Kubota is trying to get back to full guard.
Koshadze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kubota is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koshadze scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES#
Kubota manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Koshadze clinches. #BC#
Kubota breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Koshadze shoots in and bounces Kubota off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kubota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koshadze is one step ahead there. #T2#
Kubota trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koshadze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kubota's guard.
Koshadze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koshadze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kubota has hold of Koshadze's hands but Koshadze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kubota tries to kick Koshadze off but Koshadze keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Koshadze in particular looking to stall.
Kubota is trying to stand back up but Koshadze is controlling him
Koshadze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kubota on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kubota pushes Koshadze off looking to stand but Koshadze dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Koshadze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kubota has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koshadze is working away from the top position though.
Kubota looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kubota has hold of Koshadze's hands but Koshadze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koshadze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koshadze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Koshadze there.
Koshadze working over Kubota with some ground and pound. Kubota looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kubota is trying to stand up here but Koshadze is controlling him well.
Koshadze wants to take a breather but Kubota is having none of it.
Kubota is trying to get back to full guard.
Koshadze stops Kubota from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Kubota throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Koshadze is nestled in close to Kubota, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koshadze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Koshadze there.
Koshadze is thwarting Kubota's attempts to control the position.
Koshadze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Kubota is rocked!
Koshadze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koshadze is looking to take a break and control but Kubota is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koshadze winds up and cracks Kubota with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koshadze prevents Kubota from standing back up.
Koshadze lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Kubota is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koshadze working the head and body with strikes.
Koshadze drops an elbow to the side of Kubota's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zurab Koshadze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Koshadze.
A jab from Kubota misses. #CL2#
Koshadze clinches with his opponent.
Koshadze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kubota pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Koshadze wants to take the fight to the mat but Kubota manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Koshadze has Kubota pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kubota manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kyoji Kubota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zurab Koshadze.
Koshadze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kubota after a bit of a struggle.
Kubota is pressed up against the cage. Koshadze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kubota down to the mat. Kubota avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Koshadze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koshadze lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Kubota pushes Koshadze off and gets back to his feet.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kubota seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Zurab Koshadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota scores with a nice body kick.
Kubota lands with a nice body punch.
Kubota throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Koshadze takes the fight into the clinch.
Koshadze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kubota after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Kubota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kubota lands a nice looking body shot.
Kyoji Kubota is winning the standup battle so far.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kubota. That's going to slow Koshadze down. #T1#
Kubota works Koshadze's body with a nice hook.
Kubota scores with a body shot.
Koshadze tries to clinch up.
Kubota quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kubota throws a nice looking combination but Koshadze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koshadze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kubota swivels and escapes.
Kubota lands a head kick! #TD2#
Koshadze gets a takedown into half guard.
Kubota keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kubota pushes Koshadze off looking to stand but Koshadze dives back in and keeps control.
Kubota is trying to get back to full guard.
Kubota on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Koshadze is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Kubota wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Kubota pushes Koshadze off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koshadze tries to clinch up.
Koshadze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kubota swivels and escapes.
Kubota scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kubota lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Koshadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koshadze tries to move into range but Kubota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kubota moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kubota defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koshadze.
Kubota scores with a head kick. Koshadze tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kubota misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Koshadze shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kubota napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Koshadze advances nicely into full mount.
Koshadze with the ground and pound from mount.
Kubota is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Koshadze dominating with strikes here.
Kubota wants to hold on but Koshadze pushes him away.
Koshadze landing punches.
Koshadze landing strikes from the mount and Kubota is in trouble!
Koshadze lands with some strikes.
Kubota wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Koshadze trying to control but Kubota is having none of it.
Koshadze looking to finish Kubota with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kubota!#T4#
Kubota is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kubota slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zurab Koshadze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koshadze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kubota tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kubota pushes Koshadze off looking to stand but Koshadze dives back in and keeps control.
Koshadze wants to take a breather but Kubota is having none of it. #ES#
Kubota makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota lands a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koshadze.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Kyoji Kubota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kubota throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koshadze throws a fast counter high kick but Kubota manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota catches Koshadze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kubota misses with a low kick.
Koshadze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoji Kubota showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koshadze 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zurab Koshadze!
After winning the bout, Zurab Koshadze thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kyoji Kubota spoke after the fight, saying 'Zurab-kun wa doumo arigatou gozaimasu! Ganbatte!'.

