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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 01, 2018
#R1#
Hero throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Hero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Young staying out of range there.
A big right from Hero misses.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab from Young.
Hero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Young wants to land a leg kick but Hero is out of range.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hero connects with a looping right hand.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hero defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hero.
Hero scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero lands a really nice looking cross but Young seems unphased.
Hero scores with a jab to the head.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hero. That snapped Young's head back.
Young on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Young lands a nice hook to Hero's body. Hero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Hero slips a straight right by Young.
We've been informed that Hero has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hero scores with a decent looking hook.
Young scores with a shot to the body.
Hero has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
A slow jab from Hero misses its intended target.
Young takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Hero throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hero throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hero throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Hero gets a clinch.
Hero lands a left hand.
Young scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hero looking to slow down the pace here.
Young lands with a left to the head.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young misses with the head strike.
Young digs a right hand underneath Hero's ribcage. Hero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Young misses with some punches.
Hero tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
A short uppercut from Young.
Hero pushes Young back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hero breaks from the clinch.
Hero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Young lands with a hook. Hero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Young is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Young appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Young jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Hero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Young throws a hook to the side of Hero's head but Hero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young sizes up Hero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hero misses with a body punch
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hero! But no joy.
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 Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Nice body punch from Hero.
Young stalks Hero and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hero's face. Hero staggers backwards, shaken.
Hero misses the shot to the body.
Hero throws a solid leg kick but Young takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hero.
Hero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Young lands a body shot.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Hero throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Hero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Hero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Young darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hero.
Hero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Young connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hero scrambles back to his feet.
Young lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Hero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hero.
Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Young connects with a nice looking jab.
Young is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hero moves out of range of the strikes.
Hero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Young is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Hero lands with an uppercut that bounces Young off the cage and back into range.
Young looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
Hero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Young misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young misses with a straight left.
Young on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Hero lands the left hand.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy body kick from Young
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Young staying out of range there.
Young motions for Hero to come forward. Young throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hero tries to clinch
and Young counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Young works Hero's body with a nice hook.
Hero thuds his shin into the meat of Young's side.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hero scores with a hook.
Hero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hero throws a wild body kick that Young sees coming a mile off.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hero takes one to the side of the head.
Young throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
Hero cracks Young with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Hero.
Hero swings widly with a right hand
and Young counters with an outside leg kick.
Hero throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
A big left from Young misses.
Despite the aggression on Hero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Donk. Young catches Hero right on the button with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Young. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Young.
Nice uppercut lands for Hero. That snapped Young's head back.
Nice shot by Young.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Hero appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Hero.
Young throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hero's head.
Young wants to land a leg kick but Hero is out of range.
Hero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hero throws a wild body kick that Young sees coming a mile off.
Hero swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero misses the shot to the body.
Young throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Hero pushes Young away with a front kick.
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 Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A slow jab from Hero misses its intended target.
Hero lands a nice looking kick to the body. Young takes a step back to recover.
Hero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Hero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hero.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young lands a right hook to the body.
Young scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Young swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hero.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Young slips a straight right by Hero.
Hero connects with a crisp jab.
Young looks to land a combination but Hero avoids it well.
Hero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Hero slips a straight right by Young.
Hero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young misses with a hook
and Hero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hero blocks a low kick nicely.
Hero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Young is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Young catches Hero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hero.
Hero takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Young as he connects with a hook.
Hero swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hero moves out of range as Young strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hero!
Hero misses with a body shot.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
Young scores with a hook.
Jab by Hero.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Young counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Young to acknowledge the strikes.
Young walks into a stiff left hand from Hero.
Hero lands a slapping body shot.
Hero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Young's head backwards.
Young swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hero looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Hero throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Young misses with a looping right.
Young scores with a jab.
Hero connects with an inside leg kick.
Young is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hero bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hero tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Hero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Young. Young circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Hero.#T4#
Young has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hero.
Hero lands a jab to Young's midsection.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
Young misses with a straight right.
Hero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Young has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Young jabs Hero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rainbow Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hero is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice defenses there by Young.
Young cracks Hero with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young throws a body punch but Hero moves out of range.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Young cracks Hero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rainbow Hero.
I think Young 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!

Ernst Young spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 28, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Dennis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hero's guard.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hero looking for a triangle here. Dennis is fighting it but it looks tight! Hero pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dennis is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rainbow Hero!
A relieved looking Rainbow Hero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 13, 2018
#R1##KD#
Hero drops Dongba with a left and a right! Oh, Dongba is hurt - Hero dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#
Dongba is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Osmane Dongba has been cut.
Dongba is looking to reverse the position.
Dongba is still in real trouble! Can Hero finish him?
We've been hearing good reports from Hero's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Hero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dongba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Dongba! Hero senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Dongba out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rainbow Hero!
During a confident post fight interview, Rainbow Hero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEC 585     
Date:   May 02, 2018
#R1#
Ubunthur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
Ubunthur only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ubunthur scores with a decent looking hook.
Hero ducks right into an uppercut from Ubunthur.
Hero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ubunthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ubunthur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ubunthur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Hero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ubunthur.
Ubunthur throws a leg kick but Hero checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ubunthur wants to clinch up but Hero keeps it at a distance.
Hero throws a hook but Ubunthur blocks it.
Ubunthur is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ubunthur connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Ubunthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
Hero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hero throws a poor cross that misses
and Ubunthur counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hero misses with a left hand
and Ubunthur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hero misses with a wild combination.
Hero throws a head kick but Ubunthur moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ubunthur misses.
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
Ubunthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ubunthur misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ubunthur.
Hero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ubunthur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hero.
Hero looks to land a left hand but Ubunthur moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Ubunthur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hero has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ubunthur will feel that in the morning.
Hero doesn't manage to clinch there - Ubunthur circles away.
Ubunthur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ubunthur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hero takes a swing at Ubunthur's ribcage but misses.
Ubunthur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hero lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ubunthur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ubunthur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Hero misses.
Hero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ubunthur.
A leg kick checked by Hero.#CL2#
Ubunthur clinches up with Hero and pushes him back against the cage.
Hero lands with a left to the head.
Hero blocking some punches.
Ubunthur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ubunthur blocks a body shot from Hero.
A short left from Hero. #T3#
Hero can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero misses with a body punch.
Ubunthur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Hero dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ubunthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Ubunthur prevents a body shot from Hero.
Hero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Ubunthur throws an elbow that misses.
Hero takes a shot to the head.
Hero wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Hero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ubunthur throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Hero tries to bum rush Ubunthur with a series of wild strikes but Ubunthur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ubunthur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hero misses with a looping left.
Jab by Hero.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ubunthur dips to his left and cracks Hero with an uppercut!
Ubunthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hero misses with a straight left.
Hero catches Ubunthur with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Hero misses.
Hero walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ubunthur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ubunthur misses with a leg kick.
Hero jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ubunthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hero's sensitive parts.
Ubunthur misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
Ubunthur throws the kick towards the body but Hero avoids it.
Ubunthur tries to land a leg kick but Hero saw it coming and moves away.
Hero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kemal Ubunthur will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Ubunthur.
Ubunthur scores with a leg kick.
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
Ubunthur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hero walks into a jab.
Ubunthur needs to keep his hands up - Hero had a free shot at his head there.
Hero fails to land with a series of punches.
Ubunthur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ubunthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubunthur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hero finds it's way round the side to connect with Ubunthur's head.
Ubunthur keeps Hero at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ubunthur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ubunthur cracks Hero with a good jab.
Hero throws a hook but Ubunthur blocks it.#T1#
Ubunthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hero throwing a counter right hand but Ubunthur manages to avoid it.
Ubunthur throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.
Hero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ubunthur lands a high kick!
Hero moves forwards but Ubunthur connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ubunthur throws a hook but Hero blocks it.
Ubunthur tries to land a leg kick but Hero saw it coming and moves away.
Ubunthur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ubunthur throws a nice head kick!
Ubunthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hero walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ubunthur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ubunthur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hero loads up on a big right hand but Ubunthur slips the punch.
Ubunthur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Ubunthur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hero doesn't seem phased though.
Ubunthur throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ubunthur.
Hero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ubunthur in his tracks.
Ubunthur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hero's hands.
Ubunthur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ubunthur moves out of range of the body kick from Hero.
Hero misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Hero.
Hero moves out of range as Ubunthur strikes.
Ubunthur takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ubunthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ubunthur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ubunthur throws a hook but Hero blocks it.
Ubunthur defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
Ubunthur wants to clinch.#T3#
Hero misses the jab.
Hero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Ubunthur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ubunthur throws a front kick aimed at Hero's knee but Hero avoids it well.
Ubunthur tries to score with a low kick but Hero moves his leg out of the way.
Hero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ubunthur misses with an uppercut. Hero saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hero throws the kick towards the body but Ubunthur avoids it.
Ubunthur misses the jab.#CL#
Hero has closed the distance and engaged Ubunthur in a clinch.
Ubunthur is leaning against Hero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ubunthur scores with a hook to the body.
Ubunthur throws an elbow but it misses.
Ubunthur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hero.
Ubunthur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hero or not. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Ubunthur.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ubunthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Ubunthur blocks an uppercut.
Hero taking a breather.
Hero leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ubunthur misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Hero.
Hero has Ubunthur pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rainbow Hero.
Hero walks into a jab.
Ubunthur ducks under a wild hook from Hero.
Ubunthur throws a leg kick which misses Hero's front leg but catches the back leg as Hero tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kemal Ubunthur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ubunthur avoids the body shot from Hero.
Ubunthur lands an overhand right.
Ubunthur misses with a two punch combination.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ubunthur misses with a looping right.
Hero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hero throws a lazy right hand but Ubunthur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ubunthur keeps Hero at a distance using the push kick.
Ubunthur misses with a head kick.
Ubunthur blocks a head kick by Hero.
Ubunthur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ubunthur throws a hook but Hero avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Hero tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ubunthur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hero fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Ubunthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ubunthur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Ubunthur's shoulder, as Ubunthur tries to avoid the shot.
Ubunthur is looking for the big counter here.
Ubunthur tries to clinch up.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ubunthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ubunthur! But no joy.
Ubunthur avoids the body shot from Hero.
Hero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ubunthur throws a right hand that Hero ducks under and follows up with a left that Hero also avoids with ease.
Ubunthur slips a straight right by Hero.
Hero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ubunthur is looking to land body kicks.
Hero looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ubunthur misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Hero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Ubunthur.
Hero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ubunthur.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ubunthur throws a head kick but Hero moves out of range.
Nice shot by Ubunthur.
Hero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ubunthur.
Hero throws a poor cross that misses
and Ubunthur counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Ubunthur.
Ubunthur throws a sloppy head kick and Hero moves out of range easily.
Jab by Ubunthur.
Ubunthur slips a straight right by Hero.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Ubunthur is out of range.
Ubunthur tries a quick counter leg kick but Hero is wise to it.#T3#
Ubunthur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
Ubunthur only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hero misses with a straight right.
Hero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ubunthur is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kemal Ubunthur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ubunthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hero lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hero misses the target.
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ubunthur misses with a body kick.
Hero bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ubunthur sizes up Hero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hero with a nice cross.
Hero slips a jab and a cross from Ubunthur.
Hero throws a leg kick but Ubunthur sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Hero moves into range and clinches up with Ubunthur.#T4#
Hero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ubunthur backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hero lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hero gets through Ubunthur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hero is trying to pull guard but Ubunthur turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rainbow Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ubunthur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hero slows down the pace here.
Ubunthur lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ubunthur creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Ubunthur.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kemal Ubunthur.
Well Ubunthur has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemal Ubunthur!

 

Event: CEC 578     
Date:   Mar 28, 2018
#R1#
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Hero lunges at Kobashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kobashi's hand.
Hero lands a slapping body shot.
Kobashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero darts in trying to clinch
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero thuds his right hand into Kobashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hero throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hero swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Hero throws an off balance right hand
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1##CL2#
Hero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Hero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
Kobashi moves out of range of the body kick from Hero.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Hero misses with a straight right.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kobashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hero tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hero. Kobashi shrugs it off though. #T2#
Kobashi slips under a jab from Hero.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero misses with a hook to the body
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero misses with a body shot
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kobashi eats them both and turns towards Hero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hero motions for Kobashi to come forward. Hero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hero misses with a jab to the body
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero throws a hook to the side of Kobashi's head but Kobashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Hero looks to move away, Kobashi throws a big counter combo but Hero just gets out of the way.#T3#
Hero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hero misses with the body kick
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero tries to land a body kick
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kobashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hero throws a push kick but Kobashi slaps the foot to one side.
Hero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
Kobashi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
Kobashi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hero thows a leg kick but Kobashi checks it
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
A shot to the body from Hero misses
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kobashi moves out of range as Hero strikes.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Hero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kobashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero misses with a hook
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Kobashi is out of range.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Kobashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
Hero misses with a body punch
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Hero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hero misses with a hook to the body
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick by Hero misses
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Hero is predictable there
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Hero throws out a loose jab but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobashi is looking for a counter combo.
Hero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Kobashi moves out of range easily. #T1#
Hero lands with a nice body punch.
Hero misses with a left hand
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Kobashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hero.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
Rainbow Hero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hero throws a lazy uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Hero is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kobashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Hero there.
Some bone on bone action there as Kobashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Hero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Hero looks to move away, Kobashi throws a big counter combo but Hero just gets out of the way.
Nice body kick from Hero.
Hero tries to clinch
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Kobashi slips a jab and a cross from Hero.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hero looks to land a body kick but Kobashi moved away.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hero misses with a body shot
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero misses with a double jab
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero. #T3#
Hero throws a lazy uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
A shot to the body from Hero misses
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hero throws a right hand that misses
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hero misses with a double jab
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hero throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero misses with a body shot
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Hero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hero, right into the meat.
Hero throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hero throws out a leg kick but Kobashi moves out of range and Hero only half commits.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero misses with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Hero looks to move away, Kobashi throws a big counter combo but Hero just gets out of the way.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Kobashi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hero misses with a jab to the body
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hero jabs Kobashi right on the nose. Kobashi blinks but takes it well.
Hero throws a head kick that Kobashi semi-blocks.
Hero misses with a kick to the body
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hero misses with a jab to the body
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Kobashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Hero.
Hero looks to clinch
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero misses with a body kick.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kobashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hero lands a nice shot that snaps Kobashi's head back. #T1#
Hero looks to throw a body kick
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hero misses with a low kick.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kobashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hero can do to turn this around?
A big left from Hero misses.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero misses with a hook
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero misses with a body punch
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hero throws a poor cross that misses
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Hero throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Hero misses with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Kobashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hero. Hero obviously looking to wear him down.
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Hero is rocked!
A head kick by Hero misses
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero is still on wobbly legs! Can Kobashi finish him?
Kenta Kobashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hero swings widly with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
A low kick from Hero misses
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero throws a lazy uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Hero.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hero seems to have recovered his senses.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kobashi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Hero lands a head kick. Kobashi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hero takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Hero tries to clinch up
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero. #T4#
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hero is looking to slow Kobashi down with leg kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero throws an off balance right hand
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Rainbow Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hero thows a leg kick but Kobashi checks it
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero lands with a straight right. Kobashi didn't see that one coming.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Kobashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kobashi, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!

