Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
Kubo with a poor takedown #CL#
and Al Saadoun counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Al Saadoun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kubo walks away with a smile on his face. Al Saadoun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kubo fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Saadoun swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Kubo gets tackled into the cage by Al Saadoun. Al Saadoun maintains the clinch.
Kubo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kubo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Saadoun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Khalid Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masaya Kubo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Al Saadoun is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kubo's half guard.
Still in half guard, Al Saadoun seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kubo taking some punishment here, with Al Saadoun in his half guard.
Al Saadoun content to control rather than advance.
Kubo is looking to control Al Saadoun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kubo avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Al Saadoun seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kubo trying to control but Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Al Saadoun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kubo, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Saadoun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Kubo. #TD#
Al Saadoun gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Al Saadoun stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kubo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Al Saadoun throws a big right hand that misses.
Kubo wants to stand up but Al Saadoun is controlling him.
Al Saadoun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Al Saadoun would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kubo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Saadoun manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Kubo from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Saadoun managing to control the position.
Al Saadoun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Saadoun controlling Kubo's posture.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Kubo from controlling successfully.
Al Saadoun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Saadoun tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Al Saadoun dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kubo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Saadoun's waist but Al Saadoun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kubo off to one side.
Al Saadoun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Al Saadoun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubo can do to turn this around?
Kubo thows a body kick. Al Saadoun tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD#
Al Saadoun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kubo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Kubo is controlling his arm.
Kubo tries to buck Al Saadoun off but Al Saadoun is having none of it.
Kubo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kubo gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kubo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Al Saadoun rolls with it to try and escape but Kubo cranks on the arm and Al Saadoun is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Masaya Kubo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018

#R1##CL#
Kubo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Saadoun, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Saadoun looks winded!
Kubo wants a takedown but no success here.
Kubo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kubo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kubo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Al Saadoun has Kubo pressed against the cage. #TD#
Kubo decides to pull guard.
Kubo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Al Saadoun working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kubo is keeping the position for now.
Al Saadoun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kubo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Kubo is trying to keep Al Saadoun in close.
Kubo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Al Saadoun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kubo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Al Saadoun looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Saadoun, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kubo trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Saadoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kubo wants to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kubo trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kubo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Saadoun has had enough of the clinch but Kubo keeps him there for the moment.
Kubo tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun won't allow it.
Al Saadoun misses with a body punch.
Al Saadoun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kubo's efforts to push away.
Kubo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Saadoun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kubo is trying to maintain a safe position but Al Saadoun gets an underhook and turns Kubo into the cage.#BC#
Kubo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kubo falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Al Saadoun moves into the clinch.
Al Saadoun working hard to break the clinch.
Kubo wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Al Saadoun is trying to break the clinch but Kubo has him pressed against the cage.
Kubo wants to break free but Al Saadoun has control.
Kubo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Kubo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Saadoun postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masaya Kubo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kubo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Saadoun as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Al Saadoun gets the takedown into side control.
Kubo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kubo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kubo is looking to take a break and control but Al Saadoun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kubo is looking for a kimura but Al Saadoun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kubo to get the leverage.
Al Saadoun is breathing heavily.
Kubo is pressing down on Al Saadoun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Saadoun is holding on for now. #T1#
Kubo thows a huge punch but Al Saadoun dodges it nicely.
Kubo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Saadoun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kubo seems to be working for a kimura but Al Saadoun defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubo is looking to take a break and control but Al Saadoun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kubo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kubo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Saadoun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kubo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Saadoun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kubo tries to stand and escape but Al Saadoun is controlling the position.
Kubo wants to stand up but Al Saadoun manages to regain full guard.
Kubo scoring with some ground and pound.
Kubo trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kubo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Al Saadoun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kubo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Masaya Kubo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kubo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kubo duly obliges.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown but Al Saadoun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kubo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Saadoun's waist but Al Saadoun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kubo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Al Saadoun pinned against the cage. Al Saadoun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kubo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Saadoun can do to turn this around?#CL#
Kubo moves into the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Al Saadoun is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kubo can't fight it off and eventually Al Saadoun manages to take the fight to the floor. Kubo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kubo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Saadoun defends it easily.
Al Saadoun preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masaya Kubo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kubo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Kubo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Al Saadoun is trying to push Kubo away but Kubo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kubo trying to stall but Al Saadoun improves his position.
Kubo wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Al Saadoun prevents Kubo from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo is trying to break the clinch but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage.
Al Saadoun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Al Saadoun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kubo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Al Saadoun blocks a body shot from Kubo.
Kubo has Al Saadoun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al Saadoun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Al Saadoun jumps guard but Kubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kubo looking to stall.
Kubo has a couple of punches blocked by Al Saadoun.
Kubo tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kubo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Al Saadoun smiles and moves away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kubo dives in and grabs Al Saadoun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Saadoun pushes down on Kubo's head and hops out.
Al Saadoun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Kubo drives through and clinches with Al Saadoun against the cage. #TD#
Kubo manages to pull guard.
Kubo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kubo keeping moving, preventing Al Saadoun from controlling successfully.
Al Saadoun won't allow Kubo to get back to his feet.
Kubo is trying to keep Al Saadoun in close. #T3#
Kubo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kubo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kubo shoots for a takedown but Al Saadoun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Saadoun.
Kubo defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubo is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Al Saadoun is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kubo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Masaya Kubo.
