Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 838 Maluga vs. Sparxx
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Sea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hero.
Sea looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sea tries to clinch
and Hero counters with a stiff right hand.
Sea misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Hero misses the target.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Sea's shoulder, as Sea tries to avoid the shot.
Sea throws a combination that misses
and Hero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Hero shoots in and gets a takedown into Sea's guard.#ES2#
Sea uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sea misses with a combination
and Hero counters with a straight right hand.
Hero lands a nice hook to Sea's body. Sea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick lands for Hero.
Sea blocks the body kick.
Sea 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 feinted with a counter takedown.
Sea throws a leg kick but Hero checks it.
Hero blocks a head kick by Sea. #T1#
Sea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sea swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sea misses with a double jab
and Hero counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sea falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hero counter with a right hand.
Sea tries to clinch up
and Hero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sea throws a right and a left that Hero avoids nicely.
Hero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Sea misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sea throws a combination that misses
and Hero counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sea falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hero counters with a nice leg kick.
Sea looks winded!
Sea misses with a few strikes there.
Sea misses with a double jab.
Sea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Hero counters with a crisp one two that drops Sea! Hero thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sea to his feet! Sea is in big trouble!#ROC#Sea is rocked!
Hero shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sea takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Hero sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sea bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dollar Hero!
A very excited looking Dollar Hero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 828 Crosby vs. Arundel
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Hero is looking to score with low kicks.
Hero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cirelli counters with a nice leg kick.
Cirelli lands a lovely overhand right.
Hero cracks Cirelli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cirelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Cirelli throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Hero rushes Cirelli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hero takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Dollar Hero has been cut.#BC#
Cirelli breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cirelli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hero.
Cirelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
Hero's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fighters circling - Cirelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Hero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cirelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cirelli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cirelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cirelli missing with a left hand there. Hero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero with a poor takedown
and Cirelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cirelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Hero is just out of range.
Dollar Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Cirelli to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Cirelli does no damage.
Hero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hero wants to clinch.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cirelli.
Cirelli tests Hero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cirelli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirelli misses with a wild body shot.
Cirelli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cirelli defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
Cirelli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cirelli throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hero counters with a shoot takedown. Cirelli fights it but they end up in guard.
Hero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hero scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Hero distracts Cirelli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cirelli's guard. #SUB#
Cirelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hero drops an elbow to the side of Cirelli's head. #ROC2#Cirelli is rocked!#SUB2#
Hero is trying to work for a kimura but Cirelli is defending well.
Ground and pound from Hero.
Hero lands with a punch from half guard.
Cirelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hero wants to take a breather but Cirelli is having none of it.
Cirelli is looking for a sweep. Hero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Hero is trying to control. Cirelli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hero wants to free his trapped foot but Cirelli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cirelli is refusing to be controlled, as Hero sits in half guard. #SUB#
Cirelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cirelli moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cirelli keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cirelli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Cirelli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dollar Hero's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
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.
Hero cracks Cirelli with an open hand slap.
Cirelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hero.
Hero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cirelli but Cirelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cirelli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hero lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero lands a nice shot that snaps Cirelli's head back.
Hero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cirelli misses with a few strikes there.
Hero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cirelli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Hero misses with a takedown attempt
and Cirelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cirelli lands a slapping body shot.
Cirelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cirelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cirelli cracks Hero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cirelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirelli. #KD#
Cirelli drops Hero with a beautiful combination! Hero stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cirelli is looking for the KO!#ROC#Hero is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Hero fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cirelli to the ground. Hero is now in Cirelli's guard.#T2##SUB#
Cirelli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hero defends it easily.#SUB#
Cirelli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hero defends it easily.
Hero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cirelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cirelli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Cirelli is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cirelli throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hero uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Hero landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cirelli manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hero is trying to control but can't.
Hero regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cirelli wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Dollar Hero has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cirelli is aware though and is defending well.
Cirelli working some strikes from top position.
Cirelli looking to pass the guard.
Cirelli passes Hero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cirelli throwing shots but Hero is blocking nicely.
Hero is looking for a sweep. Cirelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Cirelli looks to land a strike but Hero avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cirelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero looking for a sweep. Not yet Hero, not yet.
Cirelli works over Hero with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Hero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cirelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cirelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cirelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cirelli is looking to advance position but Hero has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Cirelli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dollar Hero's cut.
That's time! Cirelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cirelli jabs Hero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dollar Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hero lands a nice looking body shot.
Hero moves forwards but Cirelli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick from Cirelli misses #TD2#
so Hero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cirelli seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Cirelli looking for a guillotine here but Hero defends easily.
Hero stopping the sweep attempt from Cirelli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero with a nice head shot there.
Hero throwing strikes from guard but Cirelli blocks nicely. #SUB#
Cirelli working for submissions but it's allowed Hero to get to half guard.
Hero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Hero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cirelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hero prevents Cirelli from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hero is working for a kimura but Cirelli is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Cirelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hero pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hero is nestled in close to Cirelli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Hero connects with a nice short shot to Cirelli's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hero lands a nice short elbow.
Cirelli trying to hold on to Hero's head to control him but Hero postures up.
Cirelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hero working Cirelli over with strikes.
Hero working Cirelli over with strikes.
Oh Cirelli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cirelli is looking for a sweep. Hero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cirelli seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cirelli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hero prevents Cirelli from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hero is working for a kimura but Cirelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Cirelli is trying to control but Hero manages to pass to mount!
Hero lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hero controlling the pace for now.
Hero scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cirelli?
Hero softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Cirelli is out cold! Hero jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dollar Hero!
Our winner, Dollar 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: SYN 813 Toivonen vs. Camara
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Hero finds it's way through Maeda's defenses.
Maeda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hero.
Maeda takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hero throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maeda keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero working away.#SUB#
Hero is trying to get an arm triangle but Maeda is defending well.
Maeda is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Maeda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maeda takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hero is chipping away with strikes.
Maeda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maeda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Hero seems to be looking for submissions.
Maeda tries to roll over but Hero keeps him under control.
Maeda trying to hold on to Hero's head to control him but Hero postures up. #T2#
Maeda tries to get to full guard but Hero has control of the leg.
Maeda is looking to control Hero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maeda avoid being mounted?
Hero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Maeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hero is working away from the top position though.
Maeda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hero's back!
Maeda scores with strikes from the back. #T3##SUB2#
Maeda has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hero tries to roll but Maeda sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Hero showing good submission defense here.
Maeda not allowing Hero to control his hands. #SUB2#
Maeda looking for the choke from the back.
Maeda missing with strikes from the back.
Hero looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Hero right now.
Hero trying to control the action but Maeda just sinks the hooks in.
Maeda lands shots from the back. #T4#
Maeda not allowing Hero to control his hands. #SUB2#
Maeda is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Hero showing good submission defense here.
Maeda is not going to allow Hero to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maeda's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hero tries to escape the position.
Hero prevents Maeda from getting a body triangle.
Maeda controlling well, preventing Hero from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Maeda will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hero gets caught flat footed, as Maeda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maeda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hero tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Maeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maeda has managed to get both his arms back between Hero's legs - danger averted.
Thomas Maeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hero keeping full guard, as Maeda tries to pass.
Maeda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hero's head.
Hero working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Hero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maeda lands a couple of elbows.
Maeda looking to sit in guard and control but Hero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Maeda looking for a guillotine here but Hero defends easily. #T1#
Maeda keeping full guard, as Hero tries to pass.
Maeda looking to control.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Maeda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hero has picked Maeda up and slammed him! Maeda can't keep hold of the triangle and Hero manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Maeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing that Hero has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#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 wants to control but Maeda is keeping him busy.
Maeda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hero off and has taken his back!
Maeda slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Maeda punishes Hero with strikes from the back mount.
Hero is keeping busy.
Maeda keeps control of the position as Hero tries to break free.
Hero is working hard here to advance position.
Maeda lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Maeda is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hero. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Hero is in bad spot here.
Maeda lands punches and elbows. #T3#
Hero looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Well, with Maeda on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hero is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hero tries to roll but Maeda sticks to his back.
Maeda not allowing Hero to control his hands.
Maeda is punishing Hero with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB2#
Maeda looking to break Hero's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hero remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Maeda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Maeda keeps control of the position as Hero tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maeda controlling the positon.
Maeda keeps control of the position as Hero tries to break free.
Maeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Maeda gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Maeda is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Will Maeda go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maeda is not going to allow Hero to sit and survive in this position.
Maeda keeps control of the position easily here as Hero tries to buck him off.
Hero tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Maeda cracks Hero with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hero throws a nice looking combination but Maeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Maeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
Hero looks to land a combination but Maeda avoids it well.
Hero slaps away a takedown attempt from Maeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Hero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hero misses with a low kick.
Maeda feints the counter takedown.
Hero walks into a left hand.
Maeda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hero with a nice calf kick.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Maeda is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hero.
And Maeda tries to counter it with a takedown but Hero pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hero misses with a looping left.
Thomas Maeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maeda manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Maeda gets a takedown into half guard.
Dollar Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hero regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero wants to sweep here but Maeda controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hero is looking for a triangle but Maeda pushes his legs off easily.
Maeda postures up and lands a big shot to Hero's brow.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving. #SUB#
Hero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maeda is aware though and is defending well.
Maeda forces his way into half guard.
Maeda working over Hero with some ground and pound. Hero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3##SUB#
Hero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maeda working over Hero with some ground and pound. Hero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maeda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Hero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hero looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maeda wants to control but Hero is keeping him busy.
Maeda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maeda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thomas Maeda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Hero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Maeda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Maeda seems content to control.
Let's hope that Maeda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Maeda is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maeda.
Maeda working Hero over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda wants to control but Hero is keeping him busy.
Hero missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Maeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maeda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Maeda!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thomas Maeda made sure he mentioned Kore Fight Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SYN 801 Warror vs. Syndal
Date: May 31, 2021

