Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 15:
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kubota throwing a counter right hand but Muller manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Kubota lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muller doesn't seem phased though.
Muller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Muller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kubota.
Kubota fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Muller misses with a looping right.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kubota jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Muller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Kubota moves out of range as Muller strikes.
Muller scores with a sloppy right hand. Kubota should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota scores with a nice right hand.
Kubota clobbers Muller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Muller takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Kubota's head coaches at Kitano Fight Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kubota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Muller misses with a looping right.
A big left from Muller misses.
Kubota clobbers Muller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kubota paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Muller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota thuds a left hand into Muller's body.
Muller swings widly with a right hand
letting Kubota counter with a right hand. #ROC#Muller is rocked!
Kubota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muller is still on wobbly legs! Can Kubota finish him?
Kubota drops Muller with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Muller! Kubota dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Kubota!
A victorious Takeshi Kubota thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Frankz Muller spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry to all, I'll back more strong'.

Event: VF 16: Meril Vs. Kubota
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Kubota throws a lazy right hand but Meril sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meril manages to avoid it.
Meril was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Meril was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.
Meril gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meril has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Meril slips under a jab.
Meril appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kubota cracks Meril with an open hand slap.
Kubota tests Meril's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meril blocks a jab.
It looked like Meril was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.#T1#
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Meril was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Meril moved out of range.
Kubota swings for the body but Meril moves out of range.
Meril seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meril takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kubota swings for the body but Meril moves out of range.
Meril seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kubota throws a body punch but Meril moves out of range.
It looked like Meril was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kubota.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Kubota.#T2#
Kubota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meril doesn't seem bothered though.
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Meril was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota throws a lazy right hand but Meril sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kubota with a jab.
Kubota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota digs a good body shot into Meril's ribs.
Good shot there by Kubota.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Meril moved out of range.
As Kubota looks to move away, Meril throws a big counter combo but Kubota just gets out of the way.#T3#
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Kubota lands with an uppercut that bounces Meril off the cage and back into range.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota takes a swing at Meril's ribcage but misses.
Kubota takes a swing at Meril's ribcage but misses.
Meril is looking for a counter combo.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Meril was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.
Kubota throws a hook but Meril avoids it easily.
Meril displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Meril moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Meril on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Kubota misses with a body punch
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Meril.
Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meril bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meril uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kubota sizes up Meril with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takeshi Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Meril staying out of range there.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kubota fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Kubota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kubota lands a head shot.
Meril walks into a stiff left hand from Kubota.#ROC2#Meril is rocked!
Meril slips a jab from Kubota.
Kubota throws a jab when Meril was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota swings widly with a right hand
and Meril counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A left lands for Kubota.
Jon Meril is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Takeshi Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meril moves out of range of the strikes.
Meril appears to be looking for a big counter.
Meril slips under a jab.
Meril slips under a jab from Kubota.
A slow jab from Kubota misses its intended target.
Kubota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kubota throws a hook but Meril avoids it easily.#T2#
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Meril bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meril takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kubota scores with a body shot.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota scores with a decent looking hook.
Kubota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota throws an off balance right hand
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Kubota backing up. Kubota nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meril appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Meril defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
Meril displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Meril swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meril bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kubota throws an overhand right that lands on Meril's shoulder, as Meril tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Meril tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meril blocks the body kick.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Meril uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Meril was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Meril displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Meril appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kubota lands a head shot.
Kubota misses with a right hand
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meril was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Kubota connects with a single shot there.
Kubota connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota throws a big shot that misses.
Meril was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubota throws a push kick but Meril slaps the foot to one side.
Meril is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota 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!#R3#
Kubota takes a swing at Meril's ribcage but misses.
Kubota misses with a hook. Meril ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Meril misses the target.
Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Meril.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kubota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meril.
Meril takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meril.
Meril walks into a left hand.
Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meril looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota cracks Meril with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meril.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Meril keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kubota.
It looked like Meril was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kubota throws an overhand right that lands on Meril's shoulder, as Meril tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Meril tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meril ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meril doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meril steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Meril moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Meril is looking for a counter combo.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Kubota lands with a right hand.
Kubota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meril displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Meril takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kubota connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota misses with a left hand
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Meril is out of range.
As Kubota looks to move away, Meril throws a big counter combo but Kubota just gets out of the way.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meril defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Meril on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kubota throws a body punch but Meril moves out of range.
Kubota throws a good cross that connects.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Meril is out of range.
Meril slips under a jab from Kubota.
