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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Clarks (ranked 647 p4p, 35 weight class) and Takeru Kubota (ranked 424 p4p, 25 weight class). Kubota has chosen Devilman No Uta (1972) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elroy Clarks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Kubota!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kubota misses with a hook.
Kubota throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Clarks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kubota looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kubota tries to improve position but can't.
Clarks prevents Kubota from escaping the position.
Kubota is looking to reverse the position.
Clarks lands a few punches from side control.
Clarks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kubota keeps working.
Kubota is trying to buck Clarks off.
Kubota prevents Clarks from moving into mount.
Clarks landing a few strikes.
Clarks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kubota tries to buck Clarks off but Clarks is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarks prevents Kubota from escaping the position.
Clarks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kubota keeps working.
Clarks is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kubota's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarks scores with a couple of short elbows.
Clarks prevents Kubota from escaping the position.
Kubota explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Clarks shoots in for a takedown but Kubota shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Clarks with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Kubota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clarks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kubota throws a lazy right hand but Clarks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clarks throws a lazy right hand but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kubota takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
Clarks tries to counter with a takedown but Kubota is quick to defend against it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kubota. That's going to slow Clarks down.
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Kubota is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kubota throws a head kick that Clarks semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kubota.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota misses with a looping right.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clarks has time to react.
Clarks clinches up with Kubota and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Kubota.
Clarks has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kubota is trying to keep an underhook but Clarks manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kubota is looking for a sweep. Clarks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clarks in particular looking to stall.
Kubota tries to get to full guard but Clarks has control of the leg.
Clarks working over Kubota with some ground and pound. Kubota looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Clarks prevents Kubota from standing back up.
Clarks passes into side control, despite Kubota's attempt to control the position.
Kubota taking a bit of punishment here - Clarks scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarks scores with punches from side control.
Kubota is not content to let Clarks control the position.
Clarks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota wants to get back to his feet.
Kubota is looking for a sweep.
Clarks trying to control the action but Kubota is working from the bottom.
Kubota is looking to reverse the position.
Clarks has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Clarks landing punches.
Kubota keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Clarks has control of Kubota's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kubota regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kubota is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarks controlling his opponent.
Kubota is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clarks wants to control the pace but Kubota is squirming around nicely.
Clarks landing punches.
Clarks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kubota to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kubota shrugs it off.
Kubota wants to get back to his feet.
Clarks prevents Kubota from getting the reversal.
Kubota wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Clarks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clarks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kubota sprawls well initially but Clarks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clarks drops an elbow to the side of Kubota's head.
Clarks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubota can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clarks lands a nice short elbow.
Clarks is nestled in close to Kubota, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clarks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kubota wants to improve his position but Clarks is controlling well.
Clarks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kubota is staying active underneath Clarks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kubota is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clarks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clarks's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kubota's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubota keeps control of the position as Clarks tries to break free.
Clarks tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Clarks gets back to half guard.
Kubota passes into side control, despite Clarks's attempt to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarks tries to bench press Kubota off him but Kubota keeps the position.
Kubota has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kubota, right into the meat.
Takeru Kubota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kubota walks into a straight right hand from Clarks.
Clarks shoots for a double leg takedown but Kubota sprawls well. He's pushed Clarks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clarks fails to land the takedown.
Kubota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clarks throws a series of punches but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota scores with a nice right hand.
Clarks ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Takeru Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clarks throws a solid leg kick but Kubota takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clarks.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota swings for the body but Clarks moves out of range.
Kubota works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kubota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clarks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota dips to his left and cracks Clarks with an uppercut!
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Clarks saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarks needs to keep his hands up - Kubota had a free shot at his head there.
Kubota scores with a body shot.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Clarks checks it.
The crowd cheers as Kubota lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clarks doesn't seem phased though.
Kubota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clarks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kubota avoids a kick to the body.
Kubota has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarks is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clarks.
Kubota fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Kubota.
Clarks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kubota moves away.
Clarks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kubota misses.
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
Kubota scores with a kick to the midsection.
Clarks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kubota lands a head kick!
Kubota lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clarks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elroy Clarks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kubota is trying to control but can't.
Clarks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Clarks has control of Kubota's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kubota regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kubota squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Elroy Clarks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarks cracks Kubota with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kubota is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Clarks cracks Kubota with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Clarks controlling the position easily from mount.
Clarks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kubota is looking to escape.
Kubota is looking to improve his position but Clarks isn't that keen on the idea.
Clarks lands a big shot there that rocks Kubota but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kubota tries to hold on but Clarks pushes him away.
Clarks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s 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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kubota feints and then cracks Clarks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clarks down.
Kubota looks to land a body kick but Clarks moved away.
Kubota throws a good cross that connects.
Kubota scores with a nice head shot.
Kubota pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clarks. Kubota shrugs it off though.
Clarks moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Kubota has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clarks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clarks. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clarks misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Clarks.
