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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Kubo has a takedown stuffed.
Kubo shoots in but Bartholemew avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Bartholemew with that takedown attempt.
Bartholemew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kubo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bartholemew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bartholemew moves into the clinch.
Bartholemew is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kubo jumps guard.
Kubo has a closed guard, preventing Bartholemew from standing up.
Kubo wants to stand and escape but Bartholemew is having none of it. #T1#
Kubo controls Bartholemew momentarily but Bartholemew frees himself.
Kubo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bartholemew trying to control but Kubo is working from the bottom.
Bartholemew won't allow Kubo to sweep him here.
Kubo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bartholemew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bartholemew has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kubo is trying to control the position but Bartholemew postures up.
Kubo trying to control the position here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bartholemew won't allow Kubo to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bartholemew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bartholemew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kubo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bartholemew steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kubo. That one must have hurt.
Bartholemew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kubo stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartholemew. Bartholemew gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Bartholemew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kubo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bartholemew.#CL#
Kubo forces Bartholemew back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Kubo breaks from the clinch.
Bartholemew avoids the head kick by Kubo.
Kubo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kubo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kubo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bartholemew defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kubo.
Bartholemew thinks about the counter body kick.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown but Kubo shows good takedown defense.
Bartholemew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubo.
Kubo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Kubo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Kubo tries to score a body lock takedown but Bartholemew shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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 Bartholemew walks away with a smile on his face. Kubo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kubo sprawls well. Kubo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bartholemew gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartholemew fails with the takedown.
Kubo fakes the leg kick and cracks Bartholemew in the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartholemew fails with a takedown attempt.
Kubo closes the distance and clinches up with Bartholemew, looking for a takedown. Kubo pushes Bartholemew against the cage but Bartholemew circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Kubo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bartholemew blocks a head kick by Kubo.
Bartholemew fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bartholemew scores with a one two! Kubo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bartholemew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Kubo misses its target.#CL#
Kubo gets a clinch.
Kubo looking to throw knees to the head but Bartholemew is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Kubo drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew wanted to stand there but Kubo had control of the position.
Kubo trying to control the position here. #T1#
Kubo tries to strike from the bottom.
Bartholemew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kubo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kubo wants to improve his position but instead Bartholemew has moved into half guard.
Kubo wants to sweep but Bartholemew has passed to side control!
Kubo wants to control but Bartholemew postures up.
Bartholemew tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
An elbow from Bartholemew crashes against the mat.
#SU2#
Bartholemew has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice sprawl there from Kubo as Bartholemew shoots in.
Yuta Kubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Bartholemew.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kubo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bartholemew fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Kubo moves into the clinch.#T3#
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 Bartholemew walks away with a smile on his face. Kubo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bartholemew 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.#CL#
Kubo clinches with his opponent.
Kubo managing to block the knees to the body from Bartholemew.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kubo. #BC#
Kubo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartholemew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Kubo moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kubo.
Kubo is trying to pull guard but Bartholemew turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bartholemew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kubo is working for takedown but Bartholemew is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Kubo tries for a takedown but Bartholemew manages to get underhooks.
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 Bartholemew walks away with a smile on his face. Kubo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Bartholemew moves into the clinch.
Bartholemew tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kubo just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Kubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bartholemew or perhaps it was just good defense by Kubo, which made it look bad.
Yuta Kubo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bartholemew misses with a takedown attempt - Kubo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kubo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kubo connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bartholemew swivels and escapes.
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 Yuta 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kubo cracks Bartholemew with a good jab.
Kubo shoots in but no luck this time.
Kubo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bartholemew scores with a three punch combo!
Sloppy strikes from Kubo. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Kubo with that takedown attempt.
Bartholemew goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bartholemew fails to land the takedown.
Kubo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kubo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Bartholemew misses.
Bartholemew fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kubo stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Kubo.
Kubo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bartholemew.
Yuta Kubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Bartholemew.
Bartholemew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kubo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bartholemew stuffs the takedown.
Bartholemew closes the distance and clinches up with Kubo, looking for a takedown. Bartholemew pushes Kubo against the cage but Kubo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kubo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bartholemew has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kubo looks for a takedown but Bartholemew sprawls well.
Bartholemew shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kubo defends it nicely.#T2#
Kubo shoots for a takedown but Bartholemew saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bartholemew stuffs the takedown attempt from Kubo. Kubo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kubo moves in looking to clinch but Bartholemew pushes him off.
Bartholemew throws a counter combo.
Bartholemew dives in for a single leg takedown but Kubo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kubo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Kubo. No joy for Bartholemew on that attempt.
Kubo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartholemew manages to avoid it.
Bartholemew throws a sloppy head kick and Kubo moves out of range easily.
