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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Addition BySubtraction (ranked 1636 p4p, 1914 weight class) and Takeru Kubota (ranked 172 p4p, 200 weight class). BySubtraction's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lay My Claim. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Addition BySubtraction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Kubota!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Kubota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
Kubota moves away from the strike by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kubota counter with a right hand.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
BySubtraction listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kubota sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
BySubtraction loads up on a big right hand but Kubota slips the punch.
BySubtraction lands a head shot.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
BySubtraction throwing a counter right hand but Kubota manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kubota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota lands with a nice combination. BySubtraction backs away looking to recover.
BySubtraction throws a right hand that misses
and Kubota counters with a two punch combo.
BySubtraction swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota tries a quick counter leg kick but BySubtraction is wise to it.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Kubota's head but Kubota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As BySubtraction backs off Kubota throws a huge counter combo but BySubtraction manages to avoid it all.
Kubota has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
BySubtraction blocks a head kick by Kubota.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. BySubtraction sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction misses with a straight right.
Kubota swings for the body but BySubtraction moves out of range.
Kubota lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but BySubtraction circles away quickly and effectively.
Kubota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.
BySubtraction has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) in the buildup to the fight.
Kubota moves forwards but BySubtraction connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kubota is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
BySubtraction misses with a looping right.
BySubtraction misses with a few strikes there.
BySubtraction misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Kubota.
BySubtraction misses with a jab to the body
and Kubota counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kubota moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
BySubtraction doesn't manage to clinch there - Kubota circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BySubtraction misses with a hook
and Kubota counters with a stiff right hand.
Kubota throws a body punch but BySubtraction moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from BySubtraction misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction slips a straight right by Kubota.
BySubtraction throws a shot from downtown. Kubota moves away and avoids it.
BySubtraction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kubota misses with a straight left.
A left and a right from Kubota both land. Nice combination.
BySubtraction misses with a hook.
BySubtraction misses with a looping right.
As BySubtraction backs off Kubota throws a huge counter combo but BySubtraction manages to avoid it all.
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Kubota misses with a looping right.
BySubtraction misses with a lunging right hand
and Kubota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kubota takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BySubtraction.
Kubota unleashes a big counter combination but BySubtraction bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kubota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kubota connects with a nice looking jab.
Kubota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kubota counter with a right hand.
Kubota swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BySubtraction throws out a loose jab but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Kubota. That snapped BySubtraction's head back.
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot.
BySubtraction throws a nice inside leg kick.
BySubtraction throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kubota counters with a nice uppercut.
Kubota slips under a jab.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
BySubtraction misses with a low kick as Kubota jumps back.
Kubota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
BySubtraction misses with a body punch
and Kubota counters with a three punch combo that has BySubtraction backing up. BySubtraction nods at Kubota to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction throws a looping overhand right but Kubota ducks down to avoid it.
BySubtraction rushes Kubota and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
BySubtraction breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction throws the left hand but Kubota avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by BySubtraction.
Jab by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kubota takes one to the chin there.
Kubota misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from BySubtraction on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
BySubtraction lands a nice looking body shot.
Kubota misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction misses with a looping left.
BySubtraction throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Kubota takes a jab right on the kisser.
BySubtraction throws a shot from downtown. Kubota moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Kubota releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kubota on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kubota takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kubota circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kubota counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BySubtraction throws a looping overhand right but Kubota ducks down to avoid it.
Kubota scores with a three punch combo!
Takeru Kubota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BySubtraction lands an overhand right.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BySubtraction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling BySubtraction to score with a decent uppercut.
Kubota has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kubota there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BySubtraction wants to clinch
and Kubota counters with a three punch combo that has BySubtraction backing up. BySubtraction nods at Kubota to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction misses with a straight right.
Kubota throws a big counter head kick but BySubtraction avoids it with no problem.
Kubota takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
BySubtraction thows a left - swing and a miss!
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BySubtraction fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kubota, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kubota escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BySubtraction bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kubota's head.
Sloppy strikes from Kubota. Those never looked like landing.
BySubtraction takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking cross lands there for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction moves in looking to clinch but Kubota pushes him off.