#R1#
A punch combination from Hero misses.
Hero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastard.
Hero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hero slips a straight right by Bastard.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Bastard misses
letting Hero counter with a right hand.
Bastard scores with the left hand. Hero knows he should have avoided that one.
Bastard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hero. That one must have hurt.
Bastard cracks a nice hook into Hero's ribs.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hero slips a jab from Bastard.
Hero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and Hero counters with an inside leg kick.
Bastard missing with a left hand there. Hero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastard 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 throws a body kick that misses. #T1##TD#
Hero shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bastard is trying to defend but Hero finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Hero is looking for a kimura but Bastard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hero to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bastard is just riding it out for now. Hero eventually gives up the hold.
Bastard is trying to stand back up but Hero is controlling him
Hero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bastard defending well though.
Hero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bastard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bastard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hero is trying to control. Bastard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bastard is trying to stand back up but Hero is controlling him
Bastard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hero lands a nice short elbow.
Hero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bastard defending well though. #T2#
Hero is looking to advance position but Bastard won't allow it.
Bastard tries to roll over but Hero keeps him under control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hero wants to pass to mount but Bastard is defending the position. #SUB#
Hero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bastard is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Hero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bastard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hero.
Bastard is trying to stand.
Bastard is pressing down on Hero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard pulls Hero in close to his closed guard and prevents Hero from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES2#
Bastard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hero off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.#TD#
Hero shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hero was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hero cracks Bastard with a big elbow.
Hero throws an elbow but Bastard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bastard can't do much from the bottom here.
Bastard sneaks back into half guard.
Bastard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hero is working away from the top position though.
Bastard is trying to stand.
Hero slips a nice elbow through Bastard's hands, connecting with Bastard's forehead.#SUB#
Hero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hero winds up and cracks Bastard with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Bastard is rocked!#T4#
Bastard is trying to stand up here but Hero is controlling him well. #SUB#
Hero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hero wants to control but Bastard is keeping him busy.
Hero prevents Bastard from standing back up.
Hero working Bastard over with strikes.
Bastard is trying to stand.
Bastard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bastard won't allow Hero to pass to mount.
Hero is looking to take a break and control but Bastard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero is really struggling to control Bastard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero prevents Bastard from standing back up.
Hero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bastard pushes Hero off looking to stand but Hero dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dollar Hero dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastard circles away quickly and effectively.
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Bastard fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Bastard misses.
Hero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Bastard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Bastard.#TD#
Hero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bastard's guard.
Hero trying to control but Bastard is working from the bottom.
Bastard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bastard pulls Hero in close to prevent any damage.
Hero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hero showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Bastard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bastard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hero throwing strikes but missing.
Hero won't allow Bastard to sweep him here.
Hero is pushing down on Bastard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bastard is fighting to maintain full guard but Hero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hero trying to control the action but Bastard is working from the bottom.
Bastard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bastard trying to control the position here.
Bastard looking to control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hero preventing the sweep.
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Hero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hero chips away with some ground and pound.
Hero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bastard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bastard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Hero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bastard has momentary wrist control but Hero slips an elbow through the middle.
Bastard wants to stand but Hero is controlling the position.
Bastard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hero is one step ahead there.
Hero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastard can do to turn this around?
Hero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bastard is still in real trouble! Can Hero finish him?#T3#
Hero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bastard seems to have recovered his senses.
Hero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastard is keeping the position for now.
Bastard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bastard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastard is keeping the position for now.
Hero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hero throwing strikes from guard but Bastard blocks nicely.
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Bastard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES2#
Bastard has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hero has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Hero manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Bastard wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving. #SUB#
Hero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dollar Hero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bastard is one step ahead there.
Bastard trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
Bastard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dollar Hero dominated that second round.
That's time! Hero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Hero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bastard looks to land a combination but Hero avoids it well.
Hero jabs Bastard right on the nose. Bastard blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Hero shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hero showed some decent athleticism there.
Bastard wants to get back to full guard.
Bastard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bastard is trying to get back to full guard.
Hero is controlling the pace.
Bastard looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Hero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hero is looking for a kimura but Bastard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hero to get the leverage.
Bastard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hero.
Hero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hero working Bastard over with strikes.
Bastard wants to get back to his feet.
Hero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bastard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hero 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.
Hero lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Bastard quite badly. Bastard pulls Hero in close trying to recover. Hero postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Bastard on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Bastard doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dollar Hero!
A less than humble Dollar Hero misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SYN Netti vs Warror
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Hero dives in for a single leg takedown but Pentele sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentele has a couple of punches blocked by Hero.
Hero can't get the takedown.
Hero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pentele smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dollar Hero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pentele lands a jab.
Pentele scoring well with a low kick there.
Hero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hero lands a leg kick that knocks Pentele off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero checks the leg kick.
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 Pentele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pentele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pentele slips a jab from Hero.
Pentele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pentele looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Hero misses with a body kick. #T1#
Pentele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pentele misses with a body kick.
Hero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hero throws a hook but Pentele blocks it.
Hero misses with a few strikes there.
Pentele appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pentele misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been informed that Pentele 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 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pentele throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Hero closes the distance and pushes Pentele back into the cage.
Pentele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pentele.
Pentele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hero lands a nice uppercut.
Hero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Hero avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Pentele as the two fighters clinch.
Hero blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pentele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Pentele.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele misses with the head strike.
Pentele tries a body shot but Hero blocks it.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Hero avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Hero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hero working aggressively here.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Hero jumps guard but Pentele stands there with Hero around his waist. Hero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hero misses with a body punch.
Pentele lands with a short shot to the head.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Hero.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Hero misses with some punches.
Hero lands a shoulder strike.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
Pentele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero jumps guard but Pentele stands there with Hero around his waist. Hero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Hero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Hero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pentele gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero misses with some punches.
Pentele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pentele fails to land.
Pentele lands a nice shot to the body.
Pentele scores with a shot to the side of Hero's head.
Pentele misses with the head strike.
Hero blocking some punches.
Hero tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele blocking some punches.
Hero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
That's time! Hero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pentele avoids a kick to the body.
Pentele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hero with a body shot.
Pentele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dollar Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Hero closes the distance and pushes Pentele back into the cage.
Hero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Hero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele lands with a short shot to the head.
Hero prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Hero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Hero controls the action.
Pentele scores with a shoulder strike.
Pentti Pentele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hero.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele misses with some punches.
Hero pushes Pentele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentele works on Hero's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hero.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pentele pushes Hero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentele is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hero can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Pentele.
Hero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pentele smiles and moves away.
Pentele slips under a jab.
Pentele throws a fast counter high kick but Hero manages to duck under it in time.
Hero misses with the combination.
Pentele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentti Pentele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Pentele connects with a body shot that sends Hero's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hero avoids the head kick by Pentele.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Pentele. Those never looked like landing.
Pentele looks to score with a jab to the body but Hero is just out of range.
Pentele throws a body punch but Hero moves out of range.
A jab from Hero misses.
Hero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pentele's head.
Hero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pentele misses with a straight right.
Pentele swinging wildly here.
Hero moves out of range of the strikes.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pentele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pentele misses the shot to the body.
Hero takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Pentele keeps the fight on the outside.
Hero lands a two punch combo.
Pentele slips a jab and a cross from Hero.
Pentele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pentele is looking to score with low kicks.
Pentele lands a two punch combo.
Hero stuns Pentele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hero misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Pentele blocks a jab.
Pentele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pentele blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentele! But no joy.
Hero misses with a straight left.
Hero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero tries to clinch up
and Pentele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pentele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pentele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Pentele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pentele digs a good hook to Hero's body.
Pentele wants to clinch up but Hero keeps it at a distance.
Hero avoids the head kick by Pentele.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pentele - that will leave a mark!
Good standup being displayed there by Hero as he connects with a hook.
Hero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pentele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hero somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dollar Hero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pentele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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.
A swing and a miss from Hero.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pentele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pentti Pentele 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#
Pentele tries a head kick but it misses.
Hero misses with a looping left.
Hero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele slips a straight right by Hero.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pentele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Pentele replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hero blocks it well.
Pentele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pentele misses with a head kick.
Pentele lands with a hook. Hero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pentele - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
Pentele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Hero blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Pentele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Hero.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hero.
Pentele scores with a shot to the side of Hero's head.
Hero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pentele prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Pentele lands a left hand.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele lands a left hand.
Hero prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Hero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele lands a shoulder strike.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pentele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dollar Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Pentele as the two fighters clinch.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Hero controls his hands.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Pentele scores with a shot to the side of Hero's head.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hero tries to work over Pentele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Hero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Hero. #T3#
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Pentele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Hero controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Pentele - that landed with a thud.
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
Hero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pentele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dollar Hero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pentele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero blocks an uppercut.
Hero tries to pull guard but Pentele forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pentele pushes Hero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Hero controls his hands.
Hero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Pentele has a couple of punches blocked by Hero.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Hero tries to work over Pentele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Pentele.
Pentele presses Hero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pentele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele pushes Hero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele blocking some punches.
Pentele scores with a hook to the body.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Pentele blocking some punches.
Hero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hero has a couple of punches blocked by Pentele.
Pentele cracks Hero with a nice body shot.
Pentele presses Hero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pentele lands with a light punch inside.
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
Pentele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Pentele presses Hero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pentele 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Pentele!
A victorious Pentti Pentele thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn Beliy vs Hero
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beliy is out of range.
And Beliy responds with a good body kick, but Hero manages to step out the way in time.
Hero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hero throws a head kick but Beliy moves out of range.
Hero throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beliy counters with a good, hard body kick but Hero shrugs it off.
Hero misses with a left hand
and Beliy counters with a body kick.
Beliy blocks a jab.
Beliy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beliy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero shoots in for a takedown but Beliy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beliy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Beliy connects with the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hero.
Beliy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero avoids the head kick by Beliy.
A little feinted left hand from Hero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Hero throws a leg kick but Beliy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beliy throws a sloppy head kick and Hero moves out of range easily.
Beliy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hero misses with a series of wild punches.
Beliy moves out of range as Hero strikes.
Hero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beliy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hero throws a big counter combination but Beliy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dollar Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beliy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hero at a distance.
Hero cracks Beliy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hero has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Beliy wants to land a leg kick but Hero is out of range.
Hero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Hero connects with a nice looking jab.
Hero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
Beliy slips a jab from Hero.
Beliy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beliy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
Hero lands a nice looking body kick.
Hero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good leg kick by Hero.
Hero misses with a hook.
It seemed like Beliy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beliy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beliy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hero thinking.
Hero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Hero.
Beliy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.
As Hero backs off Beliy throws a huge counter combo but Hero manages to avoid it all.
Beliy is looking to land body kicks.
Hero cracks a nice hook into Beliy's ribs.
Beliy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hero rather than just go for the knockout.
Beliy avoids the body shot from Hero.
Beliy throws a fast counter high kick but Hero manages to duck under it in time.
Beliy misses with a wild combination.
Hero with a nice calf kick.
Hero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beliy.
Beliy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Beliy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hero manages to avoid it.
Beliy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Hero throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Beliy counters with a crisp one two that drops Hero! Beliy 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!
The crowd cheers as Hero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beliy doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero misses with a double jab.
Hero throws a leg kick
and Beliy counters with a good low kick that Hero was not able to check.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
Beliy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sasha Beliy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero tests Beliy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beliy misses with a leg kick
letting Hero counter with a right hand.
Beliy misses with a leg kick.
Hero lands a nice shot that snaps Beliy's head back.
Beliy scores with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dollar Hero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hero throws a poor cross that misses
and Beliy counters with a nice body shot.
Hero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beliy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beliy slips under a jab from Hero.
Dollar Hero is winning the standup battle so far.
Beliy avoids the head kick by Hero.
Hero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Beliy is out of range.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beliy staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beliy looks for the body kick but Hero saw that one coming.
Beliy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hero dodges the punch combination from Beliy. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Beliy.
Hero fails with the takedown.
Beliy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hero lands a glancing blow to the side of Beliy's head.
Hero shoots for a double leg takedown but Beliy sprawls well. He's pushed Hero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beliy throws a counter combo.
Beliy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Beliy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beliy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beliy on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Beliy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beliy misses with a kick to the body.
Hero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beliy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beliy sprawls well. Beliy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hero gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Beliy misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dollar Hero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hero throws a head kick but Beliy moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hero.
Good leg kick by Hero.
Beliy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Beliy dodges the punch combination from Hero. #T3#
Hero throws a hook but Beliy blocks it.
Hero missing with a left hand there. Beliy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beliy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hero.
Beliy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hero misses the jab.
Hero lands with an uppercut that bounces Beliy off the cage and back into range.
Beliy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hero thuds a left hand into Beliy's body.
Beliy dodges the punch combination from Hero. #T4#
Beliy slips a jab from Hero.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beliy! But no joy.
Hero lands a really nice looking cross but Beliy seems unphased.
Hero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beliy. That did some damage!
Hero fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Hero finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beliy checks it well.
Hero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beliy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beliy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hero. Hero obviously looking to wear him down.
Beliy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Beliy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hero blocks it well.
Hero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beliy can do to turn this around?
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dollar Hero dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Beliy slips under a jab.
Beliy loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Beliy is just out of range.
Beliy throws out a counter right but Hero avoids it with no problem.
Beliy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beliy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero misses with a looping right.
Hero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hero throws a shot from downtown. Beliy moves away and avoids it.
Beliy is looking for the big counter here.
Beliy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hero is looking to slow Beliy down with leg kicks. #KD2#
Beliy lands a big head kick that sends Hero tumbling to the mat! Beliy takes a step backwards and waves Hero back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Dollar Hero has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beliy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beliy throws out a counter right but Hero avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Hero as he connects with a hook.
Hero swings widly with a right hand
and Beliy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Hero is rocked!
Hero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beliy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD2#
Beliy cracks Hero with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hero looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Beliy finish him?
Oh Hero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beliy seems to be stalking Hero here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Hero drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sasha Beliy!
As Sasha Beliy got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Sorry Alex......'.

