Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 301: Aftermath
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Kapaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kapaldi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hermano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kapaldi's waist but Kapaldi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hermano off to one side.
Kapaldi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kapaldi stuns Hermano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hermano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hermano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hermano throws a one two combo.
Hermano 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.
Hermano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kapaldi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kapaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hermano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hermano avoids a kick to the body.
Kapaldi throws a low kick but Hermano avoids it.
Hermano looks to land a combination but Kapaldi avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hermano wants to land a leg kick but Kapaldi is out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hermano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kapaldi - the referee stops the clock and Hermano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kapaldi. Hermano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kapaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hermano.
As Kapaldi backs away, Hermano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Hermano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Hermano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermano 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.
Hermano lands a leg kick that knocks Kapaldi off balance momentarily.
Hermano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermano tries to score with a low kick but Kapaldi moves his leg out of the way.
Kapaldi keeps Hermano at a distance using the push kick.
Hermano is looking to score with low kicks.
Hermano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hermano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kapaldi's sensitive parts.
Kapaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hermano. That did some damage!
Hermano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kapaldi is out of range and Hermano settles back down.
Hermano moves out of range of the strikes.
Kapaldi scores with a nice strike.
Kapaldi misses with a leg kick.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot.
Kapaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hermano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano dodges the punch combination from Kapaldi. #T2#
Kapaldi loads up on a big right hand but Hermano slips the punch.
Kapaldi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hermano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kapaldi.
Hermano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pedro Kapaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermano misses with a low kick.
Kapaldi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hermano tries to land a leg kick but Kapaldi saw it coming and moves away.
Kapaldi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hermano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hermano motions for Kapaldi to come forward. Hermano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hermano misses with an uppercut
and Kapaldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kapaldi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kapaldi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hermano.
Kapaldi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kapaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Kapaldi. Beautiful body shot.
Hermano throws a front kick aimed at Kapaldi's knee but Kapaldi avoids it well. #T3#
Kapaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermano was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.
Hermano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kapaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kapaldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermano attempts a counter takedown but Kapaldi avoids it well and moves away.
Hermano tries to land a leg kick but Kapaldi saw it coming and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Kapaldi blocks the leg kick.
Kapaldi feints a counter leg kick.
Kapaldi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hermano.
Kapaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kapaldi swings for the body but Hermano moves out of range.
A low kick from Kapaldi is predictable there
and Hermano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kapaldi but Kapaldi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kapaldi scores with a nice body kick.
Hermano throws a jab but it's blocked by Kapaldi.
Hermano walks into a straight right hand from Kapaldi.#T4#
Kapaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hermano misses with a low kick as Kapaldi jumps back.
Kapaldi moves out of range as Hermano strikes.
Hermano tried to score with a low kick but Kapaldi checks it.
Hermano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hermano misses with a hook
and Kapaldi counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Kapaldi finds it's target.
Kapaldi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick from Kapaldi misses
and Hermano counters with a series of strikes. Kapaldi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kapaldi throws a big shot that misses.
Hermano connects with a solid leg kick.
Kapaldi blocks a jab.
Kapaldi lands a glancing blow to the side of Hermano's head.
Hermano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kapaldi defends well and Hermano ends up having to push Kapaldi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hermano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermano throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kapaldi.
Kapaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Kapaldi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hermano, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kapaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermano throws out the jab.
Hermano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Hermano blocks a head kick by Kapaldi.
Hermano attempts a counter takedown but Kapaldi avoids it well and moves away.
Hermano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hermano loads up on a big right hand but Kapaldi slips the punch.
Hermano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hermano throws a solid leg kick but Kapaldi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hermano.
The fighters circling - Hermano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hermano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapaldi connects with a body shot.
Kapaldi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapaldi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kapaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hermano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kapaldi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hermano rather than just go for the knockout.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Kapaldi thuds his shin into the meat of Hermano's side.
Kapaldi throws a head kick that misses.
Hermano connects with an inside leg kick.
Hermano throws a front kick aimed at Kapaldi's knee but Kapaldi avoids it well.
Kapaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hermano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hermano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hermano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kapaldi can pounce on him.
Hermano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kapaldi misses with a straight right.
Hermano throws a leg kick that misses.
Kapaldi misses with a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hermano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kapaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hermano moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hermano shoots in but Kapaldi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Kapaldi lands a jab to Hermano's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Hermano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Kapaldi pushes Hermano off and gets back to his feet.
Hermano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kapaldi cracks Hermano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hermano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kapaldi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kapaldi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hermano counters with an outside leg kick.
Kapaldi lands a nice looking body kick.#TD#
Hermano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kapaldi sprawls well initially but Hermano persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Kapaldi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hermano keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kapaldi. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermano. #BC#
Hermano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kapaldi misses with a low kick.
Hermano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kapaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kapaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hermano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Hermano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kapaldi scores with a hook.
Hermano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kapaldi takes a swing at Hermano's ribcage but misses.
Kapaldi thuds a left hand into Hermano's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hermano 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 Kapaldi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kapaldi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hermano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kapaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hermano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kapaldi avoids it really well and circles away.
Kapaldi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hermano blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Hermano. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kapaldi checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Kapaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kapaldi looks for the body kick but Hermano saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Kapaldi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kapaldi thuds his right hand into Hermano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hermano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kapaldi lunges at Hermano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hermano's hand.
Nice body kick there by Kapaldi.
Hermano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kapaldi jabs at Hermano's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kapaldi, as that shot connected.
Kapaldi thuds his shin into the meat of Hermano's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Kapaldi.
Hermano staying out of range there.
Kapaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kapaldi is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Kapaldi 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#
Kapaldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the body from Hermano misses
and Kapaldi counters with a straight right hand.
Hermano throws a leg kick
and Kapaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hermano walks into a jab.
Hermano misses with the combination.
Kapaldi checks the leg kick.
Kapaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi misses with an uppercut. Hermano saw that one coming.
Hermano throws a low kick but Kapaldi moves out of range easily.
Hermano checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hermano, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kapaldi, right into the meat.
A jab from Kapaldi misses.
Hermano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapaldi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hermano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapaldi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hermano.#T1#
Kapaldi misses with a hook to the body
and Hermano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kapaldi's knee momentarily.
Hermano tries to score with a low kick but Kapaldi moves his leg out of the way.
Kapaldi tries to move into range but Hermano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Hermano misses.
Hermano takes one on the button.
Kapaldi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hermano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Kapaldi misses.
Hermano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kapaldi misses with a hook
and Hermano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hermano throws a leg kick but Kapaldi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hermano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kapaldi counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kapaldi.
Hermano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kapaldi counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hermano slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapaldi swings for the body but Hermano moves out of range.
Kapaldi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hermano. Hermano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pelle Hermano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hermano tries a head kick but it misses.
Kapaldi lands a jab.
Kapaldi lands with a straight right. Hermano didn't see that one coming.
Hermano fails with the takedown.
Kapaldi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Hermano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hermano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kapaldi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kapaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hermano's calf.
Hermano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kapaldi checks it well.
Nice straight punches there by Kapaldi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kapaldi.
Kapaldi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hermano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kapaldi.
Hermano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Kapaldi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hermano misses with an uppercut.
Kapaldi dodges the punch combination from Hermano.
Kapaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Hermano is predictable there
and Hermano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kapaldi moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Hermano tried to counter with a leg kick but Kapaldi avoided it.
Hermano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kapaldi scores with a jab. Hermano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hermano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hermano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Kapaldi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hermano walks into a left hand.
Kapaldi defending well as Hermano loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Kapaldi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hermano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kapaldi to score with a decent uppercut.
Hermano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kapaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kapaldi checks a low kick from Hermano.
Kapaldi throws a head kick that Hermano semi-blocks.
Hermano scores with a leg kick.
Kapaldi lands a right hook to the body.
Hermano throws a body punch but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermano avoids a kick to the body.
Hermano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hermano wants to land a leg kick but Kapaldi is out of range.
Kapaldi throws a body punch but Hermano moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kapaldi.
Pedro Kapaldi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kapaldi throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Hermano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kapaldi's guard.
Hermano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Kapaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kapaldi 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Kapaldi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pedro Kapaldi made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFC 293: Dark Knight
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Halleck lands a jab to the head.
Hermano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hermano 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 Halleck has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Halleck and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Halleck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Halleck throws a hook but Hermano avoids it easily.
Halleck tries to close the distance and clinch but Hermano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halleck tries to clinch there but Hermano circles away.
Hermano throws a quick counter head kick but Halleck was just out of range.
Hermano lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermano scores with a shot to the body.
Hermano misses with a body punch
enabling Halleck to counter with a crisp jab.
Halleck misses with a looping right.
Hermano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halleck defends it nicely.
Halleck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Halleck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halleck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hermano is looking to counter punch.
Halleck tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hermano.
Hermano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hermano sizes up Halleck with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hermano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halleck lands with a nice body punch.
Hermano is looking to wear down Halleck with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Halleck throws a poor cross that misses
and Hermano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hermano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hermano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hermano.
Hermano dives in and grabs Halleck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Halleck pushes down on Hermano's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Hermano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Hermano with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Halleck forces Hermano back against the cage and clinches.
Halleck goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Hermano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hermano misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermano 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. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hermano.
Halleck defending well as Hermano loads up on a big left hand.
Halleck lands a glancing blow to the side of Hermano's head.
Halleck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermano.
Hermano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halleck swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hermano counters with an outside leg kick.
That kick from Halleck tenderised Hermano's leg. Hermano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halleck checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Halleck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halleck misses with a body shot.
Hermano swings for the body but Halleck moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halleck, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Hermano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hermano throws a shot from downtown. Halleck moves away and avoids it.
Halleck misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Halleck.#T3#
Hermano misses with a looping right.
And Halleck tries to counter it with a takedown but Hermano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Halleck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halleck connects with a leg kick. Hermano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Halleck checks the leg kick nicely there.
Halleck throws a combination. Hermano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Halleck has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hermano drops his hands momentarily and Halleck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Halleck.
Halleck is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hermano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halleck swings for the body but Hermano moves out of range.
Hermano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halleck needs to keep his hands up - Hermano had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Halleck misses.
Hermano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermano throws a chopping leg kick but Halleck manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halleck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gurney Halleck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Halleck moves into the clinch.
Hermano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halleck's elbow. #T4#
Hermano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hermano.
Hermano can't find room to land a body shot as Halleck controls the action.
Hermano blocks a body shot from Halleck.
Halleck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Halleck misses with a body punch.
Halleck misses with a punch to the body.
Hermano lands a hook that snaps the head of Halleck backwards.
Halleck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermano's elbow.
Halleck struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermano controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Halleck.
Hermano can't break the clinch. #BC#
Hermano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hermano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halleck's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermano scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Halleck. That's going to slow Hermano down.
Halleck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hermano, as that shot connected.
Hermano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halleck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gurney Halleck 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#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Halleck, as that shot connected.
Hermano ducks under a wild hook from Halleck.#TD#
Halleck gets caught napping as Hermano dives in and scores a takedown. Halleck manages to retain guard.
Halleck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hermano 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.
Hermano throws a strike but Halleck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halleck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hermano's head.#SUB#
Hermano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halleck is aware though and is defending well.
Hermano controls Halleck momentarily but Halleck frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hermano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halleck is aware though and is defending well.
Hermano working a defensive guard here.
Halleck working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Hermano wants to sweep but no luck.
Hermano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halleck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halleck postures up and lands a big shot to Hermano's brow.
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hermano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halleck throws an elbow that misses. Hermano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Halleck's guard. Nice move by Hermano!#REVR#
Halleck is pulling down on Hermano's head. It's preventing any offense from Hermano, at least for the moment.#T2#
Hermano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hermano wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Hermano throws a big right hand that misses.
Hermano wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Hermano passes Halleck's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halleck 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.#T3#
Halleck tries to get to full guard but Hermano has control of the leg.
Hermano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hermano trying to control the action but Halleck is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hermano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halleck scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Halleck.
Hermano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hermano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halleck.
Hermano feinted with a counter takedown.
Halleck wants to clinch but Hermano slips to the side
and Halleck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hermano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Halleck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gurney Halleck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermano. Halleck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halleck thumps Hermano with a low kick.
Halleck lands with an uppercut that bounces Hermano off the cage and back into range.
Hermano looks to throw the jab but Halleck is out of range.
Halleck scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hermano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Halleck.
Gurney Halleck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hermano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hermano with the ground and pound but Halleck uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gurney Halleck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Hermano.
Hermano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hermano lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Halleck. Those never looked like landing.
Halleck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halleck throws a body punch but Hermano moves out of range.
Donk. Halleck catches Hermano right on the button with a cross.
Hermano tries to land a front kick but Halleck steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Halleck throws a jab when Hermano was well out of range.
Halleck cracks Hermano with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Hermano drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hermano lands a couple of digs.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halleck tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hermano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halleck has control of Hermano's left arm, preventing Hermano from doing any damage.
Hermano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hermano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hermano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Halleck dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Halleck tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermano is retaining full guard.