Meril steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Meril avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Meril is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Meril misses its target.
Kubota tests Meril's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meril uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Meril ducks down to avoid it.
Kubota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kubota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kubota connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Meril walks into a jab.
Kubota throws a hook but Meril blocks it.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Meril gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Meril is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kubota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meril on the side of the head.
Kubota throws a right hand that misses
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Kubota.
Kubota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kubota misses with a looping left.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Meril avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Meril is looking to counter punch.
Meril seems to have got his legs back now.
Kubota thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Meril 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meril sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Meril moved out of range.
Kubota jabs Meril to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Meril slips under a jab from Kubota.
Meril seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meril walks into a left hand. #T2#
Kubota throws an off balance right hand
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meril slips a jab from Kubota.
Meril was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kubota scores with a nice strike.
Meril drops his hands momentarily and Kubota takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Kubota misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Meril does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meril was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Meril moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Meril steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota works the jab nicely.
Meril avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Meril swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Meril slips a jab from Kubota.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Meril was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kubota lands a jab to the head.
Kubota misses with a straight right. #T4#
Kubota cracks Meril with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Meril is just out of range.
Kubota misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Meril counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.
Kubota misses the body punch
and Meril counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meril takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
A jab from Kubota does it's job there.
Kubota looks for the body kick but Meril saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
A jab from Kubota misses.
Meril walks into a left hand.
Meril shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meril moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Kubota cracks Meril on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Meril falls backwards against the cage. Kubota follows up with more strikes that drop Meril to his knees. Kubota keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Meril! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Kubota!
Takeshi Kubota is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Takeshi Kubota, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: VF 9: Wilcox Vs. Fiend
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Jones walks into a jab.
Kubota connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Kubota counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Kubota does it's job there.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Kubota avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones closes the distance but Kubota moves to the side
and Kubota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Takeshi Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Kubota is wise to it.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kubota lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kubota lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
A shot in the inside from Kubota.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kubota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kubota lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kubota.
Kubota lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Kubota lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Our sources have told us that Kubota has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kubota blocks the elbow strike.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Kubota finish him?#TD#
Kubota jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Kubota is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Kubota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. #T2#
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones trying to control but Kubota is working from the bottom.
Kubota not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Kubota throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Kubota looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kubota swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Kubota is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kubota manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Kubota's guard. #SUB#
Kubota has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Kubota pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
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#
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Kubota advancing to mount.
Kubota is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kubota seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Kubota prevents Jones from improving his position.
Kubota wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Kubota is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones wants to improve his position but Kubota is controlling well.
Jones wants to control but Kubota is keeping busy.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Kubota sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Kubota wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jones tries to clinch there but Kubota circles away.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kubota.
Kubota scores with a leg kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota lands a nice looking body shot.
Takeshi Kubota is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Kubota scores with a punch to the head.
Kubota lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Kubota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones wants to clinch up but Kubota keeps it at a distance.
Kubota digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Kubota wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kubota.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kubota throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#T1#
Kubota lands a nice uppercut.
Kubota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Kubota gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Light Weight Jones has been cut.
Kubota throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Nice body punch from Kubota.
Kubota blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Kubota pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Kubota escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kubota looking for a sweep. Not yet Kubota, not yet.
Kubota seems keen to control Jones's posture.#T2#
Jones wants to control from the top but Kubota keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kubota escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Kubota has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kubota keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kubota wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kubota does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones working over Kubota with some ground and pound. Kubota looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kubota is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kubota looking for submissions off his back.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Kubota's hands, connecting with Kubota's forehead.
Kubota trying to control from the bottom.
Jones passes to side control.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kubota keeps working.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kubota is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kubota is working hard here to advance position.
Kubota is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones wants to stand up but Kubota is controlling the position.
Kubota slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kubota holds on and takes a little breather.
Kubota looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Light Weight Jones's cut.
That's time! Kubota's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jones swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
A lazy left from Kubota finds it's target.
Kubota lands a body shot.
Kubota looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kubota thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kubota defends it well.
Kubota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota with a hook.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones wants to clinch up but Kubota keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Jones looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good work by Kubota as he checks the leg kick.
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kubota has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kubota and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kubota connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Kubota scores with a hook.
Kubota punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Takeshi Kubota has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kubota.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kubota lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kubota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Kubota.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota blocks a body shot from Jones. #T2#
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Light Weight Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Kubota. #TD#
Kubota manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kubota working a defensive guard but Jones passes into half guard.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones works his way into side control.