Event: Syn 780 Maluga vs Piano
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Hero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uesugi 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 defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Hero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Hero moved out of range nicely.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and Hero counters with a left to the body.
Uesugi thuds his right hand into Hero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Hero ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi cracks Hero with an open hand slap.
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
Hero throws a big counter combination but Uesugi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Uesugi scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi lands with a hook. Hero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Hero misses.
Hero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uesugi circles away.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero staying out of range there.#T1#
Hero defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Hero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uesugi is fending him off so far but Hero persists. Nope, Uesugi circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Uesugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Uesugi 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.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hero at a distance.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hero throws out the jab.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Uesugi as he connects with a hook.
Uesugi lands with a cross.
Uesugi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Hero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Uesugi!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero working away.
Hero fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Uesugi manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Uesugi won't allow Hero to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Uesugi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hero trying to control from half guard but Uesugi is working away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Uesugi trying to control but Hero postures up.
Hero thows a huge punch but Uesugi dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Uesugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hero pulls his head out easily.
Uesugi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hero seems to be working for a kimura but Uesugi defends the submission attempt.
Hero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3##SUB#
Hero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero tries to pass to full mount but Uesugi defends it.
Uesugi wants to get back to full guard.
Uesugi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hero postures up. #SUB2#
Uesugi looking for a guillotine here but Hero defends easily.
Hero wants to pass the guard but Uesugi is keeping the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Uesugi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Uesugi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Uesugi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Uesugi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Uesugi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hero uses it to pass to side control.
Uesugi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Uesugi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hero is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hero with shots to the head and body - Uesugi looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kagekatsu Uesugi 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#
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Hero gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Uesugi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hero. Oh but Uesugi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hero goes limp - he's gone! Uesugi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 775 Garuda vs Magufuli 2
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Hero moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
Tyrone Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Hero walks into a left hand.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Hero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick from Tyrone Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Hero's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
Hero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.
Tyrone Jones connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Hero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
As Tyrone Jones backs off Hero throws a huge counter combo but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it all.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hero. Those never looked like landing.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.#T1#
Tyrone Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Hero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hero wants to control from the top but Tyrone Jones keeps moving.
Tyrone Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero wants to control from the top but Tyrone Jones keeps moving.
Tyrone Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Tyrone Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyrone Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyrone Jones managing to control the position.
Hero wants to pass the guard but Tyrone Jones is keeping the position.
Tyrone Jones is pulling down on Hero's head to control his posture.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Hero postures up. #T2#
Hero wants to control from the top but Tyrone Jones keeps moving.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position.
Hero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hero chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones is pulling down on Hero's head. It's preventing any offense from Hero, at least for the moment.
Tyrone Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hero's guard. #REVR#
Tyrone Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Hero is retaining full guard.
Hero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyrone Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Hero is looking for a triangle but Tyrone Jones pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Tyrone Jones is in close to Hero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tyrone Jones throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Hero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hero trying to keep a closed guard but Tyrone Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
Hero trying to keep a closed guard but Tyrone Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Tyrone Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Hero is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hero wants to sweep here but Tyrone Jones controlling him for the moment.
Tyrone Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones looking to pass the guard.
Tyrone Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tyrone Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hero is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tyrone Jones has his hands clasped together but Hero extends and breaks Tyrone Jones's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hero.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dollar Hero!
Dollar Hero 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: Syn 765
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1##TD#
Graves 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 sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Graves prevents Hero from improving his position.
Hero wants to get back to full guard but Graves has passed into side control.
Hero tries to improve position but can't.
Hero is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
Hero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hero keeps working.
Hero is looking for a sweep.
Hero manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Graves tries to roll over but Hero keeps him under control.
Graves gets full guard.
Hero trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Hero preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard. #REVR#
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hero looking for a guillotine here but Graves defends easily.
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Hero.#T2#
Hero trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
Graves postures up.
Graves stands and throws Hero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Graves tries to move to mount but Hero blocks the move with his legs.
Hero is looking for a sweep.
Hero can't do much from the bottom here.
Graves tries to advance to mount but Hero denies him.
Hero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Hero is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Hero is defending against the submission attempts here by Graves.
Hero tries to roll over but Graves keeps him under control.
Hero won't allow Graves to pass to mount.
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.
Graves trying to control from half guard but Hero is working away.
Graves trying to mount his opponent but Hero defends it.
Graves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hero! #T4#
Graves is landing with some decent strikes but Hero is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Graves connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hero manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Graves is working for a kimura but Hero is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Hero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Graves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Graves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hero is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Graves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've been hearing that Graves has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hero wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Graves wants to pass to mount but Hero is defending the position.
Hero wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero trying to control from the bottom.
Hero wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Graves slips a nice elbow through Hero's hands, connecting with Hero's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero gets full guard.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Hero is retaining full guard.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves won't allow Hero to sweep him here.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hero can do to turn this around?
Hero keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Graves advances position into side control!
Hero is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Graves wants to control but Hero is keeping him busy.
Graves has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hero tries to hold on but Graves pushes him away.
Graves content just to control the position here. #T3#
Hero has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Graves is working the ground and pound. Can Hero escape?
Hero trying to control but not successfully.
Graves trying to control.#SUB#
Graves looking to break Hero's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hero remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Graves will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Graves is landing with strikes. Hero can't take much more of this.
Hero is really stuck here. #SUB#
Graves has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hero has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Graves scores with punches to the body. #T4#
Hero just trying to survive but Graves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Graves is hanging on to Hero's back as he tries to escape.
Graves tries to keep control of the position but Hero is staying busy.
Hero can't escape the position. #SUB#
Graves has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Graves is trying to stick to Hero's back but Hero is turning into Graves. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Graves's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hero.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Graves is working hard here to advance position.
Hero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Graves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Graves sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Graves.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero wants to control but Graves postures up.
Hero manages to work his way to half guard, despite Graves's best efforts.
Hero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hero wants to control the action here but instead Graves manages to pass to full mount!
Hero slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hero actively working from the bottom here.
Hero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.#T1#
Hero trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Hero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hero is tightening it up a little... Graves has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Graves reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Graves taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dollar Hero!
A less than humble Dollar Hero misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Syn 732
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero throws a body kick that misses.
C K wants to counter the offense by Hero and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
C K closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for C K.
C K misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Hero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hero tries for a takedown. No joy.
C K misses with a punch to the body.
C K misses with a shot to the kidneys.
C K lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by C K.
C K throws a punch but it's blocked by Hero.
C K lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
C K misses with a punch to the body.
Hero tries to throw a body punch but C K avoids it by throwing Hero back against the cage.
C K working aggressively here.
C K working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero scores with a shot to the side of C K's head.
A body shot lands from C K.
C K working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
C K misses with the head strike. #T1#
Hero scores with a shot to the side of C K's head.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
C K can't find room to land a body shot as Hero controls the action.
Hero misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Hero has C K pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hero pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending C K tumbling to the mat - Hero dives into C K's guard.
C K is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
C K managing to control the position.
C K wants to sweep here but Hero controlling him for the moment.
Hero looking to pass the guard.
C K pulls Hero in close to prevent any damage.
C K bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hero's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. C K gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Hero being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Hero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. C K is aware though and is defending well.
Hero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as C K controls the pace.
C K postures up in Hero's guard and throws a big left but Hero blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
C K controlling from the top position.
C K wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Hero wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
C K engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hero keeping moving, preventing C K from controlling successfully.
C K throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
C K throws a big elbow that misses.
Hero pulls C K in to control the position.
Hero keeping moving, preventing C K from controlling successfully.
C K works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hero moves into full guard.
C K landing with the ground and pound.
C K is in close to Hero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hero keeping moving, preventing C K from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Hero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. C K defends it easily.
Hero tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hero throws his legs up looking for a submission but C K uses it to pass to side control.
Hero sneaks back into half guard.
Hero controlling the position well. #SUB#
Hero looking for submissions off his back.
C K throws a strike but Hero avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hero controls C K momentarily but C K frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis C K dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hero throws a leg kick which misses C K's front leg but catches the back leg as C K tries to avoid it.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Hero misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
C K misses with a body shot.
C K looks to score with a jab to the body but Hero is just out of range.
C K takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Hero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hero pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Hero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
C K is not content to let Hero control the position.
C K wants to control but Hero postures up.#SUB#
Hero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
C K manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hero's best efforts.
Hero lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
C K slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hero wants to control from the top but C K keeps moving.
C K is trying to control the position from the bottom.
C K keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Hero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hero throwing strikes from guard but C K blocks nicely.
Hero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. C K is keeping the position for now.
Hero wants to control from the top but C K keeps moving.
C K is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Hero is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
C K is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
C K manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hero manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
C K with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
C K got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, C K has managed to get both his arms back between Hero's legs - danger averted.
C K makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Hero looking for a guillotine here but C K defends easily.
C K trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hero looking for a guillotine here but C K defends easily.
C K pushing down on Hero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Hero is in trouble now - C K has advanced to mount!
Hero tries to lock up and control but C K gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hero is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
C K looking to control and managing it successfully.
C K throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hero because C K loaded up on that one.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, C K cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hero is working to get back to half guard.
C K tries to control but Hero wriggling away.
Louis C K has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hero wants to control but C K is having none of it.
Hero is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
C K controlling from mount.
C K prevents Hero from getting the reversal.
Hero regains half guard.
C K not doing much here.
Hero is trying to maintain the position but C K is very close to passing his half guard.
Hero is not content to let C K control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
C K throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hero is trying is best to control the position here.
C K controlling the action 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 Dollar Hero 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
C K uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.
C K misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Hero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from C K.
C K on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Hero gets a takedown into half guard.
C K is positioning himself well to prevent Hero advancing to mount.
C K wants to get back to full guard.
C K keeps trying to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Hero.
Hero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
C K is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hero is thwarting C K's attempts to control the position.
C K avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hero.
C K manages to get to full guard.
C K trying to keep a closed guard but Hero is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Hero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
C K can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hero controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now C K is on top in guard. #REVB#
C K engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
C K is continuing to stall.
C K wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
C K is looking to work some ground and pound but Hero has wrist control.#T2#
C K engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
C K trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hero looking for a guillotine here but C K defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hero is on top in guard. #REVR#
C K lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hero is really struggling to control C K but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
C K controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. C K doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. C K manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
C K trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
C K wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
C K postures up in Hero's guard and throws a big left but Hero blocks it.
Hero trying to keep a closed guard but C K is proving a slippery customer.
C K stopping the sweep attempt from Hero.
C K looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
C K throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
C K avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hero wants to sweep here but C K controlling him for the moment.
C K controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and C K defends well.
C K not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
C K wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dollar Hero showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Louis C K!
Louis C K was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn Navarro vs Chaos
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kwoma lands with a nice body punch.
Hero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kwomas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kwoma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hero throws a body punch but Kwoma moves out of range.
Dollar Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwoma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kwoma throws out a loose jab but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwoma throws a hook to the side of Hero's head but Hero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kwoma lands a jab to Hero's midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Hero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hero with a nice calf kick.
Hero misses with a hook.
Kwoma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kwoma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwoma misses with an uppercut
and Hero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Kwoma is rocked!
Kwoma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hero can pounce on him.
Kwoma is still on wobbly legs! Can Hero finish him?
Hero cracks Kwoma with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kwoma tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hero pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kwoma is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dollar Hero!
Dollar Hero decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn 718
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero tests Kurosaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kurosaki takes one on the button.
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Hero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kurosaki is looking to chop away at Hero's legs.
Hero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Kurosaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurosaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kurosaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kurosaki defends it well.
Hero tries to move into range but Kurosaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero misses with a straight right.
Kurosaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hero throws the left hand but Kurosaki avoids the punch easily.
Hero misses with a hook. Kurosaki ducked under it nicely.
Hero throws a leg kick that misses.
Kurosaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Hero as he checks the leg kick.
Hero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.#T1#
Kurosaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hero.
Good work by Kurosaki as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hero misses with a body shot
and Kurosaki counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Hero rushes Kurosaki and presses him up against the cage.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hero.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kurosaki breaks from the clinch.
Hero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kurosaki's hands.
Kurosaki looks for the body kick but Hero saw that one coming.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Kurosaki throws a wild body kick that Hero sees coming a mile off.
A cross from Kurosaki lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hero has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Kurosaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hero looks to land a body kick but Kurosaki moved away.
Kurosaki throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hero avoids it.
Kurosaki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hero lands a 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? #T2#
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
Kurosaki is looking to slow Hero down with leg kicks.
Hero throws a good cross that connects.
Hero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hero. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kurosaki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kurosaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hero on the side of the head.
Hero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Hero moves into range and clinches up with Kurosaki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hero.
Kurosaki lands with a left to the head.
Kurosaki prevents a body shot from Hero.
Hero lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Hero manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Kurosaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB2#
Kurosaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kurosaki has managed to get both his arms back between Hero's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kurosaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hero is trying to keep Kurosaki in close. #SUB2#
Kurosaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kurosaki has managed to get both his arms back between Hero's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Hero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurosaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Kurosaki has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hero to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kurosaki is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hero pulls down on the head and he's put Kurosaki to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dollar Hero!
Dollar Hero decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn 710
Date: Aug 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero is looking to land body kicks.
Hero connects with a right hand. Copeland shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.
Hero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Copeland 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.
Copeland checks a low kick from Hero.
A little jabbing left from Copeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Copeland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hero moves forwards but Copeland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hero shoots in looking for a takedown but Copeland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hero throws a looping overhand right but Copeland ducks down to avoid it.
Hero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
Copeland moves out of range of the body kick from Hero.
It seemed like Copeland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Copeland.
Copeland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Hero.#CL2#
Copeland clinches up against the cage.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hero pushes Copeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Copeland takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hero wants to break free but Copeland has control.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Copeland. #BC#
Hero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Copeland.
Copeland throws a looping overhand right but Hero ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Copeland lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been hearing reports that Hero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Copeland'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.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Copeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hero's efforts to push away.
Hero lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Hero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Travis Copeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Copeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Copeland takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Copeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Copeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hero feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Copeland darts in and clinches Hero up against the cage.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Hero shrugs off.
Hero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Hero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hero as Copeland tries to tie him up.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Copeland misses with a knee strike.
Hero can't break the clinch.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Hero blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Copeland.
Hero working aggressively here. #T4#
Hero is trying to drag Copeland to the mat but Copeland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Copeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Hero avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hero.
Hero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hero is defending well for now.
Hero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hero lands with a light punch inside.
Copeland digs a right hand into Hero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hero's gas tank.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hero's brow.
Hero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hero blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland slows down the pace here.
Hero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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 Dollar Hero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Copeland's cut.
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 ducks under a wild hook from Copeland.
Copeland misses with a looping right.
Hero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Copeland avoids the head kick by Hero.
Copeland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Copeland scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Travis Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Copeland closes the distance and clinches.
Hero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Hero.
Hero blocks an elbow strike.
Hero lands a hook that snaps the head of Copeland backwards. #ROC#Copeland is rocked!#TD#
Hero has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Copeland is trying to keep an underhook but Hero manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Copeland is still in real trouble! Can Hero finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero is controlling the pace.
Hero is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Copeland!
Hero loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Copeland scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hero land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hero stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dollar Hero!
Dollar Hero 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.
Travis Copeland spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: Syn 703 Pekka vs Stein
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Hero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petersen is fending him off so far but Hero persists. Nope, Petersen circles away and we're back to standing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hero checks a leg kick.
Petersen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hero's hands.
Petersen staying out of range there.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hero throws out the jab.
Hero 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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petersen's waist but Petersen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hero off to one side.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hero manages to avoid it.
Petersen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petersen thumps Hero with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero is looking to slow Petersen down with leg kicks. #T1#
Petersen throws the left hand but Hero avoids the punch easily.
Hero misses with a hook.
Petersen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petersen throws a right hand that Hero ducks under and follows up with a left that Hero also avoids with ease.
Hero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Hero.
Hero slips a jab from Petersen.
Hero misses with a leg kick
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dollar Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen moves out of range as Hero strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Hero lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Hero.
Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hero misses with a left hand
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hero tries a head kick but it misses.
Hero lands a nice shot to the body.
Petersen throws a low kick, looking for Hero's leg but Hero calmly moves out of range.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Petersen misses.
Nice jab there from Hero.
Hero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Petersen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hero scores with a shot to the body.
Hero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen checks the leg kick.#T3#
Petersen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hero can pounce on him.
Hero tries for a takedown but Petersen circles away easily
and Petersen counters with a nice body shot.
Steven Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dollar Hero.
Hero staying out of range there.
Petersen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petersen moves out of range of the leg kick from Hero.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hero manages to avoid it.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hero works over Petersen's head and body with a nice combination.
Hero misses with a body shot
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Hero, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hero throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Petersen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Petersen misses its target.
Hero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petersen checks a leg kick.
Petersen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hero misses with a head 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 under a wild hook from Petersen.
Hero throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
Petersen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hero tests Petersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Petersen tries to keep at a distance but Hero has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Hero manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dollar Hero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A clash of legs there as Hero blocks the low kick.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Petersen misses #TD2#
and Hero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hero.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hero passes Petersen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hero trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
Hero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
Hero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petersen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Hero throws an elbow that misses. Petersen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hero's guard. Nice move by Petersen!#REVR#
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen prevents Hero from improving his position.
Hero is positioning himself well to prevent Petersen advancing to mount. #T2#
Petersen is thwarting Hero's attempts to control the position.
Hero is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen is keen to just control but Hero is a slippery customer.
Hero wants to control but Petersen passes into side.
Hero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen trying to control the action but Hero is working from the bottom.
Hero tries to buck Petersen off but Petersen is having none of it.
Hero tries to control but Petersen manages to take his back.
Hero trying to control the hands but Petersen won't let him. #T3#
Hero rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hero is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Hero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hero keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Hero tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.#T4#
Hero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily.
Hero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hero postures up in Petersen's guard and throws a big left but Petersen blocks it.
Hero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hero trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Petersen continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dollar Hero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Petersen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dollar Hero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Hero misses.
Hero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hero dodges the punch combination from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
Petersen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hero lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Petersen throws the left hand but Hero avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero is looking to clinch but Petersen is avoiding it.
Hero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petersen but Petersen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hero connects with a leg kick. #T1#
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen walks into a jab.#CL2#
Hero instigates a clinch.
Hero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Petersen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Hero on the inside.
Petersen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petersen prevents it.
Petersen lands with a right to the head.
Petersen blocking some punches.
Petersen lands a knee to the body.
Petersen lands a nice uppercut.
Hero lands with a right to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Hero turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hero manages to end up in side control.
Petersen tries to buck Hero off but Hero is having none of it.
Petersen is trying to control Hero's posture but Hero avoids it.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Hero working the head and body with strikes.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
Hero wants to take a breather but Petersen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hero.
Petersen pulls Hero in close to his closed guard and prevents Hero from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Hero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero is looking to work some ground and pound but Petersen has wrist control.#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.
Hero wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Dollar Hero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hero postures up in Petersen's guard and throws a big left but Petersen blocks it.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hero.
Hero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petersen counters with a right hand to the body.
Steven Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hero misses with a two punch combination.
Hero throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Petersen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petersen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dollar Hero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hero 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dollar Hero!
Dollar Hero was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 696 Point vs Puno
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plutov's sensitive parts.
Hero jabs Plutov right on the nose. Plutov blinks but takes it well.
Hero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Plutov lands with an overhand left.
Plutov scores with a push kick.
Plutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hero misses with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Hero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plutov misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
Plutov lands a glancing blow to the side of Hero's head.#TD#
Hero closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Plutov quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hero is working for a kimura but Plutov is defending it quite comfortably.
Hero stops Plutov from getting back to his feet.
Hero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plutov keeps working.
Plutov tries to kick Hero off but Hero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Plutov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1##SUB#
Hero is looking for a kimura but Plutov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hero to get the leverage.
Hero tries to pass to full mount but Plutov defends it.
Plutov is trying to stand back up but Hero is controlling him #SUB#
Hero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plutov defends it well. #ES2#
Plutov kicks off Hero and gets to his feet.
A lazy left from Hero finds it's target.
Plutov tries to clinch but Hero is having none of it.
A jab from Hero misses.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero misses with a double jab.
Plutov misses with a body shot #TD#
and Hero counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Plutov!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Hero working the ground and pound from side control.
Hero throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Plutov tries to escape but Hero is in control.
Hero working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Plutov pushes Hero away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hero gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hero throws a strike aimed at the side of Plutov's head but Plutov avoids it well.
Plutov is pushing Hero's head away, looking to escape. Hero manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Hero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hero wants to control but Plutov is keeping him busy.
Plutov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hero goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Plutov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hero but great work by Plutov.#SU2#
Plutov stands up and beckons Hero to his feet.
Plutov missing with a left hand there. Hero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Plutov there.
Hero dodges the punch combination from Plutov. #T4#
Hero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hero staying out of range there.
Plutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hero is just out of range.
Plutov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero throws a leg kick but Plutov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hero swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutov.
Jab by Hero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hero avoids the head kick by Plutov.
Plutov moves out of range as Hero strikes.
Hero pivots, looking for a leg kick but Plutov is out of range and Hero settles back down.
Plutov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hero throws the left hand but Plutov avoids the punch easily.
Hero is looking to score with low kicks.
Plutov lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hero moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Dollar Hero 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##TD#
Hero drives through with a takedown into Plutov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Plutov pushes Hero off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL2#
Plutov pushes Hero up against the cage in a clinch.
Hero avoids a wild elbow strike from Plutov.
Nice body punch from Hero.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hero.
Plutov takes a shot to the head.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Hero.
Hero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plutov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Plutov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plutov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Plutov jabs at Hero's body.#T1#
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 Plutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Plutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hero throws a jab but it's blocked by Plutov.
Plutov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hero eats them both and turns towards Plutov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hero tries for a takedown but Plutov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dollar Hero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plutov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Hero tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plutov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plutov sprawls well. Plutov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hero gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Plutov does no damage.
Hero slips a straight right by Plutov.
Hero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Plutov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Plutov tests Hero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Plutov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hero takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Plutovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Plutov scores with a head kick.
Hero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Hero misses with a hook. Plutov ducked under it nicely.
Plutov connects with an inside leg kick.
Plutov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Plutov misses with a hook.
Hero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Plutov counters with a left to the body.
Plutov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Hero misses.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses.
Plutov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hero dips to his left and cracks Plutov with an uppercut!
Plutov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Plutov looks to land a body kick but Hero moved away.
A lazy left from Plutov finds it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Hero scores with a four punch combination!
Hero misses with a looping left.
Hero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plutov's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hero. #T3#
Plutov blocks a jab.
Plutov is looking to score with low kicks.
Hero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hero avoids a kick to the body.
Hero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Plutov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Plutov misses with a low kick as Hero jumps back.
A bone on bone clash there as Hero blocks the leg kick.
Plutov misses with the combination.
Plutov works over Hero's head and body with a nice combination.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Hero throws a wild body kick that Plutov sees coming a mile off.
Plutov throws out a loose jab but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plutov manages to avoid it.#T4#
Plutov moves out of range as Hero strikes.
Plutov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Plutov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hero throws a hook but Plutov avoids it easily.
Plutov misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hero. Plutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plutov flicks out a counter leg kick but Hero steps away.
Plutov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Plutov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hero throws a looping overhand right but Plutov ducks down to avoid it.
Hero misses with a low kick.
Plutov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hero walks into a stiff left hand from Plutov.
Plutov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hero.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plutov moves away.
A jab from Plutov does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Plutov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Plutov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Plutov throws a good cross that connects.
Plutov with a hook.
Plutov defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
Hero cracks a nice hook into Plutov's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov 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#
Plutov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Hero as he connects with a hook.
A left and a right from Hero both land. Nice combination.
Hero throws out a loose jab but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov throws a head kick but Hero moves out of range.
Plutov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Plutov lands a jab to the head.
Plutov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.
Plutov lands a head shot.
Plutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Plutovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plutov misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Hero connects with the punch.
Plutov tries to work over Hero's front leg with a kick but Hero checks it.
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Plutov counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Hero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hero won't allow Plutov to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Plutov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hero off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Plutov misses with a straight right. #T1#
Plutov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hero on the side of the head.
Hero tried to score with a low kick but Plutov checks it.
Hero shoots for a takedown but Plutov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Plutov lands with a hook. Hero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Plutov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Plutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hero manages to avoid it.
Hero throwing a counter right hand but Plutov manages to avoid it.
Plutov looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Plutov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Plutov is out of range.
Plutov misses the jab.
Plutov slips a straight right by Hero.
Plutov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hero jabs Plutov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Plutov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hero looks to land a left hand but Plutov moved out of range nicely.
Plutov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hero is looking to score with low kicks.
Hero shoots for a double leg takedown but Plutov sprawls well. He's pushed Hero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Plutov feints a jab promting Hero to slip. Plutov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero looks to land a left hand but Plutov moved out of range nicely.
Plutov stuns Hero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Plutov connects with a single shot there.
Plutov throws a hook but Hero avoids it easily.
Hero is looking to counter punch.
Plutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Hero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Plutov doesn't seem phased though.
Plutov scoring well with a low kick there.
Plutov slips under a jab.
Plutov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Hero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Plutov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hero counters with a straight right hand.
Plutov connects with a looping right hand.
Plutov tried to score with a low kick but Hero checks it.
Plutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hero throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Plutov.
A swing and a miss from Plutov.
Hero scores with a jab to the head.
Plutov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hero is out of range and Plutov settles back down. #T3#
Hero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plutov defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dollar Hero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Plutov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hero scrambles back to his feet.
Hero throws a hook but Plutov avoids it easily.
Hero checks a low kick from Plutov.
Plutov misses with a body kick.
Hero looks to land a right hand but Plutov moved out of range.
Plutov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Plutov throws a big shot that misses.
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.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plutov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
Plutov scores with a hook to the body. Hero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Plutov misses with a two punch combination.
Plutov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Hero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Plutov loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Hero misses with a kick to the body.
Hero blocks the body kick.
Hero swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Plutov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hero misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero avoids a kick to the body.
Plutov feints and then cracks Hero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hero down.
Plutov misses with a body kick.
Plutov misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plutov throws out the jab.
Plutov cracks Hero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab from Plutov.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wasyl Plutov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Plutov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wasyl Plutov!
An out of breath Wasyl Plutov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 690 Magufuli vs Borjigin
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vegas defends it nicely.
It seemed like Vegas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Hero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vegas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vegas lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Hero. Those never looked like landing.
Vegas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Hero ducks down to avoid it.
Vegas with a nice calf kick.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
Vegas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vegas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hero takes one to the chin there.
Vegas throws a right and a left that both 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!
Hero connects with a solid leg kick.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Vegas thumps Hero with a low kick.#T1#
Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Vegas 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 throws a good cross that connects.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
Hero throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.
Vegas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Hero tenderised Vegas's leg. Vegas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vegas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas ducks right into an uppercut from Hero.
Vegas's corner calls for a 1-2. Vegas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vegas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnny Vegas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero motions for Vegas to come forward. Hero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hero. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Hero misses.
Hero throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.#CL2#
Vegas rushes Hero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside. #T2##BC#
Hero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vegas throws a right and a left that Hero avoids nicely.
Vegas missing with a left hand there. Hero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero throws a shot to the body.
Vegas is looking to clinch but Hero is avoiding it.
Hero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vegas pinned against the cage. Vegas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hero scores with a leg kick.
Vegas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vegas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vegas tries to clinch there but Hero circles away.
Vegas digs a good hook to Hero's body.
Hero misses with a straight right.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab. #T3#
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Hero tenderised Vegas's leg. Vegas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vegas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vegas defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
Hero slips under a jab from Vegas.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Vegas slips under a jab from Hero.
Vegas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hero throws a body punch but Vegas moves out of range.
Hero takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hero looks to land a right hand but Vegas moved out of range.
Vegas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It appears Hero was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hero throws a one two combo.
Vegas tries to clinch but Hero moves out of range.
Vegas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hero misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero scores with a nice head shot.
Vegas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hero. Hero obviously looking to wear him down.
Vegas lands a jab to the nose.
Vegas avoids the head kick by Hero. #T4#
Hero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vegas in his tracks.
Vegas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. Vegas catches Hero right on the button with a cross.
Hero lands a jab to Vegas's midsection.
Vegas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hero throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
Hero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Hero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hero is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hero digs a good body shot into Vegas's ribs.
Vegas scores with a jab.
Vegas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hero closes the distance and clinches up with Vegas, looking for a takedown. Hero pushes Vegas against the cage but Vegas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dollar Hero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas tries to clinch up but Hero circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Dollar Hero will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hero fails with a takedown attempt.
Hero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Vegas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hero throws a wild body kick that Vegas sees coming a mile off.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hero checks it well.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vegas sprawls and moves away.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vegas 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.#TD#
Hero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vegas sprawls well initially but Hero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vegas is trying is best to control the position here.
Hero thows a huge punch but Vegas dodges it nicely.
Hero passes to side control. #T1#
Vegas wants to control but Hero postures up.#SUB#
Hero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hero working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hero is looking to take a break and control but Vegas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hero working the ground and pound but Vegas is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Hero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hero is trying to get an arm triangle but Vegas is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hero throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vegas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hero off and has taken his back!
Hero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vegas has the hooks in. Hero is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vegas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas controlling from the back.#T3#
Hero tries to break free.
Hero is working hard here to advance position.
Vegas keeps control of the position easily here as Hero tries to buck him off.
Hero tries to escape the position.
Vegas gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T4#
Hero tries to roll but Vegas sticks to his back.
Vegas trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hero doesn't escape.
Johnny Vegas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hero tries to escape the position.
Hero staying busy and making it hard for Vegas to control.
Vegas controlling from the back.
Vegas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vegas doesn't have the hooks in and Hero manages to turn into his guard.
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 Dollar Hero will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hero gets tackled into the cage by Vegas. Vegas maintains the clinch. #BC#
Hero breaks from the clinch.
Hero throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vegas there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hero. That's going to slow Vegas down.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.
Vegas with a nice calf kick.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Vegas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hero doesn't seem bothered though.
Hero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Vegas throws out a counter right but Hero avoids it with no problem.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Vegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas scores with a shot to the body.
Vegas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vegas there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vegas, as that shot connected.
A big right from Vegas misses.
Hero feints a jab promting Vegas to slip. Hero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vegas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hero defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Hero misses with a low kick.
Vegas throws a fast counter high kick but Hero manages to duck under it in time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hero.
Vegas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Hero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hero shoots in and drives through. Vegas sprawls well.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Hero saw that one coming.
Hero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Hero.
Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas throws a good cross that connects.
Vegas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.#T2#
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Vegas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good work by Hero as he checks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Vegas.
Hero misses with the combination.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Hero ducks down to avoid it.
Hero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vegas moves out of range as Hero throws a body kick.
Hero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Hero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vegas lands a lovely overhand right.
Hero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vegas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hero digs a good body shot into Vegas's ribs.
Hero fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Hero lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
Hero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vegas's hands.
Nice shot lands for Vegas.
Hero thumps Vegas with a low kick.
Hero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Hero slips under a jab from Vegas.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Johnny Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vegas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dollar Hero is winning the standup battle so far.
Hero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Hero.
Vegas with a nice cross.
Vegas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Vegas misses.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target. #T4#
Hero fails with a takedown attempt.
Vegas thumps Hero with a low kick.
Hero misses with a straight right.
Hero checks a low kick from Vegas.
Hero throws out a powerful jab.
Hero throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hero doesn't seem bothered though.
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Vegas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hero's hands.#CL2#
Vegas gets a clinch.
Hero has had enough of the clinch but Vegas keeps him there for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Vegas.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dollar Hero!
Dollar Hero bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2020