Hermano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halleck manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hermano wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Pelle Hermano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Halleck is adopting a defensive guard.
Hermano wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Halleck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pelle Hermano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halleck has momentary wrist control but Hermano slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Hermano looking to pass the guard.
Hermano throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermano throws a big elbow that misses.
Hermano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gurney Halleck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halleck pulls Hermano in close to his closed guard and prevents Hermano from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halleck throws out a leg kick but Hermano moves out of range and Halleck only half commits.
Hermano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Halleck throws a big shot that misses.
Halleck looks to land a right hand but Hermano moved out of range.
Halleck misses the jab.
Halleck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
Halleck avoids a kick to the body.
Hermano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halleck throws out the jab. #T4#
Hermano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halleck is fending him off so far but Hermano persists. Nope, Halleck circles away and we're back to standing.
Hermano misses with a low kick.
Halleck scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hermano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hermano throws a shot from downtown. Halleck moves away and avoids it.
Halleck swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hermano.
Halleck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hermano's head.
Halleck scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halleck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hermano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Halleck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hermano moves away from the strike by Halleck.
Hermano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halleck sprawls and moves away.
Hermano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halleck throws out a loose jab but Hermano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halleck looks to land a combination. Hermano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hermano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hermano, right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gurney Halleck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Halleck 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurney Halleck!
An intense looking Gurney Halleck took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'https://soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: OFC 289: Voices
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1#
Palikka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hermano defends it nicely.
Palikka lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Palikka shoots in and gets a takedown into Hermano's guard.
Hermano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hermano wants to sweep here but Palikka controlling him for the moment.
Palikka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palikka trying to control but Hermano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hermano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palikka stands and throws Hermano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Palikka wants to control but Hermano is keeping him busy. #T1#
Palikka lands a few punches from side control.
Hermano tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palikka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hermano keeps working.
Hermano on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Hermano tries to buck Palikka off but Palikka is having none of it.
Palikka working the body and head with strikes.
Hermano takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hermano is looking for a sweep.
Hermano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Palikka working the body and head with strikes.
Hermano struggling a bit here.
Hermano is looking to regain half guard here but Palikka keeps moving and retains side control.
Palikka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Palikka looks up at the clock and then as Hermano takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Palikka smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hermano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hermano struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB#
Palikka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Palikka looks up at the clock and then as Hermano takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Palikka smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Palikka looking to control but instead Hermano has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Palikka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hermano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Palikka is looking to advance position but Hermano won't allow it.
Hermano wants to control but Palikka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hermano tries to get to full guard but Palikka has control of the leg.
Palikka is thwarting Hermano's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Hermano 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.
Hermano gets back to full guard.
Palikka advances to half guard.
Palikka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Palikka prevents Hermano from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Palikka jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hermano is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hermano and Palikka has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palikka tries to move to mount but Hermano blocks the move with his legs.
Hermano sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Palikka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Palikka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hermano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hermano is trying to get back to half guard.
Hermano is trying to control Palikka's posture but Palikka avoids it.
Palikka in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Palikka grinds an elbow into Hermano's temple.
Hermano is trying to control Palikka's posture but Palikka avoids it.
Hermano is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano manages to get back to half guard.
Palikka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hermano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Palikka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Palikka's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Palikka's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Palikka rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Hermano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hermano prevents Palikka from getting the reversal.
Palikka is working hard here to advance position.
Palikka sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hermano prevents Palikka from improving his position.
Palikka is trying to control but Hermano manages to pass to mount! #T2#
Palikka is squirming around, avoiding Hermano's attempts to control the action.
Palikka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hermano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Palikka bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hermano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hermano wants to sweep but no luck.
Palikka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermano can do to turn this around?
Palikka wants to control from the top but Hermano keeps moving.
Hermano 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#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palikka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Palikka is trying to control the position but Hermano postures up. #T3#
Hermano wants to pass the guard but Palikka is keeping the position.#SUB#
Palikka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hermano defends well.
Hermano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palikka works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Palikka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palikka keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Hermano stopping the sweep attempt from Palikka.#SUB#
Palikka is looking for a triangle but Hermano pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hermano stands up over Palikka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hermano passes Palikka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hermano is nestled in close to Palikka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Palikka manages to get to full guard.
Hermano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hermano postures up.
Hermano postures up and lands a big shot to Palikka's brow.
Palikka wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalle Palikka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Palikka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palikka working a defensive guard but Hermano manages to pass into side control anyway.
Palikka is looking for a sweep.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Palikka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Palikka #TD2#
and Hermano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Palikka's guard.
Hermano landing with the ground and pound.
Hermano stands up over Palikka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Palikka looking for a guillotine here but Hermano defends easily. #SUB#
Palikka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hermano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Palikka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palikka trying to control the position.
Hermano distracts Palikka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Hermano sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Palikka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hermano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palikka's head.
Hermano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hermano trying to control but Palikka is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Palikka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hermano defends well.
Hermano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palikka's head.#T2##SUB#
Palikka has his foot on Hermano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hermano works his way back into a safe position though.
Hermano wants to control from the top but Palikka keeps moving. #SUB#
Palikka is looking for a triangle but Hermano pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Palikka is looking for a triangle but Hermano pushes his legs off easily.
Palikka keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Hermano looking to sit in guard and control but Palikka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Palikka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Hermano keeping moving, preventing Palikka from controlling successfully.
Hermano 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.
Palikka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Hermano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palikka connects with a couple of short punches.
Palikka content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Hermano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Palikka looking to sit in guard and control but Hermano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hermano stopping the sweep attempt from Palikka.#SUB#
Palikka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hermano working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palikka keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Hermano preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hermano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hermano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pelle Hermano!
Pelle Hermano 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.
The defeated Kalle Palikka had this to say: 'LMAOOOOOOO'.

Event: OFC 282: Possession
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Hermano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nilkki's calf.
Nilkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hermano lands a glancing blow to the side of Nilkki's head.
Hermano misses with a head kick.
Hermano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hermano.
Nilkki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nilkki doesn't manage to clinch there - Hermano circles away.
Nilkki tries to clinch but Hermano moves out of range.
Hermano wants to land a leg kick but Nilkki is out of range.
Hermano jabs at Nilkki's body.
Hermano throws a leg kick that misses.
Hermano keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Nilkki closes the distance and pushes Hermano back into the cage.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Hermano.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hermano 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.
Nilkki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hermano backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermano is defending well for now.
Our sources have told us that Nilkki has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A shot in the inside from Hermano.
Hermano doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Hermano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Hermano throws a combination. Nilkki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nilkki.
Hermano misses with a hook. Nilkki ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Nilkki has Hermano up against the cage in a clinch.
Hermano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nilkki smiles and moves away.
Hermano connects with a solid leg kick.
Hermano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nilkki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nilkki thinks about countering with a body kick.
A cross from Nilkki lands.
Nilkki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Nilkki closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nilkki. #BC2#
Hermano breaks from the clinch.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch but Hermano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nilkki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hermano. That did some damage!#T2#
Nilkki throws a lazy right hand but Hermano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Hermano.
Hermano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hermano jabs Nilkki right on the nose. Nilkki blinks but takes it well.
Hermano misses with a right hand #CL#
and Nilkki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nilkki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hermano's face.
Hermano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nilkki pushes Hermano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside that Hermano shrugs off.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with an elbow strike.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hermano.
Hermano tries to pull guard but Nilkki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Nilkki.
A shot in the inside from Nilkki.
Hermano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki is trying to stall.
Nilkki tries a knee to the head but Hermano blocks it. #T3#
Hermano letting Nilkki take a breather here.
Nilkki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nilkki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nilkki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hermano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hermano can't break the clinch.
Hermano takes an elbow to the temple.
A short left from Nilkki.
Hermano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nilkki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Hermano.
A short uppercut from Hermano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermano.
Nilkki lands an elbow just above Hermano 's eye.
Nilkki prevents the takedown attempt.
Hermano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Hermano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilkki missing with a left hand there. Hermano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermano walks into a left hand.
Hermano connects with a leg kick. Nilkki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Hermano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hermano.
Hermano throws a lazy head kick
and Nilkki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nilkki.
Hermano throws a big shot that misses.
Nilkki misses with a head kick.
Nilkki tries to land a front kick but Hermano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Hermano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Hermano - just one landing.
Hermano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nilkki tries to avoid it but Hermano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nilkki to the ground. Nilkki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hermano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nilkki as he avoids it easily.
Hermano ducks under a wild hook from Nilkki.
Hermano looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilkki wants to clinch up but Hermano keeps it at a distance.
Nilkki lands with a good body shot.
Nilkki throws a jab when Hermano was well out of range.
Hermano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki dominated 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.
#R2#
Hermano misses with a body kick.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown but Nilkki shows good takedown defense.
Hermano misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilkki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hermano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hermano slips under a jab from Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with a head kick.
Nilkki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nilkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hermano.
Nilkki cracks Hermano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nilkki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nilkki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hermano throws a push kick but Nilkki slaps the foot to one side.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters circling a little - Hermano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nilkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hermano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilkki throws a big shot that misses.
Hermano misses with a hook. Nilkki ducked under it nicely.
Nilkki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermano can do to turn this around?
Hermano tries to score with a low kick but Nilkki moves his leg out of the way.#T1##CL#
Nilkki darts in and clinches Hermano up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Hermano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
Hermano tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Hermano back against the cage.
Hermano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermano can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action.
Hermano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki. #BC2#
Hermano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nilkki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hermano keeps Nilkki at a distance using the push kick.
Hermano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hermano is looking to score with low kicks.
Nilkki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nilkki, as that shot connected.
Nilkki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hermano circles away quickly and effectively.
Hermano scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano moves out of range of the body kick from Nilkki.
Hermano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilkki manages to avoid it.
Nilkki loads up on a big right hand but Hermano slips the punch.
Hermano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nilkki ducks right into an uppercut from Hermano.
A leg kick checked by Nilkki.
Nilkki is looking to counter punch.
Nilkki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermano.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hermano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilkki working Hermano over with knees to the body.
Hermano is breathing heavily.
Nilkki lands a right hand.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Pelle Hermano has been cut.
Hermano takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Nilkki fails to land.
A short right from Nilkki on the inside. #T3#
Hermano takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hermano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nilkki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #KD#
Nilkki drops Hermano with a big knee straight up the middle! Hermano is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Hermano is rocked!#CL#
Nilkki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hermano is still on wobbly legs! Can Nilkki finish him?
Nilkki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nilkki has Hermano pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Hermano is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Nilkki - that's hurt Hermano badly! Oh, another knee lands and Hermano is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Hermano doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Pikku Nilkki!
After the fight, Pikku Nilkki 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: Syn 520 - Nemesis
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
Dust throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Hermano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Dust looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hermano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dust looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hermano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hermano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hermano is stalling here. Dust is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hermano seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dust has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hermano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hermano wants to improve his position but Dust is controlling well. #T1#
Dust lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hermano trying to control from the bottom.
Hermano tries to roll over but Dust keeps him under control.
Dust scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hermano wants to improve his position but Dust is controlling well.
Dust missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Dust missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dust trying to pass the guard but Hermano defending well.
Dust working over Hermano with some ground and pound. Hermano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hermano is looking for a sweep. Dust is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dust wants to control but Hermano is keeping him busy.
Dust is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dust is trying to control the action in half guard but Hermano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hermano tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dust has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hermano is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Dust lands a big shot there that rocks Hermano but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hermano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hermano tries to hold on but Dust postures up.
Dust lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hermano is desperately trying to improve his position but Dust has a good base and remains in mount.
Dust with good strikes from the mount here!
Dust looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T4#
Dust landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dust in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dust lands a couple of good shots and Hermano has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dust is trying to stick to Hermano's back but Hermano is turning into Dust. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dust's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hermano.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dust is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dust wants to control from the top but Hermano keeps moving.
Dust passes into half guard.
Dust is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hermano!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Star Dust dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hermano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dust throws a wild body kick that Hermano sees coming a mile off.
Dust checks a leg kick nicely.
Hermano thows a leg kick but Dust checks it #TD#
and Dust counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dust landing with the ground and pound.
Dust tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermano is retaining full guard.
Hermano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dust trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Star Dust overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hermano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano pulls Dust in to control the position.
Hermano is trying to control the position but Dust postures up. #T1#
Hermano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dust is one step ahead there.
Hermano keeping moving, preventing Dust from controlling successfully.
Dust scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Hermano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dust defends well.#SUB2#
Hermano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dust passes into side control.
Check out the look on Dust's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T2##SUB#
Dust is trying to get an arm triangle but Hermano is defending well.
Hermano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hermano is trying to get back to half guard.
Hermano is still trying to improve position.
Hermano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dust wants to take a breather but Hermano is having none of it.
Dust works his way into full mount!
Dust looking to finish Hermano with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hermano!#T3#
Hermano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermano can do to turn this around?
Hermano wants to hold on but Dust pushes him away.
Hermano is desperately trying to improve his position but Dust has a good base and remains in mount.
Dust lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dust trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermano tries to lock up and control but Dust gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dust with shots to the head and body - Hermano looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hermano is squirming around, avoiding Dust's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Hermano regains half guard.