Kubota tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Kubota regains half guard.#SUB2#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kubota is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Kubota is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Jones wants to take a breather but Kubota is having none of it. #SUB#
Kubota looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is thwarting Kubota's attempts to control the position.
Kubota tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Kubota's head.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Light Weight Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kubota has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Kubota is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Kubota is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Kubota is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Kubota is trying to get back to full guard.
Kubota slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Kubota is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Kubota showed his dominance in that final round.
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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Kubota!
An out of breath Takeshi Kubota thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFL - 3
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Akiyama throws a head kick but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akiyama lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Akiyama.
Kubota throws the left hand but Akiyama avoids the punch easily.
Akiyama tried to counter with a leg kick but Kubota avoided it.
Kubota throws an overhand right that lands on Akiyama's shoulder, as Akiyama tries to avoid the shot.
As Kubota backs away, Akiyama returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akiyama. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akiyama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akiyama moves out of range as Kubota strikes.
Akiyama throws a sloppy head kick
and Kubota counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Kubota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akiyama is out of range and Kubota settles back down.
Akiyama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kubota lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akiyama circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Akiyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kubota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akiyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Akiyama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Kado Akiyama has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kubota, as that shot connected.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akiyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Akiyama moved out of range.
Kubota tries to move into range but Akiyama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akiyama thumps Kubota with a low kick.
Kubota misses the jab.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Akiyama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kubota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota lands a jab to Akiyama's midsection.
Akiyama cracks Kubota with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akiyama misses the shot to the body.
Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota works Akiyama's body with a nice hook.
Akiyama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Akiyama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akiyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akiyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kubota was well out of range. Poor timing from Akiyama.
Akiyama connects with a solid leg kick.
Akiyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAkiyama.
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and Akiyama moves out of range easily.
Kubota misses with a hook.
Akiyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kubota.
Akiyama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kubota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akiyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Akiyama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kubota finds it's way round the side to connect with Akiyama's head.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Akiyama moves away and avoids it.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akiyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Akiyama moves away and avoids it.
Akiyama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kubota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akiyama is out of range and Kubota settles back down.
Kubota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
Kubota tried to score with a low kick but Akiyama checks it.
Akiyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akiyama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kubota staying out of range there.#T4#
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Akiyama is looking to counter with head kicks.
A big right from Akiyama misses.
Kubota throws out a counter right but Akiyama avoids it with no problem.
Kubota lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akiyama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
Akiyama tried to counter with a leg kick but Kubota avoided it.#CL2#
Kubota has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akiyama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama looking to throw knees to the head but Kubota is blocking nicely.
Akiyama leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kubota lands a shot to the body.
Kubota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Takeshi Kubota will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kado Akiyama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Akiyama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kubota lands with a shot to the body.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Kubota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akiyama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kubota lands with a good body shot.
Kubota on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kubota has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Akiyama.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kubota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akiyama.
Kubota throws a body punch but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kubota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akiyama on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takeshi Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Akiyama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Akiyama with the inside leg kick.
Kubota takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Akiyama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Akiyama tenderised Kubota's leg. Kubota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kubota drops his hands momentarily and Akiyama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akiyama!
Kubota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota cracks Akiyama with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akiyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kubota lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Akiyama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akiyama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akiyama tried to counter with a leg kick but Kubota avoided it.#T2#
Akiyama misses with a body shot.
Kubota appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akiyama misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Akiyama.
Kubota misses with a hook.
Akiyama appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Akiyama misses its intended target.
Kubota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akiyama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kubota swings widly with a right hand
and Akiyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kubota takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#Kubota is rocked!
Akiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akiyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota misses with a head kick. #T3#
Kubota scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Akiyama with a jab.
Kubota wants to slow Akiyama down by chopping away at his legs.
Akiyama misses with an uppercut
and Kubota counters with a straight right hand.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Akiyama is just out of range.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Akiyama has knocked Kubota down with a huge combo! Akiyama steps away and waves a wobbly Kubota back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kubota is still on wobbly legs! Can Akiyama finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kubota crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Akiyama - the referee stops the clock and Kubota gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Akiyama. Kubota manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Kubota rushes Akiyama and presses him up against the cage.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kubota has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kubota working aggressively here.
Kubota takes an elbow to the temple.
Akiyama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kubota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Kubota is working Akiyama over against the cage.
Akiyama trying to stall but Kubota improves his position.
Kubota tries to throw a body punch but Akiyama avoids it by throwing Kubota back against the cage.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kubota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kubota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kubota seems to have recovered his senses.
