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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Finn The Human (ranked 205 p4p, 2008 weight class) and Takeru Kubota (ranked 28 p4p, 206 weight class). The Human's entrance music is Adventure Time. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 34 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Finn The Human!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Kubota!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Human looks to land a right hand but Kubota moved out of range.
Kubota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Human throws out the jab.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
Kubota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Human throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Human lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kubota motions for The Human to come forward. Kubota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Human lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Human.
The Human lands the left hand.
The Human really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice defenses there by Kubota.
The Human doesn't manage to clinch there - Kubota circles away.
It seemed like Kubota was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Kubota misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Human misses with a straight left.
The Human lands with a nice body punch.
The Human uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
The Human lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kubota's sensitive parts.
The Human jabs at Kubota's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Human moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Human has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from The Human.
The Human fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kubota looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Human throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kubota works over The Human's head and body with a nice combination.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - The Human throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from The Human. Kubota shrugs it off though.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Kubota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from The Human.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Human.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Human throws a jab when Kubota was well out of range.
Kubota throws a series of punches but The Human avoids them all with ease.
The Human tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kubota paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Human throws a hook to the side of Kubota's head but Kubota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kubota's coach down at Shadow Warriors (KT) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kubota's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The Human lands with a straight right. Kubota didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kubota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Human lands a body shot.
Kubota digs a right hand underneath The Human's ribcage. The Human let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Human lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
Kubota lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
Kubota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kubota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kubota has a couple of punches blocked by The Human.
Kubota tries to work over The Human's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for The Human.
The Human lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kubota lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
Kubota misses with the head strike.
Kubota lands a shot to the body.
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kubota misses with some punches.
Kubota swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kubota.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kubota - that landed with a thud.
Kubota blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kubota.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by Kubota.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Human.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human keeps control of Kubota as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Human pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
The Human throws out a powerful jab.
The Human scores with a jab to the head.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
The Human is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Human closes the distance and clinches.
Kubota breaks from the clinch.
Kubota avoids the body shot from The Human.
Kubota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
The Human cracks Kubota with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota lands with a straight right. The Human didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
The Human scores with a hook to the body. Kubota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Human with a nice calf kick.
Some wild striking there from The Human.
The Human pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
The Human lands a nice hook to Kubota's body. Kubota takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from The Human tenderised Kubota's leg. Kubota is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Human looks to land a right hand but Kubota moved out of range.
The Human lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kubota at a distance.
A lazy body kick from The Human
and Kubota counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota misses with a series of wild punches.
The Human swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Human throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Human throws a jab when Kubota was well out of range.
Kubota unleashes a big counter combination but The Human bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Human scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Human looks to throw the jab but Kubota is out of range.
The Human misses with a right hand
letting Kubota counter with a right hand.
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Human.
The Human keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Human throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Kubota throws out a counter right but The Human avoids it with no problem.
The Human throws a jab but it's blocked by Kubota.
Kubota was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The Human is looking to clinch but Kubota is avoiding it.
The Human throws a looping overhand right but Kubota ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Human.
Finn The Human is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by The Human.
The Human keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kubota.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from The Human.
Kubota slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Kubota misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human doesn't manage to clinch there - Kubota circles away.
The Human is looking to clinch but Kubota is avoiding it.
The Human looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kubota lands with an uppercut that bounces The Human off the ropes and back into range.
The Human throws out a leg kick but Kubota moves out of range and The Human only half commits.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. The Human moves away and avoids it.
Kubota scores with a nice body kick.
A big right from The Human misses.
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
The Human moves into the clinch successfully.
Kubota blocks an uppercut.
Kubota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Human is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubota can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by Kubota.
Kubota lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
Kubota blocks a body shot from The Human.
Kubota stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kubota blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Human misses with a body punch.
The Human lands a hook that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kubota on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kubota steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Human. That one must have hurt.
Kubota fails to land with a series of punches.
Kubota tries to keep at a distance but The Human has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Human pushes Kubota back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Human wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
The Human scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Human scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kubota.
The Human breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Human swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from The Human misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota.
Kubota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kubota on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kubota takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Human scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kubota in his tracks.
Kubota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Human.
A jab from The Human misses.
The Human is looking to slow Kubota down with leg kicks.
Kubota misses with a few strikes there.
The Human scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kubota in his tracks.
Kubota throws a hook but The Human blocks it.
The Human lands with a nice body punch.
The Human swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kubota pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Human digs a good body shot into Kubota's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Human sizes up Kubota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Human swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kubota releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Human misses with a hook.
Kubota appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from The Human, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Human cracks Kubota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kubota blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Kubota.
The Human just misses with a punch to the body.
The Human lands with a nice body punch.
Takeru Kubota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Human throws a sloppy body shot
and The Human takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Human digs a good body shot into Kubota's ribs.
The Human lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human misses with a body shot.
The Human swings widly with a right hand
and Kubota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kubota misses with a few strikes there.
The Human was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubota takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The Human fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kubota has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Human misses with a shot to the body
and Kubota counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
The Human fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Human works the jab nicely.
The Human moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Human lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kubota takes a step back to recover.
Kubota's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Human connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kubota scrambles back to his feet.
The Human throws a push kick but Kubota slaps the foot to one side.
Kubota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Human throws the left hand but Kubota avoids the punch easily.
The Human throws out a loose jab but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota needs to keep his hands up - The Human had a free shot at his head there.
The Human scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kubota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kubota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kubota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Human throws a lazy right hand but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
The Human throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kubota thuds his right hand into The Human's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kubota on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The Human scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kubota doesn't seem bothered though.
The Human connects with an inside leg kick.
Kubota wants to land a leg kick but The Human is out of range.
Kubota misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Human was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kubota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takeru Kubota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finn The Human is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely.
Kubota digs a good body shot into The Human's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Human pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Human throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Human lands with a nice body punch.
The Human has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kubota.
Kubota misses with the head strike.
Kubota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kubota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Human's elbow.
Kubota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Kubota.
Kubota misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Human blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kubota blocks a body shot from The Human.
Kubota scores with a shot to the side of The Human's head.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
Kubota lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Human or not.
Kubota is leaning against The Human and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kubota is working The Human over against the ropes.
Kubota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kubota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kubota lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Human's elbow.
Kubota misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kubota.
Kubota misses with some punches.
A short left from Kubota.
The Human blocks an uppercut.
Kubota tries to work over The Human's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Human takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kubota tries to work over The Human's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kubota.
The Human prevents a body shot from Kubota.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Human.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takeru Kubota.
I think The Human 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Finn The Human!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Finn The Human!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Finn The Human!
Finn The Human wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Finn The Human thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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