Well Kubo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masaya Kubo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Ramos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kubo pinned against the cage. Kubo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Custavo Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kubo tries to keep at a distance but Ramos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ramos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kubo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ramos has Kubo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kubo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ramos tries to break free but Kubo pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Kubo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ramos takes a shot to the head.
Ramos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Kubo breaks from the clinch.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1##CL#
Ramos darts in and clinches Kubo up against the cage.
Kubo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kubo tries to pull guard but Ramos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Ramos jumps guard.
Ramos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kubo wants to stand but Ramos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kubo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kubo stays in close to Ramos's body and controls the position.
Ramos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kubo on the ground.#T2#
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Kubo from controlling successfully.
Ramos working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kubo clinches with his opponent.
Ramos avoids the elbow strike from Kubo, against the cage.
Ramos is looking for a takedown.
Ramos wants a takedown but no success here.
Kubo tries to pull guard but Ramos holds him up against the cage and eventually Kubo drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Kubo tries for a takedown but Ramos manages to get underhooks.
Ramos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kubo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kubo is looking to control Ramos's arms but Ramos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kubo has his back to the cage.
Ramos is trying to force a seperation but Kubo has the dominant position.#BC#
Ramos breaks the clinch.
Ramos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Kubo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kubo showed some decent athleticism there.
Kubo wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos tries to kick Kubo off but Kubo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Kubo is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramos wants to get back to full guard.
Ramos pushes Kubo off looking to stand but Kubo dives back in and keeps control.
Ramos trying to get back to full guard but Kubo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramos is desperately trying to improve his position but Kubo has a good base and remains in mount.
Kubo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masaya Kubo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kubo.
Ramos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kubo backs up against the cage. #CL#
Ramos gets a clinch. #BC2#
Kubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramos misses with the combination.
Kubo throws a counter combo.
Nice takedown defense from Ramos. No joy for Kubo on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kubo dives in and grabs Ramos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramos pushes down on Kubo's head and hops out.
Ramos is looking to counter the offense by Kubo and move into the clinch.
Custavo Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masaya Kubo.
Ramos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kubo pinned against the cage. Kubo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Ramos shoots in but Kubo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Kubo drives through and clinches with Ramos against the cage.
Kubo tries to pull guard but Ramos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kubo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kubo throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Ramos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kubo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramos defends it nicely.#T2##CL#
Ramos moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kubo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kubo jumps guard but Ramos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Kubo gets control of Ramos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kubo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Ramos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kubo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramos is looking to clinch but Kubo is avoiding it. #CL2#
Kubo clinches.
Kubo wants a takedown but no success here.
Kubo tries to pull guard but Ramos won't allow it. #T3##TD2#
Kubo pulls guard successfully.
Ramos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kubo is keeping the position for now.
Ramos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kubo keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
Kubo controlling Ramos's posture. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kubo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Kubo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Custavo Ramos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
#R3#
Kubo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kubo with a poor takedown
and Kubo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Kubo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramos goes for a takedown attempt but Kubo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kubo fails with the takedown#CL#
and Ramos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ramos.
Custavo Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masaya Kubo.
Kubo stops a takedown attempt from Ramos.
Kubo is trying to force a seperation but Ramos has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo fails to pull guard.
Ramos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bit of stalling here from Ramos. #T1#
Ramos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kubo is trying to drag Ramos to the mat but Ramos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ramos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kubo walks away with a smile on his face. Ramos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramos or perhaps it was just good defense by Kubo, which made it look bad.
Ramos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kubo darts in looking for a takedown but Ramos gets double underhooks and turns Kubo into the cage.
Ramos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Kubo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Danga de danga de dang - Kubo scores with a four punch combination!
Kubo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown but Kubo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Kubo tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kubo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramos tries to land a leg kick but Kubo saw it coming and moves away.
Kubo lands a head kick!
Kubo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramos dives in for a single leg takedown but Kubo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Ramos takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Ramos. #TD#
Ramos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kubo has control of Ramos's left arm, preventing Ramos from doing any damage.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kubo tries to strike from the bottom.
Kubo has control of Ramos's left arm, preventing Ramos from doing any damage.
Kubo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ramos wants to stand but Kubo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ramos looking to sit in guard and control but Kubo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kubo preventing the sweep.
Kubo trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ramos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kubo defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masaya Kubo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kubo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masaya Kubo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1#
Kubo shoots for a takedown but Jonhson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jonhson wants to counter with a clinch but Kubo pushes him away.
Kubo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kubo.
Kubo throws a looping overhand right but Jonhson ducks down to avoid it.
Jonhson fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Jonhson clinches up against the cage.
Kubo fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Jonhson successfully pulls guard.
Jonhson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jonhson, not yet.
Jonhson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kubo wants to get up but he can't break Jonhson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo trying to control but Jonhson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kubo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jonhson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kubo has Jonhson in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Jonhson stops Kubo from standing up. #SUB#
Kubo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jonhson is looking to stand up but Kubo won't let him.
Kubo looking to control.
Jonhson forces his way into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kubo is trying to control but Jonhson passes into side control!
Jonhson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jonhson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kubo keeps working.
Jonhson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kubo is avoiding damage well.
Kubo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jonhson.
Kubo is looking to regain half guard here but Jonhson keeps moving and retains side control.
Kubo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jonhson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kubo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Jonhson controlling the action here.
Kubo wants to get back to his feet.
Kubo trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kubo connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kubo is defended easily by Jonhson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
Kubo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jonhson defends it nicely.