Kubota misses with a left hand
and Clarks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clarks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kubota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kubota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubota connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarks checks a low kick from Kubota.
Clarks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kubota swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kubota misses with a kick to the body.
Clarks feinted with a counter takedown.
Clarks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kubota.
Clarks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clarks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarks's corner calls for a 1-2. Clarks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kubota lands a jab.
Clarks lands with an overhand left.
Kubota throws a front kick that sends Clarks stumbling back into the cage.
Kubota moves out of range of the body kick.
Kubota throws a hook to the side of Clarks's head but Clarks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clarks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota misses with a hook. Clarks ducked under it nicely.
Clarks throws a hook but Kubota blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarks walks into a jab.
Kubota fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clarks checks it well.
Kubota moves away from the strike by Clarks.
Kubota throws a lazy right hand but Clarks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Clarks saw that one coming.
Clarks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clarks connects with a leg kick. Kubota looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clarks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Clarks loads up on a big right hand but Kubota slips the punch.
Kubota loads up on a big right hand but Clarks slips the punch.
Clarks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kubota as he avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Kubota.
Kubota scores with a nice right hand.
Clarks throws a low kick but Kubota avoids it.
Clarks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kubota!
Clarks is looking to take a break and control but Kubota is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Clarks gets to mount! Kubota was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Clarks wants to control the pace but Kubota is squirming around nicely.
Kubota tries to reverse the position but Clarks maintains control.
Clarks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kubota?
Clarks trying to control but Kubota is having none of it.
Kubota is looking to get to half guard.
Kubota takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarks landing strikes from the mount.
Kubota is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kubota is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clarks punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kubota is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Clarks prevents Kubota from getting the reversal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarks looking to control but Kubota is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clarks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kubota is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Elroy Clarks did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarks was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Clarks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
It looked like Clarks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.
Kubota bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kubota scores with a nice strike.
Kubota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clarks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kubota darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clarks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota throws a hook but Clarks avoids it easily.
Clarks moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Clarks.
Kubota throws out a leg kick but Clarks moves out of range and Kubota only half commits.
Clarks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clarks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clarks there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Kubota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kubota looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Clarks misses the target.
Kubota misses with a right hand
and Clarks counters with a nice uppercut.
Kubota motions for Clarks to come forward. Kubota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clarks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Clarks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kubota eats them both and turns towards Clarks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kubota delivers a nice body kick.
Clarks slips a jab from Kubota.
Kubota throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kubota throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kubota tries to sprawl but Clarks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kubota wants to stand back up but Clarks manages to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarks lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kubota down.
Kubota is looking for a sweep.
Clarks scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kubota to see if he's OK.
Clarks just content to control the position.
Kubota is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Clarks has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kubota!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Clarks.
Clarks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kubota is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clarks looking to control but Kubota is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clarks looking to secure an arm triangle but Kubota defends it well.
Kubota can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Clarks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kubota working to try and regain half guard.
Clarks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kubota is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Kubota that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Clarks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kubota's face.
Kubota is trying to stand up.
Kubota is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Clarks trying to control but Kubota is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarks controlling the pace for now.
Clarks landing punches.
Kubota is desperately trying to improve his position but Clarks has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Clarks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Clarks looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Clarks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kubota's face.
Kubota keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubota trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kubota tries to reverse the position but Clarks maintains control.
Kubota wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Clarks had his way with Takeru Kubota in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Kubota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clarks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Clarks.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clarks.
Kubota throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Clarks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clarks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kubota connects with a body shot.
Kubota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clarks throws a push kick but Kubota slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota scoring well with a low kick there.
Clarks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kubota throws a lazy uppercut
and Clarks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kubota won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarks trying to control the action but Kubota is working from the bottom.
Clarks scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota is trying to get back to his feet.
Clarks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kubota knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubota tries to buck Clarks off but Clarks is having none of it.
Clarks taking a breather here.
Kubota tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kubota keeps trying to improve his position.
Takeru Kubota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clarks wants to control but Kubota is keeping him busy.
Kubota is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kubota struggling a bit here.
Kubota is pushing Clarks's head away, looking to escape. Clarks manages to hold on to the position though.
Clarks lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kubota down.
Clarks has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Clarks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kubota is looking to escape.
Kubota manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarks tries to pass to full mount but Kubota defends it.
Clarks prevents Kubota from improving his position.
Kubota tries to kick Clarks off but Clarks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kubota looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elroy Clarks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clarks controlling the pace.
Kubota is trying to stand.
Clarks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clarks lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clarks is keen to just control but Kubota is a slippery customer.
Clarks prevents Kubota from standing back up.
Clarks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clarks 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kubota is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kubota swats away the attempt to clinch by Clarks.
Clarks will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Clarks misses with a hook.
Clarks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elroy Clarks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clarks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elroy Clarks!
Elroy Clarks is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Elroy Clarks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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