PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Friman (ranked 394 p4p, 25 weight class) and Takeru Kubota (ranked 201 p4p, 13 weight class). Kubota has chosen Devilman No Uta (1972) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Friman
vs
Kubota

170 cm
30
135 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

170 cm
28
140 lbs
20 - 3 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oskar Friman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Takeru Kubota!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Friman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Friman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kubota catches Friman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kubota is looking to slow Friman down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kubota.
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota looks for the body kick but Friman saw that one coming.
Kubota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Friman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kubota sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Friman throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Kubota was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Friman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kubota on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Friman tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Friman at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kubota back to the ropes. Friman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Friman moved away.
Kubota scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kubota.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Friman is out of range.
Kubota takes one to the chin there.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friman 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 walks into a stiff left hand from Friman.
A punch lands to the side of Friman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Kubota.
Kubota moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Friman. Beautiful body shot.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Friman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Friman scores with a nice strike.
Friman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kubota at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman tries to bum rush Kubota with a series of wild strikes but Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kubota lands a nice shot to the body.

Friman moves into range and clinches up with Kubota.
Kubota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Friman misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
A short uppercut from Friman.
Friman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Friman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kubota fails to land.
Kubota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Friman looking to stall.
Kubota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.
Kubota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Kubota presses Friman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Friman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Friman.

Kubota breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota lands a nice shot to the body.
Kubota throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Friman tries to counter with a takedown but Kubota is quick to defend against it.
Friman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Friman sizes up Kubota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Friman throws a series of punches but Kubota avoids them all with ease.
Friman cracks Kubota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Kubota.
Kubota misses with a low kick as Friman jumps back.
Kubota scoring well with a low kick there.

Friman drives through and clinches with Kubota against the ropes.
Friman blocking some punches.
Kubota lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kubota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kubota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
Friman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Friman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman lands a body punch.
Friman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kubota blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Kubota letting Friman take a breather here.
Kubota throws a head punch that misses.

Kubota manages to break the clinch.
Kubota throws a body punch but Friman moves out of range.
Friman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Friman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Friman swinging wildly here.
A jab from Kubota does it's job there.
Friman misses with a straight right.
Friman fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Friman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Friman trying to control the position but instead, Kubota has worked for underhooks and has pushed Friman into the ropes.
Kubota working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Friman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kubota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takeru Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Kubota misses the target.
Friman ducks right into an uppercut from Kubota.
Kubota will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Friman misses with a hook. Kubota ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Kubota releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Friman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Friman gets a clinch.
Kubota wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Friman has him pressed against the ropes.
Kubota blocks a body shot from Friman.
Kubota struggles to land a body shot inside as Friman controls his hands.
Kubota lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kubota can't find room to land a body shot as Friman controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friman.
Kubota misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kubota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kubota lands with a short shot to the head.
Kubota misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Friman manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota misses with a low kick as Friman jumps back.
Kubota on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Kubota gets tackled into the ropes by Friman. Friman maintains the clinch.
Friman lands with a right to the head.
Kubota lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kubota.
Friman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Friman.
Takeru Kubota seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kubota works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kubota swings wildly with an uppercut but Friman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota blocks a body shot from Friman.

Kubota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Friman looks for a takedown but Kubota sprawls well.
Kubota flicks out a counter leg kick but Friman steps away.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Friman. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 throws a head kick but Friman moves out of range.
Kubota throws a leg kick which misses Friman's front leg but catches the back leg as Friman tries to avoid it.
Kubota slips under a jab.
Kubota scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Friman blocks a head kick by Kubota.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Friman.
Kubota is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kubota throws a head kick that Friman semi-blocks.
Friman shoots in but no luck this time.
Kubota thuds his right hand into Friman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Friman is just out of range.
Friman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Friman defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
Kubota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Friman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kubota if he has to take too many more of those.
Friman misses with a low kick.
Kubota tries a quick counter leg kick but Friman is wise to it.
Friman throws a push kick but Kubota slaps the foot to one side.
Kubota flicks out a counter leg kick but Friman steps away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
Kubota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Friman.
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friman.
Friman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kubota can pounce on him.
Friman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Friman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Friman tries for a takedown but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Friman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Takeru Kubota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friman checks a low kick from Kubota.
Friman shoots in looking for a takedown. Kubota tries to sprawl out of it but Friman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kubota manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kubota tries a quick counter leg kick but Friman is wise to it.
Kubota has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kubota tries a head kick but it misses.
Friman throws a lazy right hand but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks Friman off balance momentarily.
Friman tests Kubota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Friman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kubota's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota misses the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Friman.
Kubota buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Friman.
Friman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kubota throws a hook to the side of Friman's head but Friman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Friman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friman fails to land with a series of punches.
Friman misses the jab.
Kubota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Friman misses with a straight right.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kubota connects with a right hand. Friman shakes it off.
Kubota misses with a head kick.
Friman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friman manages to avoid it.
Friman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kubota swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Friman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Kubota scores with a hook to the body. Friman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Friman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
Friman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kubota fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Friman checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Friman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Friman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kubota swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Friman misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Friman with a hook.
Friman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kubota moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kubota doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friman.
Friman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kubota fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Friman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota connects with a solid leg kick.
Friman lands a jab to Kubota's midsection.
A low kick from Kubota misses
and Friman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Friman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Friman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Kubota. Beautiful body shot.
Friman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kubota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friman.
Friman shoots in for a double leg but Kubota sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Kubota on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kubota moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Friman missing with a left hand there. Kubota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friman. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kubota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kubota is looking to chop away at Friman's legs.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Friman avoids the body shot from Kubota.
It looked like Friman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.
Friman misses with the combination.
Kubota throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Friman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Friman moves out of range of the body kick from Kubota.
Friman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kubota.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
Friman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Friman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Kubota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friman.

