PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissorhands comes into the arena with Still blaring out of the sound system. Hermano has chosen Nasri - Click Click Click as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Scissorhands
vs
Hermano

163 cm
25
144 lbs
15 - 3 - 1

150 cm
24
150 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Scissorhands!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scissorhands is looking to slow Hermano down with leg kicks.
Hermano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hermano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Scissorhands does no damage.
Hermano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scissorhands misses with the body kick
and Hermano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hermano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scissorhands!
Hermano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab from Scissorhands finds it's way through Hermano's defenses.
Hermano throws a leg kick but Scissorhands moved away.
Scissorhands misses with a jab, cross 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!
Scissorhands thows a leg kick but Hermano checks it
and Hermano counters with a straight right hand.
Scissorhands seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hermano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy.
Scissorhands throws a jab but it's blocked by Hermano.
Pelle Hermano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hermano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hermano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hermano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good work by Hermano as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hermano.
Scissorhands scores with the left hand. Hermano knows he should have avoided that one.
Hermano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scissorhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermano.
Scissorhands swinging wildly here.
Hermano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hermano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scissorhands counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scissorhands lands with a shot to the body.
Hermano lands a slapping body shot.
Scissorhands bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scissorhands scores with a hook.
Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hermano is looking to slow Scissorhands down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hermano looks to land a right hand but Scissorhands moved out of range.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands scores with a jab. Hermano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hermano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab.
Hermano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hermano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hermano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hermano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scissorhands takes a step back to recover.
Scissorhands scoring well with a low kick there.
Scissorhands lands a nice shot that snaps Hermano's head back.
Hermano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scissorhands is looking to chop away at Hermano's legs.
Hermano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scissorhands takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hermano checks the leg kick.
Edward Scissorhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scissorhands throws the left hand but Hermano avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scissorhands blocks a head kick by Hermano.
Scissorhands checks a low kick from Hermano.
Hermano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scissorhands can pounce on him.
Hermano thuds his shin into the meat of Scissorhands's side.
Hermano is looking to land body kicks.
Scissorhands throwing a counter right hand but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Hermano defending well as Scissorhands loads up on a big left hand.
Scissorhands scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Scissorhands.
An inside leg kick from Scissorhands misses.
A big right from Hermano misses.
Hermano throws a body shot but no joy.
Scissorhands keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scissorhands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab.
Scissorhands is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hermano. That's going to slow Scissorhands down.
Scissorhands moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scissorhands lands with an uppercut that bounces Hermano off the cage and back into range.
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut. Hermano saw that one coming.
Scissorhands scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scissorhands.
A swing and a miss from Scissorhands.
A slow jab from Hermano misses its intended target.
Hermano throws a lazy right hand but Scissorhands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scissorhands was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scissorhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermano.
Hermano throws a push kick but Scissorhands slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hermano tries to land a front kick but Scissorhands steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scissorhands is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A clash of legs there as Scissorhands blocks the low kick.
Hermano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Scissorhands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scissorhands throwing a counter right hand but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands scores with a hook to the body. Hermano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hermano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scissorhands tries to land a front kick but Hermano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermano throws out a counter right but Scissorhands avoids it with no problem.
Scissorhands scores with a body shot.
Scissorhands slips under a jab from Hermano.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.
Hermano throws a head kick that half lands.
Hermano thumps Scissorhands with a low kick.
Hermano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Hermano moves out of range.
Hermano misses with a body kick.
Hermano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scissorhands has time to react.
Edward Scissorhands is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hermano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scissorhands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano throws a looping overhand right but Scissorhands ducks down to avoid it.
Scissorhands on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hermano. Hermano obviously looking to wear him down.
Hermano scores with a jab. Scissorhands acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hermano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hermano thows a leg kick but Scissorhands checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Scissorhands feints and then cracks Hermano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hermano down.
Hermano misses with a hook. Scissorhands ducked under it nicely.
As Hermano backs away, Scissorhands returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Scissorhands throws a looping overhand right but Hermano ducks down to avoid it.
Scissorhands scores with a push kick.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Hermano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scissorhands defends it well.
Scissorhands takes a swing at Hermano's ribcage but misses.
Hermano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Scissorhands blocks it well.