#R1#
Hero shoots in but Perkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Perkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hero throws a series of strikes that have Perkins backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like Kai Perkins has been cut.
Hero jabs Perkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hero cracks Perkins with a good jab.
Hero throws a body punch but Perkins moves out of range.
Hero connects with a single shot there.
Hero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big right from Perkins misses.
We've been hearing reports that Hero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 series of wild punches.
Perkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Hero misses with an uppercut. Perkins saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkins ! But no joy.
Perkins missing with a left hand there. Hero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero tries to clinch there but Perkins circles away.
Perkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Hero is wise to it.
Perkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hero has time to react.
Hero throws the left hand but Perkins avoids the punch easily.
Hero cracks Perkins with an open hand slap.#TD#
Hero shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Perkins is trying to defend but Hero finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Hero is working for a submission of some sort.
Hero throwing shots but Perkins is blocking nicely. #T2#
Perkins is trying to stand. #SUB#
Hero seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero lands strikes from half guard.
Hero is keen to just control but Perkins is a slippery customer.
Hero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hero has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3##SUB#
Perkins wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Hero has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Perkins taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dollar Hero!
In his post fight interview, Dollar Hero started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CACC 74
Date: Apr 04, 2020

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dollar Hero (ranked 4286 p4p, 385 weight class) and Joshua Brown (ranked 2758 p4p, 297 weight class). Hero comes to the ring accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Brown has chosen Hail Mary Tupac as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

170 cm
32 yrs
155 lbs

176 cm
26 yrs
166 lbs

Hero

Brown

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Dollar Hero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hero tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hero to the ground. Hero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Hero closes the distance and clinches.

Hero turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hero (4) vs (0) Brown
Brown tries to control but Hero manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hero (7) vs (0) Brown

Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hero.
Hero doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hero (7) vs (2) Brown
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (7) vs (5) Brown

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown trying to control the action but Hero is working from the bottom.
Brown is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hero is not content to let Brown control the position.
Hero is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position but Hero is working away.
You can see the frustration on Hero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown trying to control the position but Hero is working away.
Hero tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brown looking to control but instead Hero has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Hero is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Hero is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown trying to control the action but Hero is working from the bottom.
Brown is looking to stall here but Hero recovers full guard.
Hero working a defensive guard here.
Hero looking for a sweep. Not yet Hero, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brown trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Hero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Hero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hero (9) vs (5) Brown
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hero (9) vs (7) Brown

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the action but Hero is working from the bottom.
Hero wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hero haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Brown might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hero is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hero avoid being mounted?
Hero manages to get to full guard.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hero is keeping the position for now.
Brown trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hero is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hero (11) vs (7) Brown

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hero is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Hero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hero is working away from the top position though.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hero's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hero (11) vs (11) Brown
Brown keeps control of the position as Hero tries to break free.

Brown working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hero is really stuck here.
Hero tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hero is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Hero is trying to escape the mount.
Hero tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown is looking to work his way around to Hero's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Brown swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hero is now in Brown's guard. A big mistake from Brown there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hero (13) vs (11) Brown

Brown working for a triangle but Hero defends it easily.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hero puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brown is looking to control Hero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Hero tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control here.
Hero is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Hero is very close to passing his half guard.

Hero is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown wants to control but Hero is keeping busy.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to improve his position but Hero is controlling well.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown seems keen to control Hero's posture.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hero controls the pace.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Hero is proving a slippery customer.
Brown is trying to hold Hero in close to prevent damage but Hero has managed to pass into half guard.
Hero tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Brown wants to improve his position but Hero is controlling well.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hero is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.

Hero is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown is looking to get back to full guard here but Hero has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (16) vs (11) Brown
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hero takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
In his post fight interview, Dollar Hero started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Joshua Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'I will learn from this!!'.

Event: CACC 69
Date: Mar 22, 2020

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 1572 p4p, 187 weight class) and Dollar Hero (ranked 4110 p4p, 363 weight class). Qasi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Whom The Bell Tolls. Hero has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
41 yrs
166 lbs

170 cm
32 yrs
155 lbs

Qasi

Hero

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Dollar Hero!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Qasi tries to score a body lock takedown but Hero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Qasi wants a takedown but no success here.

Qasi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Qasi (4) vs (0) Hero
Hero regains half guard.
Qasi stalling away here and it's allowed Hero to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hero is retaining full guard.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi is really struggling to control Hero but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
Hero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hero controlling Qasi's posture.

Qasi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Qasi is one step ahead there.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.

Hero is looking for a triangle here but Qasi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (7) vs (0) Hero
Qasi wants to control but Hero is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Qasi wants to take a breather but Hero manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Qasi.
Hero trying to control the position.
Qasi forces his way into half guard.

Qasi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hero defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to control but Qasi postures up.

Qasi is looking for a kimura here.
Hero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Qasi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Qasi's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Qasi (7) vs (4) Hero

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Qasi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Hero is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Qasi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Qasi for a finish.
Hero keeps control of the position as Qasi tries to break free.
Qasi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hero trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Qasi rolls, trying to escape but Hero keeps control of the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Hero is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Qasi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hero controlling well, preventing Qasi from escaping the position.
Qasi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Qasi is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Qasi gets back to half guard.
Hero wants to free his trapped foot but Qasi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Qasi regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Hero postures up.
Qasi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Qasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Qasi keeping full guard, as Hero tries to pass.
Qasi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hero puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Hero is working for a submission of some sort.
Qasi wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi gets full guard.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Qasi is looking to sweep but instead, Hero has passed into half guard.
Hero prevents Qasi from improving his position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Qasi.

Qasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hero is aware though and is defending well.
Hero is pushing down on Qasi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Qasi is fighting to maintain full guard but Hero has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Qasi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hero won't allow Qasi to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (9) vs (4) Hero
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Hero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Qasi trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
Hero wants to sweep but no luck.
Hero trying to keep a closed guard but Qasi is proving a slippery customer.
Hero looking for a sweep. Not yet Hero, not yet.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Qasi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Qasi in particular looking to stall.
Hero manages to get to full guard.
Qasi preventing the sweep.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Hero keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi postures up.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi slips nicely into half guard.
Hero gets full guard.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hero wants to sweep here but Qasi controlling him for the moment.
Qasi trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qasi takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Our winner, Azar Qasi, 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: CACC 61
Date: Mar 01, 2020

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dollar Hero (ranked 4129 p4p, 399 weight class) and Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2369 p4p, 263 weight class). Hero comes to the ring accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

170 cm
32 yrs
155 lbs

176 cm
42 yrs
160 lbs

Hero

St Pierre

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Dollar Hero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Jesus St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Hero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
St Pierre fails to land the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Hero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

St Pierre throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. St Pierre is in Hero's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hero (0) vs (2) St Pierre
St Pierre advances to half guard.