Dust controlling the action here.
Dust thows a huge punch but Hermano dodges it nicely.
Dust is trying to control. Hermano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hermano tries to roll over but Dust keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dust trying to control the pace.
Hermano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Star Dust dominated that second 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Hermano misses its intended target.
Dust is looking to counter punch.
Dust ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hermano throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dust counters with a takedown into side control.
Dust scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hermano to see if he's OK.
Hermano is looking to regain half guard here but Dust keeps moving and retains side control.
Dust wants to control but Hermano is keeping him busy.
Hermano sneaks back into half guard.
Hermano wants to get back to full guard.
Dust is pressing down on Hermano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hermano is holding on for now. #T1#
Dust thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hermano's head.
Dust wants to pass to mount but Hermano is defending the position.
Hermano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dust's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dust's back!
Dust wants to escape the position.
Hermano gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Hermano biding his time, controlling Dust.
I really don't envy Dust right now.
Dust tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dust is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pelle Hermano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hermano content just to control the position here.
Hermano punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hermano working Dust over with strikes here.
Hermano with shots to the head and body - Dust looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermano controlling his opponent.
Hermano landing shots from mount. #T3#
Dust is looking to improve his position but Hermano isn't that keen on the idea.
Hermano landing strikes from the mount and Dust is in trouble!
Hermano lands a nice shot to the head.
Hermano scoring with strikes but Dust is staying in there.
Dust really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hermano dominating with strikes here.
Hermano putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hermano prevents Dust from getting the reversal.
Hermano lands a nice shot to the head.
Hermano with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermano looking to control but Dust is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Dust is trying desperately to improve position.
Dust regains half guard.
Hermano 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.
Dust avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermano. #SUB2#
Hermano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hermano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hermano slips a nice elbow through Dust's hands, connecting with Dust's forehead.
Dust avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermano.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pelle Hermano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dust 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Star Dust!
A very excited looking Star Dust rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SYN 517 - Hoshino vs Lil wayne
Date: Apr 02, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Hermano shoots in and bounces Bruyne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hermano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bruyne is trying to hold Hermano in close to prevent damage but Hermano has managed to pass into half guard.
Bruyne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermano.
Hermano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bruyne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hermano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hermano's back!
Bruyne is hanging on to Hermano's back as he tries to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano just trying to survive but Bruyne is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bruyne has the hooks in. Hermano is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Bruyne is looking for the choke from the back position but Hermano is controlling his hands well.
Hermano rolls, trying to escape but Bruyne keeps control of the position. #T1#
Hermano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bruyne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hermano.
Hermano wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hermano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bruyne defends well.
Hermano wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Hermano is still trying to improve position.
Bruyne postures up and lands a big shot to Hermano's brow.
Bruyne looking to pass the guard.
Hermano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bruyne is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Bruyne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hermano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bruyne has managed to get both his arms back between Hermano's legs - danger averted.
Hermano keeping moving, preventing Bruyne from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hermano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruyne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hermano has momentary wrist control but Bruyne slips an elbow through the middle.
Bruyne postures up. #SUB2#
Hermano looking for a guillotine here but Bruyne defends easily.
Bruyne wants to control from the top but Hermano keeps moving.
Bruyne is really struggling to control Hermano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bruyne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruyne cracks a nice hook into Hermano's ribs.
Good work by Hermano as he checks the leg kick.
And Hermano responds with a good body kick, but Bruyne manages to step out the way in time.
Hermano shoots in and drives through. Bruyne sprawls well.
Bruyne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Hermano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermano blocks a leg kick.
Hermano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruyne can pounce on him.
Hermano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hermano throws a hook but Bruyne blocks it.
Bruyne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruyne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hermano takes a step back to recover.
Hermano is looking to clinch.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut
and Hermano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bruyne's knee momentarily.
Nice shot by Hermano.
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 De Bruyne 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.
#R2#
Hermano ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Hermano throws a front kick that sends Bruyne stumbling back into the cage.
Hermano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bruyne stuffs the takedown.
Hermano misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bruyne connects with a looping right hand.
Hermano wants to clinch up but Bruyne keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Bruyne. Those never looked like landing.
Bruyne tried to score with a low kick but Hermano checks it.
Hermano with a nice cross.
Hermano misses with a head kick.
Bruyne needs to keep his hands up - Hermano had a free shot at his head there.
Hermano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruyne.#TD2#
Hermano throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bruyne tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hermano is in Bruyne's guard.
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!
Bruyne can't keep his opponent in guard - Hermano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hermano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bruyne holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hermano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hermano working Bruyne over with strikes.
Hermano wants to take a breather but Bruyne is having none of it.
Hermano working Bruyne over with strikes.
Bruyne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hermano.
Hermano trying to mount his opponent but Bruyne defends it.
Hermano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bruyne defending well though. #T2#
Hermano wants to take a breather but Bruyne is having none of it.
Hermano drops an elbow to the side of Bruyne's head.
Hermano trying to control from Bruyne's half guard. Bruyne has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruyne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruyne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bruyne trying to control the position.
Bruyne seems keen to control Hermano's posture.#T3#
Hermano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bruyne is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruyne throws a poor cross that misses
and Hermano counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruyne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Hermano. Beautiful body shot.
Bruyne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruyne. That's going to slow Hermano down.
Nice sprawl there from Hermano as Bruyne shoots in.
Hermano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hermano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hermano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruyne's head backwards.
Hermano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick from Hermano misses.
Bruyne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hermano.
Hermano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hermano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Hermano. #T4##CL2#
Hermano clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne pushes Hermano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruyne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Hermano wants the takedown. Bruyne is fighting it off but Hermano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bruyne's guard against the cage.
Bruyne keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Hermano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Hermano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Hermano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Bruyne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hermano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruyne slips a jab from Hermano.
Bruyne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hermano.
Hermano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruyne.
Hermano is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Hermano catches Bruyne right on the button with a cross.
Hermano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano keeps the fight on the outside.
Hermano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bruyne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruyne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hermano if he has to take too many more of those.
Hermano throws a wild body kick that Bruyne sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Bruyne throws a leg kick that misses.
Bruyne looks for the body kick but Hermano saw that one coming.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
Bruyne moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bruyne throws a body kick that misses
and Hermano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hermano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hermano connects with an inside leg kick.
Hermano is looking to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hermano, right into the meat. #CL#
Bruyne moves into the clinch successfully.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Hermano blocks it.
Hermano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruyne's elbow.
Bruyne throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermano.
Bruyne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hermano.
Bruyne can't find room to land a body shot as Hermano controls the action.
Bruyne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermano blocking some punches.
Hermano misses with the head strike.
Hermano gets through Bruyne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Bruyne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hermano cracks Bruyne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hermano lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Bruyne throws a wild body kick that Hermano sees coming a mile off.
Hermano throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hermano.
Hermano jabs at Bruyne's body.
Bruyne throws the left hand but Hermano avoids the punch easily.
Hermano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruyne.
Hermano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bruyne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hermano.
Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bruyne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hermano - the referee stops the clock and Bruyne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hermano. Bruyne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hermano tries to clinch but Bruyne moves out of range.
De Bruyne is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Hermano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bruyne slips under a jab from Hermano.
Bruyne jabs Hermano right on the nose. Hermano blinks but takes it well.
Hermano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bruyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hermano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hermano throws a combination that misses
and Bruyne finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hermano misses with a low kick.
Bruyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermano throws out the jab.
Hermano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hermano shoots and misses
and Bruyne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bruyne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hermano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bruyne's waist but Bruyne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hermano off to one side.
De Bruyne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Hermano.
Bruyne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice uppercut lands for Bruyne. That snapped Hermano's head back.
A clash of legs there as Bruyne blocks the low kick.
Hermano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bruyne lands with a right hand.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Hermano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bruyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hermano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bruyne scores with a leg kick.
Hermano looks to land a left hand but Bruyne moved out of range nicely.
Bruyne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hermano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bruyne is out of range.
Bruyne lands a head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Bruyne blocks the leg kick.
Bruyne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Hermano misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
De Bruyne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bruyne 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn 512 - Kim vs Larusso 4
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1#
Hermano lands a slapping body shot.
Anders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Hermano throws a leg kick
and Hermano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anders lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermano throws out a loose jab but Anders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermano misses with a low kick.
Anders misses the shot to the body.
Hermano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pelle Hermano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anders scores with a decent looking hook.
Anders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anders is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hermano.
Anders 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.
Anders connects with a body shot that sends Hermano's belly button to the back.
Anders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Anders chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hermano can pounce on him.
Hermano walks into a stiff left hand from Anders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Hermano clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Hermano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hermano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hermano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Anders controls Hermano momentarily but Hermano frees himself.
Hermano is fighting to break Anders's control of his arms but Anders is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hermano content to stall in guard here.
Hermano stands and throws Anders's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anders is trying to control Hermano's posture but Hermano avoids it.
Hermano working the head with strikes. #T2#
Anders is holding Hermano down, trying to stall.
Hermano tries to score with some ground and pound. Anders controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Anders regains half guard, as Hermano was trying to land strikes.
Hermano wants to pass the guard but Anders is defending well.
Hermano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hermano prevents Anders from improving his position.
Hermano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Hermano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hermano working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Anders's thigh. Anders counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anders working a defensive guard here.
Anders controlling the position.
Hermano looking to sit in guard and control but Anders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermano trying to control the position. #T4##SUB2#
Hermano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anders has passed into half guard!
Hermano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anders seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hermano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Hermano actively working from the bottom here.
Hermano trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anders's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anders's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anders rolls, trying to escape but Hermano keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pelle Hermano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Hermano feints and as Anders raises his hands in defense, Hermano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hermano wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
Hermano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hermano slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hermano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hermano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pelle Hermano has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anders is trying to keep Hermano in close.
Anders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hermano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anders swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hermano looking to sit in guard and control but Anders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hermano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anders manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Anders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hermano.
Hermano stopping the sweep attempt from Anders.
Anders keeping full guard, as Hermano tries to pass.
Hermano connects with a couple of short punches.
Hermano postures up.
Hermano throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Hermano throwing strikes but missing.
Hermano lands a couple of elbows.
Hermano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hermano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hermano is looking to pass into half guard but Anders pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Anders is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hermano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anders defends it easily.
Anders controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Hermano is looking for a triangle but Anders pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Hermano looking to control. #SUB2#
Hermano isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anders stacks Hermano 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 Anders!
Hermano sneaks back into half guard.
Anders passes to side control.
Anders remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Anders tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Hermano is trying to improve his position.
Anders is looking to take a break and control but Hermano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anders remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Hermano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anders cracks Hermano with an open hand slap.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anders. Hermano shrugs it off though.
Anders gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hermano fails to land with a series of punches.
Anders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermano misses with a straight left.
Anders lands a head kick. Hermano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anders thuds a left hand into Hermano's body.
Hermano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermano throws a low kick but Anders moves out of range easily.
Anders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hermano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Hermano tries to clinch but Anders moves out of range.
Anders throws a body shot but no joy.
Anders checks a low kick from Hermano.
Hermano throws a hook but Anders blocks it.
Anders is looking to wear down Hermano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hermano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anders tries to avoid it but Hermano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anders to the ground. Anders escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anders is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anders throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anders avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anders blocks a low kick nicely.
Anders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anders is looking to slow Hermano down with leg kicks.
A jab from Anders misses.
Anders is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anders throws a head kick that misses.
Hermano connects with an inside leg kick.
Anders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anders swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2##CL2#
Anders tries to keep at a distance but Hermano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anders blocking some punches.
Hermano struggles to land a body shot inside as Anders controls his hands.
Hermano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hermano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermano takes a shot to the head.
Hermano has Anders pressed against the cage, preventing Anders from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anders tries to circle away but Hermano has him pinned against the cage.
Hermano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Anders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hermano.
Ingemar Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Hermano.
Hermano has a couple of punches blocked by Anders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Anders manages to break the clinch.
Anders stuffs the takedown attempt from Hermano. Hermano gets slowly back to his feet.
Anders swings for the body but Hermano moves out of range. #T3#
Anders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermano.
Anders misses with a jab to the body
and Hermano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anders's knee momentarily.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anders's hands.
Anders misses with a wild body shot.
Hermano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hermano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anders.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anders as he jumps to the side.
Anders throws a solid leg kick but Hermano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anders.
Hermano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ingemar Anders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hermano.
Hermano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anders. That did some damage!
Anders swings for the body but Hermano moves out of range.
Hermano throws a nice looking combination but Anders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anders swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Anders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anders misses with a wild body shot.
Hermano feints and then cracks Anders's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anders down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anders moves in looking to clinch but Hermano pushes him off.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Hermano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hermano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anders tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hermano throws a hook but Anders avoids it easily.
Anders misses with a shot to the body
and Hermano counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Hermano catches Anders right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Hermano has closed the distance and engaged Anders in a clinch.
Anders misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pelle Hermano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hermano 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pelle Hermano!
