PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Addition BySubtraction (ranked 3883 p4p, 19330 weight class) and Takeru Kubota (ranked 324 p4p, 424 weight class). BySubtraction kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lay My Claim. Addition BySubtraction is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

BySubtraction
vs
Kubota

169 cm
38
155
32 - 15 - 2

170 cm
42
124
31 - 16 - 2

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Addition BySubtraction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Kubota!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
Kubota connects with a crisp jab.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before BySubtraction has time to react.
Kubota tries to bum rush BySubtraction with a series of wild strikes but BySubtraction uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.
BySubtraction feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kubotas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
BySubtraction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kubota flicks out a counter leg kick but BySubtraction steps away.
Kubota misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut. Kubota saw that one coming.
Kubota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
BySubtraction misses with a looping right.
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kubota now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
BySubtraction 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.
BySubtraction is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
BySubtraction takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Kubota there.
Kubota defending well as BySubtraction loads up on a big left hand.
Kubota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
BySubtraction throws a shot from downtown. Kubota moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kubota feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits BySubtractions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
BySubtraction takes one to the chin there.
Kubota scores with a punch to the head.
Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Kubota slips under a jab from BySubtraction.
Kubota displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BySubtraction lands with a cross.
Kubota misses with a jab, cross combination.
BySubtraction throws a shot from downtown. Kubota moves away and avoids it.

BySubtraction moves into range and clinches up with Kubota.

Kubota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BySubtraction throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kubota throws a right hand that BySubtraction ducks under and follows up with a left that BySubtraction also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BySubtraction avoids a punch combination nicely.
BySubtraction appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
BySubtraction misses with a straight right.
Kubota moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
Kubota connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up but Kubota circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Kubota on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
BySubtraction takes one to the side of the head.
Kubota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Kubota. Beautiful body shot.
BySubtraction with a nice calf kick.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
BySubtraction throws the left hand but Kubota avoids the punch easily.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut. Kubota saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Kubota. Those never looked like landing.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before BySubtraction has time to react.
Kubota on the wrong end of a nice jab.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kubota tries to bum rush BySubtraction with a series of wild strikes but BySubtraction uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
BySubtraction throws a body shot but no joy.
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kubota is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kubota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks BySubtraction off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kubota connects with a single shot there.
BySubtraction throws a jab when Kubota was well out of range.
Kubota lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from BySubtraction misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kubota! But no joy.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

BySubtraction closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
Kubota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kubota throws a low kick but BySubtraction avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from BySubtraction misses its target.
Kubota connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. BySubtraction does a little dance to reset his feet.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut. Kubota saw that one coming.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kubota. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kubota connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Kubota.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but BySubtraction is just out of range.
Kubota staying out of range there.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BySubtraction.
Kubota ducks right into an uppercut from BySubtraction.
A big left from BySubtraction misses.
Kubota lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kubota jabs BySubtraction to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut. Kubota saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Kubota.
A decent looking cross lands there for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BySubtraction takes one on the chin but seems OK.
BySubtraction takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota slips under a jab from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
BySubtraction throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kubota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kubota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kubota blocks a jab.
A jab from BySubtraction does it's job there.
Kubota misses with a wild combination.
BySubtraction scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota slips under a jab.
Kubota throws out a powerful jab.
BySubtraction moves out of range as Kubota strikes.
It looked like BySubtraction wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
BySubtraction is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kubota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.
Kubota lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BySubtraction throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
BySubtraction takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takeru Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Kubota tenderised BySubtraction's leg. BySubtraction is trying to keep his angry face on.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Kubota's head but Kubota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kubota connects with an inside leg kick.
BySubtraction misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Kubota ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from BySubtraction misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Kubota as he connects with a hook.
Kubota slips under a jab.
BySubtraction lands the left hand.
Kubota takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
BySubtraction's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kubota connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! BySubtraction scrambles back to his feet.
BySubtraction takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kubota connects with the punch.
BySubtraction tries to clinch there but Kubota circles away.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
BySubtraction looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
BySubtraction looks to throw the jab but Kubota is out of range.
BySubtraction looks to throw the jab but Kubota is out of range.
Kubota throws out a counter right but BySubtraction avoids it with no problem.
Kubota misses with a double jab.
Kubota moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick lands for BySubtraction.
Nice uppercut lands for Kubota. That snapped BySubtraction's head back.
Kubota lands with a cross.
BySubtraction stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kubota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kubota avoids the body shot from BySubtraction.
Addition BySubtraction has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BySubtraction lands a nice hook to Kubota's body. Kubota takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kubota fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
BySubtraction bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
Kubota flicks out a counter leg kick but BySubtraction steps away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
BySubtraction is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
Kubota throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent BySubtraction stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kubota.
BySubtraction missing with a left hand there. Kubota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits BySubtractions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
BySubtraction just misses with a punch to the body.
BySubtraction misses with a looping left.
BySubtraction lunges at Kubota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kubota's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BySubtraction swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BySubtraction misses with a straight right.
BySubtraction rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kubota counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
BySubtraction walks into a straight right hand from Kubota.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BySubtraction looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on BySubtraction. That did some damage!
Kubota listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kubota connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
BySubtraction takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takeru Kubota is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kubota looks to land a combination. BySubtraction sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kubota lunges at BySubtraction with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by BySubtraction's hand.
BySubtraction takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kubota misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from BySubtraction misses its intended target.
Kubota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Kubota.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
BySubtraction walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kubota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota tries to bum rush BySubtraction with a series of wild strikes but BySubtraction uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
BySubtraction is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kubota misses with the combination.
BySubtraction loads up on a big right hand but Kubota slips the punch.
Kubota slips under a jab.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kubota counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. BySubtraction doesn't seem bothered though.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
Kubota lands a jab to the nose.
Kubota scores with a crisp jab that stopped BySubtraction in his tracks.

BySubtraction drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Kubota onto his butt! Kubota pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Kubota swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and BySubtraction tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
BySubtraction missing with a left hand there. Kubota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Kubota finds it's way through BySubtraction's defenses.
Kubota moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
Kubota misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kubota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction with a nice calf kick.
BySubtraction loads up on a big right hand but Kubota slips the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BySubtraction jabbing away but nothing is landing.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota moves away from the strike by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takeru Kubota.
I've got Kubota winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!