St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hero has managed to free his arm - good work.

St Pierre seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero won't allow St Pierre to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero gets back to full guard.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
St Pierre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (0) vs (5) St Pierre
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hero gets back to half guard.
Hero regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hero is looking for a triangle but St Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hero keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre passes into half guard.

St Pierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hero defends it well.

St Pierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hero defends it well.
St Pierre trying to mount his opponent but Hero defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Hero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hero.
St Pierre won't allow Hero to sweep him here.
St Pierre passes Hero's left leg - he's now in half guard.

St Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Hero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hero is refusing to be controlled, as St Pierre sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero keeping control of the position.
Hero is staying active underneath St Pierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
St Pierre is looking to pass Hero's guard but actually Hero recovers to full guard.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre is looking to pass into half guard but Hero pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hero is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hero (2) vs (5) St Pierre
Hero trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hero trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Chris Leben KO Academy inform us that St Pierre has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
St Pierre working a defensive guard here.

St Pierre has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hero doesn't defend quickly enough and St Pierre has managed to lock this one up! Can Hero escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to St Pierre on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesus St Pierre!
Jesus St Pierre is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Jesus St Pierre thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CACC 55
Date: Feb 15, 2020

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dollar Hero (ranked 4195 p4p, 394 weight class) and Sao Alela (ranked 1087 p4p, 130 weight class). Hero comes to the ring accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Alela has chosen Ground Zero (MOP) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

170 cm
32 yrs
155 lbs

180 cm
25 yrs
168 lbs

Hero

Alela

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Dollar Hero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Sao Alela!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Alela has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alela is looking for a takedown.
Hero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alela is working for takedown but Hero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dollar Hero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
Hero prevents the takedown attempt.
Hero looking for a takedown.
Alela is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Alela has clasped his hands together around Hero's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hero (0) vs (4) Alela
A lull in the action here.

Alela tries for a kimura but Hero is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alela is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alela controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero struggling a bit here.
Hero prevents Alela from improving position.
Hero is looking for a sweep.
Hero wants to control but Alela postures up.
Hero is looking for a sweep.
Alela is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alela trying to control the action but Hero is working from the bottom.
Hero is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hero prevents Alela from moving into mount.
Alela moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hero (0) vs (6) Alela
Hero is squirming around, avoiding Alela's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alela wants to control but Hero has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alela is looking to stall here but Hero recovers full guard.
Alela wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alela trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero wants to sweep but no luck.
Hero is working hard here to advance position.
Alela looking to sit in guard and control but Hero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hero (2) vs (6) Alela
Alela pulls Hero in close to prevent any damage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Alela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hero wants to control from the top but Alela keeps moving.
Hero looking to pass the guard.
Hero trying to control but Alela is working from the bottom.
Alela looking to control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hero wants to control from the top but Alela keeps moving.
Hero advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (5) vs (6) Alela

Alela wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Hero has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Alela's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Alela is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Hero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dollar Hero!
Dollar Hero retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Dollar Hero started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CACC 43
Date: Jan 12, 2020

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dollar Hero (ranked 4227 p4p, 407 weight class) and Fallschirm Jäger (ranked 2125 p4p, 233 weight class). Hero comes to the ring accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Jäger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

170 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs

169 cm
32 yrs
156 lbs

Hero

Jäger

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Dollar Hero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Fallschirm Jäger!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hero keeps the fight on the outside.

Jäger closes the distance and clinches.
Jäger wants a takedown but no success here.

Hero has Jäger pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hero pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Jäger tumbling to the mat - Hero dives into Jäger's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hero (2) vs (0) Jäger
Jäger looking to control but Hero passes into half guard.
Jäger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jäger 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jäger has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jäger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hero's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hero (2) vs (4) Jäger

Jäger looking to break Hero's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hero remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jäger will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hero looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Jäger seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Hero's chin but Hero turns very nicely into Jäger's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Hero.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hero (4) vs (4) Jäger
Hero is pushing down on Jäger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jäger is fighting to maintain full guard but Hero has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero wants to pass the guard but Jäger is defending well.
Jäger is pressing down on Hero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jäger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Jäger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hero defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero advances to half guard.
Hero trying to control the pace.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jäger is looking to improve his position.

Hero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jäger defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jäger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hero is working away from the top position though.
Hero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jäger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jäger gets back to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hero passes into half guard.
Hero wants to pass to mount but Jäger is defending the position.
Jäger moves into full guard.
Hero wants to pass the guard but Jäger is keeping the position.

Jäger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hero wants to control from the top but Jäger keeps moving.
Jäger working a defensive guard but Hero manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (7) vs (4) Jäger
Jäger is trying to improve his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jäger prevents Hero from moving into mount.
Hero controls the position.
Jäger gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hero (9) vs (4) Jäger
Jäger gets back to half guard.
Hero is thwarting Jäger's attempts to control the position.

Hero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jäger trying to control here.
Jäger moves into full guard.
Hero looking to pass the guard.
Hero preventing the sweep.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jäger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hero (9) vs (6) Jäger
Hero is not content to let Jäger control the position.
Jäger wants to pass the guard but Hero is defending well.
Hero wants to improve his position but Jäger is controlling well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jäger trying to pass the guard but Hero defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hero is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hero trying to control here.
Hero wants to get back to full guard.
Hero trying to control but Jäger postures up.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hero is pressing down on Jäger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jäger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hero is keeping the position for now.
Jäger passes Hero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hero gets back to full guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Hero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jäger passes into half guard.
Hero trying to control but Jäger postures up.
Hero wants to get back to full guard.
Jäger wants to free his trapped foot but Hero is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hero wants to control but Jäger is keeping busy.
Jäger is pressing down on Hero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hero is holding on for now.
Hero trying to hold on to Jäger's head to control him but Jäger postures up.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jäger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hero is pressing down on Jäger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jäger looking to sit in guard and control but Hero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hero (11) vs (6) Jäger
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jäger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hero wants to control from the top but Jäger keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hero takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
Dollar Hero is the new lightweight champion!
Dollar Hero decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CACC 37
Date: Dec 28, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2168 p4p, 247 weight class) and Dollar Hero (ranked 4163 p4p, 428 weight class). St Pierre comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. Hero has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

176 cm
42 yrs
160 lbs

170 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs

St Pierre

Hero

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Jesus St Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Dollar Hero!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Hero clinches.

St Pierre has picked Hero up - he's going for a ride! St Pierre dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St Pierre (2) vs (0) Hero
St Pierre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Pierre controlling the action here.
St Pierre trying to mount his opponent but Hero defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero tries to get to full guard but St Pierre has control of the leg.
St Pierre wants to pass to mount but Hero is defending the position.
St Pierre content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

St Pierre seems to be working for a kimura but Hero defends the submission attempt.
St Pierre is keen to just control but Hero is a slippery customer.
Well, if St Pierre is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hero gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
St Pierre is working hard here to advance position.
St Pierre passes into half guard.

St Pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hero trying to control here.
St Pierre is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (5) vs (0) Hero

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to take Hero's back but instead Hero gets back to half guard. Nice work.
St Pierre 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.
St Pierre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (8) vs (0) Hero
St Pierre moves to his opponent's back but Hero bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for St Pierre.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (8) vs (2) Hero
Hero looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero preventing the sweep.
Hero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hero has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (8) vs (5) Hero
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on St Pierre's face as Hero controls the position.
St Pierre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hero's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
St Pierre moves into full guard.
St Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Hero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St Pierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Pierre manages to get to full guard.
Hero sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hero stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hero has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (8) vs (8) Hero
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Hero is trying to get an arm triangle but St Pierre is defending well.
St Pierre is trying to work for a sweep but Hero has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: St Pierre (8) vs (10) Hero
St Pierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hero wants to control the pace but St Pierre is squirming around nicely.
St Pierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Hero postures up.

Hero working for a guillotine from mount but St Pierre is in no mood to give up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Hero's attempts to control the action.
St Pierre tries to lock up and control but Hero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
St Pierre working to try and regain half guard.
Hero controlling from mount.
St Pierre is working to get back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hero wants to control the pace but St Pierre is squirming around nicely.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position but Hero isn't that keen on the idea.
St Pierre sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hero wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is defending well.
St Pierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hero is working away from the top position though.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hero is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for St Pierre!
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (8) vs (13) Hero
Hero looking to control but St Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position but Hero isn't that keen on the idea.
Hero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St Pierre is looking to escape.
Hero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre working to try and regain half guard.
Hero looking to control but St Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hero avoids the attempt from St Pierre to control.
St Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Hero tries to control but St Pierre wriggling away.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Hero pushes him away.
St Pierre sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
St Pierre wants to improve his position but Hero is controlling well.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hero manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (8) vs (16) Hero
Hero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St Pierre is looking to escape.
Hero prevents St Pierre from getting the reversal.
Hero trying to control but St Pierre is having none of it.
St Pierre is looking to get to half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Hero pushes him away.
Hero content just to control the position here.
Hero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St Pierre prevents any damage by holding on tight.
St Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hero looking to control but St Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hero prevents St Pierre from getting the reversal.
St Pierre gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hero wins on points by 16 to 8.
After the fight, Dollar Hero was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CACC 33
Date: Dec 21, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dollar Hero (ranked 4090 p4p, 420 weight class) and Raymond Donde (ranked 645 p4p, 79 weight class). Hero comes to the ring accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

170 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs

180 cm
28 yrs
155 lbs

Hero

Donde

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dollar Hero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Hero gets a clinch.
Donde tries to score a body lock takedown but Hero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Hero is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Donde can't fight it off and eventually Hero manages to take the fight to the floor. Donde looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hero (2) vs (0) Donde
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Donde is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hero is aware though and is defending well.

Donde is looking for a triangle but Hero pushes his legs off easily.
Hero stays in close to Donde's body and controls the position.
Hero looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hero wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donde wants to improve his position but instead Hero has moved into half guard.

Donde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hero is trying to control the action in half guard but Donde is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Donde is trying to get back to full guard.

Donde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donde tries to roll over but Hero keeps him under control.
Donde keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (5) vs (0) Donde
Donde is working to get back to half guard.
Hero tries to control but Donde wriggling away.
Donde is trying desperately to improve position.
Hero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Donde sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Donde is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hero jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (8) vs (0) Donde
Donde is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donde looks to move to half guard but instead Hero has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hero (10) vs (0) Donde
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Donde is working to get back to half guard.

Hero is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Donde is surviving well by controlling Hero's body position as best he can.
Hero controlling from mount.
Hero tries to control but Donde wriggling away.
Donde is looking to improve his position but Hero isn't that keen on the idea.
Donde is squirming around, avoiding Hero's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donde working to try and regain half guard.
Donde is still trying to improve position.
Hero controlling from the full mount.
Donde is squirming around, avoiding Hero's attempts to control the action.

Hero with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donde gets back to half guard.
Donde wants to get back to full guard.
Hero content to control rather than advance.
Donde won't allow Hero to pass to mount.
Hero wants to control but Donde is keeping him busy.
Donde slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Donde looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Donde has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Hero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Donde throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hero uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (13) vs (0) Donde
Hero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Donde!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hero (15) vs (0) Donde
Hero looking to control but Donde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hero is really struggling to control Donde but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Donde tries to reverse the position but Hero maintains control.
Hero controlling from mount.
Donde is squirming around, avoiding Hero's attempts to control the action.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Hero jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Donde manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hero tries to advance to mount but can't.
Donde is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hero is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hero (17) vs (0) Donde
Hero prevents Donde from getting the reversal.
Hero trying to control but Donde is having none of it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Donde is looking to get to half guard.
Donde is squirming around, avoiding Hero's attempts to control the action.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donde working to try and regain half guard.
Hero looking to control but Donde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Donde manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Donde is looking for a sweep. Hero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hero trying to control from half guard but Donde is working away.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Hero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hero is trying to control. Donde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Donde manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Donde is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hero has managed to get both his arms back between Donde's legs - danger averted.
Hero trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
Donde is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Donde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hero has managed to get both his arms back between Donde's legs - danger averted.
Hero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hero is looking to take a break and control but Donde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donde wants to get back to full guard but Hero has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (20) vs (0) Donde
Donde is looking to regain half guard here but Hero keeps moving and retains side control.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
Donde regains half guard.

Donde looking for submissions off his back.
Hero is looking to take a break and control but Donde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hero passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (23) vs (0) Donde

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Donde is desperately trying to improve his position but Hero has a good base and remains in mount.
Donde regains half guard.
Donde is staying active underneath Hero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are battling for position here. Donde manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.

Donde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Donde is looking for a triangle here but Hero uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (26) vs (0) Donde

Hero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Donde is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Donde 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.
Donde stops Hero from passing to mount.
Donde is trying to work for a sweep but Hero has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hero (28) vs (0) Donde
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hero trying to control but Donde is having none of it.
Donde really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hero takes the fight on points by 28 to 0.
Dollar Hero tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CACC 23
Date: Nov 30, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Gatsby (ranked 3246 p4p, 360 weight class) and Dollar Hero (ranked 3628 p4p, 389 weight class). Hero has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!

178 cm
34 yrs
167 lbs

170 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs

Gatsby

Hero

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Joe Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dollar Hero!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hero tries to clinch up.

Hero gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gatsby (0) vs (4) Hero
Gatsby 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.
Gatsby is working hard here to advance position.
Gatsby struggling a bit here.
Hero tries to move to mount but Gatsby blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hero is trying to get an arm triangle but Gatsby is defending well.

Hero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby regains half guard.
Hero is looking to advance position but Gatsby won't allow it.
Hero keeps trying to improve his position.
Gatsby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gatsby is trying to maintain the position but Hero is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gatsby manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatsby is keeping the position for now.
Hero passes into half guard.
Gatsby tries to get to full guard but Hero has control of the leg.
Hero wants to free his trapped foot but Gatsby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gatsby tries to get to full guard but Hero has control of the leg.
Gatsby moves into full guard.

Gatsby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hero defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gatsby throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hero escapes and throws Gatsby's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (0) vs (7) Hero
Gatsby is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hero is looking to take a break and control but Gatsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero wants to control but Gatsby is keeping him busy.
Gatsby gets back to half guard.
Hero is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatsby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hero wants to control but Gatsby is keeping him busy.

Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatsby wants to control but Hero passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (0) vs (10) Hero
Hero gets to mount! Gatsby was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gatsby (0) vs (12) Hero
Gatsby tries to hold on but Hero postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hero tries to control but Gatsby wriggling away.
Hero controlling his opponent.
Gatsby is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gatsby wants to hold on but Hero pushes him away.
Hero prevents Gatsby from getting the reversal.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to control but Gatsby is having none of it.
Gatsby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gatsby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gatsby regains half guard.

Gatsby looking for submissions off his back.
Hero is just content to waste time from the top position. Gatsby takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Gatsby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hero's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (12) Hero
Gatsby passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (5) vs (12) Hero
Hero being controlled for a moment.

Gatsby goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hero rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gatsby's guard! Nice work there by Hero!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (5) vs (14) Hero

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby can't keep his opponent in guard - Hero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gatsby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Gatsby looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hero has picked Gatsby up and slammed him! Gatsby can't keep hold of the triangle and Hero manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (5) vs (17) Hero
Hero trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Gatsby is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hero off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gatsby (9) vs (17) Hero
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Gatsby has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hero has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Gatsby looking for the RNC.