Kubo is looking to counter the offense by Bartholemew and move into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Kubo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kubo goes for a takedown attempt but Bartholemew pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kubo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bartholemew wants to clinch.
Bartholemew tries a head kick but it misses.
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown but Kubo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kubo keeps Bartholemew at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Kubo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Kubo lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Kubo jumps guard and drags Bartholemew to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kubo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bartholemew puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kubo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bartholemew is keen to just control but Kubo is a slippery customer.
Kubo is trying to maintain the position but Bartholemew is very close to passing his half guard.
Bartholemew trying to control the action but Kubo is working from the bottom.
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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Kubo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kubo but Kubo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Kubo shoots in.#CL#
Kubo gets a clinch.
Santos blocks an elbow strike.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santos tries to break free but Kubo pushes him back against the cage.
Santos is trying to force a seperation but Kubo has the dominant position.
Santos 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.
Yuta Kubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Santos.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Kubo has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kubo pulls guard. #SUB#
Kubo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Santos preventing the sweep.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubo pulls Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Santos wants to control from the top but Kubo keeps moving.
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kubo is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Santos postures up in Kubo's guard and throws a big left but Kubo blocks it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kubo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kubo trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos looking to control.
Santos wants to stand and escape but Kubo is having none of it.
Kubo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kubo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.#SUB#
Kubo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kubo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kubo or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos, which made it look bad.
Kubo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kubo dives in for a single leg takedown but Santos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kubo checks a leg kick.
Kubo fails with the takedown
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kubo shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kubo as he avoids it easily. #T4##CL#
Kubo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kubo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Kubo shoots in.
Santos wants to clinch up but Kubo keeps it at a distance.
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Kubo misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santos feints a counter leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kubo has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Kubo dominated that round.
That's time! Kubo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Santos does it's job there.#CL#
Kubo moves into the clinch.
Kubo jumps guard but Santos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kubo dodges an elbow strike from Santos.
#TD#
Kubo gets control of Santos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kubo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kubo keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kubo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kubo is trying to hold Santos in close to prevent damage but Santos has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kubo sees it coming and defends easily.
Kubo wants to get back to his feet.
Kubo is positioning himself well to prevent Santos advancing to mount.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kubo won't allow Santos to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kubo.
Kubo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kubo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kubo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Donk. Santos catches Kubo right on the button with a cross.
Santos tries for a takedown but Kubo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santos tries for a takedown but Kubo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kubo fakes the leg kick and cracks Santos in the body.
Kubo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santos swivels and escapes.#T4#
Kubo blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Kubo rushes Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kubo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santos tries to stall but Kubo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kubo gets underhooks to prevent Santos's takedown attempt.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kubo smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Kubo has closed the distance and engaged Santos in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Kubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kubo clinches up with Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Kubo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Santos is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Kubo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kubo jabs Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kubo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kubo somewhat.
Kubo has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Santos takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Kubo jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Kubo looking to control.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos prevents Kubo from getting back to his feet.
Santos trying to control but Kubo is working from the bottom.
Kubo trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Kubo is controlling Santos's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kubo leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Kubo.
Anderson Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kubo fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Kubo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubo dives in for a single leg takedown but Santos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Kubo backs off Santos throws a huge counter combo but Kubo manages to avoid it all.
Santos wants to clinch.
Santos fails with the takedown.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab by Kubo.#T3##CL#
Kubo instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
Santos is pressed up against the cage. Kubo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santos down to the mat. Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yuta Kubo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kubo with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Kubo fails with the takedown.#CL#
Santos gets tackled into the cage by Kubo. Kubo maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kubo jumps guard.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Santos wants to control from the top but Kubo keeps moving. #SUB#
Kubo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santos trying to control but Kubo is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Kubo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Kubo stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Kubo counters by clinching up.
Santos stops a takedown attempt from Kubo.
#TD2#
Kubo jumps into guard, dragging Santos to the mat.
Kubo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kubo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kubo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Kubo being controlled here momentarily.
Kubo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kubo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santos is trying to keep Kubo in close.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kubo is one step ahead there.
Santos wants to stand but Kubo is controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kubo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kubo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Santos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kubo, into his guard. #REVR#
Santos won't allow Kubo to sweep him here. #SU#
Santos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kubo.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Kubo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Kubo on that attempt.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
Santos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kubo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Kubo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kubo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Kubo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kubo counters with a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kubo is defended easily by Santos.
Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kubo manages to circle out of the way.
Santos scores with a jab. Kubo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kubo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santos tries for a takedown but Kubo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kubo wants to counter with a clinch but Santos pushes him away.
Kubo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.#CL#
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos 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. Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Santos misses
and Kubo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Kubo tries to counter with a clinch but Santos shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Santos successfully pulls guard.
Kubo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kubo controls the position.#T1#
Kubo working away.