Kubota prevents a body shot from Akiyama.
Kubota throws a head punch that misses.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kubota misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Akiyama breaks from the clinch.
Akiyama misses with a hook. Kubota ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Akiyama blocks the low kick.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Akiyama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota connects with a jab.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Akiyama is out of range.
Akiyama blocks a head kick by Kubota.
Akiyama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kado Akiyama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kado Akiyama's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kubota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akiyama throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akiyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kubota takes one to the chin there.
Akiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akiyama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akiyama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Akiyama counters with a straight right hand.
Akiyama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kubota takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kubota scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akiyama looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
Kubota walks into a straight right hand from Akiyama.#T1#
Akiyama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kubota throws a head kick but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama lands with a good body shot.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.#KD#
Akiyama lands a big head kick that sends Kubota tumbling to the mat! Akiyama takes a step backwards and waves Kubota back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kubota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akiyama throws out the jab.
Kubota fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akiyama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Akiyama misses.
A nice side step and Kubota releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kubota lands a slapping body shot.
Akiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota misses with a low kick.#T2#
Kubota misses with a looping right.
Kubota throws a right and a left that Akiyama avoids nicely.
Akiyama misses with a body shot.
Akiyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubota can do to turn this around?
Kubota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akiyama.
Kubota misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Kubota forces Akiyama back against the cage and clinches.
Kubota digs a right hand underneath Akiyama's ribcage. Akiyama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kubota lands with a short shot to the head.
Akiyama has had enough of the clinch but Kubota keeps him there for the moment.
Kubota misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Kubota avoids the elbow strike from Akiyama, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akiyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Kubota blocks with his arms.
Kubota pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kubota prevents Akiyama from breaking the clinch.
Akiyama pushes Kubota back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akiyama looking to throw knees to the head but Kubota is blocking nicely.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kubota's brow.
Kubota misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota lands with a right to the head.
Akiyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kubota is keeping busy.
Kubota throws an elbow but it misses.
Kubota blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Kubota makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akiyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Akiyama is looking to control Kubota's arms but Kubota gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akiyama has his back to the cage.
Akiyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kubota lands a nice uppercut.
Takeshi Kubota seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Akiyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Akiyama blocking some punches.
Kubota blocks the elbow strike.
Kubota lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Kubota pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Kubota is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akiyama defends well.
Kubota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akiyama is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kubota had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akiyama defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kado Akiyama clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kado Akiyama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Akiyama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kubota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kubota misses the body punch #KD#
and Akiyama counters with a head kick that drops Kubota to the mat! Kubota scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Kubota swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Akiyama misses.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akiyama.
Kubota swings for the body but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama jabs Kubota right on the nose. Kubota blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Akiyama.
Akiyama moves out of range as Kubota strikes.
Akiyama misses with an uppercut
and Kubota counters with a stiff right hand.
Kubota throws a hook to the side of Akiyama's head but Akiyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Kubota getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Akiyama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kubota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akiyama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kubota tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whack! Akiyama lands a heavy head kick that drops Kubota. The ref tackles Akiyama to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kubota was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kado Akiyama!
Kado Akiyama is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Kado Akiyama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFL - The Beginning
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Strasmore avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Strasmore tries to close the distance and clinch but Kubota swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Strasmore.
Kubota avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Strasmore moves into the clinch.
Strasmore misses with the head strike. #TD#
Kubota has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Strasmore uses from the top position.
Kubota wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kubota's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Strasmore tries to stand but Kubota is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota has his hands on Strasmore's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Strasmore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Strasmore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kubota pulls Strasmore in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##CL2#
Strasmore takes the fight into the clinch.
Kubota lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strasmore backwards.
Kubota pushes Strasmore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Strasmore has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kubota blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kubota.
Kubota lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strasmore backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kubota just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strasmore's brow.
A short body shot lands from Kubota as the two fighters clinch.
Strasmore struggles to land a body shot inside as Kubota controls his hands.
Strasmore blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Kubota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strasmore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Strasmore ducks down to avoid it.
Kubota avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Strasmore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strasmore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kubota avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strasmore tries to clinch up but Kubota circles away and keeps his distance.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strasmore moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strasmore is looking to clinch but Kubota is avoiding it.
Strasmore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kubota swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Strasmore is just out of range.
Kubota misses with a looping right.