Kubo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jonhson defends it nicely.
Jonhson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kubo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Kubo pushes Jonhson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jonhson fails to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubo is trying to pull guard but Jonhson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jonhson is trying to drag Kubo to the mat but Kubo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jonhson goes for a takedown attempt but Kubo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Davon Jonhson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jonhson shoots in for a double leg but Kubo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kubo tries to clinch up but Jonhson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Kubo tries to keep at a distance but Jonhson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jonhson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kubo can't get the takedown.
Kubo tries to land knees in the clinch but Jonhson avoids the damage to the body.
Jonhson is looking for a takedown.
Masaya Kubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davon Jonhson.#BC#
Kubo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo scores with a head kick.
Jonhson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kubo slaps away a takedown attempt from Jonhson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Jonhson. No joy for Kubo on that attempt. #T1#
Jonhson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jonhson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kubo sprawls well. He's pushed Jonhson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kubo tries to clinch but Jonhson moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kubo.
Kubo shoots and misses
and Jonhson counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kubo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jonhson.
Kubo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jonhson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kubo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonhson somewhat.#T2#
Kubo misses with a head kick.
Kubo misses with a takedown attempt - Jonhson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masaya Kubo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Jonhson has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Kubo breaks from the clinch.
Kubo shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonhson tries to sprawl out of it but Kubo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonhson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jonhson misses with a kick to the body.
As Jonhson tries to get set, Kubo tries to push him back and clinch up but Jonhson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jonhson keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Kubo connects with an inside leg kick.
Kubo slaps away a takedown attempt from Jonhson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kubo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jonhson shoots in for a takedown but Kubo shows good takedown defense.
Jonhson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jonhson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kubo pinned against the cage. Kubo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kubo slaps away a takedown attempt from Jonhson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kubo is looking for a counter combo.
Jonhson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Kubo moves into the clinch successfully. #T4##BC#
Kubo breaks the clinch.
Kubo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jonhson circles away quickly and effectively.
Kubo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jonhson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kubo somewhat.
Jonhson wants to counter the offense by Kubo and move into the clinch position.
Jonhson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jonhson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masaya Kubo dominated that second round.
That's time! Kubo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jonhson throws a head kick but Kubo moves out of range.
Jonhson has a takedown stuffed.
Kubo shoots for a takedown but Jonhson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Jonhson has closed the distance and engaged Kubo in a clinch.
Jonhson gets underhooks to prevent Kubo's takedown attempt.
Kubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jonhson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kubo smiles and moves away.
Kubo misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo looks to throw the jab but Jonhson is out of range.
Jonhson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kubo is looking to land body kicks.
Jonhson feints the counter takedown.
Jonhson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Kubo counters by clinching up.
Masaya Kubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davon Jonhson.#T1#
Jonhson working hard to break the clinch.
Jonhson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kubo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jonhson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kubo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jonhson is trying to pull guard but Kubo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Kubo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kubo lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Kubo with that takedown attempt.
Jonhson throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Jonhson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kubo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kubo takes a swing at Jonhson's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kubo. No joy for Jonhson on that attempt.
Kubo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jonhson is fending him off so far but Kubo persists. Nope, Jonhson circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jonhson is defended easily by Kubo.
Kubo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kubo misses with an uppercut
and Jonhson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jonhson looks for the body kick but Kubo saw that one coming. #T3#
Jonhson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kubo counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Jonhson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kubo, pushing him back against the cage.
Kubo is looking for a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kubo is looking for a takedown.
Jonhson jumps guard but Kubo stands there with Jonhson around his waist. Jonhson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jonhson tries to circle away but Kubo has him pinned against the cage.
Kubo prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Jonhson successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Jonhson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kubo is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Kubo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kubo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jonhson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kubo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jonhson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kubo wants to control from the top but Jonhson keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jonhson pulls Kubo in close to his closed guard and prevents Kubo from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Masaya Kubo.
I think Kubo 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masaya Kubo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018

#R1#
Vinicius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kubo pinned against the cage. Kubo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vinicius shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vinicius is defended easily by Kubo.
Masaya Kubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Vinicius.#CL#
Kubo moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius is trying to break free.
Vinicius wants to get back to striking at distance but Kubo won't allow it.
Kubo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vinicius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kubo prevents Vinicius from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Kubo breaks from the clinch. #T1##TD#
Vinicius gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kubo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kubo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vinicius is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubo passes Vinicius's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kubo controlling the pace.
Kubo tries to stand and escape but Vinicius is controlling the position. #T2#
Kubo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vinicius keeps working.
Kubo thows a huge punch but Vinicius dodges it nicely.
Vinicius desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kubo is just content to waste time from the top position. Vinicius takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kubo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vinicius wants to stand up but Kubo is controlling him.
Vinicius keeping moving, preventing Kubo from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kubo wants to get up but he can't break Vinicius's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vinicius shoots in looking for a takedown but Kubo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vinicius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Kubo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Vinicius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Kubo pulls guard effortlessly.
Kubo is trying to control the position but Vinicius postures up. #T4#
Kubo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kubo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vinicius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kubo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinicius can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kubo controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masaya Kubo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vinicius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vinicius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kubo is fending him off so far but Vinicius persists. Nope, Kubo circles away and we're back to standing.
Vinicius stuffs the takedown attempt from Kubo. Kubo gets slowly back to his feet.