Kenta Kobashi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: CEC 571     
Date:   Feb 25, 2018
#R1#
Hero scores with a jab to the body.
Gone throws a series of strikes that have Hero backpedaling.
Hero throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gone counter with a right hand.
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
Hero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gone misses with a straight left.
Gone jabs Hero right on the nose. Hero blinks but takes it well.
Gone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hero.
Gone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cats Killers Academy Mma in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Gone both land. Nice combination.
Hero is looking to land body kicks.
Hero throws a good cross that connects.
Gone lands a slapping body shot.
Gone throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
Hero moves out of range of the body kick.
Gone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
Gone scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Gone dips to his left and cracks Hero with an uppercut!
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Gone.
Gone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
Hero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gone on the side of the head.
Gone throws a hook but Hero avoids it easily.
Gone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gone misses the shot to the body.
Hero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hero tries to clinch up but Gone circles away and keeps his distance.
Gone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Hero clinches.
Hero tries a body shot but Gone blocks it.
Hero dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gone lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Gone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gone blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Gone on the inside.
Hero is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gone backwards.
Hero blocks a body shot from Gone. #BC#
Gone manages to break the clinch.
Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero connects with a body shot.
Gone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hero avoids the body shot from Gone.
Hero looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Gone misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Hero takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Hero.
Gone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hero ducks right into an uppercut from Gone.
Gone misses with a low kick.
Gone checks the leg kick.
Gone's corner calls for a 1-2. Gone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gone ducks under a wild hook from Hero.
Hero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Gone misses.
Hero throws a hook but Gone avoids it easily.
Gone lands with a right hand.
Hero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero lands a nice shot that snaps Gone's head back. #T4#
Hero connects with a jab.
Gone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hero's head.
Gone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hero counters with a leg kick.
Gone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hero is out of range.
Gone throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
Gone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hero throws out a counter right but Gone avoids it with no problem.
Gone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gone throws a jab but it's blocked by Hero.
Gone moves out of range of the body kick from Hero.
Gone throws a head kick that misses.
Gone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hero momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Hero gets a clinch.
Gone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Hero - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Hero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chins Gone 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#
Hero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gone counters with a nice uppercut.
Gone cracks the inside of Hero's front leg.
Gone throws a big shot that misses.
Hero throws a jab when Gone was well out of range.
Hero throws a jab but it's blocked by Gone.
Gone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hero avoids the head kick by Gone.
Hero throws a lazy uppercut
and Gone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hero connects with a looping right hand.
Hero scores with a kick to the body.
Gone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Hero backs away, Gone returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gone closes the distance and pushes Hero back into the cage.#BC#
Gone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gone.
Hero takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Hero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gone can pounce on him.
Gone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gone lands with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hero can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Hero misses
and Gone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Hero pushes Gone up against the cage in a clinch.
Hero lands a nice shot to the body.
Hero wants to stall.
A short left from Gone.
Hero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hero effectively controlling the action here.
Gone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Hero blocks a body shot from Gone. #BC#
Gone breaks the clinch. #T2#
Gone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero checks a leg kick nicely.
Hero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gone lands a leg kick that knocks Hero off balance momentarily.
Chins Gone is winning the standup battle so far.
Hero lands with a nice body kick.
Gone connects with an inside leg kick.
Gone jabs at Hero's body.
Hero slips a jab from Gone.
Hero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gone with a body shot.
Gone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hero checks it well.
Hero tries to score with a low kick but Gone moves his leg out of the way.
Hero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gone is able to avoid easily.
Gone checks the leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hero tries to bum rush Gone with a series of wild strikes but Gone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Gone.
And Hero responds with a good body kick, but Gone manages to step out the way in time.
Hero throws a combination that misses
and Gone counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Good leg kick by Hero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hero throws a lazy head kick
and Gone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Gone.
Gone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hero throws a body kick that misses.
Gone throws a chopping leg kick but Hero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hero lands a really nice looking cross but Gone seems unphased.
Hero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hero tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hero lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hero throws a hook but Gone blocks it.
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gone.
Gone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hero slips under a jab.#T4#
Hero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hero was well out of range. Poor timing from Gone.
Gone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hero tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gone scores with a leg kick.
Hero tries to land a leg kick but Gone saw it coming and moves away.
Gone avoids the body shot from Hero.
A little feinted left hand from Gone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gone scores with a jab.
Gone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Hero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gone swats away the attempt to clinch by Hero.
Gone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gone swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chins Gone dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gone throws a head kick that misses.
Gone misses with a body shot.
Gone wants to clinch but Hero slips to the side
and Hero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hero. Gone does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Gone rushes Hero and presses him up against the cage.
Hero tries a body shot but Gone blocks it.
Gone has had enough of the clinch but Hero keeps him there for the moment.
Hero is trying to push Gone away but Gone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hero tries to stall but Gone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hero struggles to land a body shot inside as Gone controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Gone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hero misses with a body punch.
Hero has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gone seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hero can turn it around.
Hero misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Gone is trying to break free.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Gone.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Hero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hero.
Gone scores with a decent looking hook.
Gone throws a leg kick but Hero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hero.
Gone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Gone misses its intended target.
Gone takes a swing at Hero's ribcage but misses.
Gone throws out a loose jab but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chins Gone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gone backing away here, and Hero unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gone throws a front kick aimed at Hero's knee but Hero avoids it well.
Donk. Hero catches Gone right on the button with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gone, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero throws a looping overhand right but Gone ducks down to avoid it.
Hero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gone throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Hero responds with a good body kick, but Gone manages to step out the way in time.
Gone lands the left hand.
Gone slips a straight right by Hero.
Hero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gone throws out the jab.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gone thumps Hero with a low kick.#T3#
Gone walks into a left hand.
Gone throws a series of strikes that have Hero backpedaling.
Gone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hero misses with a straight right.
Gone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hero.
Gone throws a front kick aimed at Hero's knee but Hero avoids it well.
Gone just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero scores with a hook to the body. Gone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from Gone. Those never looked like landing.
Gone throws a leg kick which misses Hero's front leg but catches the back leg as Hero tries to avoid it.
Gone slips a jab from Hero.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gone.
Gone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gone misses with a body shot
and Hero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
Hero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A counter left hand to the body from Gone misses its target.
Gone moves out of range of the body kick from Hero.
Gone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gone is looking to clinch but Hero is avoiding it.
Gone swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Gone tries a head kick but it misses.
Rainbow Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Gone counters with a straight right hand.
Hero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gone counters with an outside leg kick.
Gone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gone swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Gone throws a low kick but Hero avoids it.
It seemed like Hero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hero misses with a straight right.
Hero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chins Gone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gone, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chins Gone!

Chins Gone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: AD517     
Date:   Jan 07, 2018
#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kobashi.
Hero steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kobashi. That one must have hurt.
Kobashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hero doesn't seem bothered though.
Hero lands a high kick!
Hero moves away from the strike by Kobashi.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Kobashi moves out of range easily.
Kobashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Hero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kobashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hero if he has to take too many more of those.
Hero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kobashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kobashi slips a jab from Hero.
Hero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi throws a lazy body kick
enabling Hero to counter with a crisp jab.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Kobashi moves out of range easily.
Kobashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobashi.
Good shot there by Hero.
Kobashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kobashi lands a head shot.
Kobashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobashi. #T1#
Kobashi throws a series of punches but Hero avoids them all with ease.
Hero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero scores with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kobashi, right into the meat.
Hero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kobashi can pounce on him.
Kobashi with a nice cross.
Good shot there by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hero! But no joy.
Hero throws a head kick but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi throws a body punch but Hero moves out of range.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Kobashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Hero.
Kobashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kobashi scores with a three punch combo!
Hero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Kobashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hero counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kobashi.
Kobashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hero misses with a low kick as Kobashi jumps back.
Good leg kick by Kobashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hero avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi jabs Hero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hero on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hero lands with a shot to the body.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kobashi thumps Hero with a low kick.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Hero.
Hero swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kobashi, as that shot connected. #T3#
Hero lands with a slapping head kick.
Hero misses with a kick to the body
and Kobashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kobashi thuds a left hand into Hero's body.
Kobashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kobashi throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hero defending well as Kobashi loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Hero moves into range and clinches up with Kobashi.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobashi.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hero struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
Kobashi is leaning against Hero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hero is trying to stall.
Kobashi tries to throw a body punch but Hero avoids it by throwing Kobashi back against the cage.
Kobashi is leaning against Hero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kobashi is leaning against Hero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hero looks winded!#T4#
Kobashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Hero manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Kobashi throws a shot to the body.
Kobashi lands a head kick!
Kobashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Kobashi.
Hero with a nice cross.
Hero tries to land a front kick but Kobashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.
Hero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Hero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Kobashi dominated that round.
That's time! Kobashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jab, jab by Kobashi - just one landing.
Kobashi lands a right hook to the body.
Kobashi tests Hero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hero thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Hero.
Kobashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kobashi.
Hero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses.
Kobashi throws a hook but Hero blocks it.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kobashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Hero looks to land a right hand but Kobashi moved out of range.
Kobashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hero counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Kobashi.
Hero throws out a powerful jab.#T1##CL2#
Hero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kobashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kobashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kobashi lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Kobashi on the inside.
Kobashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hero dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kobashi digs a right hand into Hero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hero's gas tank.
Hero is breathing heavily.
Hero takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Kobashi.
Hero trying to control the position but instead, Kobashi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hero into the cage.
Kobashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hero can do to turn this around?#BC#
Kobashi breaks the clinch. #T2#
Kobashi is looking to slow Hero down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kobashi swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Hero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hero avoids the head kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kobashi.
Hero slips a straight right by Kobashi.
Hero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Hero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Kobashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hero doesn't seem phased though.
Hero moves out of range of the body kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kobashi throws a hook but Hero avoids it easily.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Kobashi blocks the body kick.
Hero punishes Kobashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Kobashi throws the left hand but Hero avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hero is just out of range.
Kobashi misses with a low kick as Hero jumps back.
Hero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kobashi wants to land a leg kick but Hero is out of range.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Hero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi throws a wild body kick that Hero sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Hero throws a wild body kick that Kobashi sees coming a mile off.
Hero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kobashi.
Hero misses with a low kick.
It looked like Kobashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hero.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Hero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi thumps Hero with a low kick.
Kobashi scores with a nice body kick.
Hero scores with a leg kick.
Kobashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kobashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kobashi misses with a left hand
and Hero counters with a left to the body.
Hero lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kobashi slips under a jab.
Kobashi cracks Hero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kobashi takes a swing at Hero's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Kobashi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hero moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kobashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kobashi takes a swing at Hero's ribcage but misses.
Hero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kobashi lands with a nice body punch.
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Hero avoids it.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
Kobashi slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hero. That's going to slow Kobashi down.
Kobashi scores with a jab. Hero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hero wants to clinch up but Kobashi keeps it at a distance.
Hero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Kobashi throws an off balance right hand
and Hero counters with a right hand to the body.
Kobashi connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Hero misses.
Kobashi lands with a straight right. Hero didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Hero slips a straight right by Kobashi.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hero was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Kobashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kobashi thows a body kick. Hero tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kobashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.
Kobashi looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
Kobashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A cross from Kobashi lands.
Kobashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hero doesn't seem bothered though.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Hero misses with a kick to the body.
Hero throws out a powerful jab.
Kobashi tries to land a leg kick but Hero saw it coming and moves away.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Hero looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Kobashi tried to score with a low kick but Hero checks it.
Hero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kobashi with a body shot.
Kobashi throws a front kick aimed at Hero's knee but Hero avoids it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kobashi misses with a jab to the body
and Hero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.
Hero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hero misses the jab.
Kobashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hero.
Nice cross by Kobashi.
Kobashi thuds his shin into the meat of Hero's side.
Kobashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kobashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kobashi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kobashi throws a low kick but Hero moves out of range easily.
Hero is looking to chop away at Kobashi's legs.
Kenta Kobashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kobashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hero is looking to score with low kicks.
Hero has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kobashi.
A jab from Kobashi does it's job there.
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Hero avoids it.
Kobashi scores with a jab.
Kobashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kobashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kobashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobashi punishes Hero's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Hero.
Kobashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kobashi connects with a looping right hand.
Hero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kobashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Kobashi throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Hero moved away.
Hero throws a lazy body kick
and Kobashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Hero misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kobashi.
Kobashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Kobashi misses with a head kick.
Hero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rainbow Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kobashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kobashi.
Kobashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hero's hands.
Hero throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Kobashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hero throws a push kick but Kobashi slaps the foot to one side.
Kobashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hero's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Kobashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kobashi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!