Pelle Hermano 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 507 - Donnelly vs Keosayan
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Hermano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hermano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chekhov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hermano grinds an elbow into Chekhov's temple.
Hermano is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chekhov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermano throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hermano working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB2#
Hermano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chekhov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hermano grinds an elbow into Chekhov's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hermano sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chekhov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
Hermano misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Chekhov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chekhov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Chekhov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hermano lands a nice forearm strike.
Chekhov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hermano.
Chekhov 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.
Hermano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chekhov is trying to control Hermano's posture but Hermano avoids it.
Hermano is chipping away with strikes.
Chekhov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hermano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Hermano misses with the ground and pound.
A control attempt from Chekhov but he's now mounted!
Hermano throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hermano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hermano misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chekhov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chekhov regains half guard.
Hermano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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!
Chekhov is looking to control Hermano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chekhov avoid being mounted?
Hermano working Chekhov over with strikes. #T3#
Chekhov is looking for a sweep. Hermano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chekhov is looking to control Hermano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chekhov avoid being mounted?
Chekhov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chekhov is looking for a sweep. Hermano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hermano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chekhov tries to roll over but Hermano keeps him under control.
Chekhov taking some punishment here, with Hermano in his half guard.
Chekhov is looking to improve his position.
Hermano working over Chekhov with some ground and pound. Chekhov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4##SUB2#
Hermano is looking for a kimura but Chekhov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hermano to get the leverage.
Hermano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chekhov wants to improve his position but Hermano is controlling well.
Hermano working over Chekhov with some ground and pound. Chekhov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chekhov has hold of Hermano's hands but Hermano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chekhov tries to get to full guard but Hermano has control of the leg.
Chekhov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Hermano wants to work for an arm triangle but Chekhov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chekhov is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Hermano 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#
Chekhov punishes Hermano's body with a nice straight punch.
Hermano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hermano throws a jab when Chekhov was well out of range.
Chekhov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chekhov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hermano.
Chekhov connects with a body shot.
Hermano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chekhov looks to land a right hand but Hermano moved out of range.
Hermano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chekhov.
Hermano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chekhov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hermano misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Hermano pushes Chekhov away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Hermano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chekhov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hermano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chekhov scores with a nice body kick.
Chekhov connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hermano connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Chekhov moves out of range as Hermano strikes.
Donk. Chekhov catches Hermano right on the button with a cross.
Chekhov tries to land a leg kick but Hermano saw it coming and moves away.
Hermano unleashes a big counter combination but Chekhov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anton Chekhov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hermano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hermano needs to keep his hands up - Chekhov had a free shot at his head there.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anton Chekhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermano scores with a kick to the body.
Chekhov misses with a hook.
Chekhov misses with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Chekhov.
Hermano misses with an uppercut. Chekhov saw that one coming.
Chekhov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hermano's calf.
Nice takedown defense from Chekhov. No joy for Hermano on that attempt.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the body.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chekhov lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chekhov wants to slow Hermano down by chopping away at his legs.
Hermano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chekhov wants to land a leg kick but Hermano is out of range.
Chekhov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hermano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Chekhov.
Hermano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermano misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Chekhov.
Hermano moves away from the strike by Chekhov.
And Hermano tries to counter it with a takedown but Chekhov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hermano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Hermano moves out of range.
Chekhov is looking to wear down Hermano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermano.
Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermano moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov slips a jab and a cross from Hermano.
Chekhov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chekhov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hermano's sensitive parts. #T3#
Hermano misses the shot to the body.
Chekhov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hermano looks to throw the jab but Chekhov is out of range.
Chekhov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov punishes Hermano's body with a nice straight punch.
Hermano cracks Chekhov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Jab from Hermano.
Hermano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
Hermano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hermano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekhov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anton Chekhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekhov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hermano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hermano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermano misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano dives in and grabs Chekhov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chekhov pushes down on Hermano's head and hops out.
It looked like Chekhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Hermano misses with a body shot.
Chekhov throws a chopping leg kick but Hermano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hermano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chekhov thumps Hermano with a low kick.
Hermano throws a push kick but Chekhov slaps the foot to one side.
Chekhov cracks Hermano with a good jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Chekhov as he connects with a hook.
Hermano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Hermano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hermano throws out a loose jab but Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chekhov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hermano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chekhov throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov throws a jab when Hermano was well out of range.
Hermano feints the counter takedown.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Chekhov.
Hermano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov scores with the left hand. Hermano knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Chekhov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hermano missing with a left hand there. Chekhov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chekhov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chekhov, right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hermano 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 Chekhov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chekhov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hermano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chekhov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Chekhov counters with a quick kick to the body but Hermano blocks it.
Hermano 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.
Chekhov misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Hermano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chekhov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermano connects with a right hand. Chekhov shakes it off.
Hermano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekhov. Chekhov obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Chekhov blocks the low kick.
Hermano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chekhov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hermanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chekhov misses with an uppercut.
Chekhov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.
Chekhov connects with a single shot there.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chekhov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hermano is looking to clinch. #T1#
Hermano throws a series of punches but Chekhov avoids them all with ease.
Chekhov scores with a kick to the body.
Chekhov lands with a good body shot.
Hermano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Hermano checks it.
Chekhov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hermano.
Chekhov throws a low kick but Hermano moves out of range easily.
Hermano with the counter takedown but Chekhov avoids it easily.
Chekhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
Hermano slips under a jab from Chekhov.
Chekhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov slips a jab from Hermano.
Chekhov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hermano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hermano lunges at Chekhov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chekhov's hand.
Hermano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Chekhov.
Chekhov is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Hermano throws a low kick but Chekhov moves out of range easily.
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov slips under a jab.
Chekhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermano throws out the jab.
Hermano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hermano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chekhov throws out the jab.
Hermano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermano.
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Hermano ducks down to avoid it.
Chekhov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Hermano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hermano blocks a jab.
Hermano lands a jab to Chekhov's midsection.
Hermano shoots in looking for a takedown but Chekhov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hermano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chekhov blocks a jab.
Chekhov thumps Hermano with a low kick.
Hermano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hermano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chekhov can pounce on him. #T3#
Hermano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hermano misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Hermano.
Chekhov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hermano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chekhov slips a jab and a cross from Hermano.
Hermano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chekhov swings for the body but Hermano moves out of range.
Hermano lands an overhand right.
Chekhov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chekhov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chekhov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hermano motions for Chekhov to come forward. Hermano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Hermano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chekhov manages to get to full guard. #T4##SUB#
Chekhov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hermano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chekhov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chekhov trying to control the position.
Hermano trying to control but Chekhov is working from the bottom.
Chekhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chekhov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hermano postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Chekhov.
I think Chekhov 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Chekhov!
Our winner, Anton Chekhov, 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 504 - Rocker vs Cabrera II
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Hermano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyraanicao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Pelle Hermano has been cut.#TD#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Hermano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tyraanicao works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
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. #SUB#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#CL#
Hermano instigates a clinch. #TD#
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!#SUB2#
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.#T1#
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.#SUB2#
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?#T2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T3#
Tyraanicao keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Hermano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
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.#T4#
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.#SUB2#
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.#ROC#
Tyraanicao is rocked!#SUB2#
Tyraanicao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyraanicao is still in real trouble! Can Hermano finish him?#SUB2#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
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!#T2#
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. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Hermano. #BC2#
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. #T4#
Hermano scores with the left hand. Tyraanicao knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
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.#SUB#
Hermano seems to be working for a kimura but Tyraanicao defends the submission attempt.
Hermano lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
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.'.

Event: T171 Olympics Round 1.2
Date: Dec 11, 2016

#R1#
Hermano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hermano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saint Louis needs to keep his hands up - Hermano had a free shot at his head there.
Hermano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saint Louis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saint Louis looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Hermano counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint Louis sneaks back into half guard.
Hermano passes the guard and advances to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Saint Louis because Hermano loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint Louis holds on, trying desperately to control.
Saint Louis tries to lock up and control but Hermano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hermano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saint Louis is squirming around, avoiding Hermano's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Saint Louis is working to get back to half guard.
Hermano trying to control but Saint Louis is having none of it.
Saint Louis tries to hold on but Hermano postures up.
Hermano landing shots from mount.
Saint Louis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Saint Louis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saint Louis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saint Louis controlling from the top position. #T2#
Hermano controls Saint Louis momentarily but Saint Louis frees himself.
Saint Louis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hermano controls Saint Louis momentarily but Saint Louis frees himself.
Saint Louis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hermano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hermano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saint Louis is one step ahead there. #T3#
Saint Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermano 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.
Saint Louis trying to move into half guard but instead Hermano has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Saint Louis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hermano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hermano working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Saint Louis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Saint Louis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hermano works over Saint Louis with some ground and pound from guard.
Saint Louis is trying to keep Hermano in close.
Hermano postures up in Saint Louis's guard and throws a big left but Saint Louis blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano wants to control from the top but Saint Louis keeps moving. #SUB#
Saint Louis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hermano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Hermano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hermano misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint Louis misses the target.
We've been told by Saint Louis's head coaches at Beast Cartel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saint Louis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hermano ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Hermano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hermano misses with a combination
and Saint Louis counters with a left to the body.
Hermano throws a jab but it's blocked by Saint Louis.
Hermano throws a low kick but Saint Louis moves out of range easily.
Saint Louis tries to work over Hermano's front leg with a kick but Hermano checks it.
Hermano misses with an uppercut
and Saint Louis counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Louis throws a chopping leg kick but Hermano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hermano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saint Louis.
Hermano connects with a right hand. Saint Louis shakes it off.
Saint Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermano throws out a loose jab but Saint Louis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint Louis jabs Hermano to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Hermano.
Hermano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hermano counters with a single leg into guard. Saint Louis didn't expect that.
Saint Louis trying to keep a closed guard but Hermano is proving a slippery customer.
Saint Louis has momentary wrist control but Hermano slips an elbow through the middle.
Hermano lands a couple of elbows.
Saint Louis is pulling down on Hermano's head to control his posture. #T2#
Hermano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saint Louis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hermano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saint Louis trying to control the position here.
Saint Louis continues to stall.
Saint Louis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hermano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis tries to land a leg kick but Hermano saw it coming and moves away.
Saint Louis slips a jab and a cross from Hermano.
Hermano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saint Louis missing with a left hand there. Hermano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hermano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saint Louis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saint Louis 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 Hermano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hermano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saint Louis ducks under a wild hook from Hermano.
Martin Saint Louis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hermano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saint Louis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermano connects with a jab.
Hermano throws a leg kick
letting Saint Louis counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hermano. #T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hermano - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano loads up on a big right hand but Saint Louis slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Hermano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saint Louis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saint Louis tries to work over Hermano's front leg with a kick but Hermano checks it.
Hermano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hermano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saint Louis counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin Saint Louis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Hermano.
Saint Louis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hermano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saint Louis scrambles back to his feet.
Saint Louis throws a jab but it's blocked by Hermano.
Saint Louis wants to slow Hermano down by chopping away at his legs.
Hermano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saint Louis throws out a leg kick but Hermano moves out of range and Saint Louis only half commits.
Saint Louis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hermano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saint Louis wants to slow Hermano down by chopping away at his legs.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Hermano thows a leg kick but Saint Louis checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hermano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saint Louis 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 Hermano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hermano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Hermano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hermano misses with a hook. Saint Louis ducked under it nicely.
Hermano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saint Louis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hermano.
Saint Louis ducks under a wild hook from Hermano.
Hermano drops his hands momentarily and Saint Louis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saint Louis with a jab.
Saint Louis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Saint Louis is predictable there
and Hermano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saint Louis's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Louis misses with a wild body shot.
Hermano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hermano cracks Saint Louis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saint Louis's corner calls for a 1-2. Saint Louis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saint Louis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hermano - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Saint Louis throws the kick towards the body but Hermano avoids it.
Saint Louis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hermano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hermano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hermano throws a lazy right hand but Saint Louis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saint Louis throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
so Hermano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hermano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saint Louis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hermano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saint Louis has Hermano pulled in close to control his posture.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Louis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint Louis looking to control. #T2#
Hermano is fighting to break Saint Louis's control of his arms but Saint Louis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Saint Louis looking to control.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Louis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saint Louis trying to control the position here.
Hermano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saint Louis is pulling down on Hermano's head to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3##SUB#
Hermano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saint Louis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hermano has managed to get both his arms back between Saint Louis's legs - danger averted.
Saint Louis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saint Louis has Hermano pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice uppercut there from Hermano.
Saint Louis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martin Saint Louis is winning the standup battle so far.
Saint Louis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hermano.
Saint Louis takes a swing at Hermano's ribcage but misses.
Saint Louis checks a low kick from Hermano.
Saint Louis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hermano cracks the inside of Saint Louis's front leg.
Hermano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Saint Louis. That one must have hurt.
Saint Louis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hermano's calf.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but Hermano sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saint Louis 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 Hermano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hermano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saint Louis missing with a left hand there. Hermano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saint Louis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermano was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hermano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hermano lunges at Saint Louis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saint Louis's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermano moves away from the strike by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a low kick but Hermano avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Saint Louis.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saint Louis as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Hermano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saint Louis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermano was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint Louis.