Vinicius throws a counter combo.
Vinicius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kubo counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Kubo pushes Vinicius up against the cage in a clinch.
Kubo prevents a body shot from Vinicius.
Kubo has Vinicius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vinicius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kubo breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius doesn't manage to clinch there - Kubo circles away.
Vinicius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Kubo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kubo trying to strike off his back.
Vinicius is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kubo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kubo pulls Vinicius in close to his closed guard and prevents Vinicius from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vinicius won't allow Kubo to sweep him here.
Vinicius wants to control from the top but Kubo keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kubo trying to keep a closed guard but Vinicius is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown but Vinicius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kubo sets himself, and Vinicius steps forward looking for the clinch! Kubo avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kubo swinging wildly here.
Vinicius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vinicius throws a series of strikes that have Kubo backpedaling. #CL#
Kubo moves into the clinch.
Kubo jumps guard but Vinicius stands there with Kubo around his waist. Kubo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kubo tries to pull guard but Vinicius holds him up against the cage and eventually Kubo drops back down to his feet. #T3##TD#
Kubo manages to pull guard.
Vinicius wants to pass the guard but Kubo is keeping the position.
Kubo working a defensive guard here.
Vinicius is looking to work some ground and pound but Kubo has wrist control.
Vinicius preventing the sweep.
Kubo is trying to control the position but Vinicius postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kubo wants to sweep here but Vinicius controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kubo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vinicius swats away the attempt to clinch by Kubo.
Vinicius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vinicius moves in looking to clinch but Kubo pushes him off.#CL2#
Vinicius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kubo, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kubo is trying to pull guard but Vinicius has him pressed against the cage.
Kubo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vinicius has him pressed against the cage.
Kubo jumps guard but Vinicius turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Masaya Kubo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Vinicius clinches up against the cage.
Kubo tries to pull guard but Vinicius forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Kubo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vinicius advances position into side control!
Kubo is looking for a sweep.
Kubo is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kubo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
Vinicius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kubo keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Kubo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kubo tries to improve position but can't.
Vinicius controlling the position. #SU2#
Vinicius decides to stand back up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kubo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vinicius paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Vinicius clinches. #TD2#
Vinicius has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kubo regains guard immediately.
Kubo keeping moving, preventing Vinicius from controlling successfully.
Vinicius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vinicius wants to stand but Kubo is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB#
Kubo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vinicius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vinicius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vinicius prevents Kubo from getting back to his feet.
Kubo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kubo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kubo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vinicius avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Kubo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kubo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vinicius is keeping busy.
Kubo gets underhooks to prevent Vinicius's takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Vinicius breaks the clinch.
Kubo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vinicius tries to avoid it but Kubo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vinicius to the ground. Vinicius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marcus Vinicius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masaya Kubo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kubo shoots for a takedown but Vinicius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Vinicius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kubo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Masaya Kubo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Kubo fails to land the takedown.
Kubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones swings for the body but Kubo moves out of range.
Kubo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Jones clinches up with Kubo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Kubo trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Kubo continues to stall.#T1#
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kubo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kubo pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kubo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones tries to stand but Kubo is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubo has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Jones is looking to advance position but Kubo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T2#
Jones can't escape the position.
Kubo with the ground and pound from mount.
Kubo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Kubo has a good base and remains in mount.
Kubo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jones because Kubo loaded up on that one.
Kubo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kubo controlling the position easily from mount.
Kubo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3##SUB#
Kubo working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up.
Kubo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Kubo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kubo controlling from mount.
Kubo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones tries to improve his position but instead Kubo has taken his back!
Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kubo trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Jones right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jones fending off the submission attempt from Kubo.
Kubo tries to get the hooks in deep but Jones pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masaya Kubo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones!
Jones blocks a head kick by Kubo.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kubo backs up against the cage.
Jones looks for a takedown but Kubo sprawls well.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Kubo darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kubo off to one side. #CL#
Kubo has managed to clinch.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubo wants to stall. #T1#
Kubo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kubo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Kubo is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Jones manages to pull guard.
Kubo won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kubo defends it easily.#T2#
Kubo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kubo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kubo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kubo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL2#
Kubo gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones wants a takedown.
Kubo is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Jones gets control of Kubo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kubo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kubo tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Kubo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kubo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kubo advances to half guard.
Kubo uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to hold on but Kubo pushes him away.
Kubo controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kubo tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Kubo counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
No luck for Kubo with that takedown attempt.
Kubo fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Kubo.#T1##CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Kubo jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kubo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Jones has picked Kubo up - he's going for a ride! Jones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kubo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kubo trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Kubo seems keen to control Jones's posture.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kubo is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Kubo wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kubo.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kubo dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kubo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kubo moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Kubo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones looks to land a combination but Kubo avoids it well. #CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kubo, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Kubo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Kubo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kubo fails with the takedown.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kubo avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones leaves Kubo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kubo avoids the head kick by Jones.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Kubo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones is pushing Kubo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Jones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Houdoe scores with a four punch combination!
Houdoe lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Kubo has closed the distance and engaged Houdoe in a clinch. #TD#
Houdoe jumps guard.
Kubo wanted to stand there but Houdoe had control of the position.
Kubo forces his way into half guard.
Houdoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Houdoe pushes Kubo off looking to stand but Kubo dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Kubo wants to take a breather but Houdoe is having none of it. #SUB#
Houdoe actively working from the bottom here.
