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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bostar Tyraanicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermano comes to the cage accompanied by Deadhead. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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148 lbs
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156 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
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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
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Bostar Tyraanicao!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyraanicao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Pelle Hermano has been cut.
Hermano shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hermano showed some decent athleticism there.
Tyraanicao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hermano.
Tyraanicao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermano pulls his head out easily.
Hermano slips a nice elbow through Tyraanicao's hands, connecting with Tyraanicao's forehead.
Tyraanicao has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hermano prevents Tyraanicao from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hermano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hermano is looking to stall here but Tyraanicao recovers full guard.
Hermano postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hermano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyraanicao controlling Hermano's posture.
Tyraanicao working for a triangle but Hermano defends it easily.
Tyraanicao keeping full guard, as Hermano tries to pass.
Hermano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tyraanicao keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Tyraanicao is trying to keep Hermano in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hermano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyraanicao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hermano postures up in Tyraanicao's guard and throws a big left but Tyraanicao blocks it.
Tyraanicao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hermano defends it easily.
Tyraanicao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hermano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hermano passes Tyraanicao's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hermano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hermano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tyraanicao works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyraanicao's guard.
Hermano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyraanicao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hermano wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyraanicao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hermano is nestled in close to Tyraanicao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hermano is pressing down on Tyraanicao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyraanicao is holding on for now.
Tyraanicao is trying to maintain the position but Hermano is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyraanicao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hermano is working away from the top position though.
Tyraanicao wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tyraanicao wants to improve his position but Hermano is controlling well.
Tyraanicao trying to control from the bottom.
Hermano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyraanicao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hermano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tyraanicao is looking to improve his position.
Hermano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyraanicao's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyraanicao is trying to get back to full guard.
Hermano drops an elbow to the side of Tyraanicao's head.
Hermano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyraanicao's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pelle Hermano's cut.
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.
Hermano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hermano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hermano scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Hermano does no damage.
Tyraanicao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hermano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tyraanicao looks to land a body kick but Hermano moved away.
Hermano avoids the head kick by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hermano slips under a jab from Tyraanicao.
Hermano thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hermano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyraanicao moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano instigates a clinch.
Hermano is trying to trip Tyraanicao. He has hold of a leg but Tyraanicao is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hermano persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyraanicao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyraanicao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao 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.
Pelle Hermano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyraanicao is looking for a triangle but Hermano pushes his legs off easily.
Tyraanicao keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Tyraanicao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hermano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tyraanicao seems keen to control Hermano's posture.
Tyraanicao keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Hermano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyraanicao can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hermano throwing strikes but missing.
Hermano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tyraanicao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hermano has managed to get both his arms back between Tyraanicao's legs - danger averted.
Tyraanicao is looking for a triangle but Hermano pushes his legs off easily.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyraanicao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermano postures up in Tyraanicao's guard and throws a big left but Tyraanicao blocks it.
Hermano lands a couple of digs.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyraanicao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermano cracks Tyraanicao with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Hermano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hermano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tyraanicao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hermano has managed to get both his arms back between Tyraanicao's legs - danger averted.
Hermano is working Tyraanicao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hermano forces his way into half guard.
Tyraanicao gets back to full guard.
Tyraanicao 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.
Hermano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyraanicao's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hermano tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyraanicao is retaining full guard.
Hermano is in close to Tyraanicao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tyraanicao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hermano defends it easily.
Hermano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hermano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tyraanicao is rocked!
Tyraanicao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyraanicao is still in real trouble! Can Hermano finish him?
Hermano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyraanicao seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyraanicao trying to keep a closed guard but Hermano is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pelle Hermano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hermano throws out a powerful jab.
Tyraanicao punishes Hermano's body with a nice straight punch.
Hermano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands with a straight right. Hermano didn't see that one coming.
Tyraanicao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hermano circles away quickly and effectively.
Hermano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick that misses.
Hermano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hermano throws out a leg kick but Tyraanicao moves out of range and Hermano only half commits.
Tyraanicao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hermano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tyraanicao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao misses the shot to the body.
Hermano feinted with a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Tyraanicao misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyraanicao. Hermano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermano throws a leg kick which misses Tyraanicao's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyraanicao tries to avoid it.
Hermano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyraanicao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch
and Hermano counters with a straight right hand.
Tyraanicao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyraanicao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermano.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hermano closes the distance and clinches.
Hermano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyraanicao backwards.
Hermano tries a body shot but Tyraanicao blocks it.
Hermano lands an uppercut.
Tyraanicao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hermano is keeping busy.
Hermano lands a body punch.
Hermano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyraanicao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hermanos head.
Nice body punch from Hermano.
Hermano lands with a left to the head.
Hermano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermano misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hermano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hermano lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyraanicao backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyraanicao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Hermano fails to land.
Tyraanicao blocks an uppercut.
Tyraanicao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hermano lands a right hand.
Hermano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hermano throws a head punch that misses.
Tyraanicao prevents a body shot from Hermano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermano.
Hermano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyraanicaos head.
Hermano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tyraanicao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tyraanicao looking to slow down the pace here.
Tyraanicao tries to break the clinch but Hermano is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hermano.
Tyraanicao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyraanicao moves forwards but Hermano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tyraanicao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Hermano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hermano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good shot there by Hermano.
Hermano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyraanicao.
Hermano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermano lands a body shot.
Hermano misses with a body kick.
Tyraanicao looks to land a left hand but Hermano moved out of range nicely.
Tyraanicao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyraanicao dodges the punch combination from Hermano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano scores with the left hand. Tyraanicao knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyraanicao gets caught napping as Hermano dives in and scores a takedown. Tyraanicao manages to retain guard.
Hermano postures up and lands a big shot to Tyraanicao's brow.
Hermano forces his way into half guard.
Tyraanicao tries to roll over but Hermano keeps him under control.
Hermano seems to be working for a kimura but Tyraanicao defends the submission attempt.
Hermano lands with a punch from half guard.
Tyraanicao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pelle Hermano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pelle Hermano!
In his post fight interview, Pelle Hermano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Bostar Tyraanicao stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, I need to fuck a goat.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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