Strasmore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kubota swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kubota was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strasmore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kubota avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strasmore tries to clinch up but Kubota circles away and keeps his distance.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Strasmore tries to clinch there but Kubota circles away.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Strasmore is out of range.
Strasmore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strasmore blocks a jab.
Strasmore tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Kubota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spencer Strasmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strasmore tries to close the distance and clinch but Kubota swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strasmore slips under a jab from Kubota.#T5#
Kubota loads up on a big right hand but Strasmore slips the punch.#CL2#
Strasmore instigates a clinch.
Kubota misses with an elbow strike.
Kubota lands with a right to the head.
Strasmore avoids a wild elbow strike from Kubota.
Strasmore working aggressively here.
Kubota lands with a light punch inside.
Kubota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strasmore scores with a shoulder strike.
Kubota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kubota can't break the clinch.
Kubota lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strasmore backwards.
Strasmore takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Strasmore fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strasmore.
Strasmore misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kubota.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strasmore misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Kubota successfully pulls guard.
Strasmore wants to stand but Kubota is controlling his posture from full guard. #T6#
Kubota looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kubota has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Strasmore wants to stand but Kubota has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T7#
Kubota has control of Strasmore's left arm, preventing Strasmore from doing any damage.
Further stalling from Kubota.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Kubota's head coaches at DIAMOND UNBREAKABLE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strasmore ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Strasmore tries to clinch up.
Kubota tries to bum rush Strasmore with a series of wild strikes but Strasmore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strasmore tries to close the distance and clinch but Kubota swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Strasmore moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kubota drags the fight down to the ground.
Kubota wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T8##SUB#
Kubota looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kubota seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kubota tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kubota is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Strasmore wants to get up but he can't break Kubota's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kubota controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strasmore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kubota avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strasmore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strasmore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kubota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Strasmore tries to clinch up but Kubota circles away and keeps his distance.
Kubota throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strasmore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strasmore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kubota throwing a counter right hand but Strasmore manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Strasmore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kubota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strasmore can do to turn this around?
Strasmore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Strasmore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Strasmore moves into the clinch.
Kubota pushes Strasmore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kubota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strasmores head.
Strasmore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kubota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kubota just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strasmore's brow.
Strasmore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kubota's elbow.
Kubota lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kubota lands a nice uppercut.
Strasmore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeshi Kubota has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Kubota breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubota misses with a hook.
Kubota bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strasmore's head backwards.#CL2#
Strasmore clinches with his opponent.
Strasmore working aggressively here.
Kubota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kubota lands with a light punch inside.
Strasmore tries to work over Kubota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Kubota blocking some punches.
Strasmore misses with some punches.
Kubota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kubota scores with a shoulder strike.
Strasmore 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.
Kubota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kubota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strasmore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strasmore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strasmore misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kubota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strasmore tries to clinch but Kubota is having none of it. #CL2#
Strasmore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strasmore working aggressively here.
Kubota blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Kubota pulls Strasmore into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasmore is fighting to break Kubota's control of his arms but Kubota is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kubota is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T2#
Kubota wants to sweep but no luck.
Kubota is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Strasmore wants to stand and escape but instead Kubota has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Strasmore is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kubota dives into side control.
Kubota content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4##SUB#
Kubota is trying to get an arm triangle but Strasmore is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Strasmore's face as Kubota controls the position. #T5##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Strasmore darts in and clinches Kubota up against the cage.
Strasmore tries to throw a body punch but Kubota avoids it by throwing Strasmore back against the cage. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kubota.
Strasmore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strasmore misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strasmore.
Kubota lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strasmore.
Kubota digs a right hand into Strasmore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strasmore's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Kubota.
Strasmore is breathing heavily.
Strasmore misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Strasmore fails to land.
Strasmore misses with the head strike.
Kubota misses with an elbow over the top.
Strasmore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kubota lands with a left to the head.
Strasmore throws a punch but it's blocked by Kubota.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strasmore.
Strasmore blocks an elbow strike from Kubota.
Strasmore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kubota digs a right hand underneath Strasmore's ribcage. Strasmore let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strasmore takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Spencer Strasmore has been cut.#TD#
Kubota manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kubota managing to control the position.
Takeshi Kubota overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T7#
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.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kubota has Strasmore pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strasmore manages to avoid it.
Takeshi Kubota is winning the standup battle so far.
Kubota with a jab.
Strasmore tries to clinch but Kubota is having none of it.
A big right from Kubota misses.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Strasmore saw that one coming.
Strasmore tries to clinch up but Kubota circles away and keeps his distance.#T9#
Strasmore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strasmore.