Kenta Kobashi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: OFC 327: Barca vs Barathian     
Date:   Dec 02, 2017
#R1#
Nice jab there from Hero.
Hero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hawk swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Hawk throws a good cross that connects.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Hero moved away.
A cross from Hawk lands.
Hawk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hero's head backwards.
Hawk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawk motions for Hero to come forward. Hawk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Hawk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hawk cracks a nice hook into Hero's ribs.
Hero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawk is looking to land body kicks.
Hawk connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick.
Hero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Hawk does it's job there.
Hero throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawk throws out a leg kick but Hero moves out of range and Hawk only half commits.
It seemed like Hero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hero can pounce on him.
Hero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero blocks a jab.
Hero throws a leg kick which misses Hawk's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawk tries to avoid it.
Hawk throws a solid leg kick but Hero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawk.#T2#
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk throws the left hand but Hero avoids the punch easily.
Hawk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hero counters with a right hand to the body.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Hero.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
Hawk catches Hero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hero misses with a body shot
and Hawk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hero's knee momentarily.
Hawk slips under a jab from Hero.
Hero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
Hawk misses with a leg kick
and Hero counters with a left to the body.
Hawk with a jab.
Hawk motions for Hero to come forward. Hawk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hero missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Hawk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hawk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawk defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hero throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hero throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Hero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hero scores with a decent looking hook.
Hawk takes one on the button.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero misses the shot to the body.
Hero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Hero has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawk lands with a nice body punch.
Hero tries to clinch up but Hawk circles away and keeps his distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hero.
Hero throws a one two combo.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Hero's head but Hero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawk.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Hero.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Hero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 Thomas Hawk will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Hawk misses.
Hero catches Hawk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hero misses the shot to the body.
Hero tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk misses with a kick to the body.
Hero throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Hawk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hero throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero slips a straight right by Hawk.
Hawk cracks the inside of Hero's front leg.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hero to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Hero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hero tries to clinch but Hawk moves out of range. #T1#
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero misses with a left hand
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawk connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hero throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hero lands a high kick!
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hero throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk throws a hook but Hero avoids it easily.
Hero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Hero manages to avoid it.
Hawk wants to land a leg kick but Hero is out of range. #T2#
Hero misses the jab.
Hero misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawk lands a jab.#CL2#
Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Hero takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Hawk. #BC#
Hawk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hero.
Hawk misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Hero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hero misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hero is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Hawk. #T3#
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk connects with a single shot there.
Hero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hawk throws a nice looking combination but Hero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Hero tries to clinch but Hawk moves out of range.
A big left from Hero misses.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Hero manages to avoid it.
Hawk scores with a nice right hand.
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero connects with a right hand. Hawk shakes it off.
A jab from Hawk does it's job there.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Hero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hero drops his hands momentarily and Hawk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Hero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero lands a jab to the nose.
Hero checks a leg kick.
Hawk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
Hero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab, jab by Hawk - just one landing.
Hawk scores with the left hand. Hero knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Hero is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Hero is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawk finish him?
Hawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Hawk tries to keep at a distance but Hero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hero seems to have recovered his senses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hero.
Hawk gets through Hero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hawk 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.
#R3#
Hawk misses with a hook.
Hawk tries to work over Hero's front leg with a kick but Hero checks it.
Hero moves out of range of the leg kick from Hawk.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Hero tries to get set, Hawk tries to push him back and clinch up but Hero manages to avoid the attempt.
Hero throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Hawk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hawk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hero working aggressively here.
Hero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawk pushes Hero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hero.
A shot in the inside from Hawk. #BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hero lands a body shot.
Hero throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Hero misses. #T1#
Hawk throws a leg kick but Hero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hawk lands with an overhand left.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hawk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hawk misses the body punch
and Hero counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawk throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawk.
Hero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Hawk.
Hero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hawk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Hero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawk.
Hawk scoring well with a low kick there.
Hero throws a head kick but Hawk moves out of range.
Hero falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Hawk moves into the clinch.
Hawk scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Hawk.
Hero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawk.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
Hawk lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Hero throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.#KD#
Hero ducks straight into an uppercut from Hawk and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Hero manages to regain guard straight away. #T3#
Hawk is pushing down on Hero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hero is fighting to maintain full guard but Hawk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hawk controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Hero is out! Hawk gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Thomas Hawk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: OFC 323: Barca vs Mangrove     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
Kroblur tries to bum rush Hero with a series of wild strikes but Hero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hero throwing a counter right hand but Kroblur manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Kroblur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hero misses with a low kick.
Kroblur clobbers Hero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hero throws a hook to the side of Kroblur's head but Kroblur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hero lunges at Kroblur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kroblur's hand.
Hero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kroblur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kroblur works the jab nicely.
Hero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur lands a high kick!
Hero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kroblur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hero half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hero throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Hero blocks a jab.
Rainbow Hero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Kroblur gets tackled into the cage by Hero. Hero maintains the clinch.
Come on Hero - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Kroblur breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hero.
Kroblur changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hero takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses.
Hero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hero misses with the combination.
Hero takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses.
Hero swings for the body but Kroblur moves out of range.
Hero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kroblur misses with a head kick. #T2#
Hero throws out a loose jab but Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kroblur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Hero is predictable there
and Kroblur counters with a nice body shot.
Kroblur has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD2#
Kroblur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero gets back to half guard.
Kroblur 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.
Kroblur prevents Hero from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kroblur connects with a nice short shot to Hero's temple.
Hero gets back to full guard.
Kroblur stands up over Hero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Hero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Kroblur postures up in Hero's guard and throws a big left but Hero blocks it.
Kroblur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kroblur's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Hero is looking for a triangle but Kroblur pushes his legs off easily.
Kroblur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kroblur works over Hero with some ground and pound from guard.
Kroblur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Hero is pulling down on Kroblur's head to control his posture.
Kroblur works over Hero with some ground and pound from guard.
Kroblur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Hero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kroblur.
Hero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kroblur controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kroblur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kroblur swats away the attempt to clinch by Hero.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Kroblur.
Kroblur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kroblur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hero finds it's way round the side to connect with Kroblur's head.
Hero throws a leg kick but Kroblur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kroblur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Kroblur is out of range.
Hero misses with a body kick.
A combination from Kroblur does no damage.
Hero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kroblur back to the cage. Hero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur keeps the fight on the outside.
Kroblur throws a counter combo.
Hero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hero lands an overhand right.
Kroblur works over Hero's head and body with a nice combination.#T1##TD2#
Kroblur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kroblur off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Kroblur is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hero trying to control.
Hero controlling well, preventing Kroblur from escaping the position. #SUB#
Hero is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kroblur tries to escape the position. #T2#
Kroblur's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Hero's hands.
Kroblur wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Kroblur showing good submission defense here.
Hero gets his hands free as Kroblur looks to control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Hero looking for the RNC.
Kroblur looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kroblur tries to escape but Hero has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Hero is not going to allow Kroblur to sit and survive in this position.
Hero wants to control but Kroblur is keeping busy.#SUB#
Hero looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Kroblur defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Kroblur is working Hero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kroblur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kroblur postures up.
Kroblur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kroblur is one step ahead there.
Kroblur slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Kroblur tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kroblur has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero is trying to improve his position.
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 Rainbow Hero will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kroblur counters with a stiff right hand.
Kroblur checks the leg kick.
Kroblur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hero.
Kroblur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hero avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Kroblur closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kroblur lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Hero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kroblur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Kroblur is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kroblur won't allow Hero to sweep him here.
Kroblur is looking to pass into half guard but Hero pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hero is in guard.#REVR#
Hero throws a big right hand that misses.
Kroblur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kroblur trying to keep a closed guard but Hero is proving a slippery customer.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur looking to control. #T2#
Hero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hero wants to pass the guard but Kroblur is keeping the position.
Hero wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving.
Hero is pushing down on Kroblur's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kroblur is fighting to maintain full guard but Hero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hero is pressing down on Kroblur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kroblur is holding on for now.
Kroblur is looking for a sweep. Hero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB#
Hero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kroblur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hero.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Hero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kroblur is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kroblur takes one on the button.
Hero misses with an uppercut. Kroblur saw that one coming.
Kroblur is looking for the big counter here.
Kroblur misses with a double jab. #T4#
Hero misses with a hook.
Matt Kroblur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kroblur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hero.
No joy there for Kroblur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hero thows a leg kick but Kroblur checks it
and Kroblur counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kroblur to acknowledge the strikes.
Kroblur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hero tries to clinch up.
Hero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hero misses with a hook.
Kroblur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matt Kroblur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hero lands a jab to the nose.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroblur throws a nice looking combination but Hero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hero.
Hero lands with a straight right. Kroblur didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rainbow Hero.
I think Hero 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rainbow Hero!

A relieved looking Rainbow Hero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: OFC 320: Cyberpunk     
Date:   Oct 25, 2017
#R1#
Houston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Houston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hero at a distance.
Houston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hero throws a body kick that misses.
Houston thuds a left hand into Hero's body.
Hero throws a poor cross that misses
and Houston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Houston connects with a leg kick. Hero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Houston has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
A chopping leg kick lands by Houston.
Houston lands a leg kick that knocks Hero off balance momentarily.
Houston misses with a left hand
and Hero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Houston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Houston thuds a left hand into Hero's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Houston.
Hero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Houston defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
Hero throws a leg kick which misses Houston's front leg but catches the back leg as Houston tries to avoid it.
Houston punishes Hero's body with a nice straight punch.
Houston takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Houston connects with a single shot there.
Houston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Houston misses with a body punch
and Hero counters with a slapping leg kick.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab.
Hero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Houston. Beautiful body shot.
Houston loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Hero throws an off balance right hand
and Houston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hero throws a hook but Houston avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hero. Houston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hero lands with a good body shot.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Houston moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Hero.
Houston misses with the combination. #T2#
Houston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hero throws a counter high kick but Houston was just alert enough to avoid it.
A big right from Hero misses.
Houston connects with a body shot.
Hero checks a leg kick.
Hero walks into a jab.
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Hero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Houston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Houston backwards.
Hero wants to stall. #BC2#
Houston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Houston misses with a straight right.
Houston with a nice cross.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero. #T3#
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Houston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hero keeps Houston at a distance using the push kick.
Hero throws a right hand that misses
and Houston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hero, as that shot connected.
Houston does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Houston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hero lands with a shot to the body.
Hero moves away from the strike by Houston. #CL#
Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Hero has Houston pressed against the cage.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Houston.
Hero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Houston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hero tries to stall but Houston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Houston.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Houston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Houston throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
Houston misses with a straight left.
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hero lands a nice shot that snaps Houston's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Houston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houston lands a two punch combo.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Houston throws a head kick but Hero moves out of range.
Hero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero moves out of range of the strikes.
Hero throws a looping overhand right but Houston ducks down to avoid it.
Houston throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
Houston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hero circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Houston dominated that round.
That's time! Hero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hero takes one to the side of the head.
Houston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Houston misses.
Houston cracks a nice hook into Hero's ribs.
A shot to the body from Houston misses
and Hero counters with a nice uppercut.
Hero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hero lands with a nice body kick.
Houston misses with a combination
and Hero counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero punishes Houston's body with a nice straight punch.
Hero blocks a low kick nicely.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Houston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hero on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Houston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.#T1##KD#
Hero drops Houston with a left right combo! Hero follows him down to the ground into side control. #CUT#
It looks like Max Houston has been cut.#SUB#
Hero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Houston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Houston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Houston is controlling Hero's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hero prevents Houston from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Hero seems to be working for a kimura but Houston defends the submission attempt.
Houston is looking to improve his position.
Houston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Houston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Hero is looking for a sweep. Houston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hero is looking to get back to full guard here but Houston has managed to pass to side control instead.
An elbow from Houston crashes against the mat. #SU2#
Houston stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Hero dodges the punch combination from Houston.
Max Houston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Houston defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Houston lands a high kick!
Houston moves away from the strike by Hero.
Hero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hero throws a body punch but Houston moves out of range.
Hero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Houston.
A counter left hand to the body from Hero misses its target.
Houston throws a hook but Hero avoids it easily.
Hero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hero throws a hook but Houston avoids it easily.
Hero moves away from the strike by Houston.
Nice jab there from Hero.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hero is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rainbow Hero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houston.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston lands a jab to the head.
A combination from Hero does no damage.
Hero throws a jab when Houston was well out of range.
Houston cracks Hero with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheers as Houston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hero doesn't seem phased though.
Houston catches Hero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Houston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hero lands with an uppercut that bounces Houston off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Houston misses
enabling Hero to counter with a crisp jab.
Hero misses with a hook.
Hero throws a hook but Houston avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hero. Houston does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
A nice combination there by Houston.
Hero lands with a cross.
Houston staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Houston.
Houston throws a poor cross that misses
and Hero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by Houston.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Hero. Those never looked like landing.
Hero tries to score with a low kick but Houston moves his leg out of the way.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Houston is just out of range.
Houston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Houston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hero misses with a low kick. #T2#
Hero slips under a jab from Houston.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Hero instigates a clinch.
Houston lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hero.
Hero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houston is trying to break the clinch but Hero is controlling him.
Hero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Houston backwards.
Houston prevents a body shot from Hero. #BC#
Hero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Houston scores with a hook to the body. Hero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Houston avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Houston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hero on the side of the head.
Hero throws a hook but Houston blocks it.
Hero throws a sloppy body shot
and Houston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Houston checks a leg kick.
Houston throws a big counter head kick but Hero avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Houston loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Houston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Hero.
Hero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Houston blocks a head kick by Hero.
Hero moves out of range as Houston strikes.
Houston drops his hands momentarily and Hero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Houston throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
Hero connects with a body shot.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Hero moves out of range easily.
Hero throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Houston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Houston throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston throws a jab but it's blocked by Hero.
Hero half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.#T4#
Hero lands a nice shot that snaps Houston's head back.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Hero looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hero fails to land with a series of punches.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Houston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Houston does no damage.
Houston misses with a wild combination.
Houston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Houston misses with an uppercut
and Hero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hero throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston throws a hook to the side of Hero's head but Hero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Houston slips under a jab.
Houston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Houston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rainbow Hero.
I think Hero 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rainbow Hero!

An out of breath Rainbow Hero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLIV     
Date:   Oct 11, 2017
#R1#
Hero looks to land a left hand but Chlapik moved out of range nicely.
Chlapik's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chlapik duly obliges.
Hero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chlapik throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice body punch from Hero.
Hero connects with a looping right hand.
Hero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chlapik has time to react.
Hero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hero loads up on a big right hand but Chlapik slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero misses with a straight left.
Chlapik is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chlapik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chlapik lunges at Hero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hero's hand.
Hero throws a shot from downtown. Chlapik moves away and avoids it.
Hero looks to land a left hand but Chlapik moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Chlapik misses.
Hero throws a shot from downtown. Chlapik moves away and avoids it.
Chlapik misses with a two punch combination.
Chlapik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Chlapik throws out a powerful jab.
Chlapik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlapik slips under a jab.
Chlapik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Hero does no damage. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chlapik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chlapik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Chlapik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chlapik blocking some punches. #BC#
Hero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Chlapik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hero, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Hero working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Chlapik gets control of Hero's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chlapik will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chlapik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chlapik wants to sweep here but Hero controlling him for the moment.
Chlapik is controlling Hero's posture.
Hero tries to free his leg and advance position but Chlapik is retaining full guard. #T3#
Hero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chlapik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hero looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Chlapik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rainbow Hero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Hero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chlapik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Chlapik rushes Hero and presses him up against the cage.
Hero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chlapik lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Hero misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Chlapik gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hero regains guard. #SUB#
Hero has his foot on Chlapik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chlapik works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Chlapik is posturing up here but Hero has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chlapik tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chlapik has to tap! Slick submission there by Hero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rainbow Hero!
After winning the bout, Rainbow Hero thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jakub Chlapik stepped up to the mic, saying 'thank '.

 