Hermano misses with a body punch
and Scissorhands counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hermano thinking.
Hermano looks to land a combination. Scissorhands sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissorhands clobbers Hermano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Scissorhands. Hermano shrugs it off though.
Hermano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hermano tries a head kick but it misses.
Hermano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scissorhands is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Scissorhands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hermano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hermano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scissorhands moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hermano throws a hook but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
Hermano misses with an uppercut
and Scissorhands counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hermano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scissorhands fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hermano.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Hermano moves out of range.
Hermano throws a leg kick
and Scissorhands counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scissorhands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermano.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hermano counters with an inside leg kick.
Scissorhands lunges at Hermano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hermano's hand.
A big left from Scissorhands misses.
Scissorhands slips a straight right by Hermano.
Scissorhands feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hermano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scissorhands.
Hermano misses with a hook
and Scissorhands counters with a right hand to the body.
Hermano blocks a jab.
Scissorhands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermano.
Scissorhands connects with a leg kick. Hermano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scissorhands lands a nice looking body shot.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Scissorhands avoids the head kick by Hermano.
Hermano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hermano takes a swing at Scissorhands's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hermano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hermano looks to throw the jab but Scissorhands is out of range.
Scissorhands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermano throws out the jab.
Scissorhands listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermano misses with a low kick.
Hermano misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Scissorhands to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scissorhands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermano throws a low kick, looking for Scissorhands's leg but Scissorhands calmly moves out of range.
Scissorhands moves out of range as Hermano throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Scissorhands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Scissorhands dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Scissorhands swings for the body but Hermano moves out of range.
Scissorhands scores with a decent looking hook.
Hermano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a straight right hand.
Scissorhands digs a good body shot into Hermano's ribs.
Scissorhands lands a front kick.
Scissorhands connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Scissorhands lands but Hermano takes it in his stride.
Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Hermano misses with a straight left.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick

and Hermano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scissorhands won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hermano presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hermano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Hermano connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands tries to hold on but Hermano pushes him away.
Scissorhands slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hermano wants to take a breather but Scissorhands is having none of it.
Scissorhands is looking for a sweep. Hermano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scissorhands is trying to control but can't.
Hermano is looking to advance position but Scissorhands won't allow it.
Scissorhands trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hermano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scissorhands manages to get to full guard.
Scissorhands trying to control the position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hermano misses with a lunging right hand
and Scissorhands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermano throws a leg kick that misses.
Hermano connects with a single shot there.
Scissorhands chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab by Hermano.
Scissorhands avoids a kick to the body.
Hermano blocks a jab.
Hermano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scissorhands cracks a nice hook into Hermano's ribs.
Scissorhands lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hermano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scissorhands connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hermano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermano misses with an uppercut.
Scissorhands half committed to a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scissorhands checks a leg kick.
Hermano dips to his left and cracks Scissorhands with an uppercut!
Scissorhands avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick lands from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands jabs at Hermano's body.
Scissorhands tried to score with a low kick but Hermano checks it.
Hermano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scissorhands with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Scissorhands. Beautiful body shot.
Scissorhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermano.
Scissorhands feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hermano is looking to land body kicks.
Scissorhands fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hermano just manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scissorhands. That's going to slow Hermano down.
Hermano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hermano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hermano avoids a kick to the body.
Hermano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Edward Scissorhands did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Scissorhands misses with an uppercut
and Hermano counters with a good low kick that Scissorhands was not able to check.
Hermano misses with a takedown attempt - Scissorhands sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hermano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scissorhands checks it well.
A head kick misses from Hermano.
Scissorhands walks into a jab.
Hermano misses with a takedown attempt
and Scissorhands counters with a stiff right hand.
Hermano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Hermano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hermano throws a hook but Scissorhands blocks it.
Scissorhands throws a chopping leg kick but Hermano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hermano throws out a counter right but Scissorhands avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scissorhands takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Scissorhands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermano.
Scissorhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermano is just out of range.
Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano connects with a jab.
Scissorhands moves out of range as Hermano throws a body kick.
Scissorhands looks to land a body kick but Hermano moved away.
Hermano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Scissorhands blocks it well.
A lazy left from Scissorhands finds it's target.
Scissorhands lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Hermano misses.
