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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felix Jaroslav (ranked 503 p4p, 23 weight class) and Takeru Kubota (ranked 591 p4p, 26 weight class). Jaroslav comes into the arena with The Sound of Running Feet blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kubota's choice of entrance music: Devilman No Uta (1972). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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10 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
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140 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Jaroslav!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeru Kubota!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaroslav chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kubota can pounce on him.
Jaroslav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kubota moves away.
Kubota works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kubota feints and then cracks Jaroslav's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaroslav down.
Jaroslav moves forwards but Kubota connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jaroslav misses the shot to the body.
Kubota throws a head kick but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Kubota blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Jaroslav lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kubota doesn't seem phased though.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaroslav slips under a jab from Kubota.
Jaroslav moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Jaroslav misses.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Jaroslav.
A big left from Jaroslav misses.
Jaroslav throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Jaroslav throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kubota.
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaroslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kubota.
Kubota on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jaroslav 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.
Jaroslav fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kubota is out of range.
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Jaroslav was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav throws a looping overhand right but Kubota ducks down to avoid it.
Kubota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A clash of legs there as Kubota blocks the low kick.
Kubota lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Kubota finds it's way through Jaroslav's defenses.
Jaroslav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Jaroslav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaroslav changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kubota tries to avoid it but Jaroslav manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kubota to the ground. Kubota escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kubota looks to land a body kick but Jaroslav moved away.
Kubota avoids a kick to the body.
Jaroslav misses with an uppercut. Kubota saw that one coming.
Jaroslav misses the jab.
Jaroslav avoids the head kick by Kubota.
Jaroslav lands a head shot.
Jaroslav's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kubota connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jaroslav scrambles back to his feet.
Kubota motions for Jaroslav to come forward. Kubota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Nice cross by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kubota.
Kubota misses with a straight right.
Jaroslav swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kubota digs a good hook to Jaroslav's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaroslav.
Kubota lands with a slapping head kick.
Kubota throws out a powerful jab.
Kubota lands a head shot.
Takeru Kubota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kubota misses the jab.
Jaroslav stuns Kubota with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Kubota misses.
Jaroslav blocks a head kick by Kubota.
Jaroslav misses the shot to the body.
Jaroslav turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kubota.
The fighters circling - Jaroslav throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kubota misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kubota throws the left hand but Jaroslav avoids the punch easily.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaroslav dives in and grabs Kubota's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kubota pushes down on Jaroslav's head and hops out.
Kubota goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kubota checks a low kick from Jaroslav.
Good standup being displayed there by Jaroslav as he connects with a hook.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Jaroslav moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jaroslav takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kubota will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
Kubota misses with a head kick.
Kubota tries to keep at a distance but Jaroslav has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kubota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaroslav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kubota's elbow.
Kubota has a couple of punches blocked by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaroslav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaroslav misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kubota misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaroslav lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kubota fails to land.
Kubota misses with some punches.
Jaroslav lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kubota.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaroslav backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaroslav presses Kubota against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaroslav lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kubota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaroslav's elbow.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.
Kubota takes a shot to the head.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kubota smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Jaroslav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaroslav throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kubota checks a leg kick.
Jaroslav takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jaroslav scores with a hook to the body. Kubota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Jaroslav checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Jaroslav blocks the leg kick.
Jaroslav thows a leg kick but Kubota checks it
and Kubota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaroslav lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kubota will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jaroslav's hands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kubota.
Jaroslav throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kubota throws an overhand right that lands on Jaroslav's shoulder, as Jaroslav tries to avoid the shot.
Jaroslav blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jaroslav on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kubota. Kubota obviously looking to wear him down.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Good work by Jaroslav as he checks the leg kick.
Kubota throws a chopping leg kick but Jaroslav manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kubota swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaroslav keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jaroslav went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kubota misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses.
Jaroslav avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kubota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jaroslav throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jaroslav connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kubota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaroslav tests Kubota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Kubota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaroslav 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota misses with a looping left.