Event: AD484: Abnormal Rhythm     
Date:   Sep 17, 2017
#R1#
Wei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wei thuds his right hand into Hero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hero punishes Wei's body with a nice straight punch.
Hero throws a jab but it's blocked by Wei.
Hero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hero fakes the leg kick and cracks Wei in the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hero!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero avoids the body shot from Wei.
Hero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Hero looks to land a left hand but Wei moved out of range nicely.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Wei.
Nice uppercut there from Hero.
Hero thumps Wei with a low kick.
Hero misses with a hook. Wei ducked under it nicely.
Wei throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Wei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wei checks a low kick from Hero.
Wei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hero doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hero.
Wei misses with a straight left.
Hero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rainbow Hero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wei.
Hero throws a right hand that Wei ducks under and follows up with a left that Wei also avoids with ease.
Hero scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Wei misses.
Hero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wei counters with a nice uppercut.
Wei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hero cracks Wei with a good jab.#T2#
Wei tries to land a front kick but Hero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wei finds it's way round the side to connect with Hero's head. #ROC#
Hero is rocked!
Wei staying out of range there.
Hero throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Wei counters with a right hand that sends Hero tumbling to the canvas! Can Wei finish him? He dives into Hero's guard looking to do just that!
Hero is still in real trouble! Can Wei finish him?
Wei looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Hero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wei pushing down on Hero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Hero looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hero is staying active underneath Wei, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hero.
Wei trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
Wei postures up and lands a big shot to Hero's brow. #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.#SUB2#
Hero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wei defends it easily.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hero controls Wei momentarily but Wei frees himself. #SUB2#
Hero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wei is aware though and is defending well.
Hero controls Wei momentarily but Wei frees himself.
Wei lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Wei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Zhengtao Wei will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Wei staying out of range there.
Wei tried to counter with a leg kick but Hero avoided it.
Wei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wei throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hero takes a swing at Wei's ribcage but misses.
Hero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hero. Wei shrugs it off though.
Zhengtao Wei is winning the standup battle so far.
Hero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Wei drives through with a takedown into Hero's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wei is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hero is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hero has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Wei wants to sweep here but Hero controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Hero lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Wei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wei can't keep his opponent in guard - Hero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Hero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hero.
Wei is controlling Hero's trapped leg to prevent Hero from advancing to side control.#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.
Hero is trying to control. Wei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hero with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Hero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wei trying to keep a closed guard but Hero is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Hero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wei's guard.
Wei is looking for a sweep. Hero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wei defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wei wants to improve his position but Hero is controlling well.
Hero trying to control the action but Wei is working from the bottom.
Hero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hero seems to be working for a kimura but Wei defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Wei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hero passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei moves into full guard.
Hero wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rainbow Hero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wei throws the left hand but Hero avoids the punch easily.
Hero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wei.
Good shot there by Wei.
Hero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wei's head backwards.
Hero sizes up Wei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hero swings for the body but Wei moves out of range.
Wei connects with a leg kick. Hero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wei throws a series of punches but Hero moves out of range.
Wei looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
Hero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wei misses with a few strikes there.
Hero now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hero scores with a hook.
Wei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hero circles away.
Hero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hero throws out the jab.
Hero scores with a kick to the body.
Wei feints a jab promting Hero to slip. Wei then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hero is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wei. Hero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wei takes one to the side of the head.
Hero thumps Wei with a low kick.
Hero staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wei slips a straight right by Hero.
Wei takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Hero tries to clinch up.
Hero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wei is looking to land body kicks.
Hero connects with a single shot there.
Wei moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wei closes the distance and clinches up with Hero, looking for a takedown. Wei pushes Hero against the cage but Hero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wei drops his hands momentarily and Hero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Wei is rocked!#CL2#
Hero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Wei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hero throws a big uppercut that drops Wei! More strikes from Hero and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wei lies dazed against the cage as Hero celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rainbow Hero!
A relieved looking Rainbow Hero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 22, 2017
#R1#
Hero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mac.
Hero throws out a leg kick but Mac moves out of range and Hero only half commits.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mac scores with a nice right hand.
Mac thuds his right hand into Hero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hero cracks Mac with an open hand slap.
A big right from Mac misses.
Hero moves out of range as Mac throws a body kick.
Hero lunges at Mac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mac's hand.
Mac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
Hero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mac with a body shot.
Hero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mac in his tracks.
Hero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mac loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.#CL2#
Hero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hero.
A left hand lands to the body for Mac.
Hero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac.
Mac struggles to land a body shot inside as Hero controls his hands.
Hero blocking some punches.
Hero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mac backwards.
Hero is looking to control Mac's arms but Mac gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hero has his back to the cage.
Hero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac's elbow.
Mac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hero trying to control the position but instead, Mac has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hero into the cage.
Mac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heros head.
Hero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mac misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac backwards.
Hero trying to stall but Mac improves his position. #BC2#
Hero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Mac shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mac throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac.
Hero lands a head kick!
A big right from Mac misses.
Mac is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hero. Mac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac throws a big shot that misses.
Mac jabs at Hero's body.
Hero slips under a jab from Mac.
Mac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hero can pounce on him.
Good shot there by Hero.#ROC2#
Mac is rocked!
Hero lands a jab to Mac's midsection.
Hero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
Hero lands a right hook to the body.
Hero misses with a body shot
and Mac counters with a stiff right hand.
Mac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Mac finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hero throws out a counter right but Mac avoids it with no problem.
Mac avoids a kick to the body.
Mac misses with an uppercut. Hero saw that one coming.
Mac dips to his left and cracks Hero with an uppercut!
Mac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hero counters with a nice leg kick.
Hero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hero scores with a nice head shot.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac moves away.
Mac takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Mac shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Mac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mac leaves his chin hanging out and Hero seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mac crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rainbow Hero!
Rainbow Hero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: AD468: Salvos     
Date:   Jul 26, 2017
#R1#
Hero misses with a body kick.
Little looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hero misses with a hook
enabling Little to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Hero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Little misses with a left hand
and Hero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Little.
Hero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Little counters with a good low kick that Hero was not able to check.
Hero throws a hook but Little blocks it.
Little lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Little.
Hero keeps the fight on the outside.
Little swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hero connects with a body shot that sends Little's belly button to the back.
Little tries to land a front kick but Hero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Little.
Hero misses with a looping right.
Little swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Little lands with an uppercut that bounces Hero off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Little tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Little is just out of range.#T1#
Little closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Little slips under a jab.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Hero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Little tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hero throws a low kick but Little moves out of range easily.
Hero slips a straight right by Little.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Little avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Little misses with a hook.
Little is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hero.
Hero swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Little gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hero is working Little over against the cage.
Hero doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Little lands a hook that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Hero blocking some punches. #BC#
Hero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Little ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Little on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Little lands with an uppercut that bounces Hero off the cage and back into range.
Hero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Little on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Little misses the target. #CL#
Hero has managed to clinch.
Hero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Little blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hero.
Little goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Little swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Little can't find room to land a body shot as Hero controls the action.
Hero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Little is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Hero. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Little.
Little swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little misses with a hook from the clinch.
Little swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Little creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hero blocking some punches.
A short right from Little.
Hero lands with a left to the head.
Little misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Little fails to land.
Hero misses with a body punch.
Little looking to slow down the pace here.
Hero blocks an uppercut.
Hero blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Hero is stalling here.
Little lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Little'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.
Hero looking to slow down the pace here.
Little throws a head punch that misses.
Hero has a couple of punches blocked by Little.
Hero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Hero.
Hero content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Little uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Hero manages to break the clinch.
Little slips a straight right by Hero.
Little misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Little.
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 Rainbow Hero will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick by Hero misses
and Little counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Little both land. Nice combination.
Little misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Little checks the leg kick.
Little with a jab.
Little scores with a jab.
Hero moves to clinch but Little breaks away
and Little counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Little.
Hero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Little looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Little uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Hero misses.
Hero takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Little scores with a push kick.
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Little moves away.#T1#
Hero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hero steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Little. That one must have hurt.
Little darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Little clinches up with Hero and pushes him back against the cage.
Hero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Little lands a hook that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Hero tries to work over Little's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hero.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Little misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Little creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Little pushes Hero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Little lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Little.
Hero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Little backwards.
Little throws a head punch that misses.
Hero blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Little is pushing Hero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Little tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hero blocks a body shot from Little.
Little misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero is trying to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Hero.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Little working aggressively here.
Hero lands an uppercut.
Hero tries to work over Little's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hero misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Little.
Little lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Little has a couple of punches blocked by Hero. #T3#
Hero pushes Little back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Hero - that landed with a thud.
Hero lands with a short shot to the head.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Little has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hero - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Little misses with the head strike.
Little lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hero.
Little is looking to control Hero's arms but Hero gets an underhook and turns him. Now Little has his back to the cage.
Little tries to throw a body punch but Hero avoids it by throwing Little back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Little creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Little's elbow.
Hero blocks an uppercut.
Little presses Hero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Little throws a head punch that misses.
Little lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Hero has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short left from Little. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Little.
Little lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Little scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Little.
Little fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Hero breaks the clinch.
Roger Little seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Little lands a really nice looking cross but Hero seems unphased.
Good shot there by Little.
Little has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice uppercut there from Little.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Little misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Little lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Little throws a series of strikes that have Hero backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hero misses with a hook. Little ducked under it nicely.
Hero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Little.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Little showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hero throws a leg kick but Little sees it coming and moves out of range.
Roger Little is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Little bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Little, as that shot connected.
Hero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Little throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hero does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Little was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Little has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hero misses with a looping left.
Little looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hero lands a jab.
Little lands a jab-cross combination.
Hero throws the left hand but Little avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Little as he connects with a hook.
Little fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Little misses with a straight right.
Little walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Little moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Hero jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Little looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Little moves in looking to clinch but Hero pushes him off.
Hero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hero misses with a hook.
Hero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Little. Little obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab by Little.
Little wants to clinch up but Hero keeps it at a distance.
Hero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hero swings for the body but Little moves out of range.
Hero missing with a left hand there. Little was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Little unleashes a big counter combination but Hero bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Little connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hero momentarily.
Little throws a hook but Hero blocks it.
Hero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Little throws a hook but Hero blocks it.#T2#
A nice combination there by Little.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero takes one to the side of the head.
Hero throws out a loose jab but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Little swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Little throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Little misses with a looping left.
Hero misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Little moves into range and clinches up with Hero.
Little tries to stall but Hero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Little misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Hero.
A right hook to the body lands for Little.
Little misses with a short punch on the inside.
Little tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Little lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Little prevents a body shot from Hero. #T3#
Hero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hero lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hero.
Little throws a punch but it's blocked by Hero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Little.
Little tries to throw a body punch but Hero avoids it by throwing Little back against the cage. #BC#
Hero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Little.
Little walks into a stiff left hand from Hero.
Little throws the left hand but Hero avoids the punch easily.
Little steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hero.
Little throws out a counter right but Hero avoids it with no problem.
Little looks for the body kick but Hero saw that one coming.
It looked like Hero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hero blocks a jab.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Little moves away.
Little throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Jab from Hero.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hero.
Little clobbers Hero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Little throws out a loose jab but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Little misses.
Hero misses with a hook.
Hero throws a head kick that misses
and Little counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Little clobbers Hero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Little looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hero keeps the fight on the outside.
Little lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Little lands.
Hero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Little comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Little has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Little!

Post fight, Roger Little stared into the camera and said 'Yay! Another win, I can continue to fight'.

 

Event: AD461: Chewie     
Date:   Jul 05, 2017
#R1#
Hero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero throws a hook to the side of Vasilyevich's head but Vasilyevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilyevich flicks out a counter leg kick but Hero steps away.
Hero misses with a hook.
Hero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hero is looking to counter punch.
Hero slips under a jab from Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich throws out a leg kick but Hero moves out of range and Vasilyevich only half commits.
Vasilyevich connects with the punch.
Vasilyevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero lands a head shot.
Vasilyevich cracks Hero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hero throws a lazy right hand but Vasilyevich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Hero.
Vasilyevich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hero.
Hero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vasilyevich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasilyevich lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vasilyevich.
Hero throws a lazy right hand but Vasilyevich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hero ducks right into an uppercut from Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Vasilyevich misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Hero quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vasilyevich cracks Hero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vasilyevich throws a head kick that half lands.
Hero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vasilyevich.
Hero works over Vasilyevich's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Vasilyevich blocks the body kick.
Vasilyevich throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hero needs to keep his hands up - Vasilyevich had a free shot at his head there.
Vasilyevich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hero.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilyevich thows a leg kick but Hero checks it
and Hero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hero blocks a jab.
Hero takes a swing at Vasilyevich's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Vasilyevich.
Hero misses with a hook.
Vasilyevich throws a good cross that connects.
Vasilyevich tries to clinch but Hero moves out of range.
Vasilyevich slips under a jab from Hero.
A little jabbing left from Vasilyevich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Vasilyevich scores with a jab.
Vasilyevich scores with a spinning back kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Vasilyevich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vasilyevich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hero had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vasilyevich lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
Vasilyevich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vasilyevich misses with a lunging right hand
and Vasilyevich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hero misses with a head kick.
Vasilyevich throws out a leg kick but Hero moves out of range and Vasilyevich only half commits.
Vasilyevich lands a nice shot to the body.
Hero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vasilyevich throws a head kick that misses.
Vasilyevich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hero in his tracks.
Vasilyevich scores with a decent looking hook.
Hero checks the leg kick.
Vasilyevich lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilyevich throws the kick towards the body but Hero avoids it.
It looked like Hero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vasilyevich avoids the body shot from Hero.
A clash of legs there as Vasilyevich blocks the low kick.
Vasilyevich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilyevich.
A little jabbing left from Vasilyevich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hero misses the shot to the body.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Vasilyevich's shoulder, as Vasilyevich tries to avoid the shot.
Vasilyevich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasilyevich.
A big left from Hero misses.
Hero takes one to the chin there.
Hero slips a jab from Vasilyevich.
Hero staying out of range there.
Vasilyevich throws out a leg kick but Hero moves out of range and Vasilyevich only half commits.
Hero has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hero gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero cracks Vasilyevich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good work by Vasilyevich as he checks the leg kick.
Hero blocks a head kick by Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich looks for the body kick but Hero saw that one coming.
Vasilyevich throws a chopping leg kick but Hero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hero is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hero is looking to chop away at Vasilyevich's legs.
Hero tests Vasilyevich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Vasilyevich's shoulder, as Vasilyevich tries to avoid the shot.
Vasilyevich tests Hero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vasilyevich is looking to land body kicks.
Hero moves out of range of the body kick from Vasilyevich. #CL2#
Vasilyevich takes the fight into the clinch.
Hero slows down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero blocks a body shot from Vasilyevich.
I was talking to Hero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Vasilyevich scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Vasilyevich dominated that round.
That's time! Hero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vasilyevich misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasilyevich.
Hero is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick from Vasilyevich.
Hero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vasilyevich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ivan Vasilyevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich throws a hook to the side of Hero's head but Hero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilyevich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hero manages to avoid it.
Hero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vasilyevich.
Hero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vasilyevich checks it well.
Vasilyevich misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero fakes the leg kick and cracks Vasilyevich in the body.
Hero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasilyevich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vasilyevich motions for Hero to come forward. Vasilyevich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ivan Vasilyevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Vasilyevich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Hero misses its intended target.
Vasilyevich throws a right hand that misses
and Hero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasilyevich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Hero misses.
Hero throws a hook to the side of Vasilyevich's head but Vasilyevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Hero misses. #CL#
Hero clinches up with Vasilyevich and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasilyevich is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC#
Hero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hero misses with a series of wild punches.
As Hero backs off Vasilyevich throws a huge counter combo but Hero manages to avoid it all.
Vasilyevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vasilyevich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilyevich misses with a body shot. #T2#
Vasilyevich avoids the head kick by Hero.
Vasilyevich ducks under a wild hook from Hero.#CL#
Hero moves into the clinch.
Hero tries to work over Vasilyevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hero letting Vasilyevich take a breather here.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Hero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vasilyevich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vasilyevich struggles to land a body shot inside as Hero controls his hands. #TD#
Hero pulls Vasilyevich into guard. #SUB#
Vasilyevich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vasilyevich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vasilyevich trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilyevich tries to free his leg and advance position but Hero is retaining full guard. #T3#
Vasilyevich trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilyevich lands a couple of elbows.
Vasilyevich tries to free his leg and advance position but Hero is retaining full guard.
Vasilyevich keeps trying to improve his position.
Vasilyevich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Vasilyevich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vasilyevich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Vasilyevich is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hero has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vasilyevich is looking to defend but Hero has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vasilyevich! Hero pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vasilyevich taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rainbow Hero!
A relieved looking Rainbow Hero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Ivan Vasilyevich had this to say: 'I wasnt mentally prepared, ill come back stronger then ever for next fight'.

 