Sloppy strikes from Scissorhands. Those never looked like landing.
Hermano throws a head kick but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Hermano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scissorhands checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Hermano misses
and Scissorhands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hermano throws a right hand that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a right hand to the body.
Hermano takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Scissorhands.
Hermano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermano throws a wild body kick that Scissorhands sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scissorhands fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hermano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scissorhands. Scissorhands circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hermano misses with a shot to the body
letting Scissorhands counter with a right hand.
Scissorhands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Scissorhands. Hermano shrugs it off though.
A lazy body kick from Hermano
and Scissorhands counters with a nice uppercut.
Hermano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hermano if he has to take too many more of those.
Scissorhands fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scissorhands clobbers Hermano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Hermano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Hermano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hermano's corner calls for a 1-2. Hermano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermano was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissorhands.
Hermano connects with a right hand. Scissorhands shakes it off.
Scissorhands throws the kick towards the body but Hermano avoids it.
Scissorhands throws a solid leg kick but Hermano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scissorhands.
Hermano defending well as Scissorhands loads up on a big left hand.
Scissorhands connects with an inside leg kick.
Hermano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Scissorhands. That one must have hurt.
Scissorhands takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Hermano scores with a takedown into Scissorhands's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermano stopping the sweep attempt from Scissorhands.
Hermano looking to pass the guard.
Pelle Hermano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scissorhands wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Scissorhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermano tries to free his leg and advance position but Scissorhands is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scissorhands holds on and takes a little breather.

Scissorhands is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hermano postures up in Scissorhands's guard and throws a big left but Scissorhands blocks it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Scissorhands had his way with Pelle Hermano in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A good leg kick by Hermano.
Scissorhands misses with a hook to the body
and Hermano counters with a nice uppercut.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scissorhands's corner calls for a 1-2. Scissorhands obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hermano throws a right hand that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a nice leg kick.
Hermano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hermano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Scissorhands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scissorhands throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hermano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Hermano shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Scissorhands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scissorhands is out of range and Hermano settles back down.
Scissorhands lands a right hook to the body.
Hermano throws a shot from downtown. Scissorhands moves away and avoids it.
Hermano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scissorhands lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scissorhands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hermano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scissorhands looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Hermano misses
and Scissorhands counters with a good low kick that Hermano was not able to check.
Hermano throws a head kick that misses.
Scissorhands lands a right hook to the body.
Hermano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scissorhands moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Hermano
and Scissorhands counters with a nice uppercut.
Scissorhands jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scissorhands. Hermano does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Scissorhands throws a front kick aimed at Hermano's knee but Hermano avoids it well.
Hermano scores with a spinning back kick!
Scissorhands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Edward Scissorhands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands looks to land a combination. Hermano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hermano throws a head kick that misses.
Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy.
Scissorhands lands a nice shot to the body.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Hermano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pelle Hermano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermano tries to land a front kick but Scissorhands steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scissorhands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermano throws a leg kick
and Scissorhands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scissorhands gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hermano throws an off balance right hand
letting Scissorhands counter with a right hand.
Scissorhands lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hermano will feel that in the morning.
Scissorhands is looking to slow Hermano down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hermano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hermano thows a leg kick but Scissorhands checks it
and Scissorhands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Scissorhands. Hermano shrugs it off though.
Scissorhands lands a jab.
Scissorhands moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scissorhands moves out of range as Hermano strikes.
Hermano scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Scissorhands does no damage.
Hermano throws an off balance right hand
and Scissorhands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scissorhands cracks the inside of Hermano's front leg.
Scissorhands lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hermano will feel that in the morning.
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!
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
Scissorhands is looking to slow Hermano down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hermano moves out of range of the body kick.
Scissorhands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good exchange - Hermano coming out on top.
Hermano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scissorhands sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scissorhands half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hermano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Scissorhands was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hermano.
Scissorhands bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hermano throws an off balance right hand
and Scissorhands makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scissorhands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hermano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Hermano is predictable there
and Scissorhands counters with a stiff right hand.
Scissorhands defending well as Hermano loads up on a big left hand.
Scissorhands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hermano misses with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Scissorhands showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scissorhands, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Scissorhands!
Edward Scissorhands retains his featherweight title!
Edward Scissorhands seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.