Kubo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kubo tries to stand but Santos is controlling his head.
Santos is trying to control Kubo's posture but Kubo avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kubo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kubo wants to stand but Santos has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
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.
Santos wants to control but Kubo is keeping busy.
Kubo uses his free foot to push down on Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santos. #T3#
Santos avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kubo.
Kubo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kubo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB2#
Kubo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Santos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Santos shrugs it off.
Kubo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kubo tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Kubo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Kubo controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Kubo is working for a guillotine from mount but Santos frees his head quite easily.
Kubo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubo throws a wild left hand from mount and Santos manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos trying to hold on to Kubo's head to control him but Kubo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Kubo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kubo throws a head kick that Santos semi-blocks.
#CL#
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Santos.
#BC2#
Kubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kubo just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Kubo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is trying to keep Kubo in close.
#T1#
Kubo advances position into side control!
Santos tries to buck Kubo off but Kubo is having none of it.
Kubo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kubo trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#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.
Kubo controlling the action here.
Kubo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Santos controls his leg.
Kubo passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Santos tries to hold on but Kubo postures up.#SUB2#
Kubo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Santos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kubo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kubo.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kubo controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos wants to hold on but Kubo pushes him away.
Kubo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kubo controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubo trying to control but Santos is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuta 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Kubo!
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Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Chorr tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Kubo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kubo.
Kubo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chorr working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Kubo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kubo throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo is looking to stand up but Chorr won't let him.
Kubo looking to pass the guard. #T1##SU2#
Kubo stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Kubo takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Kubo jumps into guard, dragging Chorr to the mat.
Chorr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kubo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kubo managing to control the position.
Kubo keeping moving, preventing Chorr from controlling successfully. #T2#
Chorr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kubo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chorr being controlled here momentarily.
Kubo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kubo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Kubo 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 Chorr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Kubo tries to get set, Chorr tries to push him back and clinch up but Kubo manages to avoid the attempt.
Chorr misses the shot to the body.
Chorr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubo is just out of range.
Kubo keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice cross by Chorr.#CL2#
Kubo has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Kubo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kubo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chorr throws a sloppy head kick and Kubo moves out of range easily.
Chorr tries to clinch but Kubo is having none of it. #CL2#
Kubo pushes Chorr up against the cage in a clinch.
Chorr tries to pull guard but Kubo holds him up against the cage and eventually Chorr drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Kubo is trying to drag Chorr to the mat but Chorr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chorr tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Assan Karim Chorr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chorr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kubo is defending well.
Kubo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Kubo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chorr wants to clinch up but Kubo keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kubo, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chorr connects with a leg kick. Kubo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kubo shoots in and drives through. Chorr sprawls well.
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.
#R2##CL2#
Kubo closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Kubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chorr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kubo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kubo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chorr avoids it really well and circles away.
Chorr lands a jab-cross combination.
Assan Karim Chorr is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chorr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kubo but Kubo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chorr throws a sloppy head kick and Kubo moves out of range easily.
Kubo dives in for a single leg takedown but Chorr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chorr is looking to counter the offense by Kubo and move into the clinch.
Chorr tries to clinch but Kubo moves away
and Kubo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kubo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chorr as he avoids it easily.
Assan Karim Chorr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuta Kubo.#CL2#
Kubo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chorr, pushing him back against the cage.
Kubo tries to pull guard but Chorr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Chorr manages to pull guard.
Kubo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kubo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kubo won't allow Chorr to get back to his feet.
Kubo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chorr keeping full guard, as Kubo tries to pass.
Chorr wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Kubo postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kubo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Kubo does no damage.
Kubo misses with a body shot.
Chorr misses with a series of wild punches.
Kubo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chorr or perhaps it was just good defense by Kubo, which made it look bad.
Chorr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kubo counters with a series of strikes. Chorr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Assan Karim Chorr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Kubo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chorr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kubo is defended easily by Chorr.
Chorr is looking to counter punch.
Kubo has a takedown stuffed.
Kubo is breathing heavily.
Kubo slaps away a takedown attempt from Chorr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kubo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chorr scores with a three punch combo!
Chorr leaves Kubo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4##CL2#
Kubo pushes Chorr up against the cage in a clinch.
Kubo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kubo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chorr is defending well for now.#TD#
Chorr jumps guard and drags Kubo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chorr working a defensive guard here.
Kubo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kubo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chorr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chorr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kubo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
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 Assan Karim Chorr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Chorr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kubo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chorr somewhat.
Kubo shoots in but no luck this time.
Chorr tries to clinch but Kubo is having none of it. #CL2#
Kubo rushes Chorr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kubo lands a hook that snaps the head of Chorr backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chorr 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. Chorr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chorr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Assan Karim Chorr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chorr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kubo swivels and escapes.