Kubo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kubo is looking to take a break and control but Houdoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kubo shoots in and drives through. Houdoe sprawls well.
Kubo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kubo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kubo tries for a takedown but Houdoe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Badr Houdoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masaya Kubo.
Kubo is looking to clinch.
Kubo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houdoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubo.
Kubo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Houdoe rushes Kubo and presses him up against the cage.
Houdoe wants to take the fight to the mat but Kubo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Kubo breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Houdoe or perhaps it was just good defense by Kubo, which made it look bad. #T3#
Houdoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kubo slaps away a takedown attempt from Houdoe, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Houdoe clinches.
Kubo is pressed up against the cage. Houdoe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kubo down to the mat. Kubo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kubo closes the distance and clinches up with Houdoe, looking for a takedown. Kubo pushes Houdoe against the cage but Houdoe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Houdoe lands with a straight right. Kubo didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Houdoe. Those never looked like landing.
Houdoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kubo circles away.#CL#
Houdoe gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Kubo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Houdoe to keep the fight standing.
Houdoe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kubo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kubo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Kubo pulls guard.
Houdoe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kubo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Houdoe is one step ahead there.
Kubo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kubo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Houdoe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Houdoe. No joy for Kubo on that attempt.
Houdoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kubo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kubo shoots in looking for a takedown. Houdoe tries to sprawl out of it but Kubo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Houdoe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Badr Houdoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masaya Kubo.
Houdoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kubo.
Badr Houdoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kubo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Houdoe tries to avoid it but Kubo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Houdoe to the ground. Houdoe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Kubo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Houdoe, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Houdoe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Houdoe manages to pull guard.
Kubo looking to sit in guard and control but Houdoe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Houdoe wants to control from the top but Kubo keeps moving.
Kubo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Houdoe looking to pass the guard.
Houdoe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Kubo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kubo being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Kubo keeping moving, preventing Houdoe from controlling successfully.
Houdoe looking to sit in guard and control but Kubo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Houdoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kubo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Houdoe is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Houdoe wants to pass the guard but Kubo is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kubo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Houdoe working a defensive guard here.
Kubo looking to sit in guard and control but Houdoe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubo trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Houdoe dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Houdoe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Houdoe lands with a nice combination. Kubo backs away looking to recover.
Kubo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Houdoe defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kubo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Houdoe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Houdoe trying to mount his opponent but Kubo defends it.
Houdoe tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kubo. #T1#
Houdoe is stalling here. Kubo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Houdoe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kubo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kubo wants to stand but Houdoe has his arm trapped.
Kubo looking to control but instead Houdoe has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kubo is looking to take a break and control but Houdoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Houdoe trying to control but Kubo postures up.
Kubo prevents Houdoe from standing back up.
Houdoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Houdoe is trying to maintain the position but Kubo is very close to passing his half guard.
Houdoe keeping hold of Kubo's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Well, if Kubo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Houdoe drives through and clinches with Kubo against the cage. #BC2#
Kubo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kubo fakes the leg kick and cracks Houdoe in the body.
Kubo dives in for a single leg takedown but Houdoe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Badr Houdoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masaya Kubo.
Houdoe tries for a takedown but Kubo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Kubo shoots in for a takedown but Houdoe shows good takedown defense.
Kubo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Houdoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kubo defends well and Houdoe ends up having to push Kubo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Kubo has Houdoe up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Houdoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kubo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Houdoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Houdoe dives in and grabs Kubo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kubo pushes down on Houdoe's head and hops out.
Kubo shoots in looking for a takedown. Houdoe tries to sprawl out of it but Kubo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Houdoe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Houdoe fails with the takedown
and Kubo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Houdoe's knee momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Masaya Kubo.
I think Houdoe 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Houdoe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018

#R1#
A head kick misses from Baya.
A punch lands to the side of Kubo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kubo.
Kubo tries to clinch up but Baya circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Baya misses.
Kubo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kubo looks for a takedown but Baya sprawls well.
Kubo misses with a few strikes there.
Baya misses with a takedown attempt
and Kubo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kubo as he avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Kubo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kubo is fending him off so far but Baya persists. Nope, Kubo circles away and we're back to standing.
As Baya backs off Kubo throws a huge counter combo but Baya manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerede Baya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baya shoots in for a takedown but Kubo shows good takedown defense.
Kubo lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1##CL#
Baya forces Kubo back against the cage and clinches.
Kubo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kubo is trying to drag Baya to the mat but Baya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kubo gets underhooks to prevent Baya's takedown attempt.
Kubo is trying to pull guard but Baya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baya stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baya is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Kubo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Baya uses from the top position.
Kubo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kubo is controlling Baya's posture.#T2##SUB2#
Baya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baya looking to pass the guard.
Kubo keeping moving, preventing Baya from controlling successfully.
Baya postures up. #T3#
Kubo keeping full guard, as Baya tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baya tries to clinch up.
Kubo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kubo fails with the takedown
and Baya counters with a three punch combo that has Kubo backing up. Kubo nods at Baya to acknowledge the strikes.
Baya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baya shoots for a double leg takedown but Kubo sprawls well. He's pushed Baya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kubo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Baya drives through and clinches with Kubo against the cage. #T4#
Kubo avoiding damage as Baya throws knees to the body.
Baya is stalling here.
Kubo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baya prevents it.