Event: SyFi 20
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
Nerve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kubota doesn't seem bothered though.
Nerve connects with a body shot that sends Kubota's belly button to the back.
Nerve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nerve misses with a body shot.
Nerve misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota closes the distance and clinches up with Nerve, looking for a takedown. Kubota pushes Nerve against the cage but Nerve circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nerve catches Kubota with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kubota works over Nerve's head and body with a nice combination.
Kubota takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kubota takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nerve scores with a nice head shot.
Kubota is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nerve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
Nerve throws a shot from downtown. Kubota moves away and avoids it.
Kubota gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nerve.
Kubota swinging wildly here.
Nerve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Nerve lands with an overhand left.
Nerve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nerve is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kubota had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nerve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kubota shoots in but no luck this time.
Kubota closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been hearing reports that Kubota has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nerve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kubota throws an overhand right that lands on Nerve's shoulder, as Nerve tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Nerve does it's job there.
Nerve scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kubota is defended easily by Nerve.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Kubota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubota throws a right and a left that Nerve avoids nicely.
Kubota shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nerve eats them both and turns towards Kubota to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nerve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota has a takedown stuffed.
Pinched Nerve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kubota or perhaps it was just good defense by Nerve, which made it look bad.
Kubota on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nerve lands with a shot to the body.
Kubota walks into a left hand.
Nerve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kubota in his tracks.
Kubota connects with a high kick.
Nerve lands with a good body shot.
Kubota gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kubota shoots in for a takedown but Nerve shows good takedown defense.
Kubota is breathing heavily.
Nerve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kubota dives in for a single leg takedown but Nerve sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Nerve moves into the clinch.
Nerve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nerve lands a nice uppercut.
Nerve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nerve lands an uppercut.
Nerve stops a takedown attempt from Kubota. #T3#
Nerve lands a shoulder strike.
Kubota is trying to drag Nerve to the mat but Nerve just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nerve lands a hook that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
Nerve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kubota is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nerve is defending well.
Nerve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Nerve.
Kubota tries to score a body lock takedown but Nerve shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Nerve.
Nerve lands with a light punch inside.
Kubota dodges an elbow strike from Nerve.
Nerve prevents Kubota from breaking the clinch.
Nerve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nerve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kubota wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nerve has him pressed against the cage.
Nerve is pushing Kubota up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Kubota has clasped his hands together around Nerve's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T4#
Nerve can't do much from the bottom here.
Nerve keeping his opponent close.
Nerve wants to control but Kubota postures up.
Kubota in the domination position with Nerve hanging on.
Kubota trying to control the action but Nerve is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kubota working away.
Nerve holding on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pinched Nerve dominated that round.
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#
Nerve with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kubota.
Nerve is trying to control Kubota's posture but Kubota avoids it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Nerve tries to buck Kubota off but Kubota is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota throwing strikes but Nerve manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kyoji Kubota overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Kubota is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kubota seems a little lost for a moment, as Nerve dominates the positioning.
Kubota tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kubota's face as Nerve controls the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Nerve has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kubota holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kubota can't do much from the bottom here.
Nerve blocks the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota is being controlled here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kubota.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nerve struggling a bit here.
Nerve holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kubota connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nerve some visible discomfort.
Kubota wants to control but Nerve is keeping him busy.
Nerve tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kubota wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Nerve's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nerve gets back to half guard.
Nerve is positioning himself well to prevent Kubota advancing to mount. #T4##SUB#
Kubota looking for a submission but Nerve manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Nerve seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kyoji Kubota will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nerve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyoji Kubota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kubota staying out of range there.
Nerve misses with a looping left.
Kubota appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Kubota scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kubota is keen to just control but Nerve is a slippery customer.
Nerve controlling the position for now.
Kubota throwing shots but Nerve is blocking nicely.
Kubota prevents Nerve from improving his position.
Kubota tries to pass to full mount but Nerve defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerve is doing well to control the position and prevent Kubota from advancing to side control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nerve.#T1##SUB#
Kubota is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nerve doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kubota.
Kubota is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kubota working Nerve over with strikes. #T2#
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.
Nerve controlling the position for now.
Kubota throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kubota sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nerve defending well though.
Nerve keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kubota wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nerve keeps working.
Nerve controlling the position for now.
Nerve's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nerve lands with an overhand left.#T3##CL2#
Nerve clinches with his opponent.