Chorr tries to close the distance and clinch but Kubo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chorr shoots and misses
and Kubo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Kubo dives in for a single leg takedown but Chorr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Kubo clinches up with Chorr and pushes him back against the cage.
Chorr is trying to break free.
Chorr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Kubo breaks the clinch.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Kubo moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Kubo breaks from the clinch.
Kubo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kubo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Kubo closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Chorr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kubo just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Chorr's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Kubo pulls Chorr into guard.
Chorr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Kubo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chorr uses it to pass to side control.
Chorr trying to control the position but Kubo is working away.
Chorr tries to advance to mount but Kubo denies him.
Chorr moves into full mount! #T3#
Chorr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kubo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kubo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chorr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Assan Karim Chorr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kubo is squirming around, avoiding Chorr's attempts to control the action.
Kubo wants to control but Chorr is having none of it.
Kubo is looking to improve his position but Chorr isn't that keen on the idea.
Chorr sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Chorr wants to control the pace but Kubo is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Chorr there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Chorr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chorr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chorr trying to control but Kubo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Chorr.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuta Kubo.
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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Kubo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Kubo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blanco. That did some damage!
Blanco wants to clinch but Kubo slips to the side
and Kubo counters with a good low kick that Blanco was not able to check.
Kubo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kubo misses with the combination.
Blanco darts in looking for a takedown but Kubo gets double underhooks and turns Blanco into the cage.
Kubo avoids the head kick by Blanco.
Kubo shoots and misses
and Blanco counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Kubo scores with a takedown into Blanco's guard.
Kubo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kubo wants to pass the guard but Blanco is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Blanco looking for a guillotine here but Kubo defends easily.
#T1#
Blanco is trying to keep Kubo in close.
Kubo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blanco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blanco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kubo throws an elbow that misses. Blanco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kubo's guard. Nice move by Blanco!#REVB#
Kubo keeping moving, preventing Blanco from controlling successfully.
Kubo wants to sweep but no luck.
Blanco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kubo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blanco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kubo is keeping the position for now.
Kubo is pulling down on Blanco's head to control his posture.
Kubo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blanco manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Kubo throws a strike but Blanco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Blanco wants to control from the top but Kubo keeps moving.
Kubo wants to sweep here but Blanco controlling him for the moment.
Kubo has a closed guard, preventing Blanco from standing up.
Blanco trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blanco advances to half guard.
Kubo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blanco on the ground.#T4#
Kubo is looking for a sweep. Blanco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubo is looking to get back to full guard here but Blanco has managed to pass to side control instead.
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. #SUB2#
Blanco in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kubo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Blanco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Kubo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Edwards has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kubo is on him like a limpet, forcing Edwards back against the cage.
Kubo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edwards.
#BC2#
Kubo breaks from the clinch.
Kubo with a poor takedown #CL#
and Edwards moves into the clinch.#TD#
Edwards has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kubo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubo is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T1#
Edwards struggling to keep hold of the position.
Edwards throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kubo could be in trouble here!
Edwards is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Edwards gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Edwards gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Edwards apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kubo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kubo counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards shoots in but no luck this time.
Kubo dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on Kubo's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edwards.#TD#
Edwards shoots in and bounces Kubo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Edwards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kubo is keeping the position for now.
Kubo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Edwards stops Kubo from standing up. #SUB2#
Kubo looking for a guillotine here but Edwards defends easily.
Edwards connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kubo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Edwards wants to sweep here but Kubo controlling him for the moment.
Edwards pulls Kubo in close to his closed guard and prevents Kubo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Edwards has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Edwards wriggles free and stands up.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Kubo shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Edwards gets the takedown into side control.
Kubo is looking to reverse the position.
Edwards lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards tries to score with some ground and pound. Kubo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Edwards with a poor takedown
and Kubo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kubo.
Edwards appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Kubo.#CL#
Edwards gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Edwards manages to pull guard.
Edwards trying to control the position.
Edwards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kubo is one step ahead there. #T1#
Kubo looking to pass the guard.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Edwards looking for subs off his back but Kubo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kubo trying to mount his opponent but Edwards defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edwards manages to get to full guard.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Kubo controlling him for the moment.
Edwards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Edwards tries to get out of the position.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Kubo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Edwards manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kubo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Edwards stays in close to Kubo's body and controls the position.
Edwards lands a couple of elbows.
Kubo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kubo wants to stand up but Edwards is controlling him.
Edwards is looking to work some ground and pound but Kubo has wrist control.#T4#
Edwards wants to control from the top but Kubo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kubo misses with a takedown #CL#
and Edwards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kubo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Edwards lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kubo is trying to get back to full guard.
Edwards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards lands strikes from half guard.