Hermano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermano circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Martin Saint Louis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Hermano misses with a wild body shot.
Hermano misses with a straight left.
Hermano 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Hermano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hermano drops his hands momentarily and Saint Louis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saint Louis misses with a looping left.
Hermano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saint Louis is out of range.
Hermano throws an overhand right that lands on Saint Louis's shoulder, as Saint Louis tries to avoid the shot.
Saint Louis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hermano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saint Louis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hermano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano misses with an uppercut
and Saint Louis counters with a nice uppercut.
Saint Louis takes one on the button.
Saint Louis connects with a right hand. Hermano shakes it off.
Saint Louis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hermano.
Hermano throws a leg kick but Saint Louis checks it.
Saint Louis throws the kick towards the body but Hermano avoids it.#T1#
Good leg kick by Hermano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saint Louis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saint Louis backing away here, and Hermano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hermano throws a right hand that misses
and Saint Louis counters with a nice leg kick.
Saint Louis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hermano checks it well.
A good leg kick by Hermano.
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut. Hermano saw that one coming.
Hermano throws a shot from downtown. Saint Louis moves away and avoids it.
Hermano swings for the body but Saint Louis moves out of range.
Hermano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hermano needs to keep his hands up - Saint Louis had a free shot at his head there.
Hermano checks a low kick from Saint Louis.
Hermano takes one on the button.
Hermano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saint Louis on the side of the head.
Saint Louis throws a lazy uppercut
and Hermano counters with a left to the body.
Saint Louis clobbers Hermano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermano.
Hermano scores with a nice body kick.
Hermano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saint Louis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saint Louis thuds his right hand into Hermano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hermano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saint Louis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saint Louis throws a body kick that misses.
Hermano lands with a straight right. Saint Louis didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Hermano has closed the distance and engaged Saint Louis in a clinch.
Saint Louis prevents a body shot from Hermano.
Hermano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saint Louis is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Hermano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saint Louis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saint Louis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hermanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saint Louis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Hermano stuns Saint Louis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hermano dips to his left and cracks Saint Louis with an uppercut!
Hermano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saint Louis.
Hermano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saint Louis takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Hermano gets a clinch.
Hermano misses with some punches.
Saint Louis tries to work over Hermano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Hermano manages to break the clinch.
Hermano throws the kick towards the body but Saint Louis avoids it.
Saint Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Saint Louis misses with a looping right.
Saint Louis scores with a nice strike.
Saint Louis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermano throws out the jab.
Hermano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hermano jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Saint Louis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saint Louis scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermano throws a body kick that misses.
Hermano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hermano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saint Louis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Hermano misses.
Hermano is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint Louis misses the target.
Saint Louis throws a jab when Hermano was well out of range.
Saint Louis misses with a kick to the body.
Hermano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermano slips a straight right by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saint Louis with a hook.
Saint Louis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hermano to score with a decent uppercut.
Saint Louis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Hermano shoots for a double leg takedown but Saint Louis sprawls well. He's pushed Hermano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big left from Saint Louis misses.
Saint Louis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saint Louis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Saint Louis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hermano missing with a left hand there. Saint Louis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saint Louis throwing a counter right hand but Hermano manages to avoid it.
That kick from Saint Louis tenderised Hermano's leg. Hermano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hermano throws a chopping leg kick but Saint Louis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hermano misses the shot to the body.
Hermano connects with the punch.
Hermano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint Louis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano throws a hook but Saint Louis blocks it.
Good work by Hermano as he checks the leg kick.
Saint Louis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hermano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Saint Louis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hermano doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Saint Louis
letting Hermano counter with a right hand.
Hermano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint Louis.
Hermano throws a hook to the side of Saint Louis's head but Saint Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saint Louis misses with a hook.
Hermano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Saint Louis misses.
That kick from Saint Louis tenderised Hermano's leg. Hermano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hermano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Saint Louis takes a swing at Hermano's ribcage but misses.
Saint Louis throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Hermano counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint Louis isn't going anywhere.
Hermano throws an elbow but Saint Louis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hermano lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Martin Saint Louis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
You can see the frustration on Saint Louis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hermano working the body and head with strikes.
Hermano trying to control the position but Saint Louis is working away.
Saint Louis tries to bench press Hermano off him but Hermano keeps the position.
Hermano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saint Louis keeps working.
Hermano postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Saint Louis is trying to control Hermano's posture but Hermano avoids it.
Saint Louis is looking for a sweep.
Saint Louis is trying to control Hermano's posture but Hermano avoids it.
Saint Louis dodges the ground and pound from Hermano.#SUB2#
Hermano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hermano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Saint Louis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saint Louis tries to bench press Hermano off him but Hermano keeps the position.
Saint Louis is working hard here to advance position.
Hermano working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hermano trying to control the action but Saint Louis is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saint Louis 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.
The fighters circling - Saint Louis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hermano checks a leg kick.
Saint Louis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saint Louis.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Martin Saint Louis retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: T170 Olympics Round 1
Date: Nov 25, 2016

#R1#
Hermano misses with an uppercut
and Wonha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Wonha. #TD#
Hermano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hermano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hermano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wonha avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hermano. #T1#
Hermano with shots to the head and body - Wonha looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wonha working to try and regain half guard.
Hermano throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wonha because Hermano loaded up on that one.
Hermano unloads with some shots from mount but Wonha bucks and avoids them well.
Hermano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wonha bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hermano 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.
Hermano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hermano working a defensive guard here.
Wonha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Hermano looking for a sweep. Not yet Hermano, not yet.
Hermano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Hermano is looking for a triangle but Wonha pushes his legs off easily.
Wonha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonha tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermano is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hermano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wonha pushing down on Hermano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Wonha is keen to just control but Hermano is a slippery customer.
Hermano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Hermano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wonha won't allow Hermano to sweep him here.
Hermano controlling Wonha's posture.
Wonha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Hermano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wonha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wonha won't allow Hermano to sweep him here.
Hermano being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hermano misses with a body shot.
Wonha checks a low kick from Hermano.
Hermano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wonha.
It seemed like Wonha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wonha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hermano.
Hermano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wonha under the eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano misses with an uppercut
and Wonha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hermano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wonha.
Wonha scores with a shot to the body.
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 Pelle Hermano will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hermano fails with a takedown attempt.
Hermano misses with a few strikes there.
Wonha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hermano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wonha was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermano.
Hermano looks for the body kick but Wonha saw that one coming.
Wonha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hermano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Wonha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice cross by Hermano.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown but Wonha shows good takedown defense.
Wonha throws out a counter right but Hermano avoids it with no problem.
Hermano scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonha tries to clinch but Hermano is having none of it.
Wonha moves out of range of the leg kick from Hermano.
Wonha with a nice cross.
Wonha swings for the body but Hermano moves out of range.
Hermano is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A jab from Wonha finds it's way through Hermano's defenses.
Hermano lands a leg kick that knocks Wonha off balance momentarily.
Hermano throws a sloppy head kick
and Wonha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wonha moves out of range of the body kick from Hermano.
Hermano throws a head kick that misses
and Wonha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hermano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wonha is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Hermano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wonha looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Wonha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hermano trying to control the action but Wonha is working from the bottom.
Hermano lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermano tries to advance to mount but Wonha denies him.
Hermano lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wonha down.
Hermano scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hermano throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Wonha's face as Hermano controls the position.
Hermano is putting a hurting on Wonha here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wonha regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hermano's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hermano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Hermano thows a huge punch but Wonha dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hermano in particular looking to stall.
Hermano is looking to take a break and control but Wonha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wonha gets back to full guard.
Wonha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hermano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hermano is looking to work some ground and pound but Wonha has wrist control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wonha keeping full guard, as Hermano tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wonha can't keep his opponent in guard - Hermano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Hermano 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.
Hermano trying to mount his opponent but Wonha defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wonha 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Hermano dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hermano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wonha lands a high kick!
Wonha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wonha fakes the leg kick and cracks Hermano in the body.
Wonha's corner calls for a 1-2. Wonha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hermano jabs Wonha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wonha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hermano throws a series of punches but Wonha avoids them all with ease.
Wonha is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hermano walks into a left hand.
Hermano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wonha.
Wonha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Wonha throws out a leg kick but Hermano moves out of range and Wonha only half commits.
Hermano throws a jab but it's blocked by Wonha. #T1#
Hermano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wonha moves away.
Wonha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hermano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wonha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wonha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermano misses with a hook to the body
and Wonha counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Wonha misses.
Wonha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Wonha looks to land a left hand but Hermano moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Hermano.
Incheol Wonha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hermano throws an overhand right that lands on Wonha's shoulder, as Wonha tries to avoid the shot.
Wonha wants to counter the offense by Hermano and move into the clinch position.
Wonha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hermano throws a lazy uppercut
and Wonha counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Hermano moves away from the strike by Wonha.
Wonha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Wonha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hermano misses with a body shot.
Wonha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermano.#TD#
Hermano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Incheol Wonha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermano working Wonha over with strikes.
Wonha wants to improve his position but Hermano is controlling well.
Hermano is thwarting Wonha's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Hermano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wonha sees it coming and defends easily.
Wonha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hermano. #T3#
Wonha trying to control from the bottom.
Wonha wants to get back to full guard.
Wonha wants to control but Hermano is keeping busy.
Hermano misses with a head shot. Wonha uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wonha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hermano. #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.
Hermano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wonha is keeping the position for now.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Hermano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hermano advances to half guard.
Hermano is trying to control. Wonha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hermano is nestled in close to Wonha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wonha is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pelle Hermano.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hermano, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pelle Hermano!
A very excited looking Pelle Hermano rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: T167 ITFL Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2016

#R1#
Balor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balor gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Hermano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Balor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermano is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Balor working for a triangle but Hermano defends it easily.
Hermano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hermano is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Balor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano stands up over Balor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Balor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Hermano tries to free his leg and advance position but Balor is retaining full guard.
Hermano cracks Balor with a solid left hand.
Balor looking for a sweep. Not yet Balor, not yet.
Hermano looking to pass the guard.
Hermano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hermano is stalling in the full guard.
Hermano scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Balor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hermano passes into side control.
A lull in the action here as Hermano stalls from top position.#T2#
Balor struggling a bit here.
Hermano lands a decent elbow from side control.
Balor is trying to improve his position.
Balor sneaks back into half guard.
Balor tries to get to full guard but Hermano has control of the leg.
Hermano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Balor is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Balor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hermano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balor told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hermano 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#
Hermano winds up and cracks Balor with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Balor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Balor is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Hermano is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Balor actively working from the bottom here.
Balor wants to get back to full guard.
Hermano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Balor 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.
Hermano trying to control the action but Balor is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balor wants to get back to full guard.
Hermano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Hermano dominated 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.
#R2#
Balor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Hermano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hermano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balor can do to turn this around?
Hermano connects with a looping right hand.
Hermano moves out of range of the body kick.
Hermano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Balor's calf.
Balor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Balor scores with a leg kick.
Balor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hermano looks to land a combination. Balor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hermano blocks a head kick by Balor.
Balor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hermano closes the distance and clinches up with Balor, looking for a takedown. Hermano pushes Balor against the cage but Balor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Balor wants to slow Hermano down by chopping away at his legs.
Hermano lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Balor throws a head kick that misses.
Hermano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hermano throws an overhand right that lands on Balor's shoulder, as Balor tries to avoid the shot.
Pelle Hermano is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Balor tenderised Hermano's leg. Hermano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hermano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balor is looking to land body kicks.
Balor scores with a jab to the head.
Balor throws a low kick but Hermano moves out of range easily.
Balor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hermano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hermano cracks Balor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hermano scores with a punch to the head.
Hermano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hermano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balor.
Balor feints a counter leg kick.
Balor moves out of range as Hermano strikes.
And Balor tries to counter it with a takedown but Hermano pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
A big left from Hermano misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hermano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Balor's knee momentarily.
Balor dodges the punch combination from Hermano.
Hermano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balor.
Hermano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balor defending well as Hermano loads up on a big left hand.
Hermano tries to clinch up but Balor circles away and keeps his distance.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balor as he avoids it easily.
Balor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hermano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Balor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hermano is fending him off so far but Balor persists. Nope, Hermano circles away and we're back to standing.
Balor throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Balor wants to land a leg kick but Hermano is out of range.
Hermano misses with a low kick.
Hermano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hermano misses with a body shot
and Balor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hermano checks a low kick from Balor.
Hermano is looking to clinch but Balor is avoiding it.
Hermano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balor circles away quickly and effectively.
Balor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hermano goes for a double leg but Balor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balor continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Hermano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Balor.
Hermano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balor.
Balor thuds his right hand into Hermano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Balor looks to land a body kick but Hermano moved away.
Hermano throws a right hand that Balor ducks under and follows up with a left that Balor also avoids with ease.#T4#
A good leg kick by Hermano.
Hermano connects with a body shot that sends Balor's belly button to the back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hermano.
Hermano lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Balor!