Kubota doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
Kubota tries to move into range but BySubtraction moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
BySubtraction jabbing away but nothing is landing.
BySubtraction wants to clinch
and Kubota counters with a lovely straight right hand!
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
Kubota is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Addition BySubtraction is winning the standup battle so far.
BySubtraction clinches up against the ropes.
Kubota misses with the head strike.
BySubtraction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kubota momentarily.
BySubtraction lands a nice shot that snaps Kubota's head back.
BySubtraction blocks a head kick by Kubota.
Nice shot lands for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands with an uppercut that bounces Kubota off the ropes and back into range.
BySubtraction instigates a clinch.
BySubtraction lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kubota struggles to land a body shot inside as BySubtraction controls his hands.
Kubota misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from BySubtraction.
Kubota lands a left hand.
BySubtraction breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from BySubtraction misses its intended target.
Kubota unleashes a big counter combination but BySubtraction bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. BySubtraction sees it coming and avoids it easily.
BySubtraction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BySubtraction looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
Kubota moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
Kubota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kubota misses with a hook.
BySubtraction moves in looking to clinch but Kubota pushes him off.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction throws the left hand but Kubota avoids the punch easily.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up.
BySubtraction uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
BySubtraction moves out of range as Kubota strikes.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up.
A big left from Kubota misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kubota moves away from the strike by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands a jab to Kubota's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - BySubtraction looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BySubtraction jabbing away but nothing is landing.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction throws a leg kick
and Kubota counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kubota swats away the attempt to clinch by BySubtraction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Addition BySubtraction dominated that second round.
That's time! BySubtraction's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
BySubtraction looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
BySubtraction lands a lovely overhand right.
BySubtraction takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kubota throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent BySubtraction stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
BySubtraction defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
BySubtraction fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kubota just manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kubota takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch but Kubota swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kubota swats away the attempt to clinch by BySubtraction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction moves in looking to clinch but Kubota pushes him off.
Kubota moves forwards but BySubtraction connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BySubtraction.
Kubota is looking for the big counter here.
BySubtraction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Kubota on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
BySubtraction is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BySubtraction tries to score with a low kick but Kubota moves his leg out of the way.
BySubtraction moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Kubota slips under a jab.
Kubota throws a half hearted mid kick.
BySubtraction misses with a body punch
and Kubota counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
BySubtraction is looking to land body kicks.
BySubtraction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kubota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BySubtraction.
Kubota lands a right hook to the body.
BySubtraction instigates a clinch.
Kubota tries a body shot but BySubtraction blocks it.
Takeru Kubota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota lands a nice uppercut.
Kubota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
BySubtraction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction moves to clinch but Kubota breaks away
and Kubota counters with a nice body shot.
BySubtraction dodges the punch combination from Kubota.
It looked like BySubtraction wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
BySubtraction misses the jab.
Kubota slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by BySubtraction.
Kubota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot
and Kubota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Kubota.
BySubtraction thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction throws the left hand but Kubota avoids the punch easily.
A big right from BySubtraction misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
BySubtraction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kubota appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kubota circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - BySubtraction coming out on top.
BySubtraction on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kubota comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
BySubtraction is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
Kubota unleashes a big counter combination but BySubtraction bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
BySubtraction throws a jab but it's blocked by Kubota.
BySubtraction scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and BySubtraction moves out of range easily.
BySubtraction wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kubota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses with a hook
and Kubota counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from BySubtraction misses its intended target.
BySubtraction scores with a jab. Kubota acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction moves into range and clinches up with Kubota.
BySubtraction with an attempt at a knee that misses.
BySubtraction tries a knee to the head but Kubota blocks it.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Addition BySubtraction has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kubota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kubota lands a body punch.
BySubtraction is trying to break the clinch but Kubota has him pressed against the ropes.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction breaks from the clinch.
BySubtraction jabs Kubota to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kubota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
BySubtraction gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kubota tries to work over BySubtraction's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Addition BySubtraction.
Well BySubtraction 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Addition BySubtraction!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Addition BySubtraction!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Addition BySubtraction!
Addition BySubtraction wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Addition BySubtraction rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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