Jaroslav was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick lands from Kubota.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jaroslav lands with an uppercut that bounces Kubota off the cage and back into range.
Kubota tries to sprawl but Jaroslav drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jaroslav is pressing down on Kubota's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kubota is holding on for now.
Kubota is looking for a sweep. Jaroslav is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaroslav is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kubota defends it well.
Kubota tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jaroslav has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jaroslav trying to control but Kubota is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota wants to hold on but Jaroslav pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaroslav mounts Kubota! Really nice guard pass there!
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!
Jaroslav fails to move to back control.
Jaroslav prevents Kubota from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav wants to control the pace but Kubota is squirming around nicely.
Kubota regains half guard.
Jaroslav is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kubota is defending against the submission attempts here by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kubota makes his way to full guard, as Jaroslav worked for a kimura.
Jaroslav trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaroslav advances to half guard.
Jaroslav trying to mount his opponent but Kubota defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kubota moves into full guard.
Jaroslav passes Kubota's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jaroslav dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jaroslav connects with a body shot.
Jaroslav uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kubota avoids the head kick by Jaroslav.
Kubota throws a leg kick which misses Jaroslav's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaroslav tries to avoid it.
Jaroslav moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kubota scores with a jab. Jaroslav acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kubota tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaroslav tests Kubota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kubota misses with a kick to the body
and Jaroslav counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jaroslav looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
Kubota lands a jab to the nose.
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubota throws a leg kick but Jaroslav moved away.
As Kubota backs away, Jaroslav returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kubota slips a jab and a cross from Jaroslav.
A big right from Jaroslav misses.
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and Jaroslav moves out of range easily.
Jaroslav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota scoring well with a low kick there.
Kubota lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jaroslav is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jaroslav misses with a straight right.
Jaroslav pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaroslav fails with a takedown attempt.
Kubota swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaroslav displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Jaroslav lands an overhand right.
Jaroslav on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kubota. Kubota obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaroslav moves out of range of the body kick from Kubota.
Jaroslav dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kubota. That did some damage!
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and Jaroslav moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaroslav.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaroslav uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kubota.
Jaroslav avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Kubota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav fails with the takedown.
Kubota throws a push kick but Jaroslav slaps the foot to one side.
Jaroslav throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubota lands a jab to the head.
Kubota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kubota connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jaroslav.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Jaroslav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Kubota there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kubota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kubota takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaroslav throws a leg kick which misses Kubota's front leg but catches the back leg as Kubota tries to avoid it.
Nice shot by Kubota.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaroslav manages to avoid it.
Kubota looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kubota.
Kubota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jaroslav is out of range and Kubota settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Kubota blocks the leg kick.
Kubota defending well as Jaroslav loads up on a big left hand.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaroslav throws out a loose jab but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaroslav scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kubota tries to work over Jaroslav's front leg with a kick but Jaroslav checks it.
Kubota does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaroslav. That did some damage!
Jaroslav lands with a good body shot.
Kubota gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jaroslav.
A head kick from Kubota lands but Jaroslav takes it in his stride.
Jaroslav changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kubota looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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 stops Jaroslav from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jaroslav works to advance to full mount. Kubota defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jaroslav jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kubota is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kubota and Jaroslav has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kubota is not content to let Jaroslav control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Takeru Kubota just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kubota cracks Jaroslav with a good jab.
Kubota takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaroslav tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kubota is able to avoid easily.
Kubota pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jaroslav jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kubota lands a lovely overhand right.
Jaroslav walks into a stiff left hand from Kubota.
Jaroslav shoots in looking for a takedown. Kubota tries to sprawl out of it but Jaroslav keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kubota manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kubota works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kubota.
Jaroslav connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota throws a leg kick that misses.
Jaroslav takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kubota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kubota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaroslav.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaroslav moves away.
A jab from Kubota does it's job there.