Baya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Baya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baya throws a combination. Kubo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kubo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kubo defends well and Baya ends up having to push Kubo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kubo throws a sloppy head kick and Baya moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerede Baya dominated that round.
That's time! Baya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Baya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kubo counters with a three punch combo that has Baya backing up. Baya nods at Kubo to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baya tries to pull guard but Kubo holds him up against the cage and eventually Baya drops back down to his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubo can do to turn this around?
Baya fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerede Baya. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Baya pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kubo won't allow Baya to get back to his feet. #T1#
Kubo tries to free his leg and advance position but Baya is retaining full guard.
Kubo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kubo prevents Baya from getting back to his feet.
Baya has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kubo has passed into side control.
Baya is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Kubo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kubo slows the pace down.
Kubo slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Baya.
Baya is trying to escape the mount.
Baya blocking the ground and pound.
Kubo tries to control but Baya wriggling away. #T3#
Kubo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kubo controlling from the full mount.
Kubo is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Baya tries to lock up and control but Kubo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kubo tries to control but Baya wriggling away.
Kubo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baya really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baya throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Baya really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kubo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baya is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masaya Kubo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kubo or perhaps it was just good defense by Baya, which made it look bad.
Kubo shoots in but Baya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baya lands with a nice combination. Kubo backs away looking to recover.
Baya keeps the fight on the outside.
Kubo leaves Baya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baya cracks Kubo with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Baya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kubo slaps away a takedown attempt from Baya, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Kubo throws a head kick but Baya moves out of range. #TD2#
Kubo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baya's guard.
Baya has a closed guard, preventing Kubo from standing up.
Baya keeping moving, preventing Kubo from controlling successfully.
Kubo looking to sit in guard and control but Baya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kubo keeping moving, preventing Baya from controlling successfully. #T2#
Baya stays in close to Kubo's body and controls the position.
Kubo wants to stand up but Baya is controlling him.
Baya trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kubo looking for a guillotine here but Baya defends easily. #SUB2#
Baya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kubo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Baya would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Baya wants to pass the guard but Kubo is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Baya shoots for a takedown but Kubo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerede Baya. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kubo shoots in and drives through. Baya sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kubo is defended easily by Baya.
Baya is looking to clinch but Kubo is avoiding it.
Kubo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baya.
Kubo shoots for a takedown but Baya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kubo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baya swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubo goes for a double leg but Baya avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baya continues to drive forward.
Baya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kubo swivels and escapes.#CL#
Baya clinches up with Kubo and pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerede Baya showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baya 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerede Baya!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
Kubo has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Kiatmookao drives through and clinches with Kubo against the cage.
Kubo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kubo misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Kubo pulls guard successfully.
Kiatmookao trying to move into half guard but instead Kubo has managed to sweep!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kiatmookao holds on and takes a little breather.
Kubo stopping the sweep attempt from Kiatmookao.
Kubo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiatmookao is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Kubo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kubo is looking to stand up but Kiatmookao won't let him.
Kiatmookao throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kiatmookao looking to control.
Kiatmookao keeping moving, preventing Kubo from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kiatmookao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kubo is looking to stand up but Kiatmookao won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kiatmookao takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL#
Kiatmookao has managed to clinch.
Kubo has Kiatmookao pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Kubo drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Kubo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kiatmookao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kiatmookao wants to control from the top but Kubo keeps moving. #T3#
Kubo is trying to control the position but Kiatmookao postures up.
Kubo keeping moving, preventing Kiatmookao from controlling successfully.
Kubo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kiatmookao wants to control from the top but Kubo keeps moving.
Kiatmookao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kiatmookao wants to stand but Kubo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiatmookao goes for a double leg but Kubo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kubo continues to drive forward.
Kiatmookao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kubo pinned against the cage. Kubo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kubo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiatmookao tries to avoid it but Kubo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiatmookao to the ground. Kiatmookao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kiatmookao appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thongchai Kiatmookao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masaya Kubo.
Kubo shoots in but Kiatmookao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiatmookao stuffs the takedown.
Kubo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masaya Kubo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kiatmookao fails to land the takedown.
Kiatmookao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kubo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kubo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kubo wants it to stay on the feet.
Kubo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiatmookao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kubo is fending him off so far but Kiatmookao persists. Nope, Kubo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thongchai Kiatmookao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiatmookao shoots in for a double leg but Kubo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo shoots in looking for a takedown but Kiatmookao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kubo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kiatmookao sprawls well. Kiatmookao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kubo gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kubo.
Kiatmookao appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kiatmookao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kubo sprawls well. Kubo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kiatmookao gets slowly back to his feet.
Kubo lands with a nice combination. Kiatmookao backs away looking to recover.
Kiatmookao shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Kiatmookao as Kubo shoots in.
Kiatmookao throws a series of punches but Kubo avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Kubo darts in and clinches Kiatmookao up against the cage.#T2##BC#
Kiatmookao breaks from the clinch.
Kubo darts in trying to clinch
and Kiatmookao counters with a left and a right that stings Kubo.
Kubo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiatmookao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kiatmookao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kiatmookao slips a jab and a cross from Kubo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiatmookao keeps the fight on the outside.
Kiatmookao shoots in but no luck this time.
Kiatmookao misses with a takedown
and Kubo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Kubo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kubo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiatmookao tries to avoid it but Kubo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiatmookao to the ground. Kiatmookao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kubo stuffs the takedown attempt from Kiatmookao. Kiatmookao gets slowly back to his feet.
