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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermano has chosen Uniikki - Pätkätöis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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157 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benjamin Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermano throws a looping overhand right but Nichols ducks down to avoid it.
Hermano 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.
Nichols fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hermano on the side of the head.
Nichols dips to his left and cracks Hermano with an uppercut!
Hermano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nichols sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermano scores with a jab.
Nichols throws a body kick that misses.
Nichols ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nichols.
Nichols fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hermano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hermano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nichols swivels and escapes.
Hermano throws a hook to the side of Nichols's head but Nichols sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hermano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nichols throws out a leg kick but Hermano moves out of range and Nichols only half commits.
We've been told by Nichols's head coaches at Kelley Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hermano.
Nichols closes the distance and clinches.
Nichols misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermano managing to block the knees to the body from Nichols.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hermano tries a body shot but Nichols blocks it.
Nichols really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hermano lands a body punch.
Hermano tries a body shot but Nichols blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Hermano as the two fighters clinch.
Nichols missing with knees to the body.
Nichols scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nichols digs a right hand into Hermano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hermano's gas tank.
Hermano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hermano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nichols tries to throw a body punch but Hermano avoids it by throwing Nichols back against the cage.
Hermano tries to throw a body punch but Nichols avoids it by throwing Hermano back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nichols.
A nice left hand lands by Nichols.
Hermano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nichols misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermano blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nichols swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nichols lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hermano wants to take the fight to the mat but Nichols manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hermano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nichols or not.
Nichols blocks an uppercut.
Nichols trying to land knees to the body.
Hermano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hermano tries to throw a body punch but Nichols avoids it by throwing Hermano back against the cage.
Nichols lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Nichols.
Hermano struggles to land a body shot inside as Nichols controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermano blocks a body shot from Nichols.
Nichols misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermano is trying to pull guard but Nichols turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benjamin Nichols has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Hermano.
Nichols trying to control the position but instead, Hermano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nichols into the cage.
Nichols tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermano's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Hermano.
Hermano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nichols after a bit of a struggle.
Hermano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermano tries a body shot but Nichols blocks it.
Nichols works on Hermano's body with a couple of short punches.
Hermano fails to pull guard.
Hermano tries to pull guard but Nichols forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nichols pushes Hermano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Nichols.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nichols gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hermano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Nichols.
A shot in the inside from Hermano.
Hermano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nichols lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermano tries to work over Nichols's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermano pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nichols preventing the sweep.
Hermano controls Nichols momentarily but Nichols frees himself.
Nichols wants to control from the top but Hermano keeps moving.
Nichols will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nichols looking to pass the guard.
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.
That's time! Nichols's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nichols 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 fails with a takedown attempt.
Nichols throws a solid leg kick but Hermano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nichols.
Hermano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nichols checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hermano misses with a leg kick.
Hermano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nichols.
Nichols wants to land a leg kick but Hermano is out of range.
Nichols misses with a wild body shot.
Nichols throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nichols tries to land a front kick but Hermano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nichols buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nichols 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hermano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hermano looks to land a right hand but Nichols moved out of range.
Nichols ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
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.
Nichols knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hermano on the ground.
Nichols controlling the position.
Hermano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hermano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hermano throws a big right hand that misses.
Nichols is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hermano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hermano trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Hermano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nichols is pulling down on Hermano's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols looking for a sweep. Not yet Nichols, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nichols is keeping the position for now.
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!
Hermano distracts Nichols with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hermano tries to free his leg and advance position but Nichols is retaining full guard.
Hermano throws a big right hand that misses.
Nichols utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hermano is looking to pass into half guard but Nichols pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nichols is in guard.
Hermano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hermano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hermano raining down shots from the mount!
Nichols is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nichols holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hermano tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hermano is landing with some decent strikes but Nichols is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nichols tries to hold on but Hermano postures up.
Pelle Hermano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hermano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano working Nichols over with strikes here.
Hermano wants to control the pace but Nichols is squirming around nicely.
Hermano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nichols is looking to get to half guard.
Hermano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hermano lands a big elbow.
Nichols is rocked!
Hermano is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Hermano extends the arm and Nichols is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pelle Hermano!
After the fight, Pelle Hermano 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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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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