Gatsby working for a choke but Hero reverses nicely into Gatsby 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (9) vs (19) Hero

Gatsby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hero defends well.
Gatsby wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hero is now in half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hero wants to free his trapped foot but Gatsby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gatsby trying to control here.
Hero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gatsby keeps working.
Gatsby works his way to full guard. Good work.

Gatsby is looking for a triangle but Hero pushes his legs off easily.
Hero sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Gatsby has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hero is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gatsby.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (9) vs (22) Hero
Hero is looking to take a break and control but Gatsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gatsby gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gatsby (9) vs (24) Hero
Hero trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby tries to hold on but Hero pushes him away.
Hero tries to control but Gatsby wriggling away.
Gatsby tries to lock up and control but Hero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gatsby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gatsby is looking to escape.
Gatsby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hero content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hero wins on points by 24 to 9.
After the fight, Dollar Hero was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CACC 15
Date: Nov 09, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dollar Hero (ranked 3555 p4p, 370 weight class) and Feihck Tiote (ranked 2122 p4p, 250 weight class). Hero comes to the ring accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

170 cm
30 yrs
155 lbs

181 cm
28 yrs
164 lbs

Hero

Tiote

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Dollar Hero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Feihck Tiote!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiote.

Hero has Tiote up against the ropes in a clinch.

Hero works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hero (2) vs (0) Tiote
Our spies down at at Big Bear Fight Factory inform us that Tiote has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hero looking to pass the guard.

Tiote looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hero passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (5) vs (0) Tiote
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiote tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tiote!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hero (7) vs (0) Tiote
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tiote regains half guard.
Hero is pressing down on Tiote's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tiote is holding on for now.
Tiote tries to roll over but Hero keeps him under control.
Hero wants to take a breather but Tiote is having none of it.

Hero is trying to work for a kimura but Tiote is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiote is trying to get back to full guard.
Tiote is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hero jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (10) vs (0) Tiote
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Hero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tiote has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hero trying to control the action but Tiote is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero tries to advance position but instead Tiote slips a leg back in to half guard.
Hero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tiote knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero is trying to control. Tiote wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tiote trying to hold on to Hero's head to control him but Hero postures up.
Well, if Hero is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hero prevents Tiote from improving his position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tiote trying to control but Hero postures up.
Hero prevents Tiote from improving his position.

Hero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiote doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hero.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to pass the guard but Tiote defending well.
Hero is trying to control. Tiote wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tiote wants to improve his position but Hero is controlling well.

Tiote looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to control the action but Tiote is working from the bottom.
Hero wants to pass to mount but Tiote is defending the position.
Tiote is not content to let Hero control the position.
Tiote tries to get to full guard but Hero has control of the leg.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hero keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hero is keen to just control but Tiote is a slippery customer.

Hero moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tiote.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (13) vs (0) Tiote
Hero advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hero (15) vs (0) Tiote
Tiote slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tiote manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Tiote isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hero stacks Tiote on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hero!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (18) vs (0) Tiote
The referee asks Hero politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hero prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hero advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hero (20) vs (0) Tiote
Tiote really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Hero swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tiote is now in Hero's guard. A big mistake from Hero there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hero (20) vs (2) Tiote
Tiote passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (20) vs (5) Tiote

Tiote is trying to get an arm triangle but Hero is defending well.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Tiote thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hero is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tiote looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tiote is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hero reverses the position - he's now on top in Tiote's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hero (22) vs (5) Tiote

Tiote looking for a guillotine here but Hero defends easily.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to control but Tiote is working from the bottom.

Tiote looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Tiote is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tiote can't keep his opponent in guard - Hero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hero wants to control but Tiote is keeping him busy.

Tiote looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tiote is looking for a sweep. Hero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hero trying to control the action but Tiote is working from the bottom.
Tiote is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hero jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (25) vs (5) Tiote
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiote is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hero takes the fight on points by 25 to 5.
Dollar Hero decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CACC 9
Date: Oct 20, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Silvio Crespo (ranked 1790 p4p, 206 weight class) and Dollar Hero (ranked 3495 p4p, 363 weight class). Crespo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ghost ''Im A King. Hero has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

170 cm
37 yrs
155 lbs

170 cm
30 yrs
155 lbs

Crespo

Hero

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Silvio Crespo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dollar Hero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but Hero shows good takedown defense.

Hero moves into the clinch.
Crespo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hero prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Crespo is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Hero can't fight it off and eventually Crespo manages to take the fight to the floor. Hero looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crespo (2) vs (0) Hero
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Hero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Crespo 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!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (2) vs (2) Hero
Hero wants to pass the guard but Crespo is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Hero's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Crespo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Crespo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crespo looking for a sweep. Not yet Crespo, not yet.

Crespo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hero passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (2) vs (5) Hero
Crespo is not content to let Hero control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo tries to bench press Hero off him but Hero keeps the position.
Hero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crespo keeps working.
Crespo looking for a sweep but Hero has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Crespo (2) vs (7) Hero
Crespo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crespo is working hard here to advance position.
Hero wants to control the pace but Crespo is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo can't escape the position.
Hero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crespo is looking to escape.

Hero jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crespo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Crespo is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Hero is trying to get an arm triangle but Crespo is defending well.
Crespo is looking for a sweep.

Crespo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hero's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Hero! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Crespo has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dollar Hero!
Dollar Hero was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CACC 6
Date: Oct 12, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diego Escobar (ranked 261 p4p, 37 weight class) and Dollar Hero (ranked 3452 p4p, 367 weight class). Hero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Diego Escobar is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

182 cm
29 yrs
160 lbs

170 cm
30 yrs
155 lbs

Escobar

Hero

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Diego Escobar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dollar Hero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escobar defends well and Hero ends up having to push Escobar into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Hero gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Escobar drags the fight down to the ground.
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero wants to pass the guard but Escobar is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Hero tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Hero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Escobar's guard.
Escobar wants to control but Hero is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Hero is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Escobar trying to keep a closed guard but Hero is proving a slippery customer.
Escobar is really struggling to control Hero but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Hero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Escobar controls Hero momentarily but Hero frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero passes Escobar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Escobar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hero has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Escobar (0) vs (3) Hero
Escobar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Escobar can't escape the position.
Escobar tries to hold on but Hero postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Escobar is looking to improve his position but Hero isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hero looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Escobar is squirming around, avoiding Hero's attempts to control the action.
Escobar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hero prevents Escobar from getting the reversal.

Hero with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Escobar regains half guard.

Escobar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
Hero trying to control the action but Escobar is working from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Escobar looking for submissions off his back.
Hero passes into side control, despite Escobar's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Escobar (0) vs (6) Hero
Escobar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobar (2) vs (6) Hero
Hero trying to control but Escobar postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Escobar in particular looking to stall.
Hero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is stalling in the full guard.
Escobar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Hero pulls Escobar in close to prevent any damage.
Escobar trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Escobar forces his way into half guard.

Escobar is looking for a kimura here.
Hero is not content to let Escobar control the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Escobar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Escobar seems to be looking for submissions.

Hero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but Hero defending well.

Escobar seems to be working for a kimura but Hero defends the submission attempt.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Escobar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Hero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Escobar is working for a submission of some sort.
Hero tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg.

Escobar is looking for a kimura here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to hold on to Escobar's head to control him but Escobar postures up.
Hero is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Escobar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Escobar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Escobar's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Escobar (2) vs (10) Hero

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Escobar showing good submission defense here.
Escobar tries to break free.
Escobar turns into Hero and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobar (4) vs (10) Hero
Hero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobar (4) vs (12) Hero
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Hero wants to pass the guard but Escobar is keeping the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Escobar is trying to control the position but Hero postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Escobar trying to keep a closed guard but Hero is proving a slippery customer.
Escobar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hero is now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hero wins on points by 12 to 4.
Dollar Hero tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CACC 2
Date: Sep 28, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 981 p4p, 123 weight class) and Dollar Hero (ranked 3443 p4p, 361 weight class). Salvatore comes to the ring accompanied by Reich mir die Hand. Hero has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

172 cm
28 yrs
160 lbs

170 cm
30 yrs
155 lbs

Salvatore

Hero

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dollar Hero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Hero moves into the clinch.

Salvatore has picked Hero up - he's going for a ride! Salvatore dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (0) Hero

Hero actively working from the bottom here.
Hero is in trouble now - Salvatore has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (5) vs (0) Hero
Hero prevents Salvatore from taking his back.
Salvatore trying to control but Hero is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hero defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Salvatore.
Salvatore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hero is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero wants to control but Salvatore is having none of it.

Salvatore working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Salvatore is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hero is surviving well by controlling Salvatore's body position as best he can.
Salvatore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hero is looking to escape.

Salvatore looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Salvatore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hero is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Salvatore fails to move to back control.
Salvatore is working hard here to advance position.
Hero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (5) vs (2) Hero

Salvatore looking for a triangle here. Hero is fighting it but it looks tight! Salvatore pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hero is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore gave a mention to RESISTANCE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2019

#R1#
Hero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Alex Kent has been cut.#CL2#
Kent has closed the distance and engaged Hero in a clinch.
Kent tries to break the clinch but Hero is controlling the position.
Kent trying to stall but Hero improves his position.
Hero gets underhooks to prevent Kent's takedown attempt.
Kent tries to stall but Hero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hero gets through Kent's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kent tries to land knees in the clinch but Hero avoids the damage to the body.
Hero lands a right hand.
Hero is leaning against Kent and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kent backwards.
Hero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kent misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Hero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hero - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Hero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kent has a takedown stuffed.
Kent looks winded!#KD#
Hero sends Kent crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hero is motioning to the referee to let Kent up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T1#
Hero throws an overhand right that drops Kent like a sack of potatoes! Hero dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dollar Hero!
Dollar Hero 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.
The defeated Alex Kent had this to say: 'I gotta be better next time I will be back'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Hero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kowalevitz with a poor takedown
and Hero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Hero finds it's target.
No luck for Kowalevitz with that takedown attempt.
Hero lands with a good body shot.
Kowalevitz has his takedown stuffed
and Hero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dollar Hero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Kowalevitz.
Hero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kowalevitz needs to keep his hands up - Hero had a free shot at his head there.
Dollar Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kowalevitz.
Hero lands a leg kick that knocks Kowalevitz off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero throws a leg kick which misses Kowalevitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Kowalevitz tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Hero.
Hero throws a leg kick which misses Kowalevitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Kowalevitz tries to avoid it. #T1#
Kowalevitz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Kowalevitz is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Hero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kowalevitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Kowalevitz is still on wobbly legs! Can Hero finish him?
Hero connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kowalevitz out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dollar Hero!
Dollar Hero 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: Nov 13, 2017

#R1#
Maldini throws a nice head kick!
Maldini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mies circles away quickly and effectively.
Maldini connects with an inside leg kick.
Mies takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maldini.
Mies has a takedown stuffed.
Mies shoots in but Maldini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice side step and Maldini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#KD2#
Maldini throws a left that rocks Mies and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Maldini dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Mies regain composure! #ROC2#
Mies is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldini wants to control but Mies is keeping him busy.
Oh Mies is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maldini taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Maldini goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mies rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maldini's guard! Nice work there by Mies!
Mies preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Maldini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mies defends well.#T1#
Maldini keeping moving, preventing Mies from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Maldini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mies seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Mies wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Maldini's closed guard. He's half up but Maldini has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Maldini pivots and extends the arm, Mies falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Maldini! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Maldini!
After winning the bout, Enzo Maldini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Pit Mies had this to say: 'I will be back stronger!'.