Kiatmookao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kubo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao avoids a kick to the body.
Kiatmookao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kubo.
Kubo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4##CL#
Kiatmookao clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Kiatmookao breaks from the clinch.
Kiatmookao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kiatmookao shoots in but Kubo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kubo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kubo shoots and misses #CL#
and Kiatmookao counters by clinching up.
Kubo working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Kubo breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Kubo as Kiatmookao shoots in.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kubo. Kiatmookao shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masaya Kubo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kiatmookao shoots in for a takedown but Kubo shows good takedown defense.
Kiatmookao blocks a jab.
Kiatmookao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kubo as he avoids it easily.
Kiatmookao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kiatmookao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kubo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thongchai Kiatmookao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kubo tries to keep at a distance but Kiatmookao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kiatmookao avoiding damage as Kubo throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo slows down the pace here.
Kiatmookao keeps control of Kubo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kubo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kiatmookao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kiatmookao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kubo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiatmookao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiatmookao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kubo sprawls and moves away.
Kiatmookao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kubo sprawls well. Kubo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kiatmookao gets slowly back to his feet.
Kubo tries to clinch there but Kiatmookao circles away.
Kubo throws a right and a left that Kiatmookao avoids nicely.
Kiatmookao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiatmookao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kiatmookao tries to clinch up but Kubo circles away and keeps his distance.
Kubo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiatmookao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2##CL2#
Kubo rushes Kiatmookao and presses him up against the cage.
Kubo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kiatmookao to keep the fight standing.
Kubo tries to pull guard but Kiatmookao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kiatmookao stalling the fight.
Kiatmookao blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kiatmookao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masaya Kubo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiatmookao shoots in but no luck this time.
Kubo lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Kiatmookao forces Kubo back against the cage and clinches.
Kiatmookao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kubo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kubo can't get the takedown. #T3#
Kiatmookao wants to stall.
Kiatmookao dodges an elbow strike from Kubo.
Kiatmookao tries to score a body lock takedown but Kubo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kiatmookao throws an elbow that misses.
Kubo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kiatmookao prevents it.
Kubo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kiatmookao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kiatmookao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kiatmookao tries to throw a body punch but Kubo avoids it by throwing Kiatmookao back against the cage. #T4#
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.
Kubo is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiatmookao has double underhooks. #BC#
Kiatmookao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kiatmookao is defended easily by Kubo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kubo.
Kiatmookao throws a leg kick but Kubo moved away.
Kiatmookao wants to clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masaya Kubo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al Saadoun looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kubo wants to break free but Al Saadoun has control.
Kubo is trying to pull guard but Al Saadoun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kubo throws an elbow but it misses.
Kubo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kubo prevents the takedown attempt.
Kubo tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun won't allow it.
Kubo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun is defending well.
Al Saadoun's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Al Saadoun's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubo tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Saadoun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kubo taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Kubo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kubo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Saadoun prevents it.
Al Saadoun is trying to drag Kubo to the mat but Kubo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1##TD#
Kubo manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Al Saadoun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kubo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Saadoun has managed to get both his arms back between Kubo's legs - danger averted.
Kubo throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Kubo working for a triangle but Al Saadoun defends it easily. #SUB#
Al Saadoun avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Kubo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Saadoun is one step ahead there.
Al Saadoun with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Kubo looking for subs off his back but Al Saadoun has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kubo is trying to maintain the position but Al Saadoun is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Kubo wants to get back to his feet.
Al Saadoun seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kubo trying to hold on to Al Saadoun's head to control him but Al Saadoun postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kubo manages to get to full guard.
Kubo is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun prevents Kubo from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubo is trying to keep Al Saadoun in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kubo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Saadoun defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masaya Kubo 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.
#R2#
Kubo tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Al Saadoun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kubo wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Saadoun postures up.
Kubo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kubo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kubo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Saadoun is aware though and is defending well.
Kubo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kubo is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kubo is keeping the position for now.
Kubo working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kubo is defended easily by Al Saadoun.
Kubo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Saadoun but Al Saadoun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Saadoun lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kubo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kubo is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Al Saadoun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kubo wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Al Saadoun has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kubo uses from the top position.
Kubo preventing the sweep.
Al Saadoun is still trying to improve position.
Masaya Kubo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Saadoun wants to hit a switch here but Kubo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Al Saadoun there!
Al Saadoun manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Kubo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kubo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Al Saadoun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kubo.
Kubo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun trying to control but Kubo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abdulmalek Al Saadoun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kubo drives through and clinches with Al Saadoun against the cage.
Al Saadoun with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kubo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kubo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Kubo jumps guard.
Al Saadoun works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Al Saadoun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Kubo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kubo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Al Saadoun is looking for a sweep. Kubo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Saadoun is not content to let Kubo control the position.
Al Saadoun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kubo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Saadoun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB#
Kubo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kubo is keen to just control but Al Saadoun is a slippery customer.
Al Saadoun wants to improve his position but Kubo is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kubo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Al Saadoun defends it well.
Al Saadoun wants to improve his position but Kubo is controlling well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Al Saadoun trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Kubo forces Al Saadoun back against the cage and clinches.
Al Saadoun keeps control of Kubo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kubo tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Saadoun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kubo trying to control the position but instead, Al Saadoun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kubo into the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A short right from Al Saadoun.
Kubo wants to break free but Al Saadoun has control.
Al Saadoun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kubo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Al Saadoun avoiding damage as Kubo throws knees to the body.