That kick from Hermano tenderised Balor's leg. Balor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balor throws a sloppy head kick and Hermano moves out of range easily.
Balor scores with a head kick. Hermano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A low kick from Balor is predictable there
enabling Hermano to counter with a crisp jab.
Hermano tries to move into range but Balor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hermano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balor's sensitive parts.
Hermano throws out a leg kick but Balor moves out of range and Hermano only half commits.
Balor just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Hermano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Hermano dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hermano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Hermano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hermano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hermano trying to control the action but Balor is working from the bottom.
Balor tries to buck Hermano off but Hermano is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balor manages to get back to half guard.
Balor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Balor is refusing to be controlled, as Hermano sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hermano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Balor defends it well.
Hermano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balor keeps working. #T1#
Hermano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hermano prevents Balor from improving his position.
Hermano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Balor wants to improve his position but Hermano is controlling well.
Balor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Balor.
Hermano tries to free his leg and advance position but Balor is retaining full guard.
Hermano passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hermano lands a nice short elbow.
Finn Balor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hermano is keen to just control but Balor is a slippery customer.
Balor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balor has momentary wrist control but Hermano slips an elbow through the middle.
Balor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Balor throws an elbow that misses. Hermano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Balor's guard. Nice move by Hermano!#REVR##SUB2#
Balor is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Balor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Balor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balor trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Balor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hermano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Hermano is in close to Balor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Balor keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Hermano passes into half guard.
Hermano lands strikes from half guard.
Hermano working the head and body with strikes.
Hermano trying to control the action but Balor is working from the bottom.
Balor is trying to control but can't.
Hermano prevents Balor from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Hermano. #T4##SUB2#
Balor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hermano is looking to take a break and control but Balor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hermano uses his free foot to push down on Balor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Balor.
Balor is working to get back to half guard.
Hermano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hermano working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pelle Hermano!
Pelle Hermano 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: T162 Spillane vs Rubin IV
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Henley lands a right hook to the body.
Hermano loads up on a big right hand but Henley slips the punch.
And Henley tries to counter it with a takedown but Hermano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hermano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Hermano.
Hermano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henley with the counter takedown but Hermano avoids it easily.
Hermano loads up on a big right hand but Henley slips the punch.
Henley misses with a hook. Hermano ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Henley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hermano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hermano 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 might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Henley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hermano is trying to keep Henley in close. #T1#
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hermano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hermano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henley wants to control from the top but Hermano keeps moving.
Henley with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Hermano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henley lands a couple of digs.
Henley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hermano trying to keep a closed guard but Henley is proving a slippery customer.
Henley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hermano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henley is working Hermano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henley works over Hermano with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Hermano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hermano is working Henley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Henley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hermano defends it easily.
Henley looking for a sweep. Not yet Henley, not yet.
Henley looking to control.
Henley trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
Hermano wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Hermano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henley has momentary wrist control but Hermano slips an elbow through the middle.
Hermano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hermano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hermano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano scoring with some ground and pound.
Hermano content to stall in guard here.
Henley has Hermano pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Henley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Henley. Hermano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermano is looking to counter punch.
Hermano throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Henley's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hermano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henley clobbers Hermano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hermano swings widly with a right hand
and Henley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henley throws a hook to the side of Hermano's head but Hermano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hermano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Hermano tenderised Henley's leg. Henley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano throws a leg kick
and Henley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hermano thinking.
Hermano feints and then cracks Henley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henley down.
Henley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Henley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henley prevents Hermano from improving his position.
Henley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hermano is looking for a sweep. Henley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hermano's head.
Henley stays in close to Hermano's body and controls the position.
Henley scoring with some ground and pound.
Henley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Henley looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hermano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hermano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henley defends well.
Henley looking to sit in guard and control but Hermano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Henley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hermano passes into side control.
The referee asks Hermano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hermano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Henley can't do much from the bottom here.
Hermano wants to control but Henley is keeping him busy.
Henley can't do much from the bottom here.
Henley throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hermano landing a few strikes.
Henley struggling a bit here.
Hermano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henley keeps working.
Henley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ben Henley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hermano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Henley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hermano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henley was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermano.
Henley defending well as Hermano loads up on a big left hand.
Hermano moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henley's calf.#TD#
Henley gets caught flat footed, as Hermano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Henley is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Henley throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hermano escapes and throws Henley's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Henley tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Hermano lands a nice forearm strike.
Hermano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henley keeps working.
Henley tries to bench press Hermano off him but Hermano keeps the position.
Henley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Henley manages to get back to half guard.
Henley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Henley is not content to let Hermano control the position.
Pelle Hermano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Henley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henley wants to control but Hermano passes easily into half guard.
Hermano is trying to control the action in half guard but Henley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hermano thows a huge punch but Henley dodges it nicely.
Hermano is just content to waste time from the top position. Henley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hermano wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Henley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hermano connects with a couple of short punches.#T3##SUB2#
Henley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hermano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henley looking to control. #SUB2#
Henley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hermano passes into half guard.
Henley trying to hold on to Hermano's head to control him but Hermano postures up.
Henley wants to control the action here but instead Hermano manages to pass to full mount!
Henley is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Hermano breaks from Henley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hermano punishing his opponent with strikes.
Henley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henley gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Henley 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 Hermano. Oh but Henley has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hermano goes limp - he's gone! Henley jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: T158 London
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Hermano throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick there by McGuire.#CL2#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
Hermano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Hermano controls the action.
I was talking to Hermano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hermano after a bit of a struggle.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hermano fails to land.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermano controls his hands.
Hermano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to break free but Hermano pushes him back against the cage.
Hermano pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermano lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
McGuire working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from McGuire.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Hermano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Hermano breaks the clinch.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pelle Hermano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hermano.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Hermano jumps back.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hermano!
McGuire throws a front kick that sends Hermano stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Hermano.
Hermano connects with a leg kick. McGuire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hermano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Hermano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McGuire is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Hermano scoring with punches and elbows.
McGuire is trying to control Hermano's posture but Hermano avoids it.
McGuire is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire is trying to control Hermano's posture but Hermano avoids it.
McGuire tries to improve position but can't.
Hermano wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy. #T3#
McGuire is trying to improve his position.
McGuire takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A control attempt from McGuire but he's now mounted!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGuire is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns McGuire that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hermano 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.
Hermano landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Hermano landing shots from mount.
McGuire is trying to escape the mount.
McGuire bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hermano looking for a sweep. Not yet Hermano, not yet.
McGuire landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hermano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hermano controlling McGuire's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Hermano dominated that round.
That's time! Hermano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hermano checks it well.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Hermano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGuire defends well and Hermano ends up having to push McGuire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Hermano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGuire's guard.
McGuire is pulling down on Hermano's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
McGuire working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hermano has passed into half guard!
McGuire trying to hold on to Hermano's head to control him but Hermano postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hermano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hermano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGuire won't allow Hermano to pass to mount.
Hermano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGuire is looking for a sweep. Hermano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
McGuire 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 Hermano. Oh but McGuire has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hermano goes limp - he's gone! McGuire jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boyd McGuire!
Boyd McGuire took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: T155 Spillane vs Rubin III
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Wonha misses.
Nice body punch from Hermano.
Wonha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Wonha throws a hook to the side of Hermano's head but Hermano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wonha works over Hermano's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheers as Wonha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hermano doesn't seem phased though.
Wonha misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Hermano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hermano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wonha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonha trying to control the position here.
Wonha keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Hermano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wonha wants to sweep here but Hermano controlling him for the moment.
Hermano throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Wonha working a defensive guard here.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermano tries to free his leg and advance position but Wonha is retaining full guard.
Hermano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wonha working a defensive guard here.
Hermano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been hearing that Hermano has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hermano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hermano throwing strikes from guard but Wonha blocks nicely.
Wonha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hermano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hermano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Wonha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hermano slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hermano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wonha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hermano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wonha.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hermano, as that shot connected.
Wonha jabs Hermano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wonha scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Wonha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hermano missing with a left hand there. Wonha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hermano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wonha.
Hermano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wonha.
Hermano misses the shot to the body.
Wonha tests Hermano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wonha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hermano. Hermano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hermano misses with a wild body shot.
Wonha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wonha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hermano. That's going to slow Wonha down.
Hermano cracks Wonha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wonha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wonha sprawls and moves away.
Hermano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wonha on the side of the head. #T4#
Hermano cracks Wonha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Wonha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hermano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wonha in his tracks.
Wonha tries to work over Hermano's front leg with a kick but Hermano checks it.
Hermano feinted with a counter takedown.
Wonha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermano.
Hermano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hermano throws a leg kick but Wonha sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Hermano shoots in and gets a takedown into Wonha's guard.
Wonha pulls Hermano in close to prevent any damage.
Hermano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wonha keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Hermano looking to sit in guard and control but Wonha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Hermano dominated that round.
That's time! Hermano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wonha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hermano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wonha takes a swing at Hermano's ribcage but misses.
Hermano throws a right hand that misses
and Wonha counters with an inside leg kick.
Hermano shoots in for a double leg but Wonha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hermano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wonha is looking to chop away at Hermano's legs. #TD#
Hermano fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wonha to the ground. Hermano is now in Wonha's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano is pushing down on Wonha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wonha is fighting to maintain full guard but Hermano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wonha is looking to control Hermano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wonha avoid being mounted?
Hermano trying to control from half guard but Wonha is working away. #T1#
Hermano lands with a punch from half guard.
Wonha trying to control from the bottom.
Wonha wants to improve his position but Hermano is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hermano lands a nice short elbow.
Hermano is trying to control the action in half guard but Wonha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hermano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hermano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hermano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hermano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Hermano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wonha is looking for a sweep. Hermano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Hermano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wonha defends it well.
Wonha gets back to full guard.
Hermano chips away with some ground and pound.
Hermano won't allow Wonha to sweep him here.
Wonha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hermano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hermano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hermano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wonha can do to turn this around?
Hermano is looking to work some ground and pound but Wonha has wrist control.#SUB#
Hermano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hermano 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.
Hermano throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Hermano passes Wonha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wonha is looking to control Hermano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wonha avoid being mounted?
Hermano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wonha defending well though. #SUB#
Hermano is working for a kimura but Wonha is defending it quite comfortably.
Hermano tries to pass to full mount but Wonha defends it.
Wonha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermano.
Hermano trying to control from half guard but Wonha is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hermano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hermano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hermano is looking to take a break and control but Wonha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wonha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hermano.
Wonha wants to control but Hermano is keeping busy.
Hermano trying to control from half guard but Wonha is working away.
Wonha is looking to control Hermano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wonha avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wonha is looking to improve his position.
Hermano with the ground and pound but Wonha uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Hermano dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hermano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hermano throws a hook but Wonha avoids it easily.
Wonha moves out of range as Hermano throws a body kick.
Hermano closes the distance and clinches up with Wonha, looking for a takedown. Hermano pushes Wonha against the cage but Wonha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wonha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A cross from Hermano lands.
Hermano throws a right and a left that Wonha avoids nicely.
Wonha needs to keep his hands up - Hermano had a free shot at his head there.
Wonha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wonha slips a straight right by Hermano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hermano throws a one two combo.
Wonha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hermano misses with a straight right. #T1#
Wonha thuds a left hand into Hermano's body.
Hermano throws an overhand right that lands on Wonha's shoulder, as Wonha tries to avoid the shot.
Hermano tries to bum rush Wonha with a series of wild strikes but Wonha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hermano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hermano throws a hook but Wonha avoids it easily.
Wonha connects with an inside leg kick.
Hermano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wonha thuds a left hand into Hermano's body.
Hermano throws a body punch but Wonha moves out of range.
Wonha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hermano with a body shot.
Hermano connects with a single shot there.
Wonha tries to close the distance and clinch but Hermano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wonha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermano was well out of range. Poor timing from Wonha.#T2#
Hermano lands a leg kick that knocks Wonha off balance momentarily.
Wonha avoids a kick to the body.
Hermano just misses with a punch to the body.
Wonha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wonha swivels and escapes.
Incheol Wonha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wonha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hermano eats them both and turns towards Wonha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wonha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermano is looking to slow Wonha down with leg kicks.
Hermano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wonha was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermano.
Hermano connects with a solid leg kick.
Incheol Wonha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonha throws a sloppy head kick and Hermano moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Hermano.
Hermano darts in looking for a takedown but Wonha gets double underhooks and turns Hermano into the cage.
Wonha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Hermano. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Wonha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hermano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermano misses the target.
Wonha misses with a wild body shot.
Wonha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermano.
Hermano closes the distance and clinches up with Wonha, looking for a takedown. Hermano pushes Wonha against the cage but Wonha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hermano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wonha.
Wonha tries to move into range but Hermano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hermano lands a right hook to the body.
Wonha pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hermano back to the cage. Wonha follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hermano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermano throwing a counter right hand but Wonha manages to avoid it.
Wonha ducks under a wild hook from Hermano.
Hermano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hermano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wonha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hermano rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano looks to throw the jab but Wonha is out of range.
Wonha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hermano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonha manages to avoid it.
Hermano misses with a kick to the body.
