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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissorhands's entrance music is Still. A fine choice. Hermano has chosen Driving Blind as his entrance music. Edward Scissorhands had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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144 lbs
20 - 3 - 1 |
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150 cm
25
144 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Scissorhands! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scissorhands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scissorhands seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Hermano lands with a shot to the body. Hermano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hermano misses with a straight right. Good work by Hermano as he checks the leg kick. Scissorhands throws a shot to the body.
Hermano missing with a left hand there. Scissorhands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Scissorhands scores with a kick to the midsection. Hermano throws a leg kick but Scissorhands sees it coming and checks it nicely. Hermano lands a leg kick that knocks Scissorhands off balance momentarily. Hermano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hermano misses with a double jab.
Scissorhands ducks right into an uppercut from Hermano. Good leg kick by Scissorhands there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scissorhands but Scissorhands pushes him off and we're back to square one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Scissorhands misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hermano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scissorhands. Hermano misses with an uppercut
and Scissorhands counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. A clash of legs there as Hermano blocks the low kick. Nice defenses there by Scissorhands. Hermano throws a hook but Scissorhands blocks it. Scissorhands throwing a counter right hand but Hermano manages to avoid it. Hermano tests Scissorhands's chin there with a solid looking shot. Scissorhands scoring well with a low kick there.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Scissorhands keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Hermano wants to slow Scissorhands down by chopping away at his legs. Some bone on bone action there as Hermano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hermano scores with a hook. A solid leg kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Hermano cracks a nice hook into Scissorhands's ribs. Scissorhands moves out of range of the leg kick from Hermano. Scissorhands quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Hermano slips a straight right by Scissorhands. Scissorhands throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hermano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scissorhands throws the kick towards the body but Hermano avoids it. Hermano now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Scissorhands moves out of range of the body kick from Hermano.
A low kick from Scissorhands is predictable there and Hermano counters with a lovely shot to the body. 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 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scissorhands. Good shot there by Hermano. Scissorhands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hermano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Scissorhands lands with a cross. Scissorhands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hermano throws out a loose jab but Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid it. Edward Scissorhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A nice leg kick lands there from Scissorhands. Scissorhands looks to land a body kick but Hermano moved away. Hermano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scissorhands on the side of the head. Hermano looks to throw the jab but Scissorhands is out of range. Scissorhands tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Hermano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Scissorhands trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scissorhands manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Hermano sitting in guard here, content to control. Hermano is looking to work some ground and pound but Scissorhands has wrist control. Hermano is working Scissorhands over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hermano postures up in Scissorhands's guard and throws a big left but Scissorhands blocks it. Hermano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Scissorhands wants to sweep here but Hermano controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. Scissorhands bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hermano's guard. Hermano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Hermano checks a leg kick nicely. Scissorhands dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hermano throws a poor cross that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a nice uppercut. Hermano lands with a straight right. Scissorhands didn't see that one coming. Pelle Hermano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Scissorhands takes one to the side of the head.
Hermano misses with an uppercut. Scissorhands saw that one coming. Scissorhands explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Hermano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scissorhands. That kick from Scissorhands tenderised Hermano's leg. Hermano is trying to keep his angry face on. Scissorhands throws a leg kick but Hermano sees it coming and checks it nicely. Scissorhands connects with an inside leg kick. The fighters circling - Hermano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hermano throws the left hand but Scissorhands avoids the punch easily. Hermano throws a jab but it's blocked by Scissorhands. 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!
Hermano pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hermano is looking to slow Scissorhands down with leg kicks. Scissorhands throws a low kick but Hermano avoids it. Hermano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scissorhands. Scissorhands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Scissorhands ducks under a wild hook from Hermano. Scissorhands lands a lovely overhand right. Scissorhands scores with a jab to the jaw. Hermano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Scissorhands walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Hermano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hermano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Scissorhands wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. This has been an exciting period of action! Hermano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scissorhands has time to react. Edward Scissorhands is winning the standup battle so far. Hermano throws a jab when Scissorhands was well out of range. Scissorhands was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Good standup being displayed there by Hermano as he connects with a hook. Hermano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scissorhands is looking to land body kicks. Nice takedown defense from Scissorhands. No joy for Hermano on that attempt. Scissorhands jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hermano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hermano throws a hook but Scissorhands avoids it easily. Scissorhands misses with an uppercut. Hermano saw that one coming. Hermano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hermano scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Hermano loads up on a big right hand but Scissorhands slips the punch. Hermano avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.