Event: KOFC 65 - Out vs Sarducci v2.0
Date: Sep 13, 2017

#R1#
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maldini lands a nice looking body kick.
Maldini is looking to slow Hoppe down with leg kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maldini connects with the punch.
Maldini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoppe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Hoppe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Hoppe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maldini defends it well.
Hoppe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maldini's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maldini is staying active underneath Hoppe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoppe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maldini to regain full guard.
Hoppe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hoppe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoppe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Maldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoppe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hoppe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maldini can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoppe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maldini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoppe.
Hoppe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hoppe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maldini's head.
Hoppe is trying to control the action in half guard but Maldini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoppe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoppe is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Maldini reverses the position - he's now on top in Hoppe's guard.
Hoppe wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoppe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maldini's guard. #REVB#
Maldini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoppe throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Maldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoppe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoppe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoppe controlling from the top position.
Hoppe landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Hoppe wants to control from the top but Maldini keeps moving.
Hoppe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maldini manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hoppe keeping moving, preventing Maldini from controlling successfully.
Maldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoppe is retaining full guard.
Hoppe is adopting a defensive guard.
Hoppe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maldini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoppe is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hoppe has his foot on Maldini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maldini works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Maldini looking to pass the guard.
Hoppe looking to control.
Hoppe wants to sweep but no luck.
Maldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoppe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maldini's guard. #REVB#
Hoppe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe is in close to Maldini's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Maldini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hoppe passes into side control.
Hoppe lands an elbow.
Hoppe laying and praying for a moment but Maldini takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Hermann Hoppe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Maldini digs a good body shot into Hoppe's ribs.#TD2#
Hoppe 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.
Hoppe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hoppe looking to sit in guard and control but Maldini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hoppe has his hands on Maldini's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoppe is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hoppe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maldini defends it easily.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Maldini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoppe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maldini has managed to get both his arms back between Hoppe's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Maldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoppe is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Maldini avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Hoppe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maldini passes into half guard.
Maldini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoppe wants to improve his position but Maldini is controlling well.
Maldini works his way into full mount! #T2#
Hoppe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hoppe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maldini advances position into side control!
Hoppe is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Maldini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoppe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoppe gets back to half guard.
Hoppe wants to improve his position but Maldini is controlling well.
Hoppe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Maldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoppe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maldini slips nicely into half guard.
Maldini wants to free his trapped foot but Hoppe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoppe wants to control but Maldini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoppe is positioning himself well to prevent Maldini advancing to mount. #SUB#
Hoppe makes his way to full guard, as Maldini worked for a kimura.
Hoppe trying to keep a closed guard but Maldini is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maldini preventing the sweep.
Maldini is pushing down on Hoppe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hoppe is fighting to maintain full guard but Maldini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hoppe wants to get back to full guard.
Hoppe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoppe.
Maldini looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hoppe looking for a guillotine here but Maldini defends easily.
Hoppe can't keep his opponent in guard - Maldini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoppe is looking for a sweep. Maldini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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 Enzo Maldini will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Maldini connects with a high kick.
Hoppe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoppe with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hoppe fails with the takedown
and Hoppe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldini bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hoppe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maldini lands a jab to Hoppe's midsection.
Hoppe fails with a takedown attempt.
Enzo Maldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Maldini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoppe's hands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maldini. That's going to slow Hoppe down.
Maldini scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldini works over Hoppe's head and body with a nice combination.
Hoppe shoots in and drives through. Maldini sprawls well.
Hoppe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maldini can pounce on him.
Maldini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Maldini. #T1#
Maldini thows a body kick. Hoppe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Enzo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoppe shoots in but no luck this time.
Maldini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoppe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoppe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hans Hermann Hoppe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maldini lands a front kick.
Hoppe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maldini tries to avoid it but Hoppe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maldini to the ground. Maldini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maldini is looking to slow Hoppe down with leg kicks.
Hoppe shoots in but Maldini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maldini scores with a leg kick.
Maldini lands a head kick!
Hans Hermann Hoppe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoppe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maldini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maldini stuffs the takedown.
That kick from Maldini tenderised Hoppe's leg. Hoppe is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maldini. #T2#
Hoppe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maldini.
Hoppe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maldini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown but Maldini shows good takedown defense.
Maldini lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maldini feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoppe's calf.
Hoppe shoots for a takedown but Maldini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoppe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maldini lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoppe off the cage and back into range.
Maldini throws a head kick that half lands.
Maldini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoppe. Hoppe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoppe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoppe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maldini lands a really nice looking cross but Hoppe seems unphased.
Maldini lands with a shot to the body.
Hoppe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maldini feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoppe's calf.
Maldini lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hoppe will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Maldini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoppe at a distance.
Hoppe darts in looking for a takedown but Maldini gets double underhooks and turns Hoppe into the cage.
Maldini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maldini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maldini stuns Hoppe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maldini turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maldini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice body punch from Maldini.
Maldini connects with a body shot.
That kick from Maldini tenderised Hoppe's leg. Hoppe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoppe shoots in looking for a takedown but Maldini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoppe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from Maldini.
Maldini dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoppe. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maldini lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maldini connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Hoppe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maldini.
Hoppe goes for a double leg but Maldini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maldini continues to drive forward.
Hoppe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maldini.
Maldini leaves Hoppe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maldini thumps Hoppe with a low kick.
Maldini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoppe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoppe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maldini avoids it really well and circles away.
Hoppe misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a low kick, right behind Hoppe 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoppe doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Hoppe fails with the takedown
and Hoppe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoppe takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Maldini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maldini 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Maldini!
A relieved looking Enzo Maldini 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: KOFC 62 - Jepsen vs Crawley
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Consumerus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Consumerus misses its target.
Maldini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Consumerus circles away quickly and effectively.
Maldini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maldini throws a head kick but Consumerus moves out of range.
Maldini throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maldini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Consumerus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldini was well out of range. Poor timing from Consumerus.
Maldini counters with a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maldini has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Consumerus lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Maldini misses.
Consumerus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Consumerus. Maldini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldini misses with a body shot.
Consumerus throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldini only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maldini throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but Consumerus slips the punch.
Maldini misses with a wild body shot.
Maldini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Consumerus misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
A low kick from Maldini misses
and Consumerus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Consumerus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Consumerus is looking to wear down Maldini with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Consumerus looks to land a right hand but Maldini moved out of range.
Good work by Consumerus as he checks the leg kick.
Consumerus just misses with a punch to the body.
Maldini only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Consumerus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Consumerus throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maldini swings for the body but Consumerus moves out of range.
Maldini scores with a head kick.
Consumerus lands a two punch combo.
Maldini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldini misses with a hook.
Consumerus throws a hook to the side of Maldini's head but Maldini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maldini - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Consumerus misses with a body shot.
Consumerus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Maldini throws the kick towards the body but Consumerus avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Consumerus. Maldini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Consumerus backing away here, and Maldini unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Consumerus misses with a body shot.
Maldini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Consumerus swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini throws a nice looking combination but Consumerus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Consumerus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Consumerus. Maldini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Consumerus ducks right into an uppercut from Maldini.
Maldini misses with a body shot.
Consumerus swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Maldini.
Consumerus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldini.
Maldini misses with a left hand
and Consumerus counters with a nice body shot.
Consumerus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldini moves away.
Consumerus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maldini counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Consumerus takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Consumerus just misses with a punch to the body.
Maldini shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maldini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maldini shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Consumerus eats them both and turns towards Maldini to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#
Consumerus is rocked!
Consumerus takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Consumerus.
Maldini throws out a counter right but Consumerus avoids it with no problem.
Consumerus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldini tries to work over Consumerus's front leg with a kick but Consumerus checks it.
Maldini 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.
A head kick misses from Maldini.
Consumerus throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Maldini misses.
Maldini throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Consumerus counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldini throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maldini fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Consumerus.
Consumerus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Consumerus lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldini throws a leg kick that misses.
Consumerus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Consumerus moves out of range of the leg kick from Maldini.
Consumerus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maldini can pounce on him.
Maldini lands a leg kick that knocks Consumerus off balance momentarily.
Consumerus scores with a jab to the head.
Consumerus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Consumerus swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
Consumerus lands a right hook to the body.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Consumerus.
A jab lands there for Consumerus.
Maldini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Consumerus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldini was well out of range. Poor timing from Consumerus.
Maldini lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maldini throws a leg kick but Consumerus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Consumerus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enzo Maldini will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Consumerus misses.
Maldini only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maldini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Maldini misses with a body punch
and Consumerus counters with a nice uppercut.
Consumerus misses with a wild body shot.
Consumerus throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Consumerus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maldini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maldini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Consumerus misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Consumerus.
Maldini misses with an attempted mid kick.
Consumerus lands a slapping body shot.
Maldini turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Enzo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Maldini slams his shin into Consumerus's torso.#T1#
Maldini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maldini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Consumerus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Consumerus throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldini throws a sloppy head kick and Consumerus moves out of range easily.
Consumerus throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Consumerus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldini.
Consumerus walks into a straight right hand from Maldini.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Consumerus moved out of range.
Maldini takes a swing at Consumerus's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Consumerus misses its target.
Consumerus with a jab.
Maldini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Consumerus swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
Consumerus misses with a body shot.
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Consumerus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Enzo Maldini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maldini throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Consumerus takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
Maldini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
Consumerus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maldini 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 Consumerus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Consumerus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Consumerus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maldini backs up against the cage.
Consumerus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Consumerus checks a leg kick.
Consumerus swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Consumerus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Consumerus throws a sloppy body shot
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Maldini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Consumerus at a distance.
Maldini throws a solid leg kick but Consumerus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maldini.
Maldini misses with a left hand
and Consumerus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Consumerus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Maldini throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maldini shoots in but Consumerus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Consumerus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maldini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Consumerus.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Consumerus's shoulder, as Consumerus tries to avoid the shot.
Consumerus moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Consumerus misses the target.
Maldini throws a head kick but Consumerus moves out of range.
Consumerus misses with a wild body shot.
Maldini tried to score with a low kick but Consumerus checks it.
Maldini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maldini avoids the body shot from Consumerus.
Maldini is looking to score with low kicks.
Maldini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Consumerus on the side of the head.
Consumerus misses with an uppercut. Maldini saw that one coming.#T4#
Maldini lands a body shot.
Consumerus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Consumerus lunges at Maldini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maldini's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Consumerus sizes up Maldini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldini is looking to slow Consumerus down with leg kicks.
A jab from Maldini misses.
Consumerus dips to his left and cracks Maldini with an uppercut!
Maldini cracks the inside of Consumerus's front leg.
Maldini misses with a low kick as Consumerus jumps back.
Consumerus throws a body shot but no joy.
Consumerus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Consumerus lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maldini tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enzo Maldini 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#
Consumerus blocks a low kick nicely.
Consumerus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldini.
Consumerus misses with a body shot.
A jab from Consumerus misses.
Consumerus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maldini throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maldini tries to work over Consumerus's front leg with a kick but Consumerus checks it.
Consumerus throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini scores with a push kick.
Maldini misses with a head kick.
Consumerus blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Consumerus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldini moves away.#TD2#
Maldini looking to score a takedown here. Consumerus is defending well but Maldini drives through and ends up in Consumerus's guard.#SUB2#
Maldini is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Consumerus is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Maldini has his hands clasped together but Consumerus extends and breaks Maldini's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Consumerus.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Creatinus Consumerus!
In defeat, Enzo Maldini stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back. Ill train harder. Gain knowledge and come back to avenge my loss.'.

Event: KOFC 53 - Dux vs Bylund
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Donk. Maldini catches Averescu right on the button with a cross.
Averescu avoids the head kick by Maldini.
Nice shot by Maldini.#TD#
Averescu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maldini is trying to defend but Averescu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Averescu in particular looking to stall.
Maldini has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at FORBIDDEN VIOLENCE WARRIORS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Maldini is not content to let Averescu control the position.
Averescu content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu is pressing down on Maldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maldini is holding on for now. #T1#
Averescu stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Averescu trying to control the action but Maldini is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Averescu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maldini as he avoids it easily.
Averescu throws a front kick that sends Maldini stumbling back into the cage.
Maldini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Averescu ducks right into an uppercut from Maldini.
Maldini steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Averescu. That one must have hurt.
Enzo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini throws a right and a left that Averescu avoids nicely.
Averescu looks to land a combination but Maldini avoids it well.
Maldini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu blocks the body kick.
Maldini takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Averescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maldini flicks out a counter leg kick but Averescu steps away.
Jab from Maldini.
Maldini keeps Averescu at a distance using the push kick.
Averescu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maldini defends well and Averescu ends up having to push Maldini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maldini connects with a solid leg kick.
Averescu shoots in but Maldini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Averescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averescu needs to keep his hands up - Maldini had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Averescu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Averescu throws a big counter combination but Maldini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maldini misses with the combination.
Averescu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Averescu throws a head kick that misses.
Maldini walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Averescu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A lazy left from Maldini finds it's target.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Averescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Averescu tries for a takedown but Maldini circles away easily
and Averescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldini fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Averescu.
Averescu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maldini. Maldini obviously looking to wear him down.
Averescu slips under a jab from Maldini.
Averescu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maldini is fending him off so far but Averescu persists. Nope, Maldini circles away and we're back to standing.
Averescu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maldini as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Maldini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maldini 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.
Averescu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Averescu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maldini throws the left hand but Averescu avoids the punch easily.
Maldini throws a leg kick but Averescu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Averescu checks a low kick from Maldini.
Good exchange - Maldini coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Maldini there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Averescu throws a head kick that misses.
Maldini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Averescu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maldini is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Averescu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Averescu blocks a head kick by Maldini.
Maldini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD#
Averescu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maldini to the ground. Averescu is now in Maldini's guard.
Maldini keeping full guard, as Averescu tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Maldini 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#
Averescu pushes Maldini away with a front kick.
Maldini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maldini clobbers Averescu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maldini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maldini feints and then cracks Averescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Averescu down.
Maldini misses with a hook.
Maldini checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maldini tries a head kick but it misses.
Averescu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maldini manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Averescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maldini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Averescu shoots in and gets a takedown into Maldini's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Averescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Maldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Averescu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Maldini 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#
Maldini wants to pass to mount but Averescu is defending the position.
Averescu wants to get back to full guard.
Maldini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Averescu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maldini passes to full mount!
Averescu has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB2#
Maldini looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Averescu taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Maldini!
During a confident post fight interview, Enzo Maldini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Gladiators FN Bravo vs Cold
Date: Mar 13, 2017

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Maldini. #TD2#
Maldini closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gonzalez manages to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez is trying to control but can't.
Gonzalez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maldini being controlled here momentarily.
Maldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez wants to sweep here but Maldini controlling him for the moment.
Maldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gonzalez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Gonzalez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maldini sees it coming and defends easily.
Gonzalez is trying to control the action in half guard but Maldini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maldini 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.
Gonzalez controlling the pace.
Gonzalez wants to control but Maldini is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Gonzalez works his way into full mount!
Gonzalez controlling the position easily from mount.
Maldini is controlling an arm, preventing Gonzalez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Maldini tries to reverse the position but Gonzalez maintains control.
Maldini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gonzalez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maldini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Gonzalez is really struggling to control Maldini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maldini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gonzalez trying to move into half guard but instead Maldini has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Maldini passes Gonzalez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gonzalez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maldini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maldini's back!
Gonzalez wants to control but Maldini is keeping busy.
Gonzalez is hanging on to Maldini's back as he tries to escape.
Gonzalez wants to control but Maldini is keeping busy.
Maldini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T4#
Gonzalez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gonzalez trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maldini defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Maldini showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldini breaks Gonzalez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enzo Maldini 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#
Maldini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maldini wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Maldini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maldini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gonzalez missing with a left hand there. Maldini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Maldini.
Maldini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maldini feints and then cracks Gonzalez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonzalez down.
Maldini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Maldini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that misses
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maldini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maldini moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Maldini tenderised Gonzalez's leg. Gonzalez is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldini lands a nice shot that snaps Gonzalez's head back.
Gonzalez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maldini tries to avoid it but Gonzalez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maldini to the ground. Maldini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maldini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gonzalez checks it well.
Enzo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Gonzalez blocks the leg kick. #T1##TD#
Gonzalez gets a double leg takedown into Maldini's guard.
Maldini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maldini can't keep his opponent in guard - Gonzalez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Maldini is defending well.
Maldini is refusing to be controlled, as Gonzalez sits in half guard.
Gonzalez works his way into side control.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but Maldini is working away. #T2#
Gonzalez taking a break here but Maldini is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gonzalez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maldini working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Gonzalez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Maldini has worked his arm free - good work by Maldini! #T3#
Maldini is looking to regain half guard here but Gonzalez keeps moving and retains side control.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Maldini is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maldini has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Maldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzalez staying calm.
Maldini is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldini is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Maldini 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#
Gonzalez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Enzo Maldini seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Gonzalez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Maldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Maldini is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Maldini keeps moving.
Maldini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gonzalez controls the pace.
Maldini keeping full guard, as Gonzalez tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez slips nicely into half guard.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maldini keeps working. #T1#
Gonzalez uses his free foot to push down on Maldini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maldini.
Gonzalez looking to control but Maldini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maldini slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maldini keeps working.
Gonzalez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gonzalez is trying to control the action in half guard but Maldini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Estaban Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Enzo Maldini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maldini keeps working.
Gonzalez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Maldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maldini tries to roll over but Gonzalez keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gonzalez is just content to waste time from the top position. Maldini takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Maldini wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Maldini keeps moving.
Gonzalez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maldini lands a jab.
Gonzalez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maldini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Maldini with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maldini. That's going to slow Gonzalez down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maldini.
Maldini lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonzalez off the cage and back into range.
Gonzalez checks a leg kick. #T4#
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gonzalez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Maldini gets caught flat footed, as Gonzalez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Maldini is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez looking to sit in guard and control but Maldini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Maldini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Estaban Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maldini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gonzalez's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enzo Maldini.
I've got Maldini winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Maldini!
During a confident post fight interview, Enzo Maldini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Gladiators 7
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Thornton misses with the combination.
Thornton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maldini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maldini pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thornton is out of range and Maldini settles back down.
Thornton avoids the head kick by Maldini.
A head kick misses from Maldini.
Thornton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maldini.
Decent striking displayed by Thornton there.
Thornton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maldini. #CL#
Thornton moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.#BC#
Thornton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maldini scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick.
Thornton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maldini misses with a low kick.
Thornton throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Maldini throws a leg kick which misses Thornton's front leg but catches the back leg as Thornton tries to avoid it.
Maldini tries to land a leg kick but Thornton saw it coming and moves away.
Maldini digs a good body shot into Thornton's ribs.
Thornton throws a jab but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thornton on the side of the head.
Maldini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Thornton takes the fight into the clinch.
Maldini is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maldini tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Thornton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Thornton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Thornton clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Thornton breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Thornton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a wild combination.
Thornton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thornton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thornton 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.
Maldini scores with a nice head shot.
Maldini cracks the inside of Thornton's front leg. #T3#
Maldini works the jab nicely.
Enzo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thornton blocks a head kick by Maldini.
Maldini lands a jab to Thornton's midsection.
Maldini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maldini connects with a solid leg kick.
Maldini misses with a low kick.
Thornton misses with the combination.
Maldini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maldini throws the kick towards the body but Thornton avoids it.
Maldini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Maldini looks to move away, Thornton throws a big counter combo but Maldini just gets out of the way.
Thornton blocks a head kick by Maldini.
Maldini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thornton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thornton checks it well.
Maldini throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Thornton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thornton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thornton scores with a nice strike.
Thornton misses with a double jab.
Thornton misses with an uppercut.
Maldini clobbers Thornton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maldini is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thornton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thornton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maldini slips a straight right by Thornton.
Maldini throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maldini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maldini swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Maldini finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thornton throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maldini cracks Thornton with an open hand slap.
Maldini lands with a nice combination. Thornton backs away looking to recover.
Maldini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Maldini dominated that round.
That's time! Thornton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maldini tests Thornton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maldini lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thornton.
Maldini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thornton misses with a wild combination.
Thornton misses with a looping left.
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldini is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thornton walks into a straight right hand from Maldini.
Maldini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thornton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thornton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maldini is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Thornton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thornton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maldini.
Thornton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Thornton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thornton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maldini lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Thornton connects with a single shot there.
Thornton throws a nice looking combination but Maldini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maldini tries to land a leg kick but Thornton saw it coming and moves away.
Ian Thornton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters circling a little - Maldini finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldini is just out of range.
Thornton blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Maldini.
Thornton is looking to clinch.
Maldini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick from Maldini.
Maldini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maldini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thornton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thornton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maldini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maldini misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Thornton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maldini.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thornton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maldini shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maldini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thornton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maldini throws a head kick but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Maldini.
Maldini throws a leg kick but Thornton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thornton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maldini.
Maldini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thornton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sloppy strikes from Thornton. Those never looked like landing.
Thornton misses with a double jab
and Maldini counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thornton's knee momentarily.#T3#
Maldini lands with an uppercut that bounces Thornton off the cage and back into range.
Maldini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maldini.
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Thornton.
Maldini lands a nice hook to Thornton's body. Thornton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maldini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thornton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maldini! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maldini with a jab.
Maldini lands a leg kick that knocks Thornton off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Thornton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maldini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maldini connects with a jab.
Maldini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thornton's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Maldini misses with a leg kick.
Thornton swinging wildly here.
Thornton avoids the head kick by Maldini.
Maldini scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Maldini there.
Maldini misses with a low kick.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
Maldini throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maldini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maldini moves away from the strike by Thornton.
Thornton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maldini digs a good body shot into Thornton's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldini lands a glancing blow to the side of Thornton's head.
Enzo Maldini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maldini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maldini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Thornton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Maldini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maldini thumps Thornton with a low kick.#CL#
Thornton instigates a clinch.
Maldini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thornton prevents it. #BC#
Thornton breaks the clinch.
Thornton misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thornton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Maldini.
Maldini lands a head shot.
Maldini lands with a shot to the body.
Maldini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thornton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thornton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maldini.
Thornton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maldini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thornton. Thornton obviously looking to wear him down.
Thornton throws a jab but it's blocked by Maldini.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldini lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thornton's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldini checks a low kick from Thornton.
Maldini scores with a hook.
Thornton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thornton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maldini.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldini was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Enzo Maldini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Maldini scoring well with a low kick there.
Maldini scores with a jab to the head.
Maldini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maldini feints and then cracks Thornton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thornton down.
Thornton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maldini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thornton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maldini scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thornton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Thornton has closed the distance and engaged Maldini in a clinch.
Thornton stops a takedown attempt from Maldini. #T3##BC#
Thornton breaks the clinch.
Thornton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thornton tries to clinch up.
Thornton throws a body shot but no joy.
Thornton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maldini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maldini throws a push kick but Thornton slaps the foot to one side.
Thornton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maldini.
Maldini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maldini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thornton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thornton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maldini.
Maldini throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Thornton. Those never looked like landing.
Thornton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maldini circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton misses with a body punch
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Maldini there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maldini scores with a shot to the body.
Maldini thumps Thornton with a low kick.
Maldini scores with a body shot.
Maldini feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thornton's calf.
Maldini throws a body kick that misses.
Maldini avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maldini.
Maldini 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.
Ian Thornton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thornton misses with a left hand
and Maldini counters with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Maldini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maldini winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Maldini!
An out of breath Enzo Maldini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ian Thornton was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time, Victory will taste sweet'.