Edwards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kubo is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Edwards dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Kubo.
Kubo tries to clinch but Edwards moves away #TD#
and Edwards counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kubo won't be happy with that.
Kubo is trying to control Edwards's posture but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo taking a bit of punishment here - Edwards scoring with strikes.
Edwards creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Edwards lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kubo down.
#T1#
Edwards looks up at the clock and then as Kubo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Edwards smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kubo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Edwards connects with a decent elbow.
Edwards grinds an elbow into Kubo's temple.
Edwards working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kubo is not content to let Edwards control the position.
Edwards working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Edwards landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Edwards taking a break here but Kubo is having none of it and regains half guard.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubo can do to turn this around?#T2#
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Edwards lands with a punch from half guard.
Edwards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Edwards slips a nice elbow through Kubo's hands, connecting with Kubo's forehead.
Ethan Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kubo has hold of Edwards's hands but Edwards slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kubo pushes Edwards off looking to stand but Edwards dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Edwards is thwarting Kubo's attempts to control the position.#SU#
Edwards stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Edwards closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kubo to the mat! Kubo manages to get full guard.
Kubo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Edwards dives into side control.
#REVB#
Edwards lands an elbow.
Edwards is chipping away with strikes.
Edwards cracks Kubo with a big right hand but Kubo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T4#
Edwards landing a few strikes.
Kubo is looking to reverse the position.
Edwards working the ground and pound from side control.
Kubo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards wants to control but Kubo is keeping him busy.
Edwards is chipping away with strikes.
Kubo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Edwards is chipping away with strikes.
Yuta Kubo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edwards is working Kubo over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edwards, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Kubo moves into the clinch successfully.
Vinicius is trying to pull guard but Kubo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#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 Vinicius uses from the top position.
Vinicius is looking to stand up but Kubo won't let him. #SUB2#
Kubo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kubo keeping moving, preventing Vinicius from controlling successfully.
Vinicius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kubo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo trying to keep a closed guard but Vinicius is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinicius wants to control from the top but Kubo keeps moving. #T1#
Kubo controls Vinicius momentarily but Vinicius frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vinicius tries to clinch up but Kubo circles away and keeps his distance.
Vinicius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kubo swivels and escapes.
Vinicius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vinicius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vinicius wants it to stay on the feet.
Vinicius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vinicius wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Kubo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vinicius was covering up waiting for the punch and Kubo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kubo wants to stand but Vinicius has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Vinicius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kubo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vinicius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vinicius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kubo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kubo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vinicius looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Vinicius has his foot on Kubo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kubo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Vinicius looking for a guillotine here but Kubo defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinicius looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.
Kubo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Kubo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Vinicius looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vinicius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kubo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kubo trying to keep a closed guard but Vinicius is proving a slippery customer.
Kubo keeping moving, preventing Vinicius from controlling successfully.
Vinicius is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kubo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinicius won't allow Kubo to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Vinicius dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kubo misses with a takedown
and Vinicius counters with a head kick.
Kubo leaves Vinicius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vinicius slaps away a takedown attempt from Kubo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kubo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vinicius circles away.
Vinicius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marcus Vinicius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuta Kubo.
Nice takedown defense from Kubo. No joy for Vinicius on that attempt. #CL2#
Kubo closes the distance and pushes Vinicius back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Kubo.
Kubo is trying to pull guard but Vinicius has him pressed against the cage.
Vinicius 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. Vinicius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vinicius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kubo as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Vinicius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vinicius wants it to stay on the feet.
Kubo shoots for a takedown but Vinicius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vinicius wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Kubo has managed to clinch.
Kubo is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Kubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vinicius wants to clinch up but Kubo keeps it at a distance.
Vinicius moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKubo.#TD#
Vinicius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vinicius lands in his opponent's guard.
Kubo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vinicius is controlling him.
Kubo is breathing heavily.#T2#
Vinicius passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kubo is trying to control Vinicius's posture but Vinicius avoids it.
Vinicius throws an elbow but Kubo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Marcus Vinicius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vinicius is looking to take a break and control but Kubo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Vinicius decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kubo to his feet. #T3#
Kubo tries for a takedown but Vinicius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vinicius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vinicius tries a head kick but it misses.
Vinicius dives in and grabs Kubo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kubo pushes down on Vinicius's head and hops out.
Kubo with the counter takedown but Vinicius avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kubo forces Vinicius back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Kubo jumps into guard, dragging Vinicius to the mat.
Kubo looking to control.
Kubo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kubo, not yet.
Vinicius trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kubo's guard.
Vinicius advances to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Vinicius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kubo tries to get to full guard but Vinicius has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinicius is looking to take a break and control but Kubo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Vinicius wants to work for an arm triangle but Kubo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinicius moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Vinicius dominated that second 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. 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 looks for a takedown but Vinicius sprawls well.
