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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie Ciapelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Hermanni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hermanni's choice of entrance music: Hatin on Me-Dizzy Wright. Pelle Hermanni will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richie Ciapelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermanni!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermanni tries to close the distance and clinch but Ciapelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Hermanni finds it's way through Ciapelli's defenses.
Hermanni works over Ciapelli's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Richie Ciapelli has been cut.
Ciapelli staying out of range there.
Hermanni swinging wildly here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hermanni.
A big left from Ciapelli misses.
Hermanni closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Ciapelli misses.
Ciapelli gets tackled into the cage by Hermanni. Hermanni maintains the clinch.
Hermanni throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ciapelli blocks it with crossed arms.
Hermanni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ciapelli avoids it.
Ciapelli is trying to maintain a safe position but Hermanni gets an underhook and turns Ciapelli into the cage.
Hermanni with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ciapelli working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermanni scores with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ciapelli.
Ciapelli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermanni lands a knee to the head.
Hermanni scores with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ciapelli takes a knee right on the jaw!
Richie Ciapelli's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee calls for Ciapelli to work.
Ciapelli is trying to break free.
Hermanni tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ciapelli takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ciapelli looking for a takedown.
Ciapelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ciapelli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ciapelli is trying to break the clinch but Hermanni has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciapelli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ciapelli is looking to take this one to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciapelli tries to stall but Hermanni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hermanni throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ciapelli blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hermanni takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hermanni lands a hook that snaps the head of Ciapelli backwards.
Hermanni lands a knee to the body.
Hermanni scores with a knee to the head.
Hermanni lands a knee to the head.
Ciapelli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ciapelli is trying to break the clinch but Hermanni is controlling him.
Ciapelli has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hermanni after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie Ciapelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermanni manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hermanni scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermanni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermanni avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ciapelli tries to break the clinch but Hermanni is controlling the position.
Ciapelli tries to throw a body punch but Hermanni avoids it by throwing Ciapelli back against the cage.
Hermanni is stalling here.
Hermanni tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanni looking to slow down the pace here.
Hermanni with a knee to the head.
Richie Ciapelli's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hermanni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ciapelli's efforts to push away.
Ciapelli tries to pull guard but Hermanni won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciapelli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hermanni up against the cage.
Hermanni is looking to control Ciapelli's arms but Ciapelli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hermanni has his back to the cage.
Ciapelli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ciapelli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hermanni using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermanni lands a good knee to the midsection. Ciapelli won't want to take too many of those.
Ciapelli is breathing heavily.
Hermanni with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ciapelli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ciapelli being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ciapelli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hermanni to keep the fight standing.
Ciapelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermanni uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermanni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richie Ciapelli'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.
Ciapelli misses the shot to the body.
Ciapelli shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hermanni is trying to defend but Ciapelli finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hermanni desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ciapelli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hermanni manages to get to full guard.
Ciapelli preventing the sweep.
Ciapelli looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermanni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hermanni is adopting a defensive guard.
Ciapelli wants to control from the top but Hermanni keeps moving.
Hermanni 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.
Hermanni has momentary wrist control but Ciapelli slips an elbow through the middle.
Ciapelli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hermanni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hermanni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ciapelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermanni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ciapelli looking for submissions off his back.
Ciapelli looking for submissions off his back.
Ciapelli is staying active underneath Hermanni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hermanni passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermanni wants to take Ciapelli's back here but Ciapelli is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ciapelli tries to hold on but Hermanni pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermanni takes Ciapelli's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ciapelli is in trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hermanni's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ciapelli turns into Hermanni and is now in his guard.
Hermanni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ciapelli manages to get himself to full guard.
Hermanni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ciapelli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hermanni trying to control but Ciapelli is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciapelli throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hermanni uses it to pass to side control.
Ciapelli is trying to get back to half guard.
Hermanni wants to stand but Ciapelli is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciapelli is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermanni has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hermanni wants to clinch
and Hermanni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pelle Hermanni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Richie Ciapelli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hermanni slips a straight right by Ciapelli.
Hermanni throws a big shot that misses.
Ciapelli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hermanni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ciapelli throws a hook but Hermanni avoids it easily.
Hermanni throws a right hand that misses
and Ciapelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hermanni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hermanni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hermanni looks to score with a jab to the body but Ciapelli is just out of range.
Ciapelli tries for a takedown but Hermanni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hermanni clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Ciapelli fails to land.
Ciapelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciapelli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hermanni walks away with a smile on his face. Ciapelli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hermanni is looking to chop away at Ciapelli's legs.
Hermanni forces Ciapelli back against the cage and clinches.
Ciapelli looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee calls for Hermanni to work.
Hermanni is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ciapelli is keeping busy.
Hermanni tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ciapelli.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie Ciapelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermanni with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hermanni as Ciapelli tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermanni landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hermanni is trying to stall.
Hermanni blocks an uppercut.
Hermanni with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hermanni landing knees to the head.
Hermanni wants to stall.
Hermanni leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hermanni lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermanni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ciapelli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciapelli tries to circle away but Hermanni has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ciapelli fails to land.
Ciapelli takes a knee to the side of the body.
Richie Ciapelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermanni slowing the pace effectively.
Hermanni connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermanni.
Jeez, Richie Ciapelli's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hermanni with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richie Ciapelli's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pelle Hermanni!
As Pelle Hermanni got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: These men in my way are nothing but boys, TITANS! FTW!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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