Event: MMA Gladiators 4
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Cupra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Guervo is out of range and Cupra settles back down.
Cupra slips under a jab from Guervo.
Good leg kick by Cupra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cupra throws a leg kick but Guervo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Guervo's corner calls for a 1-2. Guervo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cupra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Guervo lands with a good body shot.
Guervo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cupra.
Guervo throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Cupra.
Guervo digs a good hook to Cupra's body.
Cupra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cupra throws a low kick but Guervo moves out of range easily.
Guervo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cupra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Guervo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Guervo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cupra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guervo's head backwards.
Guervo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cupra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cupra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Cupra misses.
Cupra avoids the body shot from Guervo. #T1#
Cupra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cupra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cupra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Guervo is able to avoid easily.
Guervo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cupra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guervo.
Cupra lands with a right hand.
Guervo lands a really nice looking cross but Cupra seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Cupra.
Guervo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cupra.
A leg kick checked by Guervo.
Guervo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guervo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cupra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guervo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Guervo misses with an uppercut.
Guervo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cupra looks to score with a jab to the body but Guervo is just out of range.
Guervo misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cupra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guervo in his tracks.
Cupra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guervo.
Cupra is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Cupra misses with a looping right.
Eddie Guervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guervo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guervo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cupra.
Cupra misses with a double jab.
Guervo stuns Cupra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cupra scores with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cupra - that will leave a mark!
Guervo looks to throw the jab but Cupra is out of range.
Cupra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guervo checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Cupra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cupra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Guervo misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Guervo.
Guervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cupra manages to avoid it.
Cupra punishes Guervo's body with a nice straight punch.
Cupra moves out of range of the strikes.
Cupra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Cupra avoids the body shot from Guervo.
That kick from Cupra tenderised Guervo's leg. Guervo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cupra blocks a jab.
Guervo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guervo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cupra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guervo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Guervo throws a looping overhand right but Cupra ducks down to avoid it.
Guervo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cupra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cupra slips under a jab from Guervo.
Cupra takes one to the chin there.
Good standup being displayed there by Guervo as he connects with a hook.
Cupra throws out a leg kick but Guervo moves out of range and Cupra only half commits.
Cupra is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cupra misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Guervo coming out on top.
Nice cross by Cupra.
Cupra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guervo throws the left hand but Cupra avoids the punch easily.
Guervo throws a right and a left that Cupra avoids nicely.
Guervo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cupra throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Jab from Guervo.
Cupra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cupra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cupra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guervo manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Guervo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cupra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guervo in his tracks.
Cupra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cupra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guervo.
Guervo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cupra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Guervo cracks Cupra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Guervo lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Guervo.
Cupra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Guervo throws an overhand right that lands on Cupra's shoulder, as Cupra tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cupra.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cupra.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cupra takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Guervo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Cupra tenderised Guervo's leg. Guervo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Guervo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Guervo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cupra tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Guervo misses.
Cupra quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Guervo looks to throw the jab but Cupra is out of range.
Cupra moves away from the strike by Guervo.
Cupra motions for Guervo to come forward. Cupra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cupra, right into the meat.
Guervo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cupra. Cupra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Guervo looks to land a right hand but Cupra moved out of range.
Guervo avoids a kick to the body.
Guervo with a hook.
Guervo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cupra takes a swing at Guervo's ribcage but misses.
Guervo walks into a stiff left hand from Cupra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guervo scores with a sloppy right hand. Cupra should have avoided that one.
Guervo avoids the body shot from Cupra.
Cupra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guervo moves away.
Guervo throws a lazy right hand but Cupra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Guervo throws a looping overhand right but Cupra ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guervo looks to land a right hand but Cupra moved out of range.
Cupra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Cupra throws a hook to the side of Guervo's head but Guervo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guervo swings for the body but Cupra moves out of range.
Cupra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guervo moves out of range as Cupra strikes.
Guervo walks into a stiff left hand from Cupra.
Cupra cracks Guervo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cupra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cupra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cupra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cupra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Guervo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cupra counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cupra takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cupra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guervo.
Guervo catches Cupra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cupra lands a jab to the nose.
Cupra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Cupra.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cupra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cupra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Guervo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice cross by Guervo.
Guervo lands with a cross.
Guervo tests Cupra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cupra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guervo.
Cupra misses the shot to the body.
Cupra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guervo throws a looping overhand right but Cupra ducks down to avoid it.
Cupra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guervo cracks Cupra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Guervo misses with a straight left.
Guervo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cupra's head backwards.
A jab from Guervo misses.
Cupra moves out of range as Guervo strikes.
Guervo throws a body shot but no joy.
Eddie Guervo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guervo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cupra.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cupra.
Cupra looks to land a body kick but Guervo moved away.
Cupra lands a leg kick that knocks Guervo off balance momentarily.#T3#
Cupra's corner calls for a 1-2. Cupra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Guervo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cupra was well out of range. Poor timing from Guervo.
Guervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Cupra is just out of range.
Guervo swings widly with a right hand
and Cupra counters with a thumping low kick.
Guervo misses with a hook.
Guervo throws a good cross that connects.
Cupra misses with a head kick.
Guervo throws an overhand right that lands on Cupra's shoulder, as Cupra tries to avoid the shot.
Cupra motions for Guervo to come forward. Cupra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guervo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Guervo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guervo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cupra quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cupra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guervo's calf.
Guervo ducks under a wild hook from Cupra.
Guervo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cupra.
Guervo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cupra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cupra throws a quick counter kick to the body but Guervo avoids it.
Guervo moves out of range of the body kick.
Cupra lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Guervo misses with a looping left.
Cupra throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Guervo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cupra.
Guervo avoids a kick to the body.
Guervo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cupra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guervo. Cupra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cupra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guervo.
Guervo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Guervo looks to throw the jab but Cupra is out of range.
Cupra 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.
The fighters circling - Guervo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cupra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Guervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cupra.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guervo jabs Cupra right on the nose. Cupra blinks but takes it well.
Cupra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cupra connects with a jab.
Guervo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cupra.
Guervo throws a hook but Cupra blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eddie Guervo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Guervo missing with a left hand there. Cupra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cupra.
Guervo throws a hook but Cupra blocks it.
Guervo throws a combination that misses
and Cupra counters with a straight right hand.
Cupra lands a high kick!
Guervo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cupra lands with an overhand left.
Guervo misses with a right hand
and Cupra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cupra throws a leg kick which misses Guervo's front leg but catches the back leg as Guervo tries to avoid it.
Guervo misses with a right hand
and Cupra counters with a thumping low kick.
Guervo misses with a looping left.
Cupra throwing a counter right hand but Guervo manages to avoid it.
Guervo 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.
Guervo throws a body shot but no joy.
Guervo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cupra can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cupra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cupra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guervo's calf.
Cupra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guervo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cupra throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Guervo checks a low kick from Cupra.
Cupra scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Guervo misses.
Guervo with a hook.
Guervo scores with a nice head shot.
Guervo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guervo scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guervo, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cupra.
Guervo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick there by Cupra.
Left hook, right uppercut from Guervo.
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!
Guervo lands a nice shot to the body.
Guervo misses with an uppercut. Cupra saw that one coming.
Cupra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guervo.
Cupra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guervo.
Cupra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cupra lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Cupra misses with a wild body shot.
Guervo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Guervo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cupra throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cupra.
Guervo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Cupra is just out of range.
Guervo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cupra throws a leg kick but Guervo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cupra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guervo.
Guervo checks a low kick from Cupra.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Guervo! But no joy.
Guervo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guervo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Guervo avoids the body shot from Cupra.
Cupra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cupra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guervo lunges at Cupra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cupra's hand. #T3#
Cupra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guervo.
Guervo throws a hook but Cupra blocks it.
Cupra throws a jab when Guervo was well out of range.
Guervo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cupra thumps Guervo with a low kick.
Cupra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guervo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cupra scrambles back to his feet.
Guervo misses with a lunging right hand
and Cupra counters with an inside leg kick.
Cupra staying out of range there.
Eddie Guervo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cupra throws a leg kick but Guervo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Guervo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jose Rafial Cupra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cupra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cupra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guervo's sensitive parts.
Cupra throws the left hand but Guervo avoids the punch easily.
Cupra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cupra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guervo. Cupra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Guervo scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Guervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cupra throws a low kick, looking for Guervo's leg but Guervo calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Cupra scoring well with a low kick there.
Guervo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cupra.
Cupra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guervo's head backwards.
Guervo misses with a right hand
and Cupra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guervo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Guervo avoids the body shot from Cupra.
Guervo lands with a hook. Cupra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cupra jabs Guervo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Guervo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cupra counters with an outside leg kick.
Cupra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guervo finds it's way round the side to connect with Cupra's head.
Guervo scores with a nice right hand.
Cupra connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cupra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cupra sizes up Guervo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Guervo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cupra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guervo.
Cupra slips under a jab from Guervo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eddie Guervo.
Well Guervo 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eddie Guervo!
Jose Rafial Cupra spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back. Ill train harder. Gain knowledge and come back to avenge my loss.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2016

#R1##CL2#
McGee drives through and clinches with Cupra against the cage.
Nice body punch from McGee.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
McGee lands a hook that snaps the head of Cupra backwards.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
McGee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cupra is trying to keep an underhook but McGee manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cupra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGee is controlling the pace. #T1#
McGee prevents Cupra from improving his position.
McGee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Cupra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McGee forces Cupra back against the cage and clinches.
Cupra is looking for a takedown.
McGee lands with a right to the head.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from McGee.
Cupra has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from McGee.
McGee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cupra backwards.
McGee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cupra backwards.
McGee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGee cracks Cupra with a nice body shot.#BC2#
McGee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from McGee.
Cupra dives in for a single leg takedown but McGee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Rafial Cupra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McGee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGee scores with a shot to the side of Cupra's head.
A body shot lands from McGee. #T4#
McGee lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cupra is looking to take this one to the mat.
McGee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cupra backwards.
McGee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cupra or not.
Cupra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cupra is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from McGee - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, McGee scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGee presses Cupra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cupra takes a shot to the head.
McGee lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego McGee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McGee jabs at Cupra's body.
Cupra throws a looping overhand right but McGee ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Cupra.#CL2#
McGee clinches with his opponent.
McGee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cupra backwards.
A shot in the inside from McGee.
Cupra is looking to take this one to the mat.
A left hand lands to the body for McGee.
Still in the clinch, McGee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cupra tries to score a body lock takedown but McGee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for McGee. #T1#
McGee scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGee lands a nice uppercut.
Cupra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGee lands with a right to the head.
McGee scores with a shoulder strike.
McGee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGee scores with a shoulder strike.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
McGee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from McGee.
McGee lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
A short uppercut from McGee. #ROC2#
Cupra is rocked!
McGee lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Cupra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGee scores with a shoulder strike.
Cupra seems to have got his legs back now.
McGee gets through Cupra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from McGee.
McGee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cupra backwards.
McGee cracks Cupra with a nice body shot.
McGee gets underhooks to prevent Cupra's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Rafial Cupra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cupra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cupra misses with a low kick.
McGee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Cupra throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and McGee moves into the clinch.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McGee.
McGee pushes Cupra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from McGee. #BC2#
McGee breaks the clinch.
McGee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGee cracks Cupra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cupra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cupra misses the shot to the body.
Cupra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
McGee dances in with a quick combination. Cupra is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from McGee snaps Cupra's head back. Cupra stumbles backwards against the cage. McGee steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Cupra's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Cupra just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Diego McGee!
Diego McGee decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Jose Rafial Cupra stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back. Ill train harder. Gain knowledge and come back to avenge my loss.'.

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