A low kick from Vinicius misses #CL2#
and Kubo counters by moving into the clinch.
Kubo just leaning against Vinicius, taking a breather. #TD#
Vinicius pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Vinicius has his feet on Kubo's thighs here. He's pushed Kubo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kubo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Vinicius!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Chorr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kubo as he jumps to the side.
Kubo throws a lazy head kick
and Chorr counters with a series of strikes. Kubo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chorr as he avoids it easily.
Chorr tries to clinch but Kubo is having none of it.
Kubo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chorr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kubo somewhat.
Chorr leaves Kubo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chorr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Assan Karim Chorr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuta Kubo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kubo instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chorr tries to clinch there but Kubo circles away.
#TD2#
Kubo drives through with a takedown into Chorr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Kubo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Chorr has his foot on Kubo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kubo works his way back into a safe position though.
Kubo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Kubo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chorr is trying to keep Kubo in close.
Kubo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chorr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kubo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chorr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #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.
Kubo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chorr's guard.
Chorr trying to control the position.
Chorr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kubo shoots in but no luck this time.
Chorr fails to land the takedown.
Kubo feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chorr. Kubo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chorr shoots in for a takedown but Kubo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chorr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kubo as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Chorr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kubo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chorr backing away here, and Kubo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chorr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Kubo closes the distance and clinches.
Kubo looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Kubo pulls guard successfully.
Kubo wants to stand up but Chorr is controlling him.
Chorr postures up.
Kubo pulls Chorr in to control the position. #SUB2#
Kubo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chorr escapes and throws Kubo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chorr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Chorr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kubo is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chorr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chorr tries to stand but Kubo is controlling his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chorr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chorr trying to control the position but Kubo is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Assan Karim Chorr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chorr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chorr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chorr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kubo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chorr looks for a takedown but Kubo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Assan Karim Chorr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chorr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kubo defends it nicely.#CL2#
Kubo clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kubo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kubo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kubo counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Chorr wants to clinch up but Kubo keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Kubo closes the distance and clinches.
Chorr wants a takedown but no success here.
Chorr has Kubo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kubo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kubo breaks from the clinch.
Kubo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kubo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kubo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chorr circles away.#T2#
Chorr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chorr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kubo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chorr misses with a takedown attempt - Kubo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown but Chorr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kubo misses with a low kick.
Chorr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kubo's waist but Kubo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chorr off to one side.
And Kubo tries to counter it with a takedown but Chorr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kubo shoots in but Chorr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kubo is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chorr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chorr shoots in but no luck this time.
Chorr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kubo's calf.#T3#
Chorr fails with a takedown attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chorr. Kubo shrugs it off though.
A punch combination from Kubo misses.
Kubo shoots in and drives through. Chorr sprawls well.
Chorr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chorr fails to land the takedown.
Chorr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chorr wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Chorr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chorr has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Chorr as Kubo shoots in.
Chorr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kubo swivels and escapes.
Chorr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kubo will feel that in the morning.
Nice takedown defense from Kubo. No joy for Chorr on that attempt.
Kubo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chorr tries for a takedown but Kubo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chorr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chorr misses with a hook. Kubo ducked under it nicely.
Kubo lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Kubo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chorr misses with a takedown
and Kubo counters with a left and a right that stings Chorr.
Chorr dives in and grabs Kubo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kubo pushes down on Chorr's head and hops out.
Yuta Kubo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chorr throws a lazy right hand but Kubo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Kubo rushes Chorr and presses him up against the cage.
Chorr stops a takedown attempt from Kubo.
Kubo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kubo slowing the pace effectively.
Chorr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kubo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Assan Karim Chorr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chorr gets underhooks to prevent Kubo's takedown attempt.
Chorr is trying to pull guard but Kubo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chorr is trying to force a seperation but Kubo has the dominant position.
Kubo takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Kubo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chorr looking to stall.
Kubo stalling.
Chorr has had enough of the clinch but Kubo keeps him there for the moment.
Kubo can't get the takedown.
Kubo has Chorr pushed against the cage.
Chorr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Kubo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kubo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kubo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kubo misses with the combination.
Chorr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Kubo rushes Chorr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kubo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kubo looking for a takedown. #T3#
Kubo tries to pull guard but Chorr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Chorr jumps guard and drags Kubo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chorr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chorr 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.
Chorr is looking to stand up but Kubo isn't so interested in that idea.
Kubo is stalling in the full guard.
Chorr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chorr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chorr tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chorr shoots in for a takedown but Kubo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chorr darts in looking for a takedown but Kubo gets double underhooks and turns Chorr into the cage.