Hermano misses with a low kick as Wonha jumps back.
Hermano scores with a leg kick.
Wonha misses with a wild body shot.
Wonha tries a head kick but it misses.
Hermano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hermano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wonha momentarily.
Hermano avoids a kick to the body.
Hermano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wonha is fending him off so far but Hermano persists. Nope, Wonha circles away and we're back to standing.

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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pelle Hermano!
Pelle Hermano 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: T154 Chief vs Rocker
Date: Aug 05, 2016

#R1#
Reijonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hermano lands a glancing blow to the side of Reijonen's head.
Hermano misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Hermano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hermano with the ground and pound but Reijonen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Reijonen seems keen to control Hermano's posture.
Hermano stopping the sweep attempt from Reijonen.
Hermano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reijonen's head.
Hermano throws a big right hand that misses.
Hermano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reijonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hermano won't allow Reijonen to sweep him here. #T1#
Hermano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reijonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reijonen looking to control.
Reijonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hermano wants to control from the top but Reijonen keeps moving.
Reijonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Reijonen, not yet.
Reijonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hermano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reijonen's head.
Hermano trying to control but Reijonen is working from the bottom.
Reijonen working a defensive guard here.
Hermano is looking to work some ground and pound but Reijonen has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hermano throwing strikes from guard but Reijonen blocks nicely.
Hermano stopping the sweep attempt from Reijonen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reijonen.
Hermano is looking to score with low kicks.
Reijonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hermano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reijonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hermano counters with a leg kick.
Reijonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skreba Reijonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reijonen misses with a body kick.
Hermano tries to land a leg kick but Reijonen saw it coming and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Reijonen. Those never looked like landing.
Reijonen wants to slow Hermano down by chopping away at his legs.
Hermano moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Reijonen misses.
Reijonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermano.
Reijonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Reijonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hermano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hermano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reijonen counters with a straight right hand.
Hermano connects with a jab.
Reijonen lands a body shot.
Reijonen looks to land a left hand but Hermano moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Hermano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reijonen wants to clinch.
Reijonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reijonen throws a leg kick
and Hermano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reijonen misses the shot to the body.
Reijonen is looking to clinch.
Hermano scores with a nice right hand.
Hermano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reijonen.
Reijonen scores with a jab.
Reijonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hermano checks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano jabs Reijonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Hermano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reijonen momentarily.
Reijonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hermano.
Hermano misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Reijonen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reijonen moves in looking to clinch but Hermano pushes him off.
Hermano throws the left hand but Reijonen avoids the punch easily.
Hermano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hermano feints the counter takedown.
Reijonen tries to clinch up but Hermano circles away and keeps his distance.
Reijonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Hermano misses with a two punch combination.
Reijonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reijonen misses with a wild combination.
Reijonen tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Hermano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hermano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pelle Hermano will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Reijonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reijonen blocks a leg kick.#TD2#
Hermano 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.
Reijonen 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#
Hermano trying to control but Reijonen postures up.
Well, if Reijonen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reijonen continues to stall.#T1#
Hermano is staying active underneath Reijonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hermano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hermano isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reijonen stacks Hermano 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 Reijonen!
A control attempt from Hermano but he's now mounted!
Hermano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hermano tries to lock up and control but Reijonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hermano is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Reijonen is staying active.
Reijonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hermano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hermano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Reijonen throwing shots but Hermano is blocking nicely.
Hermano is looking to get back to full guard here but Reijonen has managed to pass to side control instead.
Reijonen trying to control the action but Hermano is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hermano being controlled for a moment.
Hermano is looking for a sweep.
Hermano prevents Reijonen from moving into mount.
Hermano sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, if Reijonen 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.
Hermano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reijonen wants to control from the top but Hermano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hermano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reijonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reijonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pelle Hermano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reijonen stays in close to Hermano's body and controls the 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 Skreba Reijonen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hermano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Reijonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermano controls his hands.
Hermano blocks a body shot from Reijonen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reijonen.
Reijonen misses with the head strike.
Reijonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Hermano backwards.
Hermano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reijonen backwards.
Hermano lands a right hand.
Hermano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reijonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermano uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano lands a right hand.
Hermano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reijonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reijonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Reijonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Reijonen.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reijonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hermano backwards.
Hermano has had enough of the clinch but Reijonen keeps him there for the moment.
Reijonen lands a shoulder strike.
Reijonen lands with a left to the head.
Reijonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Reijonen tries to throw a body punch but Hermano avoids it by throwing Reijonen back against the cage.
Hermano blocks a body shot from Reijonen. #BC2#
Hermano manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Reijonen is predictable there
and Hermano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reijonen swings for the body but Hermano moves out of range.
Reijonen lands with a cross.
Hermano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hermano. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reijonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hermano throws a jab when Reijonen was well out of range.
Reijonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hermano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hermano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reijonen is looking to land body kicks.
Reijonen connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy left from Reijonen finds it's target.
Good exchange - Reijonen coming out on top.
Reijonen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reijonen misses with a hook to the body
and Hermano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Reijonen closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reijonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermano lands a right hand.
Hermano working hard to break the clinch.
Hermano lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Hermano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hermano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hermano working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Hermano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Hermano looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reijonen has picked Hermano up and slammed him! Hermano can't keep hold of the triangle and Reijonen manages to pass to side control!
Hermano tries to improve position but can't.
Reijonen is looking to take a break and control but Hermano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hermano tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Hermano's face as Reijonen controls the position.
Hermano is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Hermano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hermano is not content to let Reijonen control the position.
Hermano manages to get back to half guard.
Hermano wants to improve his position but Reijonen is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Skreba Reijonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reijonen 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: Destiny 159:Grice vs Fakiiri 2
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Charcoal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Charcoal with the counter takedown but Hermano avoids it easily.
Hermano looks to land a left hand but Charcoal moved out of range nicely.
Charcoal feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Hermano moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Hermano on the inside.
Hermano is pressed up against the cage. Charcoal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hermano down to the mat. Hermano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hermano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Charcoal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hermano to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Charcoal thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charcoal working a defensive guard here.
Charcoal throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hermano distracts Charcoal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hermano stays in close to Charcoal's body and controls the position. #T1#
Hermano wants to control from the top but Charcoal keeps moving.
Hermano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hermano advances to half guard.
Charcoal tries to roll over but Hermano keeps him under control.
Hermano blocks the strikes from Charcoal.
Charcoal is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Hermano is looking to advance position but Charcoal won't allow it.
Charcoal is trying to get back to full guard.
Hermano is controlling the pace.
Hermano is keen to just control but Charcoal is a slippery customer.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Charcoal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermano pulls his head out easily.
Charcoal lands with a few short shots to the body.
Hermano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hermano prevents Charcoal from improving his position.
Charcoal missing with punches from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Charcoal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Charcoal.
Charcoal is trying to hold Hermano in close to prevent damage but Hermano has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Charcoal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Hermano is working for a kimura but Charcoal is defending it quite comfortably.
Charcoal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Charcoal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermano pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Charcoal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermano pulls his head out easily.
Charcoal tries to roll over but Hermano keeps him under control.
Charcoal missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Hermano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Charcoal misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Charcoal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Charcoal keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Hermano stopping the sweep attempt from Charcoal.
Hermano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hermano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hermano is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charcoal 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charcoal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Hermano dominated 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.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hermano.
Hermano scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Hermano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charcoal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermano throws out the jab.
Hermano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hermano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Charcoal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Charcoal.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermano. Charcoal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charcoal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hermano throws a jab but it's blocked by Charcoal.
Charcoal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hermano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mr Charcoal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charcoal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Charcoal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hermano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hermano moves in looking to clinch but Charcoal pushes him off.
Charcoal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Hermano has managed to clinch.
Charcoal is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hermano. #TD2#
Charcoal turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Charcoal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Charcoal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Hermano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Charcoal. #SUB#
Hermano is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hermano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Charcoal scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Hermano is looking for a triangle but Charcoal pushes his legs off easily.
Hermano keeping moving, preventing Charcoal from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hermano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Charcoal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Charcoal tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermano is retaining full guard.
Hermano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Charcoal is one step ahead there.
Charcoal distracts Hermano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charcoal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Charcoal landing with the ground and pound.
Charcoal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hermano is keeping the position for now.
Hermano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Charcoal can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Hermano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Charcoal defends it easily.#T4#
Charcoal stopping the sweep attempt from Hermano.
Charcoal with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Hermano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Charcoal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Charcoal scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Charcoal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hermano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charcoal has managed to get both his arms back between Hermano's legs - danger averted.
Charcoal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hermano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hermano looking for subs off his back but Charcoal has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Charcoal is working for a submission of some sort.
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 Pelle Hermano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hermano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Hermano.
Charcoal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hermano connects with the punch.
Hermano lands a leg kick that knocks Charcoal off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charcoal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pelle Hermano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hermano connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Hermano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Charcoal tries to counter it with a takedown but Hermano pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Hermano drives through and clinches with Charcoal against the cage. #TD2#
Charcoal gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Charcoal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hermano controls Charcoal momentarily but Charcoal frees himself.
Charcoal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charcoal landing with the ground and pound.
Charcoal trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mr Charcoal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Charcoal preventing the sweep.
Charcoal is in close to Hermano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Charcoal scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Charcoal throwing strikes from guard but Hermano blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Charcoal's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Hermano has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Charcoal should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hermano has tightened it up now! Charcoal should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pelle Hermano!
A very excited looking Pelle Hermano rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Destiny Tuesday 48
Date: May 17, 2016

#R1#
Suri connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Hermano finds it's way through Suri's defenses.
Suri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice shot by Hermano.
A bone on bone clash there as Suri blocks the leg kick.
Hermano lands with an overhand left.
Suri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Suri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hermano 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.
Hermano connects with a solid leg kick.
Hermano needs to keep his hands up - Suri had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Suri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hermano looks to land a right hand but Suri moved out of range.
Hermano takes one to the chin there.
Hermano tries to score with a low kick but Suri moves his leg out of the way.
Suri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suri tries to counter with a takedown but Hermano is quick to defend against it.
Suri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermano.
Suri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hermano wants to clinch.#T1##CL2#
Hermano moves into the clinch successfully.
Hermano working aggressively here.
Hermano misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hermano.
Hermano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suri struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermano controls his hands.
Suri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermano.
Hermano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Hermano pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Hermano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suri defends it easily.
Suri won't allow Hermano to sweep him here. #T2##SUB2#
Hermano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Suri passes into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Hermano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hermano gets back to half guard.
Suri prevents Hermano from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Hermano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hermano looking for submissions off his back.
Suri controlling the action here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hermano is looking to get back to full guard here but Suri has managed to pass to side control instead.
The referee asks Suri politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Suri prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pelle Hermano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Suri misses with a looping right.
Hermano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suri is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Suri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Hermano misses its intended target.
Hermano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suri throws out the jab.
Hermano scores with a decent looking hook.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suri as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hermano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hermano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Suri checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Hermano misses.
Hermano staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano lands a nice looking body shot.
Hermano throws a jab but it's blocked by Suri.
Hermano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Suri to counter with a crisp jab.
Hermano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Suri defends it well.#T1#
Hermano throws out a loose jab but Suri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hermano.
Hermano misses with a looping left.
Suri ducks under a wild hook from Hermano.
Jab by Hermano.
Suri throws out a powerful jab.
Hermano looks to score with a jab to the body but Suri is just out of range.
Pelle Hermano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suri missing with a left hand there. Hermano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Suri.
Suri misses with a body shot.
Hermano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Suri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Hermano throws a body punch but Suri moves out of range.
Hermano misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Suri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hermano being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB2#
Hermano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Suri 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 Hermano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermano is looking to reverse the position.
Hermano is not content to let Suri control the position.
Hermano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Hermano lands with a punch from half guard.
Suri preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Suri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suri.
Suri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Suri is pulling down on Hermano's head to control his posture.
Hermano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hermano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Suri seems keen to control Hermano's posture.
Hermano preventing the sweep.
Hermano throws an elbow that misses. Suri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hermano's guard. Nice move by Suri!#REVR#
Suri is stalling in the full guard.
Hermano wants to sweep but no luck.
Hermano keeping moving, preventing Suri from controlling successfully.
Hermano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
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.
#R3#
Hermano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A bone on bone clash there as Suri blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hermano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hermano lands a right hook to the body.
Hermano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hermano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suri manages to avoid it.
Hermano throws out a leg kick but Suri moves out of range and Hermano only half commits.
Suri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Hermano lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano throws a leg kick that misses.
Suri takes one to the chin there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hermano 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 Suri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Suri tries to counter with a takedown but Hermano is quick to defend against it.
Hermano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Suri ducks under a wild hook from Hermano.
Suri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Hermano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Suri is out of range and Hermano settles back down.
Hermano wants to slow Suri down by chopping away at his legs.
Suri is looking to counter punch.
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suri connects with a leg kick. Hermano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Suri moves away from the strike by Hermano.
Hermano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hermano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suri.
Hermano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hermano takes a swing at Suri's ribcage but misses.
Suri staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Hermano.
