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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyoji Kubota (ranked 7246 p4p, 313 weight class) and Chief Waters (ranked 4241 p4p, 212 weight class). Kubota comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Inspiration by Hiroshi Satoh. Chief Waters acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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146 lbs
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172 cm
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145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoji Kubota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Waters!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kubota is trying to defend but Waters finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubota has hold of Waters's hands but Waters slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kubota wants to control but Waters is keeping busy.
Waters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kubota trying to hold on to Waters's head to control him but Waters postures up.
Waters lands with a punch from half guard.
Kubota wants to control but Waters is keeping busy.
Kubota looking for submissions off his back.
Kubota gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Waters is refusing to be controlled, as Kubota sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kubota seems content to control.
Kubota looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Kubota's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kubota content to control rather than advance.
Waters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kubota.
Waters has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym (ALL ELITE COACHES). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kubota passes into side control, despite Waters's attempt to control the position.
Waters gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kubota raining down shots from the mount!
Kubota looking to control but Waters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kubota punching from mount but Waters doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kubota won't let Waters get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kubota can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Waters is looking to escape.
Kubota prevents Waters from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Kubota there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters is squirming around, avoiding Kubota's attempts to control the action.
Waters is in a horrible position here. Kubota smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kubota sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kubota 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.
Kubota looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kubota trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kubota thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kubota controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota looking to finish with strikes here!
Kubota trying to control but Waters is having none of it.
Kubota looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubota looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kubota wants to finish this one by submission but Waters is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kubota.
Kubota avoids the attempt from Waters to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Kubota dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Waters shoots in for a double leg but Kubota sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Waters slaps away a takedown attempt from Kubota, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kubota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Waters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Waters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kubota swivels and escapes.
Kubota shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Waters but Waters pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Kubota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubota feints and as Waters raises his hands in defense, Kubota changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kubota trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota is fighting to break Waters's control of his arms but Waters is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Waters can do anything to dispel that myth.
Waters is looking to stand up but Kubota isn't so interested in that idea.
Kubota wants to control from the top but Waters keeps moving.
Kubota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kubota trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kyoji Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota doesn't manage to clinch there - Waters circles away.
And Waters tries to counter it with a takedown but Kubota pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Kubota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waters can do to turn this around?
Kubota shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kubota showed some decent athleticism there.
Kubota not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kubota passes to full mount!
Waters is squirming around, avoiding Kubota's attempts to control the action.
Waters defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kubota.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota trying to control but Waters is having none of it.
Kubota working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Waters is working to get back to half guard.
Kubota controlling his opponent.
Kubota has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kubota with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Waters wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kubota.
Waters is squirming around, avoiding Kubota's attempts to control the action.
Kubota working Waters over with strikes here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waters is squirming around, avoiding Kubota's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Kubota dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Kubota shoots in for a takedown but Waters shows good takedown defense.
Waters shoots in and drives through. Kubota sprawls well.
Kubota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kubota or perhaps it was just good defense by Waters, which made it look bad.
Waters changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Waters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Waters wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Kubota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubota tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Waters swivels and escapes.
Waters with the counter takedown but Kubota avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Kubota as Waters shoots in.
It looked like Kubota wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Waters shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Waters was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kyoji Kubota overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waters creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Waters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Waters is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kubota avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Waters.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kubota manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kubota lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Waters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kubota. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kubota lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kubota forces his way into half guard.
Kubota is keen to just control but Waters is a slippery customer.
Kubota is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waters is just riding it out for now. Kubota eventually gives up the hold.
Kubota wants to work for an arm triangle but Waters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kubota throwing shots but Waters is blocking nicely.
Waters wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota wants to take a breather but Waters is having none of it.
Kubota is pressing down on Waters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Waters is holding on for now.
Kubota is working for a kimura but Waters is defending it quite comfortably.
Waters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kubota.
Kubota is thwarting Waters's attempts to control the position.
Kubota trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kubota thows a huge punch but Waters dodges it nicely.
Kubota working over Waters with some ground and pound. Waters looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kubota not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chief Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waters is staying active underneath Kubota, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kubota is pressing down on Waters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Waters is holding on for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Waters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kubota tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Waters defends well and Kubota ends up having to push Waters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kyoji Kubota is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kubota stuffs the takedown.
Kubota throwing a counter right hand but Waters manages to avoid it.
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 Kyoji Kubota.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kubota, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoji Kubota!
Kyoji Kubota took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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