Chorr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kubo avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Chorr or perhaps it was just good defense by Kubo, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuta 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Kubo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Kasperski takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kasperski breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kasperski or perhaps it was just good defense by Kubo, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Kubo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kasperski to the ground. Kubo is now in Kasperski's guard.
Kasperski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kubo is one step ahead there.
Kubo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasperski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kasperski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB#
Kasperski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kubo is aware though and is defending well.
Kubo wanted to stand there but Kasperski had control of the position.
Kasperski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kubo is looking to work some ground and pound but Kasperski has wrist control.
Kasperski working a defensive guard here.
Kubo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kasperski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kasperski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kubo is aware though and is defending well.
Kasperski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kubo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kasperski trying to keep a closed guard but Kubo is proving a slippery customer.
Kubo trying to control but Kasperski is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kasperski has his foot on Kubo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kubo works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubo trying to control but Kasperski is working from the bottom.
Kubo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kasperski works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kubo tries to clinch but Kasperski moves out of range. #T3#
Kubo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kasperski pinned against the cage. Kasperski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kasperski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kasperski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Kasperski as Kubo shoots in.
Kubo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kasperski avoids it really well and circles away.
Dawid Kasperski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuta Kubo.
Kasperski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kubo pinned against the cage. Kubo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Kasperski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasperski throws a series of punches but Kubo avoids them all with ease.
Kubo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kasperski tries to avoid it but Kubo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kasperski to the ground. Kasperski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kubo fails to land the takedown.
It appears Kasperski was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kasperski clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Kubo breaks from the clinch.
Kubo closes the distance and clinches up with Kasperski, looking for a takedown. Kubo pushes Kasperski against the cage but Kasperski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kubo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasperski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Kasperski clinches up with Kubo and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawid Kasperski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kasperski blocks a head kick by Kubo.
Kubo connects with a body shot.
Kubo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kasperski's waist but Kasperski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kubo off to one side.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kasperski sprawls well. Kasperski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kubo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kubo leaves Kasperski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Kasperski has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo tries to pull guard but Kasperski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dawid Kasperski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuta Kubo.
Kasperski goes for a takedown attempt but Kubo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kasperski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kubo wants to counter the offense by Kasperski and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Kubo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kasperski slaps away a takedown attempt from Kubo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kubo tries to clinch but Kasperski moves away
and Kasperski counters with a head kick.
Kasperski shoots in but Kubo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kasperski misses the shot to the body.
Kasperski scores with a nice right hand.
Kasperski misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Kubo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasperski shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Kasperski keeps the fight on the outside.
Kubo shoots in but no luck this time.
Kasperski throws a sloppy head kick and Kubo moves out of range easily.
Kubo tests Kasperski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kubo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kubo tries to clinch up but Kasperski circles away and keeps his distance.
Kubo fails with the takedown
and Kasperski counters with a head kick. That will keep Kubo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasperski shoots in for a takedown but Kubo shows good takedown defense.
Kasperski misses with a takedown
and Kubo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Kasperski. No joy for Kubo on that attempt.
Dawid Kasperski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Kasperski has Kubo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kasperski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Kubo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy body kick from Kasperski
and Kubo counters with a nice uppercut.
Kubo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kasperski is fending him off so far but Kubo persists. Nope, Kasperski circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Kasperski. No joy for Kubo on that attempt.
Kasperski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kubo manages to circle out of the way.
Kasperski closes the distance and clinches up with Kubo, looking for a takedown. Kasperski pushes Kubo against the cage but Kubo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kubo tries to clinch up but Kasperski circles away and keeps his distance.
Kubo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKasperski.
Kubo wants to clinch.#T4#
Kubo thuds a left hand into Kasperski's body.
Kasperski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kubo avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Kubo.
Kubo shoots in and drives through. Kasperski sprawls well.
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 Dawid Kasperski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kubo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kubo with a poor takedown
and Kasperski counters with a head kick.
Kubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasperski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kubo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Kubo.
Kubo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kubo. No joy for Kasperski on that attempt.
Kubo darts in looking for a takedown but Kasperski gets double underhooks and turns Kubo into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo tries to clinch but Kasperski is having none of it.
Kubo blocks a head kick by Kasperski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Kubo instigates a clinch.
Kasperski wants a takedown.
#T1#
Kubo tries to pull guard but Kasperski holds him up against the cage and eventually Kubo drops back down to his feet.
Dawid Kasperski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuta Kubo.
Kubo looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Kubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kubo tries to clinch but Kasperski is having none of it.
Kasperski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kubo swivels and escapes.#CL#
Kasperski moves into the clinch.
Kasperski is trying to pull guard but Kubo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kubo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kasperski.