Strasmore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strasmore.
The fighters circling - Kubota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strasmore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kubota manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strasmore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strasmore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Strasmore pushes Kubota up against the cage in a clinch.
Strasmore tries a body shot but Kubota blocks it.
Strasmore throws a punch but it's blocked by Kubota.
Strasmore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strasmore misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kubota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Kubota tries to keep at a distance but Strasmore has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kubota lands a hook that snaps the head of Strasmore backwards.
Kubota presses Strasmore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strasmore struggles to land a body shot inside as Kubota controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Strasmore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Strasmore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strasmore wants to clinch up but Kubota keeps it at a distance.
Kubota is looking to counter punch.
Strasmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Strasmore tries to clinch up
and Kubota counters with a nice uppercut.
Strasmore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strasmore tries to clinch up but Kubota circles away and keeps his distance.
Kubota swats away the attempt to clinch by Strasmore.#CL2#
Strasmore clinches with his opponent.
Kubota blocks a body shot from Strasmore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasmore throws a punch but it's blocked by Kubota.
A short right from Kubota on the inside.
Kubota cracks Strasmore with a nice body shot.
Strasmore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kubota's elbow.
Strasmore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strasmore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kubota lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strasmore dodges an elbow strike from Kubota. #T1#
Kubota lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strasmore takes an elbow to the forehead.
Strasmore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kubota blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Kubota manages to break the clinch.
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
Strasmore is looking to clinch but Kubota is avoiding it.
Kubota avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Strasmore ducks down to avoid it.
Strasmore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strasmore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strasmore walks into a jab.
Strasmore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kubota throws a lazy right hand but Strasmore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
Strasmore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strasmore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kubota manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strasmore wants to clinch.
Kubota is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Strasmore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kubota swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strasmore defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
Strasmore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strasmore moves in looking to clinch but Kubota pushes him off.
Strasmore is looking to clinch.
Strasmore walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strasmore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota digs a good body shot into Strasmore's ribs.
Strasmore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Strasmore blocks a jab.
Strasmore is looking to clinch.
Strasmore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Strasmore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strasmore tries to clinch there but Kubota circles away.
Kubota throws a hook but Strasmore avoids it easily.
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strasmore moves in looking to clinch but Kubota pushes him off.
Kubota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Strasmore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strasmore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Strasmore tries to clinch there but Kubota circles away.
Kubota scores with the left hand. Strasmore knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Strasmore.
Kubota misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strasmore! But no joy.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strasmore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strasmore wants to clinch up but Kubota keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Kubota wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kubota avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strasmore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strasmore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strasmore.
Kubota swats away the attempt to clinch by Strasmore.
Kubota avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strasmore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Strasmore releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kubota circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Strasmore moves away and avoids it.
Strasmore wants to clinch.#T4#
Kubota swats away the attempt to clinch by Strasmore.
Kubota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strasmore.
Strasmore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kubota throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Strasmore ducks down to avoid it.
Strasmore tries to clinch up.
Strasmore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strasmore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strasmore is looking to clinch but Kubota is avoiding it.
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Strasmore doesn't manage to clinch there - Kubota circles away.
Kubota circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strasmore defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
Strasmore tries to clinch there but Kubota circles away. #T5#
Strasmore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kubota circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kubota lands a jab to Strasmore's midsection.
Kubota keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Kubota misses. #CL2#
Strasmore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kubota, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strasmore.
Kubota working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kubota lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strasmore backwards.
Strasmore misses with a punch on the inside.
Kubota blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kubota as the two fighters clinch.
Strasmore working aggressively here.
Kubota blocking some punches.
Kubota lands an elbow just above Strasmore 's eye.
Strasmore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strasmore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kubota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Kubota.
Kubota lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strasmore or not. #T6#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Kubota scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Kubota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kubota lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strasmore at a distance.
Strasmore tries to clinch there but Kubota circles away.
Kubota throws a hook but Strasmore blocks it.
Kubota lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Strasmore.
Strasmore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strasmore ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Strasmore is looking to clinch.
Strasmore wants to clinch up but Kubota keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Kubota misses the target.
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strasmore.
Strasmore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strasmore tries to clinch but Kubota moves away
and Kubota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kubota throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strasmore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strasmore doesn't manage to clinch there - Kubota circles away. #CL2#
Strasmore closes the distance and pushes Kubota back into the cage.
Kubota lands with a short shot to the head.
Strasmore misses with some punches.