Event: AD453: Konfrontacja     
Date:   Jun 07, 2017
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of O'Sullivan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hero connects with a looping right hand.
Hero lands a nice leg kick that just misses O'Sullivan's sensitive parts.
Hero misses with a hook.
And O'Sullivan tries to counter it with a takedown but Hero pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hero throws a lazy right hand but O'Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O'Sullivan's calf.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hero misses.
Hero punishes O'Sullivan's body with a nice straight punch.
Hero missing with a left hand there. O'Sullivan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero throws a low kick but O'Sullivan moves out of range easily.
O'Sullivan feints a counter leg kick.
O'Sullivan thows a left - swing and a miss!
It appears Hero was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Hero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hero throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and O'Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Hero actively working from the bottom here.
Hero trying to control but O'Sullivan postures up. #SUB2#
O'Sullivan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
O'Sullivan wants to work for an arm triangle but Hero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
O'Sullivan seems to be working for a kimura but Hero defends the submission attempt.
O'Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hero keeps working. #T2#
Hero tries to roll over but O'Sullivan keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O'Sullivan is stalling here. Hero is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! O'Sullivan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hero has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
O'Sullivan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on O'Sullivan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Hero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
O'Sullivan wants to control but Hero postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
O'Sullivan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
O'Sullivan wants to control but Hero passes into side.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O'Sullivan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Hero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O'Sullivan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
O'Sullivan is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Hero tries for a kimura but O'Sullivan is defending well. #SUB#
Hero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hero is looking to take a break and control but O'Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
O'Sullivan tries to buck Hero off but Hero is having none of it.#SU#
Hero has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O'Sullivan.
Hero throws a looping overhand right but O'Sullivan ducks down to avoid it.
O'Sullivan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hero throws out a powerful jab.
Hero lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from O'Sullivan misses the target.
Hero goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rainbow Hero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hero tries to clinch but O'Sullivan is having none of it.
O'Sullivan avoids the body shot from Hero.
It seemed like O'Sullivan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hero defends it well.
Hero thows a left - swing and a miss!
O'Sullivan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hero defends it well.
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
And O'Sullivan tries to counter it with a takedown but Hero pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hero throws the left hand but O'Sullivan avoids the punch easily.
O'Sullivan moves out of range of the body kick.
O'Sullivan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O'Sullivan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from O'Sullivan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O'Sullivan's head.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but O'Sullivan is just out of range.
O'Sullivan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Hero throws a low kick but it's checked well by O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
O'Sullivan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hero.
Hero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hero takes a swing at O'Sullivan's ribcage but misses.
O'Sullivan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hero thows a leg kick but O'Sullivan checks it #TD2#
and O'Sullivan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hero! #SUB2#
O'Sullivan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
O'Sullivan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
O'Sullivan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no O'Sullivan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Hero has one of O'Sullivan's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB2#
O'Sullivan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no O'Sullivan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Daniel O'Sullivan has got the better of the ground game so far.
O'Sullivan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hero's legs.
Hero manages to work his way to half guard, despite O'Sullivan's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero wants to control but O'Sullivan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O'Sullivan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in half guard, O'Sullivan seems content to control.#T3##SUB2#
O'Sullivan is looking for a kimura here.
O'Sullivan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O'Sullivan is taking a breather. Hero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hero is not content to let O'Sullivan control the position.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that O'Sullivan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O'Sullivan is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Hero actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hero manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
O'Sullivan avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
O'Sullivan looking to pass the guard.
O'Sullivan advances position into side control!#SUB2#
O'Sullivan swings around for an armbar but Hero sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into O'Sullivan's guard.
Hero stopping the sweep attempt from O'Sullivan.
Hero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O'Sullivan can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
O'Sullivan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hero doesn't defend quickly enough and O'Sullivan has managed to lock this one up! Can Hero escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to O'Sullivan on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel O'Sullivan!
A less than humble Daniel O'Sullivan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: AD446: Flash Pointing     
Date:   May 17, 2017
#R1#
Hero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
O'Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
Hero appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O'Sullivan checks it well.
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O'Sullivan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hero sprawls and moves away.
O'Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
O'Sullivan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
O'Sullivan misses with a double jab
and Hero counters with a stiff right hand.
O'Sullivan connects with a leg kick. Hero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hero misses with an uppercut. O'Sullivan saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from O'Sullivan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
O'Sullivan misses with a hook.
O'Sullivan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
O'Sullivan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O'Sullivan lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Hero avoids the head kick by O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan needs to keep his hands up - Hero had a free shot at his head there.
O'Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.
O'Sullivan walks into a straight right hand from Hero.
O'Sullivan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O'Sullivan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O'Sullivan throws a leg kick
and Hero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O'Sullivan blocks a jab.
O'Sullivan keeps Hero at a distance using the push kick.
Hero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O'Sullivan scores with a head kick. Hero tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
O'Sullivan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hero.
A clash of legs there as Hero blocks the low kick.
A head kick by O'Sullivan misses
and Hero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Hero blocks the low kick.
O'Sullivan scores with a hook.
O'Sullivan moves out of range of the leg kick from Hero.
O'Sullivan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Hero is looking to land body kicks.
Hero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daniel O'Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O'Sullivan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hero dodges the punch combination from O'Sullivan.
Hero is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - O'Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hero tries a head kick but it misses.
O'Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Hero.
O'Sullivan is looking for a counter combo.
O'Sullivan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hero lets loose with a powerful body kick. O'Sullivan will feel that in the morning.
O'Sullivan is looking to chop away at Hero's legs.
O'Sullivan throws a hook but Hero blocks it.
Hero follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
O'Sullivan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
O'Sullivan tries to work over Hero's front leg with a kick but Hero checks it.
A nice side step and Hero releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hero throws a shot to the body. #T3#
O'Sullivan misses with an uppercut. Hero saw that one coming.
Hero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hero staying out of range there.
A jab from Hero does it's job there.
O'Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
O'Sullivan throws a solid leg kick but Hero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hero throws a shot from downtown. O'Sullivan moves away and avoids it.
O'Sullivan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
O'Sullivan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O'Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O'Sullivan's head backwards.
Hero lands a nice shot to the body.
O'Sullivan misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Hero misses.
Hero throws a hook to the side of O'Sullivan's head but O'Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hero moves in looking to clinch but O'Sullivan pushes him off.
Hero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hero defending well as O'Sullivan loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
O'Sullivan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Hero.
That kick from Hero tenderised O'Sullivan's leg. O'Sullivan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good exchange - O'Sullivan coming out on top.
A slow jab from O'Sullivan misses its intended target.
Hero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O'Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
O'Sullivan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A chopping leg kick lands by O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Hero.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as O'Sullivan checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by O'Sullivan.
An inside leg kick from O'Sullivan misses.
O'Sullivan cracks Hero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab from O'Sullivan.
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 Daniel O'Sullivan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hero.
Hero misses with a straight right.
O'Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Hero misses.
O'Sullivan tried to score with a low kick but Hero checks it.
O'Sullivan blocks a jab.
That kick from O'Sullivan tenderised Hero's leg. Hero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hero looks to land a left hand but O'Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
Hero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hero lands a head kick. O'Sullivan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hero slips a straight right by O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan lands a jab to Hero's midsection.
O'Sullivan shoots for a takedown but Hero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hero doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Sullivan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daniel O'Sullivan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hero misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from O'Sullivan misses
letting Hero counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
O'Sullivan throws the left hand but Hero avoids the punch easily.#T1#
O'Sullivan lands a nice shot to the body.
O'Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.
Hero lands a nice looking body shot.
O'Sullivan scores with a jab to the jaw.
O'Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Hero appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hero moves in looking to clinch but O'Sullivan pushes him off.
O'Sullivan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
O'Sullivan misses with a looping right.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O'Sullivan manages to avoid it.
O'Sullivan tries a low kick but Hero avoids it.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Hero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
O'Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hero manages to avoid it.
O'Sullivan misses with an uppercut
and Hero counters with a thumping low kick.
O'Sullivan looks to land a left hand but Hero moved out of range nicely.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Hero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O'Sullivan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hero scrambles back to his feet.
Hero lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O'Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
O'Sullivan takes a swing at Hero's ribcage but misses.
O'Sullivan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O'Sullivan.
Hero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O'Sullivan tries to counter with a takedown but Hero is quick to defend against it.
O'Sullivan blocks a jab.
O'Sullivan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O'Sullivan takes one to the chin there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O'Sullivan, as that shot connected.
O'Sullivan is looking to chop away at Hero's legs.
O'Sullivan throws a leg kick
and Hero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O'Sullivan throws a solid leg kick but Hero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at O'Sullivan.
A good leg kick by O'Sullivan. #T3#
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O'Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
O'Sullivan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Hero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O'Sullivan with a body shot.
Hero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hero scores with a body shot.
Hero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before O'Sullivan can pounce on him. #TD#
O'Sullivan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hero!
O'Sullivan controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O'Sullivan trying to control the position but Hero is working away. #SUB#
O'Sullivan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hero, who protects the arm well.
Hero tries to bench press O'Sullivan off him but O'Sullivan keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
O'Sullivan tries for a kimura but Hero is defending well.
Hero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked O'Sullivan off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Hero patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
O'Sullivan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hero's guard. Nice work there by O'Sullivan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O'Sullivan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O'Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hero is retaining full guard.
Hero keeping moving, preventing O'Sullivan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O'Sullivan defends well.
O'Sullivan content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rainbow Hero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
O'Sullivan feints and then cracks Hero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hero down.
Hero misses the jab.
Jab, jab by O'Sullivan - just one landing.
O'Sullivan looks to land a body kick but Hero moved away.
Hero throws out a counter right but O'Sullivan avoids it with no problem.
Hero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Hero moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Sullivan throws a lazy head kick
and Hero counters with a nice uppercut.
Hero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot lands for O'Sullivan.
Hero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O'Sullivan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Hero misses with a hook.
Hero scores with a jab to the body.
Hero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice jab there from O'Sullivan.
Hero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hero throws a leg kick that misses.
O'Sullivan misses with a body shot.
O'Sullivan blocks a leg kick.
Hero lands a nice shot that snaps O'Sullivan's head back.
Nice shot lands for Hero.
Hero checks the leg kick.
Hero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O'Sullivan throws a right hand that Hero ducks under and follows up with a left that Hero also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
O'Sullivan cracks a nice hook into Hero's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O'Sullivan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hero checks it well.
A punch lands to the side of O'Sullivan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
O'Sullivan misses with a leg kick
and Hero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O'Sullivan.
Hero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O'Sullivan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
O'Sullivan loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Hero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hero feints and then cracks O'Sullivan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O'Sullivan down. #CL2#
Hero forces O'Sullivan back against the cage and clinches.
O'Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hero.
Hero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O'Sullivan's elbow.
Hero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O'Sullivan's elbow.
O'Sullivan is looking to control Hero's arms but Hero gets an underhook and turns him. Now O'Sullivan has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Hero lands with a left to the head.
O'Sullivan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
O'Sullivan lands an uppercut.
Hero blocks an uppercut.
Hero misses with a body punch.
Hero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hero gets through O'Sullivan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O'Sullivan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heros head.
Hero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Hero.
Hero prevents a body shot from O'Sullivan.
A short right from O'Sullivan on the inside.
O'Sullivan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hero stalling against the cage. #T4#
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by O'Sullivan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Hero on the inside.
Hero tries to work over O'Sullivan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Hero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O'Sullivan feints a jab promting Hero to slip. O'Sullivan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
O'Sullivan throws a series of punches but Hero avoids them all with ease.
O'Sullivan throws a nice outside leg kick.
O'Sullivan throws a leg kick which misses Hero's front leg but catches the back leg as Hero tries to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting O'Sullivan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hero thows a left - swing and a miss!
O'Sullivan feints and then cracks Hero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hero down.
A jab from Hero finds it's way through O'Sullivan's defenses.
O'Sullivan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O'Sullivan blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O'Sullivan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hero.
Hero throws a hook but O'Sullivan blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel O'Sullivan.
I think O'Sullivan 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: AD432: Army of fighters     
Date:   Mar 29, 2017
#R1#
Lord fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hero swings widly with a right hand
and Hero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lord jabs Hero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lord lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hero at a distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lord.
Lord keeps the fight on the outside.
Good work by Hero as he checks the leg kick.
Lord looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Hero throws a head kick that Lord semi-blocks.
Lord misses the jab.
Hero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lord takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lord misses with a lunging right hand
and Hero counters with a stiff right hand.
Hero slips a jab from Lord.
Hero wants to clinch up but Lord keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Lord on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Lord throws a leg kick
and Hero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lord, as that shot connected.
Hero throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range.
It looked like Lord was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hero.
Lord connects with a crisp jab.
Lord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lord looks to land a left hand but Hero moved out of range nicely.
Hero shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hero throws the kick towards the body but Lord avoids it.
Lord throws a right hand that misses
and Hero counters with a stiff right hand.
Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Lord misses with a straight right.
Hero lands with a good body shot.
Lord misses the jab.
Lord misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lord fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lord has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Lord checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
Hero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
Hero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Lord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lord takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, jab by Lord - just one landing.
Hero throws a jab when Lord was well out of range.
Lord lands with an overhand left.
Lord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero slips a jab from Lord.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hero! But no joy.
Lord throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lord scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Lord throws an off balance right hand
letting Hero counter with a right hand.
Lord walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero jabs at Lord's body.
Lord moves away from the strike by Hero.
Hero wants to slow Lord down by chopping away at his legs.
Hero tries to score with a low kick but Lord moves his leg out of the way.
Good exchange - Lord coming out on top.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hero! But no joy.
Hero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lord throws a looping overhand right but Hero ducks down to avoid it.
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Hero thumps Lord with a low kick.
Hero ducks right into an uppercut from Lord.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Lord misses its intended target.
Hero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
Hero scores with a jab to the head.
Hero walks into a left hand.
Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lord with a body shot.
Hero throws out a powerful jab.
Lord misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero misses with a body kick.
Hero defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range.
Lord throwing a counter right hand but Hero manages to avoid it.
Hero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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 William Lord will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lord's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lord throws a big shot that misses.
Hero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lord takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lord.
Lord has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hero.
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
Lord on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hero throws a leg kick
and Lord counters with a straight right hand.
Lord on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero sizes up Lord with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lord connects with a looping right hand.
Hero lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Lord. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hero, as that shot connected.
Hero moves out of range as Lord strikes.
Hero tries to land a front kick but Lord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab, jab by Hero - just one landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hero.
Hero misses with a hook.
Lord was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lord throws a body shot but no joy.
Rainbow Hero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lord misses with an uppercut. Hero saw that one coming.
Hero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lord.
Hero misses with a left hand
and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Lord.
Hero misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hero, right into the meat.
Lord misses with a low kick.
Hero let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Lord wants to slow Hero down by chopping away at his legs.
Lord scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero lands with an overhand left.
Lord throws a big shot that misses.
Hero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lord jabs at Hero's body.
Lord throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lord lands an overhand right.
Hero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lord.
Hero does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lord half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hero looks to land a right hand but Lord moved out of range.
Hero throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Hero throws a wild body kick that Lord sees coming a mile off.
Lord looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
Hero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lord scores with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Lord.
A big right from Hero misses.
Hero steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lord. That one must have hurt.
Lord checks a low kick from Hero.
The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Hero.
Lord defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Hero misses.
Lord changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hero lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Lord misses.
Lord drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hero throws a hook but Lord blocks it.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lord defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
Lord takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lord will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hero was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord.
Lord ducks under a wild hook from Hero.
Lord jabs Hero right on the nose. Hero blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rainbow Hero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Lord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heros head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lord.
Lord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Hero. #CUT2#
It looks like William Lord has been cut.
Lord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hero.
Lord scores with a shot to the side of Hero's head.
Lord tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hero's elbow.
Lord working aggressively here.
Hero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lord taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord misses with the head strike. #BC#
Lord breaks from the clinch.
Hero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lord lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lord.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lord.
Hero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lord connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lord attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Hero tenderised Lord's leg. Lord is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lord looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
Lord defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
Hero misses with an uppercut. Lord saw that one coming.
Lord looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hero moves away from the strike by Lord.
A little jabbing left from Hero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lord with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lord walks into a jab.#T2#
Hero misses with a double jab.
Hero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lord connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hero avoids the head kick by Lord.
Hero defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Lord loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Good work by Lord as he checks the leg kick.
Hero throws out a powerful jab.
Lord tried to score with a low kick but Hero checks it.
Lord goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lord.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lord.
A swing and a miss from Hero.
Hero lands a jab to the nose.
Hero cracks Lord with an open hand slap.
Lord looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hero.
The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lord throws out the jab.
Hero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lord.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Hero throws a head kick but Lord moves out of range.
Lord attempts a counter takedown but Hero avoids it well and moves away.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
Hero just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Lord throws a combination that misses
and Hero counters with a nice uppercut.
Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Lord is out of range.
Hero tries to clinch up but Lord circles away and keeps his distance.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lord is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Lord blocks the leg kick.
Lord lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero misses with a shot to the body
and Lord counters with a straight right hand.
Lord fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hero checks it well.
Hero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hero throws a jab when Lord was well out of range.
Hero scores with a shot to the body.
Lord cracks Hero with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to William Lord.
I think Lord 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: AD425: Cute Poison     
Date:   Mar 08, 2017
#R1#
Lord moves out of range as Hero strikes.
Lord misses with a straight right.
Hero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
Hero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lord.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hero fakes the leg kick and cracks Lord in the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lord.
Lord is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lord.
Lord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hero was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord.
Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hero was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord.
Hero appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Lord's shoulder, as Lord tries to avoid the shot.
Lord is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hero with a body shot.
A jab from Lord misses.
Hero throwing a counter right hand but Lord manages to avoid it.#T1#
Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lord connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hero throws a wild body kick that Lord sees coming a mile off.
Hero slips a jab and a cross from Lord.
Hero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lord comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Hero.#CUT#
It looks like William Lord has been cut.
Hero avoids the head kick by Lord.
Lord scores with a shot to the body.
Lord is looking to chop away at Hero's legs.
Hero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
Hero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lord missing with a left hand there. Hero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lord tries to work over Hero's front leg with a kick but Hero checks it.
Lord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hero.#T2#
Hero misses with a left hand
and Lord counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Hero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
Lord throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hero slips under a jab from Lord.
Hero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lord sizes up Hero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lord misses with a hook.
Hero misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Hero does no damage.
Hero misses with a two punch combination.
Lord let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lord swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Lord looks to land a combination but Hero avoids it well.
Lord avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lord connects with a single shot there.
Hero slips under a jab.
Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Hero.
Lord throws a leg kick
and Hero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lord thinking.
Lord swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hero swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Lord counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lord looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hero gets back to full guard.
Lord must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Lord advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lord throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lord scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hero is not content to let Lord control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lord works his way into side control.
Lord is chipping away with strikes.
Lord tries to score with some ground and pound. Hero 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.