#BC2#
Kubo breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Kasperski tries to clinch #TD2#
and Kubo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kasperski 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 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kasperski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kasperski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kubo wanted to stand there but Kasperski had control of the position. #SUB2#
Kubo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kubo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Kubo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Kubo is looking for a kimura but Kasperski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kubo to get the leverage.
Kubo with the ground and pound but Kasperski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kubo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasperski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasperski pulls Kubo in close to his closed guard and prevents Kubo from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasperski shoots in for a takedown but Kubo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kubo throws a nice head kick!
Kubo tries for a takedown but Kasperski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kasperski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kubo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kasperski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kasperski tries to close the distance and clinch but Kubo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Kasperski backs off Kubo throws a huge counter combo but Kasperski manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Kasperski drives through and clinches with Kubo against the cage.
Kubo wants a takedown but no success here.
Kubo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kasperski prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kubo letting Kasperski take a breather here.
Yuta Kubo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dawid Kasperski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kubo looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuta Kubo.
I think Kasperski 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dawid Kasperski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Kubo jabs Parnasse right on the nose. Parnasse blinks but takes it well.
Kubo blocks a head kick by Parnasse.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kubo.#TD#
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.
#T1#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T2#
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.
#T3#
Parnasse lands an elbow. #SU2#
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.
#T4#
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.#CL#
Kubo has managed to clinch.
#TD#
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.
#R2#
Parnasse stuffs the takedown.
Kubo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parnasse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Kubo clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
Kubo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
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.#T2#
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.
#T3#
Kubo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parnasse swivels and escapes.#CL#
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.
#BC#
Kubo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parnasse with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
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.#T4#
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.#BC#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
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.#BC#
Kubo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
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.#T2#
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.#REF3#
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.#T3#
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#CL#
and Kubo counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Kubo jumps into guard, dragging Parnasse to the mat.
#T4#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Firouzadeh. No joy for Kubo on that attempt. #CL2#
Kubo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kubo wants to take the fight to the mat but Firouzadeh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kubo is trying to break the clinch but Firouzadeh is controlling him.
Firouzadeh keeps control of Kubo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kubo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Salaiman Firouzadeh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuta Kubo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Firouzadeh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kubo's brow.
Kubo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kubo avoiding damage as Firouzadeh throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firouzadeh prevents Kubo from breaking the clinch.
Kubo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Firouzadeh to keep the fight standing.
Firouzadeh taking a breather.
Firouzadeh scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
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 Firouzadeh walks away with a smile on his face. Kubo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Firouzadeh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Firouzadeh feints a jab promting Kubo to slip. Firouzadeh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kubo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Firouzadeh has Kubo up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Firouzadeh 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.
Firouzadeh looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Firouzadeh postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kubo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Firouzadeh, into his guard. #REVB#
Firouzadeh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Firouzadeh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kubo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Firouzadeh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kubo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Firouzadeh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES#
Firouzadeh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Firouzadeh moves into the clinch.#T3#
Kubo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Firouzadeh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kubo is trying to pull guard but Firouzadeh has him pressed against the cage.
Kubo trying to land knees to the body.
Kubo is trying to pull guard but Firouzadeh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kubo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Firouzadeh is trying to break free.
Kubo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Firouzadeh is trying to force a seperation but Kubo has the dominant position.
Firouzadeh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kubo.
#TD#
Firouzadeh gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kubo regains guard.
#T4#
Firouzadeh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Firouzadeh postures up and lands a big shot to Kubo's brow.
Firouzadeh tries to stand but Kubo is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kubo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Firouzadeh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salaiman Firouzadeh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kubo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from Firouzadeh as Kubo shoots in.
Kubo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Firouzadeh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Firouzadeh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kubo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Firouzadeh will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Firouzadeh rushes Kubo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kubo keeps control of Firouzadeh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
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.#TD#
Firouzadeh pulls Kubo into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firouzadeh has his hands on Kubo's head, controlling the position.
Salaiman Firouzadeh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Firouzadeh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kubo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kubo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Firouzadeh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kubo trying to control but Firouzadeh is working from the bottom.
Firouzadeh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubo can do to turn this around?
Kubo with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Kubo trying to control but Firouzadeh is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Firouzadeh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kubo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kubo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kubo wants to stand but Firouzadeh is controlling his posture from full guard.
Firouzadeh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kubo being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Kubo trying to control the position from guard on top but Firouzadeh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kubo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Firouzadeh is keeping the position for now.
Firouzadeh controlling Kubo's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Firouzadeh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kubo is aware though and is defending well.
Kubo is pushing down on Firouzadeh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Firouzadeh is fighting to maintain full guard but Kubo has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Kubo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Firouzadeh moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kubo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Firouzadeh has locked up a guillotine! Firouzadeh's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kubo is holding on here and Firouzadeh must be using up a lot of energy. Kubo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Firouzadeh gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Salaiman Firouzadeh!
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