PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sinbad TheSailor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

TheSailor
vs
Hermano

180 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sinbad TheSailor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hermano wants it to stay on the feet.
TheSailor throws a nice head kick!
Hermano tries to clinch but TheSailor is having none of it.
Hermano catches TheSailor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A kick lands to the mid section there for TheSailor.
Hermano tries a head kick but it misses.
Hermano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
TheSailor scores with a shot to the body.
TheSailor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermano is looking to clinch but TheSailor is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hermano.
TheSailor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
TheSailor delivers a nice body kick.
Hermano throws a lazy head kick

and TheSailor moves into the clinch.
TheSailor is pushing Hermano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
TheSailor gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano tries a body shot but TheSailor blocks it.

TheSailor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

TheSailor has managed to clinch.
TheSailor is trying to break free.
Hermano misses with a body punch.
Hermano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hermano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hermano 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

TheSailor jumps guard and drags Hermano to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
TheSailor wants to stand and escape but Hermano is having none of it.
Hermano is fighting to break TheSailor's control of his arms but TheSailor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermano trying to control but TheSailor is working from the bottom.
Hermano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TheSailor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
TheSailor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hermano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A cross from Hermano lands.
Hermano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hermano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hermano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hermano.

TheSailor clinches with his opponent.
TheSailor tries to circle away but Hermano has him pinned against the cage.
Hermano misses with a punch on the inside.
TheSailor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hermano 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 Sinbad TheSailor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TheSailor leaning against his opponent.
Hermano struggles to land a body shot inside as TheSailor controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheSailor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hermano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
TheSailor is breathing heavily.

TheSailor breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Hermano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheSailor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

TheSailor has Hermano up against the cage in a clinch.
TheSailor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
TheSailor fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

TheSailor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
TheSailor shoots in for a takedown but Hermano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hermano scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sinbad TheSailor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hermano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
TheSailor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hermano tries to avoid it but TheSailor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hermano to the ground. Hermano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
TheSailor cracks Hermano with a right hand to the side of the head.

TheSailor has Hermano up against the cage in a clinch.
Hermano blocks an elbow strike from TheSailor.
Hermano can't find room to land a body shot as TheSailor controls the action.
Hermano blocks the elbow strike.
TheSailor tries to pull guard but Hermano won't allow it.

TheSailor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hermano throws a head kick but TheSailor moves out of range.
Hermano swings and misses with a shot to the body

and TheSailor counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano is looking to regain half guard here but TheSailor keeps moving and retains side control.
Hermano is still trying to improve position.
Hermano wants to control but TheSailor postures up.
Hermano gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hermano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
TheSailor preventing the sweep.

Hermano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. TheSailor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hermano working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheSailor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

TheSailor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hermano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, TheSailor has managed to get both his arms back between Hermano's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hermano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hermano is looking to sweep but instead, TheSailor has passed into half guard.
Hermano is looking to improve his position.

Hermano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheSailor controlling the action here.
Hermano tries to roll over but TheSailor keeps him under control.
TheSailor controlling the action here.
TheSailor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sinbad TheSailor just wasn't active enough.
TheSailor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
TheSailor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinbad TheSailor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by TheSailor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
TheSailor throws a predictable looking body shot

and Hermano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hermano.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hermano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of TheSailor backwards.
Hermano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with TheSailor's elbow.
TheSailor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hermano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
TheSailor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hermano backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermano struggles to land a body shot inside as TheSailor controls his hands.

TheSailor manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pelle Hermano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

TheSailor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
TheSailor lands with a nice body kick.
Hermano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pelle Hermano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hermano, right into the meat.

TheSailor pushes Hermano up against the cage in a clinch.
TheSailor tries to pull guard but Hermano won't allow it.

TheSailor jumps guard and drags Hermano to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
TheSailor keeping full guard, as Hermano tries to pass.

Hermano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! TheSailor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! TheSailor has escaped and now he's on top!
TheSailor controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TheSailor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hermano on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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

Hermano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. TheSailor is aware though and is defending well.
TheSailor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Sinbad TheSailor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hermano wants to clinch

and TheSailor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TheSailor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hermano tries to get to full guard but TheSailor has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hermano looking for submissions off his back.
Hermano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of TheSailor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take TheSailor's back!
Hermano not allowing TheSailor to control his hands.
TheSailor is trying to break free.
Pelle Hermano has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheSailor trying to control but not successfully.

Hermano is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. TheSailor defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hermano struggling to keep hold of the position.

TheSailor fending off the submission attempt from Hermano.
TheSailor is trying to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hermano patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hermano looking for the choke from the back.

Hermano working for the choke.

Hermano is looking for a choke. TheSailor gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. TheSailor manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hermano has eaten all the pies!

Hermano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and TheSailor defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TheSailor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pelle Hermano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hermano 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pelle Hermano!
Pelle Hermano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.