Jaroslav tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kubota is able to avoid easily.
Kubota lands with an overhand left.
Jaroslav slips under a jab.
Jaroslav tries to counter by clinching up but Kubota breaks away and moves out of range.
Jaroslav slips a jab from Kubota.
Jaroslav fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kubota.
Kubota swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jaroslav holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kubota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kubota looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kubota misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaroslav drags the fight down to the ground.
Jaroslav can't keep his opponent in guard - Kubota advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaroslav regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kubota trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaroslav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaroslav looking to control.
Kubota trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaroslav looking for a guillotine here but Kubota defends easily.
Jaroslav keeping moving, preventing Kubota from controlling successfully.
Jaroslav is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaroslav is retaining full guard.
Jaroslav is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kubota avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kubota tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaroslav is retaining full guard.
Jaroslav has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kubota can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jaroslav controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kubota pushing down on Jaroslav's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kubota tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jaroslav controls his leg.
Kubota is looking to advance position but Jaroslav won't allow it.
Jaroslav looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kubota wants to control but Jaroslav is keeping him busy.
Kubota is pressing down on Jaroslav's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaroslav is holding on for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jaroslav wants to control but Kubota is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Kubota misses with a straight right.
Kubota fakes the leg kick and cracks Jaroslav in the body.
Jaroslav getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kubota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the side of Kubota's head but Kubota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kubota throws out a counter right but Jaroslav avoids it with no problem.
Kubota scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Jaroslav throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kubota throws a fast counter high kick but Jaroslav manages to duck under it in time.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot.
Kubota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Jaroslav sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kubota digs a good hook to Jaroslav's body.
Takeru Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kubota misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jaroslav on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaroslav staying out of range there.
Jaroslav connects with a looping right hand.
Jaroslav has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kubota.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.
Jaroslav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kubota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kubota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kubota.
Kubota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaroslav backwards.
Jaroslav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kubota lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Kubota.
Kubota scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kubota lands with a light punch inside.
Jaroslav tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kubota just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jaroslav misses with a punch to the body.
Jaroslav throws a punch but it's blocked by Kubota.
Jaroslav scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Kubota.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kubota lands with a short shot to the head.
Kubota escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kubota misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota scores with a nice head shot.
Kubota fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaroslav looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kubota scores with a leg kick.
Jaroslav misses with a looping left.
Jaroslav misses with a takedown attempt - Kubota sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jaroslav's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kubota connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jaroslav scrambles back to his feet.
Jaroslav tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kubota paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jaroslav scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaroslav throws a head kick but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota blocks a leg kick.
Jaroslav walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kubota slips under a jab.
Kubota works Jaroslav's body with a nice hook.
Jaroslav turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaroslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Kubota works Jaroslav's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota jabs Jaroslav to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kubota throws a big shot that misses.
Jaroslav looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaroslav.
Kubota slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaroslav slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kubota.
Kubota goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice defenses there by Kubota.
Jaroslav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaroslav ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Kubota misses the jab.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Jaroslav moved away.
As Kubota tries to get set, Jaroslav tries to push him back and clinch up but Kubota manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Kubota cracks the inside of Jaroslav's front leg.
Kubota throws a hook to the side of Jaroslav's head but Jaroslav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kubota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaroslav lands with a cross.
Kubota slips a jab and a cross from Jaroslav.
Kubota ducks right into an uppercut from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Jaroslav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaroslav checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kubota.
Jaroslav keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaroslav.
Kubota's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaroslav connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kubota scrambles back to his feet.
Jaroslav moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kubota wants to slow Jaroslav down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheers as Jaroslav lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kubota doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroslav ducks right into an uppercut from Kubota.
Kubota goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaroslav is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaroslav misses the target.
Felix Jaroslav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kubota tries to land a front kick but Jaroslav steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Kubota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kubota has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Kubota! Takeru Kubota retains his bantamweight title!
After the fight, Takeru Kubota was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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