A low kick from Scissorhands misses and Hermano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Scissorhands throws a push kick but Hermano slaps the foot to one side. It seemed like Hermano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Scissorhands slips under a jab from Hermano. Hermano throws the left hand but Scissorhands avoids the punch easily. It looked like Scissorhands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Scissorhands connects with a nice looking jab.
Hermano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scissorhands manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot. Left hook, right uppercut from Hermano. 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! Scissorhands throws a sloppy body shot
and Hermano counters with a right hand to the body. Scissorhands tries to sprawl but Hermano drives through with a takedown into half guard. Scissorhands moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Scissorhands pulls Hermano in close to prevent any damage. Hermano throws a strike but Scissorhands rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Hermano looking for a sweep. Not yet Hermano, not yet. Scissorhands sitting in guard, not really doing much. Scissorhands trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hermano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scissorhands controls from within his opponent's guard. Scissorhands stopping the sweep attempt from Hermano. Scissorhands tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermano is retaining full guard. Scissorhands is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Scissorhands stopping the sweep attempt from Hermano. Scissorhands wants to pass the guard but Hermano is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Scissorhands controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hermano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scissorhands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Scissorhands tries a low kick but Hermano avoids it. Hermano with a body punch. A glancing blow. Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot. Scissorhands throws a low kick, looking for Hermano's leg but Hermano calmly moves out of range. Scissorhands throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Hermano responds with a good body kick, but Scissorhands manages to step out the way in time. Scissorhands connects with a looping right hand.
Hermano is looking to chop away at Scissorhands's legs. 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 time! Scissorhands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hermano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Scissorhands thows a leg kick but Hermano checks it and Hermano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Scissorhands! Hermano throws a strike aimed at the side of Scissorhands's head but Scissorhands avoids it well. Scissorhands sneaks back into half guard. Scissorhands is holding on to half guard well. Hermano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hermano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Scissorhands trying to control from the bottom.
Hermano is looking to stall here but Scissorhands recovers full guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Scissorhands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scissorhands throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scissorhands checks a leg kick. Scissorhands feinted there with a counter leg kick. Hermano is looking to land body kicks. Good exchange - Hermano coming out on top. Hermano throws a body punch but Scissorhands moves out of range. Hermano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Scissorhands explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Hermano scores with a jab to the head.
Hermano has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A bone on bone clash there as Hermano blocks the leg kick.
Hermano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scissorhands with a body shot. Hermano moves out of range as Scissorhands throws a body kick.
Scissorhands bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hermano's head. Hermano takes a swing at Scissorhands's ribcage but misses. Hermano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hermano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A thudding body kick lands there by Scissorhands!
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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 avoids a kick to the body.
Hermano with the counter takedown but Scissorhands avoids it easily. Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermano swings widly with a right hand
and Scissorhands finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Scissorhands throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hermano. Scissorhands is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Hermano misses with a looping left. Scissorhands misses with a body kick. Hermano throws a shot from downtown. Scissorhands moves away and avoids it. Hermano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Scissorhands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Scissorhands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermano sees it coming and avoids it easily. Scissorhands moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Hermano avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scissorhands. Hermano lands with a cross. Hermano misses with a hook. Scissorhands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Scissorhands lands a right hook to the body.