William Lord dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Lord's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lord's hands.
Hero slips under a jab from Lord.
A swing and a miss from Lord.#CL#
Hero has Lord up against the cage in a clinch.
Hero working aggressively here.
Lord misses with a punch to the body.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero tries to throw a body punch but Lord avoids it by throwing Hero back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hero.
Lord scores with a shot to the side of Hero's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord stalling the fight.
Hero can't find room to land a body shot as Lord controls the action.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Lord stalling in the clinch but Hero improves position.
Hero lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Hero breaks the clinch.
Hero lands with an uppercut that bounces Lord off the cage and back into range.
Lord connects with a single shot there.
Hero throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero connects with a single shot there.
Hero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lord.
Hero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Lord misses.
Lord punishes Hero's body with a nice straight punch.
Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
William Lord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hero connects with a right hand. Lord shakes it off.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero moves to clinch but Lord breaks away
letting Lord counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hero.
A slow jab from Hero misses its intended target. #CL#
Hero rushes Lord and presses him up against the cage.
Hero blocks an uppercut.
Lord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lord as Hero tries to tie him up.
The referee calls for Hero to work.
Hero can't find room to land a body shot as Lord controls the action.
Lord tries to throw a body punch but Hero avoids it by throwing Lord back against the cage.
Lord lands a left hand.
Come on Lord - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stalling in the clinch from Hero. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lord.
Lord looking to stall.
Lord content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hero tries to throw a body punch but Lord avoids it by throwing Hero back against the cage.
Lord working aggressively here.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lord has Hero pushed against the cage.
Hero blocks a body shot from Lord.
William Lord seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Hero.
Hero works on Lord's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Hero breaks the clinch.
Lord throws a right hand that misses
and Hero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lord rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Hero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hero, as that shot connected.
Lord is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Lord. Beautiful body shot.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Lord cracks the inside of Hero's front leg.
Lord throws a looping overhand right but Hero ducks down to avoid it.
Hero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lord.
Lord on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hero looks for the body kick but Lord saw that one coming.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch but Lord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lord throws a leg kick which misses Hero's front leg but catches the back leg as Hero tries to avoid it.
Hero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Lord misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rainbow Hero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Lord's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hero slips a jab from Lord.
Lord takes a swing at Hero's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Lord there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Hero finds it's target.
Lord scores with a sloppy right hand. Hero should have avoided that one.
Hero is looking to clinch.
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
Hero connects with a body shot that sends Lord's belly button to the back.
Hero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lord takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lord throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hero tries to move into range but Lord moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lord misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lord with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
Hero misses the shot to the body.
Lord rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Lord gets tackled into the cage by Hero. Hero maintains the clinch.
Lord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lord up against the cage.#T2#
Hero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lord is trying to stall.
Lord throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Lord breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lord! But no joy.
Hero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lord looks for the body kick but Hero saw that one coming.
Hero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A combination from Hero does no damage.
Lord throws a body shot but no joy.
Hero lands with a nice body punch.
Hero throws a shot from downtown. Lord moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Lord does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lord dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hero. That did some damage!
Hero tries to bum rush Lord with a series of wild strikes but Lord uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lord misses with a hook
and Hero counters with a straight right hand.
Lord scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lord.
It looks like Hero has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hero throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord.
Lord let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hero connects with a leg kick. Lord looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lord misses the jab.
Lord throws a leg kick
and Hero counters with a good, hard body kick but Lord shrugs it off.
Lord staying out of range there.
Hero misses with a looping left.#T4#
Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Hero.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lord, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Hero blocks the low kick.
Lord throws a poor cross that misses
and Hero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lord takes a swing at Hero's ribcage but misses.
Hero jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hero moves out of range of the body kick from Lord.
Hero misses with a looping left.
Lord misses with a low kick.
Hero walks into a straight right hand from Lord.
Lord misses with a straight right.
Lord connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Lord.
Well Lord has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: AD418: Whole new level     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1##CL#
Hero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Demaestri tries to pull guard but Hero holds him up against the cage and eventually Demaestri drops back down to his feet.
Hero stalling in the clinch.
Hero misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Demaestri's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Hero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demaestri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demaestri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Demaestri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Hero gets tackled into the cage by Demaestri. Demaestri maintains the clinch.
Demaestri jumps guard but Hero turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Hero.
Hero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hero is struggling to control the position.
Demaestri tries to pull guard but Hero holds him up against the cage and eventually Demaestri drops back down to his feet.
Rainbow Hero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Demaestri.#BC#
Hero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demaestri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hero can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero wants to clinch up but Demaestri keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demaestri moves away.
A little jabbing left from Demaestri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demaestri moves away from the strike by Hero.
Demaestri avoids the body shot from Hero.
Demaestri misses with a hook.
Hero half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hero tries to bum rush Demaestri with a series of wild strikes but Demaestri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Demaestri throws an off balance right hand
and Hero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hero throws a solid leg kick but Demaestri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hero.
Hero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hero tries to clinch but Demaestri is having none of it.
Demaestri stalks Hero and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hero's face. Hero staggers backwards, shaken.
Hero swings widly with a right hand
and Demaestri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Demaestri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Demaestri.
Hero blocks a jab.
Hero slips a jab from Demaestri.
Demaestri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Demaestri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Demaestri tries to clinch there but Hero circles away. #CL2#
Demaestri moves into range and clinches up with Hero.#TD2#
Demaestri gets control of Hero's arms and successfully pulls guard. Demaestri will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hero content to stall in guard here.
Demaestri wants to sweep but no luck.
Demaestri keeping full guard, as Hero tries to pass.
Hero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Hero drops back looking for a leg! Demaestri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Demaestri manages to kick Hero off! Hero jumps back into Demaestri's guard.
Demaestri looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Hero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Demaestri manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hero has Demaestri in his guard.#REVB#
Demaestri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Hero has his foot on Demaestri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Demaestri works his way back into a safe position though.
Demaestri lands a couple of elbows.
Hero wants to sweep here but Demaestri controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Demaestri has gone for a leg lock! Hero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Demaestri's guard.#REVR#
Hero stays in close to Demaestri's body and controls the position.
Demaestri wants to get back to his feet but Hero is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Demaestri keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Demaestri wants to stand but Hero is controlling the position.
Hero trying to control but Demaestri is working from the bottom.
Hero postures up in Demaestri's guard and throws a big left but Demaestri blocks it. #SUB#
Hero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Demaestri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Demaestri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Demaestri looking for a sweep. Not yet Demaestri, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Claudio Demaestri 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.
#R2#
Demaestri avoids the body shot from Hero.
Hero throws a lazy uppercut
and Demaestri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demaestri tries to bum rush Hero with a series of wild strikes but Hero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Claudio Demaestri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demaestri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hero.
Demaestri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hero.
Hero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hero slips a straight right by Demaestri.
Demaestri tries to clinch up.
Demaestri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demaestri lands a right hook to the body.
Demaestri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Demaestri throws out a counter right but Hero avoids it with no problem.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demaestri throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hero, right into the meat.
Claudio Demaestri seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Demaestri lands a glancing blow to the side of Hero's head.
Demaestri misses the body punch
and Hero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hero. That snapped Demaestri's head back.
Demaestri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hero counters with a right hand to the body.
Demaestri lands an overhand right.
Demaestri tries to bum rush Hero with a series of wild strikes but Hero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hero was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demaestri is looking to clinch but Hero is avoiding it.
Demaestri wants to clinch.
Demaestri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
Demaestri might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demaestri tries to clinch up but Hero circles away and keeps his distance.
Hero takes a swing at Demaestri's ribcage but misses.
Demaestri throws a one two combo. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero connects with a nice looking jab.
Demaestri looks to land a combination. Hero sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Demaestri jumps guard but Hero stands there with Demaestri around his waist. Demaestri gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Hero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Demaestri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hero to keep the fight standing.
Demaestri tries to pull guard but Hero won't allow it.
Rainbow Hero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Demaestri.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero scores with a shot to the side of Demaestri's head.
Demaestri is looking for a takedown.
Hero pushes Demaestri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Hero breaks from the clinch.
Demaestri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Claudio Demaestri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Hero closes the distance and clinches.#T3##BC#
Hero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hero misses the body punch
letting Demaestri counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demaestri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hero misses with a head kick.
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
Demaestri misses with a double jab
and Hero counters with a nice low kick that buckles Demaestri's knee momentarily.
Nice body punch from Demaestri.
Demaestri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hero counters with a straight right hand.
Hero misses the shot to the body.
Demaestri misses with the combination.
Hero throws a jab when Demaestri was well out of range.
Demaestri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
Demaestri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hero circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Hero tenderised Demaestri's leg. Demaestri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Demaestri tries to clinch up
and Hero counters with a good low kick that Demaestri was not able to check.
Hero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Demaestri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hero walks into a left hand.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demaestri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Demaestri wants to clinch.
Demaestri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Demaestri cracks Hero with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Demaestri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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 Rainbow Hero will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Demaestri throws a nice looking combination but Hero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demaestri misses with a hook
enabling Hero to counter with a crisp jab.
Demaestri misses the jab.
Demaestri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demaestri throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Hero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Demaestri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demaestri fails to pull guard.
Hero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demaestri backwards.
Demaestri looking for a takedown.
Demaestri tries to score a body lock takedown but Hero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rainbow Hero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Demaestri.
Hero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demaestri backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demaestri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Demaestri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hero walks away with a smile on his face. Demaestri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Demaestri scores with the left hand. Hero knows he should have avoided that one.
Demaestri tests Hero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Demaestri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Hero scores with a nice body kick.
Demaestri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Demaestri does no damage.
Demaestri throws a series of punches but Hero avoids them all with ease.
Demaestri misses with a double jab.
Demaestri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hero. Hero obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Hero drives through and clinches with Demaestri against the cage. #BC2#
Demaestri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hero connects with a solid leg kick.
Demaestri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Demaestri's head.
Demaestri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demaestri lands a nice shot that snaps Hero's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demaestri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.
A little jabbing left from Demaestri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demaestri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2##CL#
Hero moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hero.
Rainbow Hero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hero lands a shoulder strike.
Hero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Hero.
Demaestri goes for a takedown attempt but Hero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab by Hero.
Hero connects with a body shot that sends Demaestri's belly button to the back.#CL#
Hero moves into range and clinches up with Demaestri.
Demaestri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Hero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Demaestri's efforts to push away.
Hero lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Hero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demaestri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Demaestri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Demaestri slips a straight right by Hero.
Demaestri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Hero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Demaestri, pushing him back against the cage.
Demaestri blocks an uppercut.
Hero digs a right hand underneath Demaestri's ribcage. Demaestri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hero gets underhooks to prevent Demaestri's takedown attempt.
Hero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hero gets through Demaestri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hero misses with a punch to the body.
Hero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hero dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hero lands with a light punch inside.
Demaestri blocks a body shot from Hero. #T4#
Hero'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.
Demaestri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hero pushes Demaestri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Hero ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hero no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero looking for a sweep. Not yet Hero, not yet.
Demaestri wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Hero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demaestri can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Hero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Demaestri tries to stand but Hero is controlling from the bottom.
Demaestri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Demaestri looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Hero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rainbow Hero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rainbow Hero!

A relieved looking Rainbow Hero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: AD412: Noend     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
Hero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero scores with a jab to the body.
Hero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kyoraku flicks out a counter leg kick but Hero steps away.
Kyoraku misses the shot to the body.
Kyoraku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Kyoraku gets through Hero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku can't find room to land a body shot as Hero controls the action.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kyoraku up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kyoraku.
Hero lands a right hand. #BC2#
Kyoraku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyoraku moves away from the strike by Hero. #T1#
Hero misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Hero's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hero throws the left hand but Kyoraku avoids the punch easily.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
Kyoraku tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyoraku lands a really nice looking cross but Hero seems unphased.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kyoraku!
Kyoraku swings widly with a right hand
and Hero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab from Hero.
Hero cracks Kyoraku with a good jab.
Kyoraku slips under a jab from Hero.
Kyoraku plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Kyoraku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hero doesn't seem phased though.
Kyoraku scores with a leg kick.
Hero misses with a kick to the body.
Kyoraku dips to his left and cracks Hero with an uppercut!
Hero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kyoraku.
Hero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyoraku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hero lands a head shot.
Hero throws a head kick that half lands.
A swing and a miss from Hero.
Kyoraku is looking to chop away at Hero's legs.
Hero lunges at Kyoraku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kyoraku's hand.
Hero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kyoraku under the eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kyoraku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kyoraku connects with a looping right hand.
Kyoraku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kyoraku is looking to clinch.
Hero throws a hook but Kyoraku avoids it easily.
Kyoraku throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.
Kyoraku slips under a jab from Hero.
As Hero backs off Kyoraku throws a huge counter combo but Hero manages to avoid it all.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Kyoraku misses. #CL#
Hero moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hero.
Kyoraku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Hero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero misses with a hook to the body
letting Kyoraku counter with a right hand.
Kyoraku swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Hero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kyoraku throws a front kick aimed at Hero's knee but Hero avoids it well.
Kyoraku misses the shot to the body.
Hero fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kyoraku just manages to avoid it.
Hero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kyoraku has time to react.
Kyoraku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero tests Kyoraku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kyoraku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hero counters with a straight right hand.
Kyoraku throws a push kick but Hero slaps the foot to one side.
Kyoraku scoring well with a low kick there.
Hero missing with a left hand there. Kyoraku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kyoraku lands with a kick to the ribs.
A clash of legs there as Hero blocks the low kick.
Kyoraku lands a head shot.
Kyoraku misses with a hook
enabling Hero to counter with a crisp jab.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyoraku was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
A head kick from Kyoraku lands but Hero takes it in his stride.
Kyoraku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hero doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyoraku moves in looking to clinch but Hero pushes him off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hero.
Hero lands a really nice looking cross but Kyoraku seems unphased.
Hero scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shunsui Kyoraku will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Hero misses with a looping left.
Hero lands a body shot.
Kyoraku throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hero swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Kyoraku counters with a crisp one two that drops Hero! Kyoraku thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hero to his feet! Hero is in big trouble!
Hero is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Kyoraku closes the distance and pushes Hero back into the cage.
Hero misses with a body punch.
Kyoraku lands a body shot.
Hero is trying to maintain a safe position but Kyoraku gets an underhook and turns Hero into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Hero breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kyoraku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Kyoraku.
Hero throws a hook but Kyoraku avoids it easily.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Kyoraku moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Hero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyoraku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hero blocks an uppercut.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku tries to throw a body punch but Hero avoids it by throwing Kyoraku back against the cage.
Hero works on Kyoraku's body with a couple of short punches.
Hero blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Hero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kyoraku blocks an uppercut.
Hero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kyoraku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heros head.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
Hero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Hero lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hero.
A short right from Kyoraku on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hero working aggressively here.
Kyoraku blocks an uppercut.
Kyoraku has a couple of punches blocked by Hero.
Kyoraku tries to throw a body punch but Hero avoids it by throwing Kyoraku back against the cage.
Hero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hero has a couple of punches blocked by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyoraku's elbow.
Kyoraku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Kyoraku - that landed with a thud.
Kyoraku lands a left hand. #T3#
Hero blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Hero blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heros head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hero.
Hero scores with a shoulder strike.
Kyoraku lands with a light punch inside.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyoraku misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero cracks Kyoraku with a nice body shot.
Kyoraku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kyoraku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Kyoraku.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero stalling in the clinch but Kyoraku improves position.
Hero blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Kyoraku scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hero prevents a body shot from Kyoraku.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero can't find room to land a body shot as Kyoraku controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hero.
Hero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kyoraku backwards.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Hero. #BC#
Hero breaks the clinch.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the body
and Hero counters with an outside leg kick.
Hero throws a hook but Kyoraku avoids it easily.
Kyoraku slips a straight right by Hero.
Kyoraku throws out a counter right but Hero avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shunsui Kyoraku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kyoraku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hero was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kyoraku throws a series of punches but Hero avoids them all with ease.
Kyoraku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hero at a distance.
Hero lands a head shot.
Hero scores with the left hand. Kyoraku knows he should have avoided that one.
Kyoraku wants to land a leg kick but Hero is out of range.
Hero lands a slapping body shot.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyoraku is just out of range.
Kyoraku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hero circles away quickly and effectively.
Kyoraku loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku wants to clinch.
Hero jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Hero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kyoraku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kyoraku.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Kyoraku is out of range.
Hero loads up on a big right hand but Kyoraku slips the punch.
Donk. Kyoraku catches Hero right on the button with a cross.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyoraku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kyoraku is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hero with a body shot.
Kyoraku on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A cross from Hero lands.
The crowd cheers as Hero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kyoraku doesn't seem phased though.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Hero sets himself, and Kyoraku steps forward looking for the clinch! Hero avoids it this time.
Kyoraku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kyoraku tries a low kick but Hero avoids it.#T2#
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Hero.
Hero misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kyoraku counters with a straight right hand.
Kyoraku swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Kyoraku gets tackled into the cage by Hero. Hero maintains the clinch.
Kyoraku tries to throw a body punch but Hero avoids it by throwing Kyoraku back against the cage.
Hero blocking some punches.
Kyoraku lands a hook that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Kyoraku scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyoraku.
Hero trying to control the position but instead, Kyoraku has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hero into the cage.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kyoraku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hero misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hero.
Hero tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hero's elbow.
Kyoraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyoraku throws a punch but it's blocked by Hero.
Hero misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kyoraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kyoraku.
Hero lands a body punch.
Kyoraku misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku gets through Hero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kyoraku scores with a shot to the side of Hero's head. #T4##BC#
Hero breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Hero.
Kyoraku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Kyoraku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shunsui Kyoraku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that Hero semi-blocks.
Kyoraku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hero blocks a leg kick.
Rainbow Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyoraku tests Hero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kyoraku can pounce on him.
Hero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kyoraku counters with a thumping low kick.
Kyoraku misses with a body kick.
Kyoraku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shunsui Kyoraku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kyoraku has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shunsui Kyoraku!