Spencer Strasmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7##TD#
Kubota manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Strasmore has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kubota to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Strasmore is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kubota pulls down on the head and he's put Strasmore to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takeshi Kubota!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeshi Kubota thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GFC 1: Manaitpasov vs Lune
Date: Jul 31, 2023

#R1#
Kitano throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kubota! But no joy.
Kubota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota cracks Kitano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice cross by Kitano.
Kubota lands a lovely overhand right.
Kitano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kitano takes one on the button.
Kubota connects with a body shot.
Kitano lands a slapping body shot.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kubota moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kitano lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitano throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Kitano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kubota moves away.
Kitano scores with the left hand. Kubota knows he should have avoided that one.
Kitano slips a straight right by Kubota.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kubota misses with a straight left.
Kubota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
Kubota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kitano's hands.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitano is just out of range.
Kitano looks to throw the jab but Kubota is out of range.
A slow jab from Kitano misses its intended target. #T1#
Kitano slips a jab from Kubota.
Kubota defending well as Kitano loads up on a big left hand.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitano manages to avoid it.
Kubota dodges the punch combination from Kitano.
Kubota lands a nice hook to Kitano's body. Kitano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kubota lands a right hook to the body.
Kitano throws a jab when Kubota was well out of range.
Kubota avoids the body shot from Kitano.
Kubota throws a hook but Kitano avoids it easily.
Kitano misses with a series of wild punches.
Kitano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kubota's head.
Kitano misses with a body shot.
Kitano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitano lands the left hand.
Kubota getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kitano scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kubota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitano slips a jab from Kubota.
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kubota moves away.#T2#
A slow jab from Kitano misses its intended target.
Kitano cracks Kubota with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kitano looks to land a right hand but Kubota moved out of range.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitano.
Kitano lunges at Kubota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kubota's hand.
Kitano looks to throw the jab but Kubota is out of range.
Kubota swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitano moves away.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Kitano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitano misses with a body shot.
Kitano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kitano misses the shot to the body.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kitano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kubota takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kubota's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kitano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kubota scrambles back to his feet.
Kitano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Kubota misses its intended target.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitano swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kubota misses.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
A punch combination from Kubota misses.
Kitano connects with a body shot.
Kubota comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kitano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kubota.
Decent striking displayed by Kitano there.
Kubota takes a swing at Kitano's ribcage but misses.
Kubota throws a body punch but Kitano moves out of range.
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kitano throws out a loose jab but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitano.
Good shot there by Kubota.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
Kitano defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
Kitano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitano misses with a looping right.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
Kitano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitano misses with the combination.
Kitano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kubota.
Kitano misses with a straight right. #T4#
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Kitano lands a jab-cross combination.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitano.
Kitano throws a looping overhand right but Kubota ducks down to avoid it.
Kitano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kubota on the side of the head.
Kubota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitano.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitano moves away.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
Kitano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kitano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitano jabs Kubota to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kitano misses with a body shot.
Kitano throws out a loose jab but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kitano.
Kitano slips a jab and a cross from Kubota.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Kitano.
Kitano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kubota lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kubota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kitano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kai Kitano will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kubota scores with a sloppy right hand. Kitano should have avoided that one.
Kubota with a hook.
Kubota scores with a jab to the head.
Kubota throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kubota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Kubota misses.
Kitano ducks right into an uppercut from Kubota.
A slow jab from Kitano misses its intended target.
Kubota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitano throws a lazy right hand but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kitano throws a big shot that misses.
Kitano needs to keep his hands up - Kubota had a free shot at his head there.
Kitano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Kitano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Kitano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Kubota.
Kitano throws the left hand but Kubota avoids the punch easily.
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kitano.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
Kitano walks into a jab.
Kubota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kitano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota. #T1#
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kubota misses with a hook. Kitano ducked under it nicely.
Kubota takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kitano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kubota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kubota misses with a hook. Kitano ducked under it nicely.
Kitano throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Kubota.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kubota scores with the left hand. Kitano knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Kubota misses.
Kitano takes a swing at Kubota's ribcage but misses.
Kubota staying out of range there.
Kitano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kubota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kubota misses with a double jab.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitano is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Kubota misses.
Kitano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kubota tries to move into range but Kitano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kitano jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
Kubota throws a body punch but Kitano moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kubota darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kitano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Kitano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitano looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kitano.
Kubota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitano.
Kubota appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitano.
Kitano is looking for a counter combo.
Kubota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kubota walks into a left hand.
Kubota scores with a jab to the head.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota throws the left hand but Kitano avoids the punch easily.
