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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuta Kubo (ranked 7336 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salahdine Parnasse (ranked 3589 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuta Kubo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Salahdine Parnasse!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kubo jabs Parnasse right on the nose. Parnasse blinks but takes it well.
Kubo blocks a head kick by Parnasse.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kubo.
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 Parnasse uses from the top position.
Kubo trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parnasse controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kubo trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parnasse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kubo is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parnasse wants to control but Kubo is keeping him busy.
Parnasse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kubo, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubo is looking for a sweep.
Kubo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parnasse on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parnasse wants to stand but Kubo has his arm trapped.
Kubo is looking for a sweep.
Parnasse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kubo keeps working.
Parnasse working away.
Kubo is not content to let Parnasse control the position.
Kubo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parnasse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kubo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parnasse lands an elbow.
Parnasse has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Parnasse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kubo swivels and escapes.
Parnasse misses with a takedown attempt - Kubo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kubo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parnasse avoids it really well and circles away.
Kubo looks for a takedown but Parnasse sprawls well.
Parnasse is looking to clinch but Kubo is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parnasse closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kubo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Parnasse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kubo defends it nicely.
Yuta Kubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salahdine Parnasse.
Kubo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parnasse is fending him off so far but Kubo persists. Nope, Parnasse circles away and we're back to standing.
Kubo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Parnasse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parnasse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kubo counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kubo has managed to clinch.
Kubo manages to pull guard.
Kubo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta 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.
Parnasse stuffs the takedown.
Kubo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parnasse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kubo clinches with his opponent.
Kubo manages to break the clinch.
Kubo closes the distance and clinches up with Parnasse, looking for a takedown. Kubo pushes Parnasse against the cage but Parnasse circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parnasse shoots in looking for a takedown but Kubo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parnasse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kubo throws a nice looking combination but Parnasse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kubo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parnasse can do to turn this around?
Parnasse tries to land a front kick but Kubo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parnasse looks to throw the jab but Kubo is out of range.
Kubo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kubo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kubo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kubo looks for a takedown but Parnasse sprawls well.
Parnasse shoots in and drives through. Kubo sprawls well.
Kubo shoots in but Parnasse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kubo slaps away a takedown attempt from Parnasse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parnasse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kubo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kubo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parnasse shoots in for a takedown but Kubo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parnasse fails to land with a series of punches.
Kubo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parnasse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kubo somewhat.
Parnasse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kubo as he avoids it easily.
Kubo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kubo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parnasse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kubo looks for a takedown but Parnasse sprawls well.
Parnasse throws a sloppy head kick and Kubo moves out of range easily.
Kubo moves out of range of the body kick from Parnasse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parnasse swivels and escapes.
Kubo clinches with his opponent.
Parnasse jumps guard but Kubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kubo missing with knees to the body.
Parnasse fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kubo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parnasse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kubo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kubo.
Parnasse 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.
Parnasse is trying to break free.
Kubo missing with knees to the body.
Kubo is trying to drag Parnasse to the mat but Parnasse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kubo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parnasse just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Parnasse.
Kubo tries to pull guard but Parnasse won't allow it.
Kubo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kubo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kubo breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Kubo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kubo has a takedown stuffed.
Parnasse fails with the takedown.
Parnasse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parnasse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yuta Kubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salahdine Parnasse.
Parnasse fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parnasse but Parnasse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubo lands a front kick.
Parnasse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kubo.
Parnasse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kubo darts in looking for a takedown but Parnasse gets double underhooks and turns Kubo into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kubo clinches up with Parnasse and pushes him back against the cage.
Kubo tries to score a body lock takedown but Parnasse shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kubo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kubo looking to score a takedown here. Parnasse is defending well but Kubo drives through and ends up in Parnasse's guard.
Parnasse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubo wants to control from the top but Parnasse keeps moving.
Parnasse throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Parnasse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yuta Kubo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parnasse throws a low kick but Kubo moves out of range easily.
Kubo darts in looking for a takedown but Parnasse gets double underhooks and turns Kubo into the cage.
Parnasse is looking to clinch but Kubo is avoiding it.
Kubo throws a big counter combination but Parnasse scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Parnasse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kubo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parnasse tries to clinch up but Kubo circles away and keeps his distance.
Parnasse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kubo circles away.
Parnasse tries for a takedown but Kubo circles away easily
and Kubo counters with a left and a right that stings Parnasse.
Parnasse fails with the takedown
and Kubo counters by moving into the clinch.
Kubo jumps into guard, dragging Parnasse to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parnasse wants to control from the top but Kubo keeps moving.
Kubo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kubo, not yet.
Kubo keeping moving, preventing Parnasse from controlling successfully.
Kubo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parnasse trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kubo looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuta Kubo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kubo, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Kubo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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