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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hermann (ranked 1357 p4p, 84 weight class) and White Blood Cell (ranked 829 p4p, 53 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Blood Cell's choice of entrance music: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
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145 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, White Blood Cell!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood Cell misses with an uppercut.
Hermann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hermann takes a swing at Blood Cell's ribcage but misses.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood Cell staying out of range there.
Blood Cell throws a big counter head kick but Hermann avoids it with no problem.
Hermann scores with a hook to the body. Blood Cell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blood Cell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blood Cell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Blood Cell needs to keep his hands up - Hermann had a free shot at his head there.
Blood Cell looks to land a left hand but Hermann moved out of range nicely.
Blood Cell lands with an overhand left.
Blood Cell throws a nice looking combination but Hermann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hermann avoids the head kick by Blood Cell.
Blood Cell slips a straight right by Hermann.
Hermann looks to land a left hand but Blood Cell moved out of range nicely.
Hermann misses with a straight left.
Blood Cell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Blood Cell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermann.
Blood Cell works Hermann's body with a nice hook.
Blood Cell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hermann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blood Cell throws a hook but Hermann blocks it.
Hermann is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood Cell ducks right into an uppercut from Hermann.
Blood Cell's corner calls for a 1-2. Blood Cell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blood Cell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blood Cell moves away.
Hermann lands with a shot to the body.
Blood Cell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blood Cell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hermann misses with a body shot.
Hermann scores with a jab. Blood Cell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hermann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermann lands with a good body shot.
Hermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blood Cell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Blood Cell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermann connects with a body shot that sends Blood Cell's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann moves into range and clinches up with Blood Cell.
Hermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood Cell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Blood Cell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hermann regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood Cell forces his way into half guard.
Blood Cell is trying to control. Hermann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blood Cell is trying to work for a kimura but Hermann is defending well.
Hermann wants to control but Blood Cell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blood Cell wants to free his trapped foot but Hermann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hermann wants to sweep but Blood Cell has passed to side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann dodges the ground and pound from Blood Cell.
Hermann is looking to regain half guard here but Blood Cell keeps moving and retains side control.
Blood Cell trying to control the position but Hermann is working away.
Hermann trying to remain calm as Blood Cell controls from the top position.
Blood Cell has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Blood Cell sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hermann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blood Cell sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Blood Cell throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Blood Cell controlling his opponent.
Hermann is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood Cell goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hermann turns into him and now he's in Blood Cell's guard.
Hermann is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Blood Cell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hermann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blood Cell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hermann has picked Blood Cell up and slammed him! Blood Cell can't keep hold of the triangle and Hermann manages to pass to side control!
Hermann stands up.
Blood Cell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but White Blood Cell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blood Cell looks to throw the jab but Hermann is out of range.
Blood Cell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Hermann looks to throw the jab but Blood Cell is out of range.
Blood Cell tries to move into range but Hermann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blood Cell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
Blood Cell feints the counter takedown.
Hermann cracks Blood Cell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hermann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hermann staying out of range there.
Blood Cell slips a jab from Hermann.
Hermann staying out of range there.
Blood Cell throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hermann misses.
Blood Cell throws a big counter head kick but Hermann avoids it with no problem.
Blood Cell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermann manages to avoid it.
Hermann instigates a clinch.
Blood Cell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blood Cell with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann scores with a body shot.
Blood Cell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blood Cell tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blood Cell is defended easily by Hermann.
Hermann connects with a body shot that sends Blood Cell's belly button to the back.
Hermann scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Hermann finds it's target.
Hermann misses with a wild body shot.
Hermann misses with a two punch combination.
Karl Hermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermann looks to land a right hand but Blood Cell moved out of range.
Blood Cell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hermann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blood Cell.
Hermann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blood Cell misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood Cell jabs at Hermann's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood Cell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hermann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hermann is rocked!
Blood Cell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermann.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on Blood Cell's shoulder, as Blood Cell tries to avoid the shot.
Blood Cell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hermann swings for the body but Blood Cell moves out of range.
Blood Cell lands a big head kick that sends Hermann tumbling to the mat! Blood Cell takes a step backwards and waves Hermann back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Hermann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blood Cell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blood Cell lands with an overhand left.