Nerve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nerve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kubota tries to score a body lock takedown but Nerve shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nerve lands a right hand.
Nerve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kubota looking for a takedown.
Nerve lands with a short shot to the head.
Nerve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nerve prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Kubota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kubota's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kubota wants to take the fight to the mat but Nerve manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nerve tries a knee to the head but Kubota blocks it.
Kubota is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nerve is defending well.
Nerve lands a nice shot to the body.
Nerve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nerve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kubota has Nerve pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nerve manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nerve. #T4#
Nerve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Nerve.
Nerve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nerve in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nerve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
Nerve stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nerve.
Nerve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nerve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kubota wants a takedown.
Kubota goes for a takedown attempt but Nerve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nerve lands a body shot.
Pinched Nerve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota moves forwards but Nerve connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nerve scores with a decent looking hook.
Nerve thuds a left hand into Kubota's body.
Nerve lands with a straight right. Kubota didn't see that one coming.
Nerve moves out of range of the body kick from Kubota.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinched Nerve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nerve 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinched Nerve!
During a confident post fight interview, Pinched Nerve thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kyoji Kubota spoke after the fight, saying 'Pinched-kun wa doumo arigatou gozaimasu! Ganbatte!'.

Event: SyFi 8
Date: Feb 09, 2018

#R1#
Estionilita is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kubota blocks a head kick by Estionilita.
Estionilita throws a one two combo.
Estionilita looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
And Kubota tries to counter it with a takedown but Estionilita pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Estionilita misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Kubota throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Estionilita was covering up waiting for the punch and Kubota finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kubota keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Estionilita's head.#SUB#
Estionilita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kubota gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kubota landing some decent shots from guard.
Kubota has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kubota is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Kubota decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Estionilita, up you get!
Estionilita really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Estionilita throws a sloppy head kick and Kubota moves out of range easily.
Estionilita swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Kubota moves into the clinch.#BC#
Estionilita breaks the clinch.
Kubota is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Estionilita tries to bum rush Kubota with a series of wild strikes but Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kubota tries to counter with a clinch but Estionilita shakes him off and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Estionilita connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot by Estionilita.
Estionilita throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Kubota counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Estionilita has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kubota has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Estionilita can't break the clinch. #BC#
Estionilita manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Kubota fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Estionilita to the ground. Kubota is now in Estionilita's guard.
Kubota is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
My spies in Zen Balance Monastery inform me that Kubota has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Estionilita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kubota slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Estionilita looking for submissions off his back.
Kubota content to control rather than advance.
Estionilita knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kubota on the ground.#T3#
Kubota working over Estionilita with some ground and pound. Estionilita looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kubota 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.
Kubota lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kubota is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.
Estionilita tries to kick Kubota off but Kubota keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Estionilita on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kubota not doing much here.
Estionilita is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Kubota gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kubota fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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 Igoramma Estionilita will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Estionilita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Igoramma Estionilita is winning the standup battle so far.
Estionilita looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kubota fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kubota throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Estionilita was covering up waiting for the punch and Kubota finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kubota lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Kubota is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kyoji Kubota has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Estionilita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estionilita is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kubota is controlling him. #T1#
Estionilita has momentary wrist control but Kubota slips an elbow through the middle.
Kubota scoring with some ground and pound.
Kubota stands and throws Estionilita's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Kubota stands up and beckons Estionilita to his feet.
Estionilita throws a sloppy head kick and Kubota moves out of range easily.
Igoramma Estionilita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Estionilita misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Kubota changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Estionilita looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Estionilita bucks up and tries to throw Kubota off but instead Kubota has got his back!
Good control from Kubota.#SUB2#
Kubota looking for the RNC. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Estionilita can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Kubota is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Estionilita taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kubota.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyoji Kubota!
A very excited looking Kyoji Kubota made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Cox shoots in looking for a takedown but Kubota manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kubota shoots in and drives through. Cox sprawls well.#TD2#
Cox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cox wants to get back to his feet but Kubota is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kubota working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Kubota from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota is working Cox over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kubota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cox tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Cox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kubota is controlling him.
Kubota stopping the sweep attempt from Cox.
Kubota working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kubota controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kubota shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2##ES#
Cox manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kubota is out of range.
Cox throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Kubota pushes Cox up against the cage in a clinch.
Kubota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coxs head.
Cox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kubota avoids it.