Hermano throws a leg kick #TD#
so Suri counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Hermano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suri controlling from the top position. #T2#
Hermano has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Suri has passed into side control.
Suri takes a little break here. Hermano wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suri trying to control the position but Hermano is working away.
Hermano is trying to escape the position but Suri is controlling the position. #T3#
Hermano is looking to reverse the position.
Hermano is not content to let Suri control the position.
Hermano is trying to improve his position.
Suri is staying tight to Hermano's torso, preventing him from escaping.
A control attempt from Hermano but he's now mounted!
Suri looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suri looking to control but Hermano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hermano can't escape the position.
Suri content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suri trying to control but Hermano is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Pelle Hermano just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Hermano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suri. That did some damage!
Suri throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suri throws out the jab.
Suri misses with a body shot.
Suri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hermano slips a straight right by Suri.
Hermano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suri tries to bum rush Hermano with a series of wild strikes but Hermano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Suri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suri moves forwards but Hermano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Suri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hermano.
Hermano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suri manages to avoid it.
Suri throws a right hand that misses
and Hermano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Hermano throws a nice looking combination but Suri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suri misses with a double jab.
Suri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
Hermano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hermano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Suri connects with the punch.
Hermano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sher Shah Suri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hermano swings for the body but Suri moves out of range.
Hermano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pelle Hermano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermano slips a jab from Suri.
Hermano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Suri defends it well.
Hermano throws an overhand right that lands on Suri's shoulder, as Suri tries to avoid the shot.
Hermano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suri.
Suri cracks a nice hook into Hermano's ribs.
Hermano throws a front kick aimed at Suri's knee but Suri avoids it well.
Suri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Hermano closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hermano.
Suri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hermano tries to throw a body punch but Suri avoids it by throwing Hermano back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermano throws a punch but it's blocked by Suri.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suri.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermano.
Hermano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Suri.
Hermano lands a hook that snaps the head of Suri backwards.
Hermano throws a punch but it's blocked by Suri.
Suri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Suri fails to land.
Suri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suri can't find room to land a body shot as Hermano controls the action.
Suri blocks a body shot from Hermano.
Suri misses with some punches.
Suri lands a body punch. #T3#
Hermano tries a body shot but Suri blocks it.
Suri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermano.
Hermano is working Suri over against the cage.
Hermano throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suri.
Suri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suri smiles and moves away.
Suri thuds his right hand into Hermano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Suri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermano moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermano throws a leg kick but Suri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Suri attempts a counter takedown but Hermano avoids it well and moves away.
Suri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Suri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Hermano 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.
Suri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hermano.
A quick step to the side and Suri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermano loads up on a big right hand but Suri slips the punch.
Hermano checks the leg kick.
Hermano feints and then cracks Suri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suri down.
Hermano misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hermano throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Suri lands.
Suri swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermano.
Suri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hermano moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sher Shah Suri had his way with Pelle Hermano in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Suri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hermano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suri.
Suri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Hermano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suri.
Hermano looks to land a left hand but Suri moved out of range nicely.
Hermano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Hermano looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Suri!#SUB2#
Hermano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Suri has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hermano but great work by Suri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suri trying to control the position but Hermano is working away.
Hermano seems a little lost for a moment, as Suri dominates the positioning.#T1#
Suri continues to stall.
Suri is looking to take a break and control but Hermano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hermano wants to control but Suri postures up.
Suri content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Suri's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hermano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Hermano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hermano is not content to let Suri control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Suri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hermano throws a leg kick which misses Suri's front leg but catches the back leg as Suri tries to avoid it.
Suri misses with a wild body shot.
Suri cracks Hermano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hermano throws a hook but Suri blocks it.#T4#
Hermano throws a hook but Suri blocks it.
Hermano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Suri blocks the leg kick.
Suri lands with a shot to the body.
Suri scores with a sloppy right hand. Hermano should have avoided that one.
Suri throws a sloppy body shot
and Hermano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermano lands a jab-cross combination.
Suri cracks Hermano with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano throws a lazy right hand but Suri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hermano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suri.
Hermano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suri.
Nice takedown defense from Suri. No joy for Hermano on that attempt.
Suri just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sher Shah Suri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sher Shah Suri.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sher Shah Suri!
Sher Shah Suri retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Sher Shah Suri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Destiny 148: Hermano vs. Suri
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Hermano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hermano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suri thuds his right hand into Hermano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Hermano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Suri is doing well to control the position and prevent Hermano from advancing to side control.
Hermano uses his free foot to push down on Suri's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Suri.
Suri working to try and regain half guard.
Hermano thowing shots but they're missing.
Hermano misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Suri wants to control but Hermano is having none of it.#T1#
Hermano with the ground and pound from mount.
Suri really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Suri is bucking up trying to escape but Hermano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hermano looking to finish with strikes here!
Hermano has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Suri's face.
Hermano thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Suri avoids a strike by Hermano and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Hermano's guard! Fantastic escape!
Suri controlling from the top position. #T2#
Suri tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermano is retaining full guard.
Suri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hermano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermano postures up in Suri's guard and throws a big left but Suri blocks it.
Hermano wants to control from the top but Suri keeps moving.
Suri has Hermano pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Hermano trying to control but Suri is working from the bottom.
Hermano throws a big elbow that misses.
Hermano throws an elbow that misses. Suri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hermano's guard. Nice move by Suri!#REVB#
Hermano seems keen to control Suri's posture.#SUB#
Hermano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suri is stalling in the full guard.
Hermano seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hermano is trying to control the position but Suri postures up.
My spies in LOD: Xtreme MMA inform me that Suri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Suri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hermano being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermano wants to sweep but no luck.
Hermano is trying to keep Suri in close.
Hermano keeping full guard, as Suri tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hermano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Hermano dominated 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.
#R2#
Suri just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermano takes one to the side of the head.
Suri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hermano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hermano. Hermano obviously looking to wear him down.
Suri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hermano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pelle Hermano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermano misses with a looping right.
Hermano shoots in looking for a takedown but Suri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hermano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hermano misses with a right hand
and Suri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hermano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suri.
Suri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hermano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Suri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hermano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Suri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hermano scrambles back to his feet.
Suri takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Suri punishes Hermano's body with a nice straight punch.
Hermano misses the body punch
and Suri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suri connects with a crisp jab.
Suri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermano throws out the jab.
Suri misses with a body shot.
Hermano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suri.
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suri connects with a body shot.
Suri throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hermano checks a leg kick.
Hermano closes the distance and clinches up with Suri, looking for a takedown. Hermano pushes Suri against the cage but Suri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Suri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hermano blocks a jab.#CL#
Hermano moves into the clinch.
Suri blocking some punches.
Hermano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suri misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Hermano misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suri.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermano.
Suri pushes Hermano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hermano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suri.
Hermano has a couple of punches blocked by Suri. #TD#
Hermano has clasped his hands together around Suri's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes there by Hermano.
Hermano trying to control the action but Suri is working from the bottom.
Suri tries to control but Hermano manages to take his back.
Hermano lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Suri.
Hermano scores with strikes from the back. #T3#
Hermano landing with strikes.
Hermano throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hermano throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Suri preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hermano.
Hermano misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Hermano is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hermano somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Suri is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hermano off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
Hermano wants to control but Suri manages to buck him off and is now in Hermano's guard! Nice work there by Suri!
Hermano trying to keep a closed guard but Suri is proving a slippery customer.
Hermano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hermano is trying to hold Suri in close to prevent damage but Suri has managed to pass into half guard.
Hermano wants to get back to full guard.
Suri is keen to just control but Hermano is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Hermano looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hermano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sher Shah Suri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Hermano misses with a looping left.
Hermano lands an overhand right.
Hermano misses with a kick to the body.
Hermano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suri moves away.
Suri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hermano defends it well.
Hermano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suri to score with a decent uppercut.
Hermano works Suri's body with a nice hook.
Suri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hermano thumps Suri with a low kick.
Hermano looks for the body kick but Suri saw that one coming.
Suri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermano.
Suri feints the counter takedown.
Hermano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Suri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermano.
Hermano throws a chopping leg kick but Suri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hermano throws a lazy right hand but Suri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
A low kick from Hermano misses
and Suri counters with a nice uppercut.
Suri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Hermano misses its intended target.
Hermano takes a swing at Suri's ribcage but misses.
Suri misses with a low kick. #CL#
Hermano forces Suri back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Suri.
Suri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suri.
Suri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hermano struggles to land a body shot inside as Suri controls his hands.
A short right from Suri on the inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suri misses with a body punch.
Suri throws a head punch that misses.
Hermano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermano presses Suri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hermano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hermano wants a takedown.
Suri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Hermano.
Hermano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suri blocks a body shot from Hermano.
A head punch on the inside from Suri fails to land.
Hermano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suri's elbow.
Suri struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermano controls his hands.
Suri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hermano can't find room to land a body shot as Suri controls the action.
Hermano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Hermano. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Hermano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suri lands with a right to the head.
Suri misses with the head strike.
Hermano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Hermano breaks the clinch.
Suri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hermano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Suri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermano.
Hermano lunges at Suri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Suri's hand.
Suri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Suri tries a low kick but Hermano avoids it.
Hermano shoots in looking for a takedown. Suri tries to sprawl out of it but Hermano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hermano darts in looking for a takedown but Suri gets double underhooks and turns Hermano into the cage.
Suri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hermano.#T4##CL#
Hermano clinches up against the cage.
Sher Shah Suri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hermano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Suri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suri throws a head punch that misses.
Suri lands a right hand.
Suri is leaning against Hermano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suri.
Suri keeps control of Hermano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hermano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermano throws a head punch that misses.
Suri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hermano backwards.
Hermano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermano blocking some punches.
Suri lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Hermano.
Hermano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Suri.
Hermano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sher Shah Suri just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Hermano moves forwards but Suri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hermano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hermano. Those never looked like landing.
Suri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suri lands a right hook to the body.
Hermano scores with a jab. Suri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hermano scores with a push kick.
Suri looks to land a left hand but Hermano moved out of range nicely.
Suri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hermano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Suri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hermano throws a body kick that misses.
Hermano dives in for a single leg takedown but Suri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Suri misses with a combination #TD#
and Hermano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suri preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Hermano trying to pass the guard but Suri defending well.
Hermano passes to full mount!
Suri is trying desperately to improve position.
Hermano punching from mount but Suri doing a good job of avoiding damage.
A nice elbow there by Hermano.#T2##SUB#
Hermano goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Suri is on top in guard.
Suri preventing the sweep.
Suri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Suri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hermano is keeping the position for now.
Suri wants to control from the top but Hermano keeps moving.
Hermano 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.#T3#
Hermano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hermano is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hermano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Suri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Suri trying to control but Hermano is working from the bottom.
Suri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suri won't allow Hermano to sweep him here.
Suri controlling from the top position.
Suri won't allow Hermano to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hermano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Suri 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 Hermano.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suri moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Hermano had his way with Sher Shah Suri in that round.
That's time! Hermano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hermano wants to clinch.
Sher Shah Suri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermano. Suri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermano misses the jab.
Suri throws a sloppy head kick and Hermano moves out of range easily.
Suri moves away from the strike by Hermano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hermano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hermano with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Hermano misses with a looping left.
Hermano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suri can pounce on him.
Suri lands with a nice body punch.
Suri jabs Hermano right on the nose. Hermano blinks but takes it well.
Hermano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Suri blocks a leg kick.
Suri misses with a leg kick.
Sher Shah Suri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hermano cracks Suri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hermano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hermano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suri was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermano.
Hermano scores with a jab. Suri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Suri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Suri throws a leg kick which misses Hermano's front leg but catches the back leg as Hermano tries to avoid it. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Hermano.
Hermano throws a front kick that sends Suri stumbling back into the cage.
Suri moves out of range as Hermano strikes.
Suri moves out of range of the body kick from Hermano.
Suri feints a counter leg kick.
Suri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Suri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hermano.
Hermano throws a jab but it's blocked by Suri.
Hermano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Hermano.
Nice body punch from Hermano.
Hermano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hermano thows a body kick. Suri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Suri cracks Hermano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Suri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from Hermano.#T3#
Suri avoids the body shot from Hermano.
Hermano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suri's head.
Suri misses with a body shot.
Hermano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hermano misses with an uppercut
and Suri counters with a leg kick.
Suri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hermano throws a combination that misses
letting Suri counter with a right hand.
Suri's corner calls for a 1-2. Suri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Suri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hermano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Suri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Suri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Suri misses with a straight left.
Hermano misses with a low kick.
Suri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hermano defends it well.
Suri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hermano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suri sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Suri just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suri was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermano.#CL#
Hermano has Suri up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Suri.
Suri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suri swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suri misses with a punch on the inside.
Suri struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermano controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suri.
Hermano blocks an uppercut.
Hermano has a couple of punches blocked by Suri.
Suri takes a shot to the head.
Hermano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sher Shah Suri.
I think Suri 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sher Shah Suri!
Sher Shah Suri is the new featherweight champion!
Sher Shah Suri gave a mention to SP Ultimate Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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