During a confident post fight interview, Shunsui Kyoraku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AD406: New Year's Eve 2016     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Dusk throws an off balance right hand
and Hero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dusk blocks a head kick by Hero.
A jab from Dusk misses.
Dusk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dusk throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hero connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Dusk misses its intended target.
Dusk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hero on the side of the head.
Dusk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dusk slips a jab from Hero.
Hero avoids the body shot from Dusk.
Dusk throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
Hero throws a hook but Dusk blocks it.
Hero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dusk's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dusk loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Hero loads up on a big right hand but Dusk slips the punch.#T1#
Dusk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hero throws an off balance right hand
and Dusk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dusk swivels and escapes.
Hero looks for the body kick but Dusk saw that one coming.
Hero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dusk.
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dusk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dusk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dusk scores with a jab to the head.
Dusk moves out of range as Hero strikes.
Hero swings for the body but Dusk moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Dusk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hero throwing a counter right hand but Dusk manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dusk misses the target.
Dusk misses with an uppercut. Hero saw that one coming.
Hero pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Dusk connects with a body shot.
Hero connects with a body shot that sends Dusk's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dusk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dusk counters with a right hand to the body.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dusk throws out the jab.
Hero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Dusk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dusk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hero.
Dusk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dusk is able to avoid easily.
Dusk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dusk's coach down at CHAD GRENADA Drama Queens Spa was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dusk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dusk lands an overhand right.
Dusk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hero - that will leave a mark!
Hero connects with a body shot that sends Dusk's belly button to the back.
Hero walks into a jab.
Dusk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Hero misses with a looping left.
Dusk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero misses with a looping right.
Hero scores with a punch to the head.
Hero tries to land a front kick but Dusk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dusk swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Hero slips under a jab.
Hero throws a hook but Dusk blocks it.
Dusk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dusk moves away from the strike by Hero.
Dusk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.
Hero throws a leg kick which misses Dusk's front leg but catches the back leg as Dusk tries to avoid it.
Dusk throws a front kick aimed at Hero's knee but Hero avoids it well.
Dusk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hero counters with a nice uppercut.
Hero throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dusk.
Dusk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Hero throws a chopping leg kick but Dusk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Decent striking displayed by Dusk there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dusk slips a straight right by Hero.
Dusk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dusk throws a looping overhand right but Hero ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Hero rushes Dusk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dusk missing with knees to the body.
Hero looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Dusk has Hero pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dusk pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hero tumbling to the mat - Dusk dives into Hero's guard.#ES#
Hero pushes Dusk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dusk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dusk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
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 Rainbow Hero will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hero goes for a double leg but Dusk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dusk continues to drive forward.
Dusk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hero lands with a good body shot.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dusk! But no joy.
Hero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good shot there by Dusk.
Hero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dusk misses with a straight right.
Dusk throws a hook but Hero avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero slips a straight right by Dusk.
Hero appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Hero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dusk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dusk tests Hero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dusk swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Dusk throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dusk was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Dusk throws the left hand but Hero avoids the punch easily.
Hero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dusk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Dusk is just out of range.
Dusk lands a head shot.
Drake Dusk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Dusk.
Hero walks into a jab.
Hero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hero slips under a jab.
Dusk slips a straight right by Hero.
Dusk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dusk throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
Hero throws a front kick that sends Dusk stumbling back into the cage.
Dusk throws out a loose jab but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rainbow Hero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dusk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dusk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hero ducks right into an uppercut from Dusk.
Good leg kick by Dusk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hero moves forwards but Dusk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hero blocks a jab.
Dusk looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Hero throws a leg kick but Dusk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dusk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hero.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dusk! But no joy.
Dusk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dusk throws a hook but Hero blocks it.#T3#
Dusk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Hero.
A slow jab from Hero misses its intended target.
Hero throws the kick towards the body but Dusk avoids it.
Jab, jab by Dusk - just one landing.
Hero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hero.
Dusk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hero looks to land a right hand but Dusk moved out of range.
Dusk tests Hero's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Dusk lands a big uppercut and Hero crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hero looks OK. Dusk waves Hero back to his feet!#ROC2#
Hero is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Dusk points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Hero wakes up just in time to hear Dusk thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drake Dusk!
Our winner, Drake Dusk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: AD400     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Halo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hero blocks the body kick.
Hero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halo throws a low kick, looking for Hero's leg but Hero calmly moves out of range.
Hero scores with a jab to the body.
Halo throws a hook to the side of Hero's head but Hero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hero lands with a slapping head kick.
Halo misses with a wild body shot.
Hero works Halo's body with a nice hook.
Halo misses with a low kick.
Halo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hero is looking for a counter combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hero.
Halo counters with a body kick.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Halo misses the target.
Hero throwing a counter right hand but Halo manages to avoid it.
Halo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Halo looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.#T1#
Hero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hero.
Hero blocks a jab.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hero is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Halo misses.
Hero defending well as Halo loads up on a big left hand.
Hero misses with a looping left.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Hero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halo tries to clinch
and Hero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Halo clinches up against the cage.
Hero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hero is leaning against Halo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hero prevents a body shot from Halo.
Hero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Halo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo is trying to break the clinch but Hero is controlling him.
Hero displaying some good clinch control by pressing Halo up against the cage.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero has Halo pressed against the cage, preventing Halo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Hero manages to break the clinch.
Hero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halo.
Halo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Halo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Halo avoids the body shot from Hero.
It seemed like Halo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halo throws out the jab.
Halo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hero blocks a jab.#CL2#
Halo closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Hero breaks the clinch. #T3#
Halo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Halo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Halo throws a wild body kick that Hero sees coming a mile off.
Halo throws a leg kick but Hero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Halo moves away from the strike by Hero.
It seemed like Halo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halo at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Hero blocks the leg kick.
Hero connects with a jab.
Halo tries a low kick but Hero avoids it.
Halo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hero can pounce on him.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
Halo moves out of range of the strikes.
Hero throws a jab but it's blocked by Halo.
Hero throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Hero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
A jab from Halo misses.
Halo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hero's hands.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
Halo connects with a leg kick. Hero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Halo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hero counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Hero moves into range and clinches up with Halo.
Halo takes a shot to the head.
Halo working aggressively here.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero prevents a body shot from Halo. #BC#
Hero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hero throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero blocks a jab.
Hero appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Halo has closed the distance and engaged Hero in a clinch. #BC#
Hero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hero appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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 Rainbow Hero will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hero lands with a hook. Halo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Hero pushes Halo up against the cage in a clinch.
Hero scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Halo is rocked!
Halo is leaning against Hero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Halo has a couple of punches blocked by Hero.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hero.
Halo can't break the clinch.
Hero looking to stall.
Hero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero blocks an uppercut.
Hero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halo.
Halo has a couple of punches blocked by Hero.
A bit of stalling here from Hero.
Hero wants to stall.
Hero tries a body shot but Halo blocks it. #T1##BC2#
Halo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hero throws a hook but Halo blocks it.
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halo! But no joy.
Halo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hero slips a jab from Halo.
Halo connects with the punch.
Halo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
Hero lands a head shot.
Halo misses the jab.
Hero checks a low kick from Halo.
Hero misses with a hook.
Michael Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero misses the shot to the body.
Hero throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Halo tenderised Hero's leg. Hero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Hero.
As Hero backs off Halo throws a huge counter combo but Hero manages to avoid it all.
Halo throws a hook but Hero avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Hero clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Halo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halo misses with a lunging right hand
and Hero counters with a left to the body.
Halo throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halo throws a low kick but Hero avoids it.
Halo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halo. Halo obviously looking to wear him down.
Halo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hero checks it well.
Halo throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Hero throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hero misses with a double jab.
Halo tries to move into range but Hero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Halo clinches with his opponent.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo working hard to break the clinch.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hero lands an uppercut.
Halo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Hero.
Halo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hero.
Hero is trying to maintain a safe position but Halo gets an underhook and turns Hero into the cage.
A short right from Halo on the inside.
Hero tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hero blocks a body shot from Halo.
Halo working aggressively here.
Halo can't break the clinch. #BC#
Hero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rainbow Hero is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Halo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hero.
Halo works over Hero's head and body with a nice combination.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Halo moves out of range easily.
Halo moves away from the strike by Hero.
Hero scores with a shot to the body.
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 Rainbow Hero will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Halo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hero staying out of range there.
Halo thumps Hero with a low kick.
Hero lands a jab to the nose.
Hero moves out of range of the body kick from Halo. #CL#
Hero clinches with his opponent.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Halo tries a body shot but Hero blocks it.
Hero has Halo pressed against the cage, preventing Halo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Hero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Halo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halo is trying to break free.
Halo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Halo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Halo's shoulder, as Halo tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Halo misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Halo as Hero tries to tie him up.
Rainbow Hero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Halo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Halo.
Halo misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hero - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Halo lands a hook that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Hero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hero stalling against the cage.
Halo can't find room to land a body shot as Hero controls the action. #T2#
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hero controls his hands.
Hero misses with a body punch.
Halo working aggressively here.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Hero lands a shoulder strike.
Halo throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Hero manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero blocks a low kick nicely.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hero moves away from the strike by Halo.
Hero lands a leg kick that knocks Halo off balance momentarily.
Hero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halo.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halo takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Halo scores with a jab. Hero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hero finish him?
Halo throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.
Halo seems to have recovered his senses.
Halo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Halo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Hero lands a left and a right that sends Halo crashing to the canvas! Hero dives into mount looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo prevents Hero from taking his back.
Hero unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Halo wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Hero celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rainbow Hero!
A relieved looking Rainbow Hero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: AD395: I need a hero     
Date:   Nov 23, 2016
#R1#
Long finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Long dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hero. That did some damage!
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
Long swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Long missing with a left hand there. Hero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hero! But no joy.
Long throws a poor cross that misses
and Hero counters with a left to the body.
Long uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Long fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hero checks it well.
Hero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Long finds it's way round the side to connect with Hero's head.
Long uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.
Hero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Long is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hero.
Hero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Long moves out of range as Hero strikes.
Hero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Long.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero swings for the body but Long moves out of range.
Long throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Hero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hero checks a low kick from Long.
Hero with a nice cross.
Hero misses with a looping left.
Long listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Long clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Long. #BC2#
Hero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hero misses the shot to the body.
Long punishes Hero's body with a nice straight punch.
Long is looking to score with low kicks.
Long looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Long throws a nice outside leg kick.
Long uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.
Long throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Hero to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Long looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hero is looking to control Long's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hero avoid being mounted?
Hero felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Long lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Hero actively working from the bottom here.
Long performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hero wants to get back to full guard.
Long working over Hero with some ground and pound. Hero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Long.
Long 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.
Long trying to control from half guard but Hero is working away. #SUB2#
Hero looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Long landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Hero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Long is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hero regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hero being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Long trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
Long pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hero is keeping the position for now.
Long lands a couple of digs.
Hero controls Long momentarily but Long frees himself.
Long wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving. #SUB2#
Long got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Long has managed to get both his arms back between Hero's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

How Long 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#
Long misses with a body shot.
Long cracks the inside of Hero's front leg.
Hero's corner calls for a 1-2. Hero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Long manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Long is looking to counter the offense by Hero and move into the clinch.
Hero avoids the body shot from Long.
Long throws a big shot that misses.
Hero checks a low kick from Long.
Hero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Long is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hero can do to turn this around?
Long has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hero.
The fight stays on the outside here - Long looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hero lands an overhand right.#TD#
Long looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hero!
Hero tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Hero tries to hold on but Long pushes him away.
Long controlling from the full mount.
Long lands with some strikes.
Hero wants to control but Long is having none of it.
Hero working to try and regain half guard.
Long takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Long lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Hero is trying desperately to improve position.
Long is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Long connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Long is trying to control. Hero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hero taking some punishment here, with Long in his half guard.
Hero regains full guard. Nicely done.
Long wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Long defends it easily.#T3#
Long is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Long postures up in Hero's guard and throws a big left but Hero blocks it.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Long has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hero being controlled here, momentarily.
Hero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Hero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Long defends well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Long trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Hero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Long gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Long makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Long pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hero is keeping the position for now.
Hero can't keep his opponent in guard - Long advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Long is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Long slips a nice elbow through Hero's hands, connecting with Hero's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

How Long dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Long.
A jab from Long does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Long.
Hero throws a shot to the body.
Hero defending well as Long loads up on a big left hand.
Long slips under a jab from Hero.
Hero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Long's head.
Hero swats away the attempt to clinch by Long.#TD#
Long gets a takedown into half guard.
Long looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Hero looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Long wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hero keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Long connects with a nice short shot to Hero's temple.
Hero is trying to control but can't.
Hero trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Long tries to control but Hero wriggling away.
Long punishing his opponent with strikes.
How Long is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Long controlling the pace for now.
Hero tries to lock up and control but Long gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
How Long overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Long looking to control but Hero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hero sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Hero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Long is taking a breather. Hero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Long will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hero works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Hero working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Long has passed into half guard!
Long sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Hero looking for submissions 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.
Long content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hero wants to improve his position but Long is controlling well.
Rainbow Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Long takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Hero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Long pulls his head out easily.
Hero is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
How Long showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Long has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... How Long!