Kubo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun tries to break the clinch but Kubo is controlling the position.
Al Saadoun gets underhooks to prevent Kubo's takedown attempt.
Kubo is trying to maintain a safe position but Al Saadoun gets an underhook and turns Kubo into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masaya Kubo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kubo 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masaya Kubo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018

#R1#
Kiatmookao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kubo sprawls well. Kubo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kiatmookao gets slowly back to his feet.
Kubo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kubo dives in for a single leg takedown but Kiatmookao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kubo tries to clinch there but Kiatmookao circles away.
Kubo shoots in but no luck this time.
Kubo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kiatmookao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiatmookao but Kiatmookao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kubo sets himself, and Kiatmookao steps forward looking for the clinch! Kubo avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiatmookao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao swinging wildly here. #T1#
Kiatmookao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kubo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Kiatmookao tries to get set, Kubo tries to push him back and clinch up but Kiatmookao manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Kubo moves into the clinch.
Kubo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Kiatmookao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kubo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kiatmookao circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kiatmookao.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kiatmookao shoots for a double leg takedown but Kubo sprawls well. He's pushed Kiatmookao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Kubo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kubo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Kiatmookao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Kiatmookao manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kubo has closed the distance and engaged Kiatmookao in a clinch.
Kubo trying to stall but Kiatmookao improves his position.
Kubo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kiatmookao.
Kubo tries to circle away but Kiatmookao has him pinned against the cage.
Kiatmookao is trying to pull guard but Kubo has him pressed against the cage.
Kubo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kiatmookao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kiatmookao throws a sloppy head kick and Kubo moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubo. Kiatmookao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiatmookao shoots in but no luck this time.
Kubo is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kiatmookao is defended easily by Kubo.
Kiatmookao looks winded!
Kubo scores with a punch to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kiatmookao.
Kubo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiatmookao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kubo's hands.
Kubo slips a jab from Kiatmookao.
Kubo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kiatmookao swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Kubo as Kiatmookao shoots in.
Kubo misses with a takedown attempt - Kiatmookao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kubo shoots for a takedown but Kiatmookao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kiatmookao shoots in for a takedown but Kubo shows good takedown defense.
Kubo shoots in and drives through. Kiatmookao sprawls well.#CL2#
Kiatmookao clinches.
Kiatmookao has Kubo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kubo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kubo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kiatmookao. #BC#
Kubo manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thongchai Kiatmookao will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Kubo scores with a takedown into Kiatmookao's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kubo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kubo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kubo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kubo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kiatmookao for as long as he can get away with.
Kubo trying to control but Kiatmookao is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kubo wants to stand and escape but instead Kiatmookao has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Kiatmookao preventing the sweep.
Kiatmookao stops Kubo from standing up.
Kiatmookao tries to stand but Kubo is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiatmookao trying to control but Kubo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
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.
Kiatmookao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kubo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kiatmookao keeps the fight on the outside.
Kubo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kiatmookao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kubo somewhat.
Kiatmookao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kubo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kiatmookao tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Kiatmookao clinches up with Kubo and pushes him back against the cage.
Kubo is trying to drag Kiatmookao to the mat but Kiatmookao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kiatmookao tries to pull guard but Kubo won't allow it. #T3#
Kiatmookao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiatmookao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kubo.
Kiatmookao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kubo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kiatmookao wants to take the fight to the mat but Kubo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Kubo pulls guard effortlessly.
Kubo has control of Kiatmookao's left arm, preventing Kiatmookao from doing any damage.
Kubo being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kubo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kiatmookao is controlling him.
Kiatmookao stays in close to Kubo's body and controls the position.
Kubo trying to keep a closed guard but Kiatmookao is proving a slippery customer.
Kiatmookao tries to free his leg and advance position but Kubo is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiatmookao stopping the sweep attempt from Kubo.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thongchai Kiatmookao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kiatmookao takes the fight into the clinch.
Kubo jumps guard but Kiatmookao stands there with Kubo around his waist. Kubo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kubo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kiatmookao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kubo tries for a takedown but Kiatmookao circles away easily#CL2#
and Kiatmookao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kiatmookao as Kubo tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Kiatmookao jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo being controlled here momentarily.
Kubo throws an elbow that misses. Kiatmookao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kubo's guard. Nice move by Kiatmookao!#REVB##T1#
Kiatmookao content to stall in guard here.
Kubo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kiatmookao throws a big elbow that misses.
Kiatmookao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kubo wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kiatmookao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kiatmookao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiatmookao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kubo is trying to control the position but Kiatmookao postures up.
Kiatmookao wants to pass the guard but Kubo is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Kiatmookao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kubo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kubo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kubo stopping the sweep attempt from Kiatmookao.#T3#
Kiatmookao keeping moving, preventing Kubo from controlling successfully.
Kubo looking to pass the guard.
Kiatmookao trying to keep a closed guard but Kubo is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiatmookao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Kubo clinches.
Kiatmookao prevents Kubo from breaking the clinch.
Kubo tries to pull guard but Kiatmookao won't allow it.
Kiatmookao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Kiatmookao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kiatmookao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Kubo manages to pull guard.
Kiatmookao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kubo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kubo wants to control from the top but Kiatmookao keeps moving.
Masaya Kubo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thongchai Kiatmookao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiatmookao pulls Kubo in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thongchai Kiatmookao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kiatmookao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thongchai Kiatmookao!

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