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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hermann (ranked 861 p4p, 1384 weight class) and Jack McScramble (ranked 100 p4p, 163 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack McScramble!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Hermann misses the target.
McScramble tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hermann misses with a body kick.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermann has managed to clinch.
Hermann lands a shoulder strike.
McScramble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hermann avoiding damage as McScramble throws knees to the body.
McScramble tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermann avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Hermann on the inside.
Hermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McScramble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermann's elbow.
Hermann misses with the head strike.
Hermann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Hermann as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermann dips to his left and cracks McScramble with an uppercut!
McScramble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermann avoids the body shot from McScramble.
Hermann misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hermann slips a jab from McScramble.
McScramble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hermann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McScramble. Hermann does a little dance to reset his feet.
McScramble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McScramble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermann.
McScramble fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McScramble connects with a body shot that sends Hermann's belly button to the back.
McScramble slips a jab from Hermann.
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hermann throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
Hermann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hermann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
McScramble takes one on the button.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermann was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
Hermann scores with a jab.
Hermann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but McScramble is just out of range.
McScramble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScramble ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
McScramble is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hermann rather than just go for the knockout.
Hermann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McScramble feints the counter takedown.
Hermann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McScramble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McScramble.
McScramble won't allow Hermann to get back to his feet.
Hermann keeping moving, preventing McScramble from controlling successfully.
McScramble stands up over Hermann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McScramble landing with the ground and pound.
Hermann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McScramble is controlling him.
Hermann keeping full guard, as McScramble tries to pass.
Hermann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McScramble's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann 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.
Hermann trying to stand up but can't free himself from McScramble's guard.
McScramble has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hermann 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 McScramble.
McScramble manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hermann's best efforts.
Hermann wants to stand up but McScramble has a hold of him and won't allow it.
McScramble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McScramble actively working from the bottom here.
Hermann is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McScramble is working to get back to half guard.
McScramble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hermann looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hermann wants to control the pace but McScramble is squirming around nicely.
Hermann stands up from mount. Strange move.
Hermann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McScramble throws a right hand that Hermann ducks under and follows up with a left that Hermann also avoids with ease.
Hermann lands a nice shot to the body.
McScramble lands with an overhand left.
McScramble lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hermann 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.
Hermann misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hermann.
Hermann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
Hermann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McScramble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Hermann misses with a double jab.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
Hermann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McScramble's head backwards.
McScramble misses the shot to the body.
Karl Hermann is winning the standup battle so far.
McScramble takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McScramble takes a swing at Hermann's ribcage but misses.
McScramble slips a jab from Hermann.
McScramble walks into a left hand.
Hermann loads up on a big right hand but McScramble slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermann scores with a jab. McScramble acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McScramble slips under a jab from Hermann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hermann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Hermann.
Hermann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Hermann. That snapped McScramble's head back.
McScramble swings for the body but Hermann moves out of range.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann throws the left hand but McScramble avoids the punch easily.
Hermann looks to land a left hand but McScramble moved out of range nicely.
McScramble's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hermann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McScramble scrambles back to his feet.
McScramble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karl Hermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermann misses with a looping right.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermann misses with a straight right.
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McScramble with the counter takedown but Hermann avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by McScramble. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of McScramble 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McScramble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermann.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on McScramble's shoulder, as McScramble tries to avoid the shot.
McScramble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hermann.
Hermann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McScramble has time to react.
Hermann lands a nice hook to McScramble's body. McScramble takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hermann throws a shot from downtown. McScramble moves away and avoids it.
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hermann has closed the distance and engaged McScramble in a clinch.
McScramble blocks an uppercut.
McScramble is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermann is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Hermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
McScramble misses with some punches.
McScramble is looking for a takedown.
McScramble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McScramble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hermann.
A short right from McScramble.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermann.
Hermann breaks the clinch.
Hermann throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann throws a hook but McScramble blocks it.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but McScramble is just out of range.
McScramble ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hermann thuds his right hand into McScramble's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McScramble moves away from the strike by Hermann.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McScramble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermann.
McScramble fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hermann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McScramble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McScramble digs a good hook to Hermann's body.
McScramble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Hermann lands a glancing blow to the side of McScramble's head.
McScramble fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hermann sprawls well initially but McScramble persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hermann makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McScramble misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Hermann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McScramble.
McScramble looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermann is just out of range.
McScramble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermann.
Hermann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Hermann.
Hermann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Hermann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McScramble's hands.
McScramble staying out of range there.
Hermann staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Hermann.
Hermann throws an off balance right hand
and McScramble counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hermann dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermann was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
McScramble moves out of range of the strikes.
McScramble changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McScramble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McScramble misses with a series of wild punches.
Hermann throws a hook to the side of McScramble's head but McScramble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McScramble stuns Hermann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hermann gets a clinch.
McScramble wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McScramble working aggressively here.
McScramble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann has a couple of punches blocked by McScramble.
McScramble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann lands a nice uppercut.
McScramble has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hermann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McScramble misses with a punch to the body.
McScramble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karl Hermann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hermann swings wildly with an uppercut but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it.
McScramble struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermann controls his hands.
McScramble jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hermann walks away with a smile on his face. McScramble gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McScramble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Hermann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Hermann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermann.
Hermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McScramble can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Hermann.
Hermann missing with a left hand there. McScramble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McScramble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hermann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hermann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McScramble throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann takes a swing at McScramble's ribcage but misses.
McScramble feints the counter takedown.
Karl Hermann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann throws a body kick that misses.
Hermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermann.
Hermann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermann.
McScramble takes a swing at Hermann's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hermann.
Hermann misses with a few strikes there.
Hermann moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Hermann is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McScramble misses with a body shot
letting Hermann counter with a right hand.
Hermann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McScramble on the side of the head.
Hermann scores with a jab to the head.
Hermann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
McScramble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McScramble backs up against the cage.
Hermann takes a swing at McScramble's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McScramble.
McScramble feints the counter takedown.
McScramble throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hermann to counter with a crisp jab.
McScramble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Hermann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermann.
Hermann cracks McScramble with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McScramble gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hermann.
McScramble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermann.
McScramble moves away from the strike by Hermann.
Hermann throws the left hand but McScramble avoids the punch easily.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
McScramble moves away from the strike by Hermann.
Nice body kick from Hermann.
McScramble moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hermann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McScramble on the side of the head.
Hermann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermann went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McScramble moves out of range as Hermann strikes.
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McScramble misses with a body shot.
Hermann throws out a loose jab but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it.
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hermann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McScramble takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hermann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermann scores with a decent looking hook.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann lands a really nice looking cross but McScramble seems unphased.
Hermann drives through and clinches with McScramble against the cage.
McScramble swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
McScramble trying to land knees to the body.
Hermann scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Hermann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermann 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Hermann!
Karl Hermann thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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