Best fights of Yuta Kubo
Over 5 years as a professional, Yuta Kubo has compiled a 5-3 (3) record, including one title fight across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Yuta Kubo submits Rukiya Anpo
On December 31, 2023 Yuta Kubo faced Rukiya Anpo in a lightweight bout. Kubo was 36 years old with a record of 2-1, and Anpo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kubo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kubo submitted Rukiya Anpo via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
2. Yuta Kubo KOs Keisuke Okuda
On November 6, 2022 Yuta Kubo faced Keisuke Okuda in a featherweight bout. Kubo was 35 years old with a record of 0-1, and Okuda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kubo was coming off a loss. Kubo stopped Keisuke Okuda via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Yuta Kubo KOs Yutaka Saito
On July 28, 2024 Yuta Kubo faced Yutaka Saito in a featherweight bout. Kubo was 36 years old with a record of 4-1, and Saito was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kubo was on a 4-fight winning streak. Kubo stopped Yutaka Saito via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Yuta Kubo defeats Ryogo Takahashi
On March 23, 2024 Yuta Kubo faced Ryogo Takahashi in a featherweight bout. Kubo was 36 years old with a record of 3-1, and Takahashi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kubo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Kubo won via unanimous decision.
5. Yuta Kubo defeats Takeaki Kinoshita
On June 24, 2023 Yuta Kubo faced Takeaki Kinoshita in a featherweight bout. Kubo was 35 years old with a record of 1-1, and Kinoshita was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kubo was coming off a win. Kubo won via split decision.
6. Yuta Kubo loses to Shinobu Ota via unanimous decision
On September 19, 2021 Yuta Kubo faced Shinobu Ota in a featherweight bout. Kubo was 33 years old with a record of 0-0, and Ota was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kubo lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ota.
7. Yuta Kubo loses to Razhabali Shaydullaev via KO
On December 31, 2024 Yuta Kubo faced Razhabali Shaydullaev in a featherweight bout. Kubo was 37 years old with a record of 5-1, and Shaydullaev was 24 with a record of 14-0. Kubo was on a 5-fight winning streak and Shaydullaev was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Shaydullaev stopped Kubo via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Yuta Kubo loses to Razhabali Shaydullaev in their 2nd fight via KO
On April 12, 2026 Yuta Kubo fought Razhabali Shaydullaev for the Rizin featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Kubo was 38 years old with a record of 5-2, and Shaydullaev was 25 with a record of 18-0. Shaydullaev was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Shaydullaev stopped Kubo via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.