Kubota is trying to break free.
Cox has Kubota pressed against the cage, preventing Kubota from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Cox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kubota.
Cox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kubota is defending well for now.#BC2#
Kubota breaks from the clinch.
Kubota will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Cox looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Cox is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Cox is trying to control the action in half guard but Kubota is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kubota wants to improve his position but Cox is controlling well.
Cox performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Cox is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Cox is trying to work for a kimura but Kubota is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyoji Kubota will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kubota gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kubota tries to break the clinch but Cox is controlling the position.
Kubota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kubota will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cox up against the cage.
Kubota jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cox walks away with a smile on his face. Kubota gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Kubota. #T1#
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Cox counters by moving into the clinch.
Kubota on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kubota tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kubota has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cox after a bit of a struggle.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoji Kubota.
Kubota tries to pull guard but Cox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kubota on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Kubota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cox shoots for a double leg takedown but Kubota sprawls well. He's pushed Cox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kubota is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Kubota is looking to slow Cox down with leg kicks.
Kubota fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Kubota closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kubota tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kubota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kubota has Cox pushed against the cage.
Cox misses with an elbow over the top.#T3##BC2#
Kubota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kubota moves into range and clinches up with Cox.
Kubota trying to land knees to the body.
Kubota is struggling to control the position.
Kubota is trying to drag Cox to the mat but Cox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Kubota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
A low kick from Kubota is predictable there #TD#
so Cox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kubota is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kubota looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Cox decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kubota, up you get!
Cox misses with a double jab.
Hershel Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kubota shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cox as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyoji Kubota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Kubota throws a series of punches but Cox avoids them all with ease.
Cox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kubota manages to circle out of the way.
Cox blocks a head kick by Kubota.
Kubota shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cox as he jumps to the side.
Kubota shoots and misses #CL#
and Cox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cox.
Cox throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota lands a left hand.
Kubota avoiding damage as Cox throws knees to the body.
Cox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kubota is defending well for now.#T1#
Kubota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kubota goes for a takedown attempt but Cox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hershel Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoji Kubota.
Kubota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Kubota darts in and clinches Cox up against the cage.#BC2#
Kubota breaks the clinch.
Kubota will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kubota defends it nicely.#T2#
Kubota throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Cox counters with a single leg into guard. Kubota didn't expect that.
Cox works over Kubota with some ground and pound from guard.
Cox throwing strikes from guard but Kubota blocks nicely. #SUB#
Cox drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kubota manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cox has Kubota in his guard.#REVB#
Cox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Kubota won't allow Cox to get back to his feet.
Kubota must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Cox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kubota gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kubota throws a big elbow that misses.
Kubota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cox tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Cox looking for a guillotine here but Kubota defends easily.
Kubota stops Cox from standing up. #T4#
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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kubota misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Kubota closes the distance and clinches.
Hershel Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyoji Kubota is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoji Kubota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kubota winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoji Kubota!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2017

#R1#
Luffy tries to clinch up.
Kubota changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Luffy tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Luffy throws a head kick that half lands.
Luffy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kubota circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luffy tries to clinch there but Kubota circles away.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses.
Luffy doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Kubota counters by clinching up. #BC#
Kubota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luffy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Monkey Luffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Luffy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kubota pushes Luffy off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Kubota plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Luffy tries for a takedown but Kubota circles away easily#CL#
and Kubota moves into the clinch.
Kyoji Kubota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkey Luffy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Kubota breaks from the clinch.
Luffy fails with a takedown attempt.
Kubota lands a glancing blow to the side of Luffy's head.
Luffy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kubota counters with a series of strikes. Luffy will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Kubota clinches up with Luffy and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Luffy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kubota misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Kubota drives through and clinches with Luffy against the cage.
Kubota pushes Luffy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Kubota pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Luffy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kubota, up you get!
Kubota avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kubota thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kubota moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Luffy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kubota defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luffy.
Luffy looks winded!
Kubota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Luffy looks to move away, Kubota throws a big counter combo but Luffy just gets out of the way.#T3##TD#
Kubota throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Luffy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kubota is in Luffy's guard.#SU#
Kubota decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kubota lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Kubota instigates a clinch.
Kubota pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kubota is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kubota with a knee to the head. #TD#
Kubota manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Kubota is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Luffy has his hands clasped together but Kubota extends and breaks Luffy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kubota.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyoji Kubota!

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