PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Addition BySubtraction (ranked 4618 p4p, 4210 weight class) and Takeru Kubota (ranked 343 p4p, 327 weight class). BySubtraction comes to the ring accompanied by 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.

BySubtraction
vs
Kubota

169 cm
39
155
33 - 17 - 3

170 cm
43
124
33 - 17 - 3

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class boxer
Granite chin

Conquer

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 33 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Addition BySubtraction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takeru Kubota!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction checks a leg kick nicely.
BySubtraction was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubota avoids the body shot from BySubtraction.
Kubota looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kubota moves into range and connects with a jab.
BySubtraction lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
BySubtraction with a hook.
Kubota stalks BySubtraction and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into BySubtraction's face. BySubtraction staggers backwards, shaken.
BySubtraction is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
Kubota takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kubota throws the left hand but BySubtraction avoids the punch easily.
As Kubota backs away, BySubtraction returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch but Kubota is avoiding it.
Kubota thuds his right hand into BySubtraction's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BySubtraction looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
BySubtraction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kubota doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
BySubtraction walks into a straight right hand from Kubota.
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kubota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from BySubtraction misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Kubota.
Kubota doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kubota avoids the body shot from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from BySubtraction there as he acknowledges the shot.
BySubtraction tries to land a front kick but Kubota steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
BySubtraction takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Kubota moves into the clinch.
Kubota looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kubota.

BySubtraction breaks the clinch.
BySubtraction walks into a stiff left hand from Kubota.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BySubtraction moves away.
Kubota is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Kubota's head but Kubota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BySubtraction cracks Kubota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Kubota.
BySubtraction waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kubota.
Decent striking displayed by Kubota there.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up but Kubota circles away and keeps his distance.
Kubota thinks about the counter body kick.
BySubtraction avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BySubtraction throwing a counter right hand but Kubota manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
BySubtraction lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
BySubtraction misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Kubota - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Kubota 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Kubota 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kubota lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kubota.
Kubota lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
BySubtraction showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kubota.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Kubota is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! BySubtraction had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
BySubtraction gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
BySubtraction keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good work by BySubtraction as he checks the leg kick.

Kubota takes the fight into the clinch.
BySubtraction blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kubota is looking to control BySubtraction's arms but BySubtraction gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kubota has his back to the ropes.
Kubota misses with the head strike.
BySubtraction blocking some punches.
Kubota is stalling here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kubota misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota avoiding damage as BySubtraction throws knees to the body.
BySubtraction doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kubota looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Good standup being displayed there by Kubota as he connects with a hook.
BySubtraction misses with a looping right.
BySubtraction waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kubota.
A slow jab from BySubtraction misses its intended target.
Kubota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
BySubtraction walks into a straight right hand from Kubota.
BySubtraction throws a shot from downtown. Kubota moves away and avoids it.
BySubtraction tries to clinch there but Kubota circles away.
BySubtraction scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kubota.
BySubtraction waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kubota.
Kubota is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
BySubtraction lunges at Kubota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kubota's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
Kubota getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and BySubtraction moves out of range easily.
Kubota scores with a jab.
Kubota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kubota finds it's way round the side to connect with BySubtraction's head.
BySubtraction misses the jab.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
Kubota lands with an overhand left.
BySubtraction throws a leg kick which misses Kubota's front leg but catches the back leg as Kubota tries to avoid it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kubota. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kubota misses with a hook.
BySubtraction misses with a straight right.
Kubota now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kubota slips a straight right by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kubota swats him away and circles back towards the center.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kubota lunges at BySubtraction with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by BySubtraction's hand.
A big left from BySubtraction misses.

Kubota has BySubtraction up against the ropes in a clinch.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kubota avoids it.

BySubtraction breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kubota connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BySubtraction takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kubota takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kubota closes the distance and pushes BySubtraction back into the ropes.
Kubota slowing the pace effectively.
Kubota dodges an elbow strike from BySubtraction.
Kubota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kubota displaying some good clinch control by pressing BySubtraction up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Kubota.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kubota.
Kubota on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
BySubtraction struggles to land a body shot inside as Kubota controls his hands.

BySubtraction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BySubtraction lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Kubota.
Kubota connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kubota moves into the clinch successfully.
Kubota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
BySubtraction crunches a lovely knee into Kubota's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
BySubtraction blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kubota takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Addition BySubtraction has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BySubtraction swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Kubota - just one landing.
Kubota moves away from the strike by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kubota. That did some damage!
BySubtraction on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kubota. Kubota obviously looking to wear him down.
Kubota lands with a right hand.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
Kubota lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot lands for Kubota.
Kubota misses with a few strikes there.
Kubota with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BySubtraction misses with a low kick.
Kubota slips under a jab.
Kubota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
BySubtraction throws a jab but it's blocked by Kubota.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Kubota's head but Kubota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kubota takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kubota moves away from the strike by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota throws a right hand that BySubtraction ducks under and follows up with a left that BySubtraction also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from BySubtraction on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kubota lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takeru Kubota is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
BySubtraction throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kubota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
BySubtraction rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kubota moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
BySubtraction tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kubota was well out of range. Poor timing from BySubtraction.
Kubota throws out a powerful jab.
Kubota connects with a jab.
Takeru Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Kubota clinches with his opponent.
Kubota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kubota avoiding damage as BySubtraction throws knees to the body.
BySubtraction misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kubota.
BySubtraction throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kubota blocks it with crossed arms.
BySubtraction with an attempt at a knee that misses.
BySubtraction wants to break free but Kubota has control.
BySubtraction throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kubota blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but Kubota avoids the damage to the body.
BySubtraction wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota lands with a short shot to the head.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for BySubtraction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota has BySubtraction pressed against the ropes, preventing BySubtraction from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kubota.
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but Kubota avoids the damage to the body.
BySubtraction is trying to break free.
BySubtraction tries to break free but Kubota pushes him back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kubota lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Kubota misses with a body punch.
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but Kubota avoids the damage to the body.
Kubota has BySubtraction pressed against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takeru Kubota.
Well Kubota has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Kubota!
After the fight, Takeru Kubota was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.