Friman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Friman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friman gets through Kubota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kubota lands a hook that snaps the head of Friman backwards.
Kubota scores with a nice hook to the head.

Kubota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Friman shoots for a double leg takedown but Kubota sprawls well. He's pushed Friman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Friman is just out of range.
Friman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kubota scores with a hook to the body. Friman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Friman clinches with his opponent.
Friman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kubota fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friman fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Kubota. That snapped Friman's head back.
Nice shot by Kubota.
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota misses with a looping left.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Friman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kubota misses.
Friman throwing a counter right hand but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Friman cracks Kubota with a right hand to the side of the head.
Friman is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body kick there by Friman.
Kubota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Friman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Friman misses with a body shot.
Kubota throws a wild body kick that Friman sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Friman.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kubota misses with a kick to the body.
Kubota throws a head kick that Friman semi-blocks.
Kubota misses with a hook. Friman ducked under it nicely.
Kubota throws the left hand but Friman avoids the punch easily.
Kubota throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kubota slips under a jab from Friman.
Friman connects with a nice looking jab.
Kubota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Friman is just out of range.
Friman jabs Kubota to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kubota thumps Friman with a low kick.
Kubota throws a push kick but Friman slaps the foot to one side.
Friman throws out a powerful jab.
Kubota misses with a straight right.
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and Friman moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Friman gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kubota.
Friman prevents a body shot from Kubota.
Friman tries to work over Kubota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friman.
Kubota misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kubota.
Friman blocking some punches.

Friman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kubota looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kubota can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Friman controls the pace.
Friman cracks Kubota with a solid left hand.
Friman wants to control from the top but Kubota keeps moving.
Kubota wants to stand up but Friman is controlling him.
Friman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Friman cracks Kubota with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota is looking to stand back up but Friman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kubota.
Kubota is refusing to be controlled, as Friman sits in half guard.
Friman prevents Kubota from standing back up.
Kubota taking some punishment here, with Friman in his half guard.
Kubota is looking to escape.
Friman working Kubota over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Friman.
Friman stops Kubota from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Friman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kubota has hold of Friman's hands but Friman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota taking some punishment here, with Friman in his half guard.

Kubota pushes Friman off and gets back to his feet.
Kubota throws a head kick but Friman moves out of range.
Friman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman throws the kick towards the body but Kubota avoids it.
Friman cracks Kubota with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Friman blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Kubota. That snapped Friman's head back.
Good work by Friman as he checks the leg kick.
Friman blocks a jab.
Friman throws a push kick but Kubota slaps the foot to one side.
Friman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Kubota throws a body kick that misses

and Friman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kubota's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kubota is on top in guard.

Kubota wants to get up but he can't break Friman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Friman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota is pushing down on Friman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Friman is fighting to maintain full guard but Kubota has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kubota tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Friman.
Friman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Friman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kubota is one step ahead there.
Friman is working hard here to advance position.
Friman has a closed guard, preventing Kubota from standing up.
Kubota stopping the sweep attempt from Friman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oskar Friman had his way with Takeru Kubota in that round.
That's time! Friman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kubota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Friman.
Kubota throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That kick from Kubota tenderised Friman's leg. Friman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kubota.
Friman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
Friman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friman misses with a body kick.
Kubota throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Friman throws a wild body kick that Kubota sees coming a mile off.
Friman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kubota connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Friman scrambles back to his feet.
Friman connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kubota scores with a hook.
Kubota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kubota misses with a body punch

and Friman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Friman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kubota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kubota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friman's elbow.
Friman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by Friman.

Kubota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Friman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kubota was well out of range. Poor timing from Friman.
Friman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kubota sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Friman tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota walks into a stiff left hand from Friman.
Kubota scores with a leg kick.
Kubota is looking to chop away at Friman's legs.
Kubota on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Friman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kubota manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Friman stands up over Kubota, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kubota is looking to stand up but Friman isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman distracts Kubota with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Friman works over Kubota with some ground and pound from guard.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman stands up over Kubota, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kubota wants to get back to his feet but Friman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kubota trying to keep a closed guard but Friman is proving a slippery customer.
Friman is stalling in the full guard.
Kubota not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman won't allow Kubota to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kubota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Friman misses.

Friman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kubota to the ground. Friman is now in Kubota's guard.
Friman landing some decent shots from guard.
Kubota is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oskar Friman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oskar Friman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Friman working some strikes from top position.
Friman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kubota's head.
Kubota wants to stand and escape but Friman is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman wants to pass the guard but Kubota is keeping the position.
Kubota wants to stand and escape but Friman is having none of it.
Kubota is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Friman dives into side control.
Friman wants to control but Kubota is keeping him busy.
Kubota takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kubota wants to get back to his feet but Friman drags him back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Takeru Kubota!
Takeru Kubota is the new bantamweight champion!
Takeru Kubota decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.