Hermann misses with a body shot.
Hermann misses with a wild body shot.
And Blood Cell tries to counter it with a takedown but Hermann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blood Cell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blood Cell misses with a wild body shot.
Hermann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blood Cell on the side of the head.
Blood Cell tries a head kick but it misses.
Blood Cell throws out a powerful jab.
Blood Cell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blood Cell takes one to the chin there.
Blood Cell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hermann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blood Cell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hermann throws out a powerful jab.
Blood Cell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermann.
Karl Hermann is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Blood Cell does it's job there.
Blood Cell looks to land a right hand but Hermann moved out of range.
Blood Cell throws a looping overhand right but Hermann ducks down to avoid it.
Hermann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blood Cell under the eye.
Hermann misses with a body shot.
Blood Cell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Blood Cell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blood Cell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood Cell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blood Cell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hermann thuds a left hand into Blood Cell's body.
Hermann throws a hook to the side of Blood Cell's head but Blood Cell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hermann closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermann.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blood Cell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hermann backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann tries to work over Blood Cell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Blood Cell avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Blood Cell controls the action.
Blood Cell prevents a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blood Cell wants the takedown. Hermann is fighting it off but Blood Cell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hermann's guard against the cage.
Blood Cell has gone for a leg lock! Hermann slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blood Cell's guard.
Hermann decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hermann moves in looking to clinch but Blood Cell pushes him off.
Hermann seems to have got his legs back now.
Hermann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blood Cell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hermann in his tracks.
Hermann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hermann tries to clinch but Blood Cell moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blood Cell moves away.
Hermann lands a glancing blow to the side of Blood Cell's head.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Hermann. That snapped Blood Cell's head back.
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 Karl Hermann 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. This is the final round!
Hermann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hermann wants it to stay on the feet.
Blood Cell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hermann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermann misses with a straight left.
Hermann scores with a hook.
Hermann jabs Blood Cell right on the nose. Blood Cell blinks but takes it well.
Hermann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blood Cell.
Danga de danga de dang - Blood Cell scores with a four punch combination!
Blood Cell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Blood Cell moves forwards but Hermann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blood Cell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermann.
Blood Cell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blood Cell moves out of range as Hermann strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blood Cell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hermann lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood Cell takes one to the side of the head.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Blood Cell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blood Cell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermann cracks Blood Cell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hermann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blood Cell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hermann with a hook.
Hermann scores with a sloppy right hand. Blood Cell should have avoided that one.
Hermann lands with a cross.
Blood Cell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blood Cell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hermann loads up on a big right hand but Blood Cell slips the punch.
Hermann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blood Cell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hermann just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann lands a glancing blow to the side of Blood Cell's head.
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!
Hermann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blood Cell.
White Blood Cell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karl Hermann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hermann takes a swing at Blood Cell's ribcage but misses.
Blood Cell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hermann throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Hermann misses.
Blood Cell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermann lands a jab to Blood Cell's midsection.
Blood Cell ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Blood Cell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
Blood Cell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blood Cell misses with the combination.
Hermann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blood Cell throws out the jab.
Hermann was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blood Cell throws a good cross that connects.
Blood Cell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Blood Cell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermann was well out of range. Poor timing from Blood Cell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blood Cell.
Blood Cell looks to land a right hand but Hermann moved out of range.
Blood Cell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermann.
A slow jab from Hermann misses its intended target.
Hermann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blood Cell throws an overhand right that lands on Hermann's shoulder, as Hermann tries to avoid the shot.
Blood Cell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab by Hermann.
Hermann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blood Cell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blood Cell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermann manages to avoid it.
Blood Cell moves forwards but Hermann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hermann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blood Cell misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Hermann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blood Cell doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blood Cell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann misses the jab.
Blood Cell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Donk. Hermann catches Blood Cell right on the button with a cross.
Hermann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hermann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blood Cell throws out the jab.
Hermann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hermann misses with a straight right.
Hermann tests Blood Cell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hermann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hermann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Hermann.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blood Cell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hermann moves away from the strike by Blood Cell.
Blood Cell misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Hermann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hermann 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 for Karl Hermann!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Karl Hermann!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Karl Hermann!
Karl Hermann wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Karl Hermann 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.
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energy
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