Kitano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kubota on the side of the head.
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
Kitano lands a lovely overhand right.
Kubota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitano moves away.
Kubota blocks a jab.
Kitano throws a jab when Kubota was well out of range.
Kubota lands with a nice combination. Kitano backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Kitano misses the shot to the body.
Kitano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Kitano. Those never looked like landing.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Kitano is out of range.
Kubota cracks Kitano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kitano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kubota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kitano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kitano staying out of range there.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
Kubota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitano throws out the jab.
Kubota needs to keep his hands up - Kitano had a free shot at his head there.
Kubota connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kitano's hands.
Kitano throws a hook but Kubota blocks it.
Kitano slips under a jab from Kubota.
Kitano misses with an uppercut.
Kubota looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitano lands a glancing blow to the side of Kubota's head.
Kubota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kitano misses the shot to the body.
Kubota throws out a counter right but Kitano avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Kitano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Kitano throws out a loose jab but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota moves away from the strike by Kitano.
Kubota connects with a crisp jab.
Kubota throws out a powerful jab.
Kubota avoids the body shot from Kitano.
Kitano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kitano throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Kubota is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kitano with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kubota. That snapped Kitano's head back.
Kubota misses the jab.
Kitano loads up on a big right hand but Kubota slips the punch.
Kubota lands with a right hand.
A combination from Kitano does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Kubota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kubota.
Kitano walks into a jab.
Kubota throws a right and a left that Kitano avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kubota finds it's way through Kitano's defenses.
Kubota walks into a jab.
Kubota throws a hook but Kitano avoids it easily.
Kitano slips under a jab from Kubota.
Kitano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kubota moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kubota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kitano takes a swing at Kubota's ribcage but misses.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kitano has time to react.
Kitano throws a hook but Kubota blocks it.
Kubota misses with a double jab.
Kitano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kubota to score with a decent uppercut.
Kitano jabs Kubota right on the nose. Kubota blinks but takes it well.
Kitano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kitano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kubota darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kubota lands a jab to the head.
Kubota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota slips a jab from Kitano.
A nice side step and Kubota releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kubota.
Kitano throws a looping overhand right but Kubota ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Kubota, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kitano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kubota takes a swing at Kitano's ribcage but misses.
Kitano misses with an uppercut.
Kubota connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kitano. Kitano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Kitano misses with a looping left.
Kubota throws a big shot that misses.
Kubota lands a jab.
Kubota misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Kitano misses the target.
Kubota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitano.
Kubota is looking for the big counter here.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitano moves away.
Kitano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kubota clobbers Kitano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kubota moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kitano takes one to the chin there.
Kitano looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
Kubota misses with a straight left.
Kitano scores with a body shot.
Kitano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
A jab from Kubota does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitano moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kitano.
Kitano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kubota with a nice cross.
Kitano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Kitano missing with a left hand there. Kubota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitano misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Kubota releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kubota looks to land a left hand but Kitano moved out of range nicely.
Kubota lands with a right hand.
Kitano misses with a hook.
Kitano looks to throw the jab but Kubota is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitano. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Kitano misses.
Kitano works Kubota's body with a nice hook.
Kubota takes a swing at Kitano's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Kubota.
Takeshi Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Kitano.
Kubota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitano.
Kubota listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kitano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kitano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitano lands with an uppercut that bounces Kubota off the cage and back into range.
Kubota catches Kitano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kitano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kubota stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kitano looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.#T3#
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kubota scores with a nice right hand.
Kitano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kubota on the side of the head.
Kitano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kubota! But no joy.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Kitano saw that one coming.
Kitano looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
Kubota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kubota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kitano tries to bum rush Kubota with a series of wild strikes but Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kubota moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kubota doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kitano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kitano throws a hook but Kubota blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Kubota on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kubota with a jab.
Kubota scores with the left hand. Kitano knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Kitano.
Kubota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Kitano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitano misses with an uppercut. Kubota saw that one coming.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kubota, as that shot connected.
Kubota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
Kitano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kubota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kitano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kubota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kitano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitano slips a straight right by Kubota.
Kubota lands a nice hook to Kitano's body. Kitano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitano was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Kitano's corner calls for a 1-2. Kitano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kitano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kitano scores with a three punch combo!
Kitano misses with a hook.
Kitano misses with a hook.
Kubota scores with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kitano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kubota swings for the body but Kitano moves out of range.
Kitano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kitano misses the jab.
Kitano swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takeshi Kubota.
Well Kubota has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Takeshi Kubota!

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