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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Kobashi (ranked 939 p4p, 130 weight class) and Rainbow Hero (ranked 1450 p4p, 195 weight class). Hero is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Пачка сигар. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
40 - 14 - 0 |
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203 lbs
26 - 20 - 6 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenta Kobashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 6, fighting out of London, Rainbow Hero!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Hero lunges at Kobashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kobashi's hand.
Hero lands a slapping body shot.
Kobashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero darts in trying to clinch
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero thuds his right hand into Kobashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hero throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hero swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Hero throws an off balance right hand
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
Kobashi moves out of range of the body kick from Hero.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Hero misses with a straight right.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kobashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hero tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hero. Kobashi shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi slips under a jab from Hero.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero misses with a hook to the body
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero misses with a body shot
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kobashi eats them both and turns towards Hero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hero motions for Kobashi to come forward. Hero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hero misses with a jab to the body
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero throws a hook to the side of Kobashi's head but Kobashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Hero looks to move away, Kobashi throws a big counter combo but Hero just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hero misses with the body kick
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero tries to land a body kick
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kobashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hero throws a push kick but Kobashi slaps the foot to one side.
Hero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
Kobashi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
Kobashi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hero thows a leg kick but Kobashi checks it
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Hero misses
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kobashi moves out of range as Hero strikes.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Hero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kobashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero misses with a hook
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Kobashi is out of range.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
Hero misses with a body punch
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Hero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hero misses with a hook to the body
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick by Hero misses
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Hero is predictable there
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Hero throws out a loose jab but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobashi is looking for a counter combo.
Hero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Kobashi moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero lands with a nice body punch.
Hero misses with a left hand
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Kobashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hero.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
Rainbow Hero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hero throws a lazy uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Hero is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kobashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Hero there.
Some bone on bone action there as Kobashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Hero looks to move away, Kobashi throws a big counter combo but Hero just gets out of the way.
Nice body kick from Hero.
Hero tries to clinch
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Kobashi slips a jab and a cross from Hero.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hero looks to land a body kick but Kobashi moved away.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hero misses with a body shot
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero misses with a double jab
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero throws a lazy uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
A shot to the body from Hero misses
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hero throws a right hand that misses
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hero misses with a double jab
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hero throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero misses with a body shot
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hero, right into the meat.
Hero throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hero throws out a leg kick but Kobashi moves out of range and Hero only half commits.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero misses with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Hero looks to move away, Kobashi throws a big counter combo but Hero just gets out of the way.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hero misses with a jab to the body
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hero jabs Kobashi right on the nose. Kobashi blinks but takes it well.
Hero throws a head kick that Kobashi semi-blocks.
Hero misses with a kick to the body
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hero misses with a jab to the body
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Kobashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Hero.
Hero looks to clinch
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero misses with a body kick.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kobashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hero lands a nice shot that snaps Kobashi's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero looks to throw a body kick
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hero misses with a low kick.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kobashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hero can do to turn this around?
A big left from Hero misses.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero misses with a hook
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero misses with a body punch
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hero throws a poor cross that misses
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Hero throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero misses with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Kobashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hero. Hero obviously looking to wear him down.
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hero is rocked!
A head kick by Hero misses
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero is still on wobbly legs! Can Kobashi finish him?
Kenta Kobashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hero swings widly with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
A low kick from Hero misses
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero throws a lazy uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hero.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hero seems to have recovered his senses.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kobashi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Hero lands a head kick. Kobashi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hero takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Hero tries to clinch up
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hero is looking to slow Kobashi down with leg kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero throws an off balance right hand
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Rainbow Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hero thows a leg kick but Kobashi checks it
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero lands with a straight right. Kobashi didn't see that one coming.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Kobashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kobashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
Kenta Kobashi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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