During a confident post fight interview, How Long thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AD388: Deadfall     
Date:   Nov 02, 2016
#R1#
Kingsley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kingsley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kingsley just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingsley throws a leg kick
letting Hero counter with a right hand.
Hero throws a shot from downtown. Kingsley moves away and avoids it.
Hero thumps Kingsley with a low kick.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero is looking to slow Kingsley down with leg kicks.
Hero misses with the body kick
and Kingsley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Kingsley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kingsley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kingsley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero throws a right hand that misses
and Kingsley counters with a nice uppercut.
Hero swings for the body but Kingsley moves out of range.
Hero throws out a leg kick but Kingsley moves out of range and Hero only half commits. #T1#
Kingsley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Kingsley scores with a jab.
Hero blocks a head kick by Kingsley.
Kingsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hero.
Hero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingsley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingsley is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab by Hero.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kingsley.
Kingsley wants to slow Hero down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Hero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kingsley cracks Hero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kingsley takes one on the button.
Hero misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
Kingsley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero thuds a left hand into Kingsley's body.
Hero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hero.
Hero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hero tries to land a front kick but Kingsley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hero scores with a nice body kick.
Kingsley tried to score with a low kick but Hero checks it.#T3#
Hero scores with a jab to the body.
Hero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kingsley finds it's way round the side to connect with Hero's head.
Hero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kingsley. Kingsley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kingsley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice straight punches there by Kingsley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kingsley.
A punch lands to the side of Kingsley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kingsley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kingsley's waist but Kingsley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hero off to one side.
Hero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hero scores with a sloppy right hand. Kingsley should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hero tests Kingsley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kingsley lands with a right hand.
Kingsley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Hero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kingsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hero manages to avoid it.
Hero throws a series of punches but Kingsley avoids them all with ease.
Hero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hero jabs Kingsley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hero misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Kingsley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingsley scores with a nice right hand.
Kingsley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Hero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero lands a nice shot that snaps Kingsley's head back.
Kingsley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hero throws a head kick but Kingsley moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rainbow Hero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kingsley looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Kingsley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Kingsley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kingsley misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Hero blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Kingsley gets tackled into the cage by Hero. Hero maintains the clinch.
Hero working aggressively here. #BC#
Kingsley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kingsley lunges at Hero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hero's hand.
A low kick from Hero misses
and Kingsley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hero's head.
Rainbow Hero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingsley throws a head kick but Hero moves out of range.
Kingsley walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingsley.#T1##CL2#
Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Kingsley trying to land knees to the body.
Kingsley prevents a body shot from Hero. #BC#
Kingsley breaks the clinch.
Hero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kingsley circles away quickly and effectively.
Hero avoids a kick to the body.
Hero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hero, as that shot connected.
Kingsley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hero on the side of the head.
Hero throws a hook to the side of Kingsley's head but Kingsley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingsley counters with a straight right hand.
Hero tries to clinch up.
Kingsley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kingsley misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Hero.#T2#
Kingsley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingsley throws out a powerful jab.
Hero shoots in but no luck this time.
A swing and a miss from Kingsley.
Hero looks to land a right hand but Kingsley moved out of range.
Kingsley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kingsley is looking to slow Hero down with leg kicks.
Hero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kingsley drops his hands momentarily and Hero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kingsley throws out a loose jab but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero avoids the body shot from Kingsley.
Kingsley scores with a jab.
Kingsley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Hero clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Hero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kingsley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kingsley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kingsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hero struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingsley controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kingsley.
Hero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kingsley backwards.
Kingsley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kingsley backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Kingsley breaks from the clinch.
Hero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Hero clinches up with Kingsley and pushes him back against the cage.
Hero throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Kingsley being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Kingsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kingsley throws a leg kick but Hero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kingsley under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero clobbers Kingsley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kingsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hero manages to avoid it.
Kingsley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hero throws a poor cross that misses
and Kingsley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kyle Kingsley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero throws a lazy head kick
and Kingsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hero misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hero.
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 Kyle Kingsley 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#
Kingsley misses with a low kick.
Hero slips a jab from Kingsley.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
Kingsley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Kingsley is out of range.
Hero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingsley defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Hero misses its intended target.
Kingsley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kingsley, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero scores with a body shot.
Kingsley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hero to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kingsley.
Kingsley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Hero clobbers Kingsley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hero throws a hook but Kingsley avoids it easily.
Kingsley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hero swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Kingsley.
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
Kingsley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kingsley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingsley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hero moves out of range of the body kick from Kingsley.
Hero misses the body punch
and Kingsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
A head kick misses from Kingsley.
Kingsley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hero throws an off balance right hand
and Kingsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kingsley lands a jab.
Hero throws a lazy uppercut
and Hero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingsley moves out of range of the body kick from Hero.
Hero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kingsley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Hero is rocked!#T3#
Hero lands with a good body shot.
Hero is still on wobbly legs! Can Kingsley finish him?
Hero throws a right hand that misses
and Kingsley counters with a stiff right hand.
Hero tries to clinch but Kingsley moves out of range.
Kingsley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hero. Kingsley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hero loads up on a big right hand but Kingsley slips the punch.
Hero seems to have recovered his senses.
Kingsley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Hero misses.
Hero looks to land a right hand but Kingsley moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kingsley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hero misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingsley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Hero misses with an uppercut. Kingsley saw that one coming.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kingsley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kingsley cracks the inside of Hero's front leg.
Hero swings widly with a right hand
and Kingsley counters with a stiff right hand.
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Kingsley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hero's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hero misses the jab.
Hero lands a jab to Kingsley's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Hero clobbers Kingsley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kingsley has time to react.
Hero looks to land a left hand but Kingsley moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kingsley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kingsley 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kingsley!

 

Event: AD382: R.I.P. Wilt Chamberlain     
Date:   Oct 12, 2016
#R1#
A jab from Kingsley finds it's way through Hero's defenses.
Hero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kingsley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Hero misses
and Kingsley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hero avoids the head kick by Kingsley.
Hero connects with a crisp jab.
Hero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kingsley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hero has time to react.
Hero lands a body shot.
Kingsley misses with a hook
and Hero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kingsley.
Kingsley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Kingsley moves out of range easily.
Hero connects with a right hand. Kingsley shakes it off.
Kingsley throws a hook but Hero avoids it easily.
Hero scores with a hook to the body. Kingsley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kingsley throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Kingsley throws a hook to the side of Hero's head but Hero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
Hero throws a head kick but Kingsley moves out of range.
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Kingsley counters with a nice leg kick.
Hero loads up on a big right hand but Kingsley slips the punch.
Kingsley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kingsley misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Kingsley connects with a body shot.
Kingsley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hero throws a low kick but Kingsley avoids it.
Hero moves away from the strike by Kingsley.
Hero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingsley lands a nice looking body kick.
Kingsley throws an off balance right hand
and Hero counters with a right hand to the body.
Hero throws a series of punches but Kingsley moves out of range. #T2#
Kingsley throws a hook but Hero blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kingsley checks a leg kick.
Hero avoids the head kick by Kingsley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero throws a shot from downtown. Kingsley moves away and avoids it.
Hero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kingsley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kingsley walks into a stiff left hand from Hero.
Kingsley feints and then cracks Hero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hero down.
Kingsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hero manages to avoid it.
Kingsley lands with an overhand left.
Nice straight punches there by Kingsley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kingsley.
Kingsley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kingsley ducks right into an uppercut from Hero.
Hero defending well as Kingsley loads up on a big left hand.
Hero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Hero misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kingsley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hero.
Kingsley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hero slips under a jab.
Hero unleashes a big counter combination but Kingsley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kingsley misses with a looping left.
Kingsley needs to keep his hands up - Hero had a free shot at his head there.
Kingsley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Kingsley is out of range.
Kingsley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kingsley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hero throws out the jab.
Hero takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kingsley throws a quick counter head kick but Hero was just out of range.
Hero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kingsley can pounce on him.
Kingsley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kingsley throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingsley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero tries to clinch but Kingsley moves out of range.
Hero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Hero misses.
It looked like Kingsley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hero.
Hero lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A low kick from Kingsley is predictable there
and Hero counters with a stiff right hand.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingsley is just out of range.
A slow jab from Kingsley misses its intended target.
Kingsley misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Hero releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hero tries to bum rush Kingsley with a series of wild strikes but Kingsley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingsley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
Hero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kingsley throws a leg kick but Hero moved away.
Hero cracks Kingsley with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rainbow Hero will probably get the nod.
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#
A swing and a miss from Hero.
Hero needs to keep his hands up - Kingsley had a free shot at his head there.
Hero works Kingsley's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kingsley.
Kingsley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hero throws the kick towards the body but Kingsley avoids it.
Kingsley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kingsley slips under a jab from Hero.
Kingsley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Kingsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Kingsley misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingsley lands a body shot.
Kingsley connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingsley wants to slow Hero down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice shot lands for Hero.#T1##CL#
Kingsley clinches.
Kingsley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Kingsley lands a shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kingsley obliges.#BC#
Kingsley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kingsley.
Kingsley lands a leg kick that knocks Hero off balance momentarily.
Hero swings for the body but Kingsley moves out of range.
Kingsley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hero defending well as Kingsley loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kingsley.
Kingsley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Hero misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingsley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rainbow Hero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hero blocks a head kick by Kingsley. #T2#
Hero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kingsley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kingsley misses with a left hand
and Hero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hero throws a lazy right hand but Kingsley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Hero.
Hero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kingsley lands with an uppercut that bounces Hero off the cage and back into range.
Hero lands a head kick!
A shot to the body from Hero misses
and Kingsley counters with a stiff right hand.
Kingsley misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Kingsley misses
and Hero counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kingsley's knee momentarily.
Hero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kingsley.#T3#
Kingsley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Kingsley - just one landing.
Kingsley misses the shot to the body.
Hero misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Hero. That snapped Kingsley's head back.
Kingsley sizes up Hero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Kingsley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kingsley backwards.
Kingsley swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero misses with some punches. #BC#
Kingsley manages to break the clinch.
Hero lands with a nice body punch.
Kingsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kingsley defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Kingsley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hero wants to land a leg kick but Kingsley is out of range.
A lazy left from Kingsley finds it's target.
Hero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kingsley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hero thinking.
Kingsley misses with a looping right.
Hero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingsley takes one on the button.
Kingsley lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hero.
Kingsley misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Kingsley misses.
Hero throws out a counter right but Kingsley avoids it with no problem.
Hero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kingsley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kingsley dominated that second round.
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#
Kingsley throws a head kick but Hero moves out of range.
Hero misses with a kick to the body.
Hero connects with a solid leg kick.
Hero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kingsley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hero avoids the body shot from Kingsley.
Hero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kingsley counters with a nice uppercut.
Kingsley misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Hero blocks a head kick by Kingsley.
Hero swings for the body but Kingsley moves out of range.
And Kingsley counters with a quick kick to the body but Hero blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
It looked like Kingsley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hero takes a swing at Kingsley's ribcage but misses.
Hero looks to land a right hand but Kingsley moved out of range.
Hero chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kingsley misses the target.
Kingsley ducks right into an uppercut from Hero.
Kingsley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingsley.
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Good standup being displayed there by Kingsley as he connects with a hook.
Kingsley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hero's corner calls for a 1-2. Hero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kingsley misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hero throws a sloppy body shot
and Kingsley counters with a right hand to the body.
Kingsley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Hero takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kingsley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Hero.
Kingsley throws out a powerful jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kingsley.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hero.
Kingsley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kingsley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hero in his tracks.
Kingsley checks a leg kick.
Hero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hero lands a nice shot that snaps Kingsley's head back.
Hero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingsley in his tracks.
Kingsley looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Hero throws out a counter right but Kingsley avoids it with no problem.
Hero missing with a left hand there. Kingsley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hero misses the shot to the body.
Kingsley throws a low kick but Hero avoids it.
A big left from Hero misses.
Kingsley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hero looks to land a combination but Kingsley avoids it well.
Kingsley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Kingsley misses.
Hero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kingsley looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Kingsley throws a hook but Hero blocks it.
Kingsley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Kingsley as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Hero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hero misses with a right hand
and Kingsley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero misses with a body shot.
Kingsley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingsley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hero.
Kingsley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.#CL2#
Hero gets a clinch.
Kingsley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kingsley lands with a left to the head.
Hero lands a nice shot to the body.
Hero working aggressively here.
Kingsley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hero backwards. #BC2#
Hero manages to break the clinch.
Hero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyle Kingsley.
I think Kingsley 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: AD376: Two Swords     
Date:   Sep 14, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Little takes the fight into the clinch.
Hero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Little scores with a hook to the body.
Little tries to work over Hero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hero lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hero.
Little swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero blocks an uppercut.
Little is trying to force a seperation but Hero has the dominant position.
Little tries a body shot but Hero blocks it. #BC#
Hero breaks from the clinch.
Little scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hero in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Little instigates a clinch.
Little swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hero lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Hero lands with a short shot to the head.
Hero working aggressively here.
We've been informed that Little has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Little misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hero blocks a body shot from Little.
Hero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hero stalls.
Little has a couple of punches blocked by Hero.
Little swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Hero breaks the clinch.
Hero throws a push kick but Little slaps the foot to one side.
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Little tries to clinch up but Hero circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Hero throws a lazy right hand but Little sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Little jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Little is out of range.
Little takes a swing at Hero's ribcage but misses.
Little lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Little.
Little walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hero throws a good cross that connects.
Hero throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Little moves into the clinch successfully.
Little goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hero tries to work over Little's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Little fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hero takes a shot to the head.
Hero misses with a body punch.
Hero takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Hero lands with a light punch inside.
Little struggles to land a body shot inside as Hero controls his hands.
Hero lands a hook that snaps the head of Little backwards. #ROC#
Little is rocked!
Hero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Little is still on wobbly legs! Can Hero finish him?
Little misses with some punches.
Little lands a right hand.
Hero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hero blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Hero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roger Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little tries to clinch but Hero is having none of it. #CL2#
Little gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hero works on Little's body with a couple of short punches.
Little looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Little! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hero is unloading with more strikes now! Little drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rainbow Hero!
A victorious Rainbow Hero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AD371: What Is Dead May Never     
Date:   Aug 17, 2016
#R1##TD#
Headden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hero is wriggling around but Headden manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Hero looking for submissions off his back.
Hero regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hero is controlling Headden's posture.
Headden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hero has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Headden doesn't defend quickly enough and Hero has managed to lock this one up! Can Headden escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hero on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rainbow Hero!
Our winner, Rainbow Hero, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: AD367: Win or Die     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Hero throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hero lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Phoenix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phoenix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hero manages to avoid it.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hero.
Hero connects with a crisp jab.
Hero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Hero throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Hero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hero.
Hero keeps the fight on the outside.
Hero misses with a body shot. #T1#
Phoenix throws a hook but Hero blocks it.
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Phoenix misses its target.
Hero misses with a looping right.
Phoenix tests Hero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Hero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
Hero throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Hero cracks Phoenix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Hero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phoenix tries to clinch up.
Hero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Hero.
Hero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phoenix misses with a body punch
letting Hero counter with a right hand.
Phoenix thuds a left hand into Hero's body.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hero was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Hero follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Hero.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Hero pushes him off.
Hero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hero throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hero thuds a left hand into Phoenix's body.#CL2#
Hero takes the fight into the clinch.
Hero can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action. #T3##BC2#
Hero breaks from the clinch.
Phoenix scores with a nice strike.
Jab, jab by Phoenix - just one landing.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good leg kick by Hero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phoenix lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Hero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Hero blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero working hard to break the clinch.
Hero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phoenix lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Hero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hero is looking to break free of the clinch but Phoenix has double underhooks.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Hero stalls.
Hero blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Hero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Hero blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hero.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Hero blocks an elbow strike.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parker Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Phoenix.
Parker Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Hero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the body
and Hero counters with a three punch combo that has Phoenix backing up. Phoenix nods at Hero to acknowledge the strikes.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hero was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hero was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phoenix. #TD#
Phoenix closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hero did well to prevent Phoenix getting side control.
Phoenix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hero keeps working.
Hero is in trouble now - Phoenix has advanced to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix wants to control the pace but Hero is squirming around nicely.
Phoenix will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Phoenix avoids the attempt from Hero to control.#T1#
Phoenix trying to control but Hero is having none of it.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hero can do to turn this around?
Hero tries to hold on but Phoenix postures up.#SUB#
Phoenix swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hero is now in Phoenix's guard. A big mistake from Phoenix there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hero throwing strikes from guard but Phoenix blocks nicely.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Hero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Phoenix trying to keep a closed guard but Hero is proving a slippery customer.
Hero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phoenix is trying to keep Hero in close.
Hero is in close to Phoenix's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phoenix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phoenix looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Phoenix is trying to keep Hero in close. #T3##SUB#
Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Phoenix looking to control.
Phoenix wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hero is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Hero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Phoenix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hero slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Hero seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Phoenix is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rainbow Hero!
After winning the bout, Rainbow Hero thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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