Scissorhands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hermano is able to avoid easily. Hermano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Scissorhands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Scissorhands tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hermano swats him away and circles back towards the center. A countering left hand to the body from Hermano misses. Hermano dives in and grabs Scissorhands's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scissorhands pushes down on Hermano's head and hops out. Scissorhands moves out of range of the strikes. Hermano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hermano throws an overhand right that lands on Scissorhands's shoulder, as Scissorhands tries to avoid the shot. Scissorhands lands with a shot to the body. Hermano misses with an uppercut
and Scissorhands counters with a left to the body. Scissorhands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Scissorhands connects with a body shot. Scissorhands smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hermano tries to move into range but Scissorhands moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hermano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hermano duly obliges. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hermano drops his hands momentarily and Scissorhands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scissorhands with a jab. Hermano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
Hermano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hermano looks to land a right hand but Scissorhands moved out of range. Scissorhands lands with a cross. Scissorhands moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it. Hermano throws out a loose jab but Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid it. Scissorhands attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Scissorhands lands a nice looking body kick. Good standup being displayed there by Hermano as he connects with a hook. Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermano avoids a kick to the body.
Scissorhands cracks the inside of Hermano's front leg. Scissorhands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hermano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scissorhands in his tracks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands clearly takes that round. That's time! Scissorhands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
An inside leg kick from Scissorhands misses. Hermano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hermano throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Scissorhands throws a leg kick and Hermano counters with a nice uppercut. Scissorhands walks into a jab. Hermano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Scissorhands appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Hermano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Scissorhands throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Hermano lands a jab to the head.
Hermano throws a lazy uppercut
and Scissorhands counters with a lovely straight right hand! Scissorhands scores with a kick to the midsection. Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
Scissorhands tried to score with a low kick but Hermano checks it. Scissorhands throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Scissorhands takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. 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! Scissorhands explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hermano moves forwards but Scissorhands connects with a nice, crisp jab. Horrible takedown attempt by Hermano or perhaps it was just good defense by Scissorhands, which made it look bad. Hermano throws a right and a left that both miss. Scissorhands throws a lazy head kick and Hermano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hermano throws a shot to the body.
Hermano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Scissorhands. Hermano lands with an overhand left. Scissorhands throws a push kick but Hermano slaps the foot to one side. A swing and a miss from Scissorhands. No joy there for Hermano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Hermano tenderised Scissorhands's leg. Scissorhands is trying to keep his angry face on. Hermano misses the shot to the body. Scissorhands takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scissorhands gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scissorhands throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Hermano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hermano dives in for a single leg takedown but Scissorhands sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A quick step to the side and Scissorhands tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Hermano is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Hermano avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.
Hermano throws a shot from downtown. Scissorhands moves away and avoids it. Scissorhands thinks about countering with a body kick. A good leg kick by Scissorhands. Hermano avoids a kick to the body.
Scissorhands is looking to chop away at Hermano's legs. Hermano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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. A looping hook to the body misses from Scissorhands. Hermano does a little dance to reset his feet. Scissorhands tries a low kick but Hermano avoids it. Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away. Hermano feints the counter takedown. Scissorhands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermano.
Scissorhands slips a jab and a cross from Hermano.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scissorhands looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hermano blocks a leg kick. Scissorhands checks a low kick from Hermano. Hermano checks a low kick from Scissorhands. Scissorhands's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hermano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scissorhands scrambles back to his feet. Scissorhands keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Edward Scissorhands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Hermano. Scissorhands lands with a nice body punch. Scissorhands tries to move into range but Hermano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Scissorhands lands a head shot. Scissorhands tries to land a body kick and Hermano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Scissorhands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hermano fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scissorhands turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Scissorhands takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hermano checks a leg kick. Hermano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hermano ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A punch combination from Hermano misses. Hermano misses with a body shot.
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 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! Scissorhands regains half guard, as Hermano was trying to land 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. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Scissorhands throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Hermano. Nice defenses there by Scissorhands. Scissorhands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hermano wants to slow Scissorhands down by chopping away at his legs. Scissorhands lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hermano at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scissorhands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hermano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Scissorhands takes a swing at Hermano's ribcage but misses. Hermano throws out a counter right but Scissorhands avoids it with no problem. Scissorhands throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hermano. Scissorhands tried to score with a low kick but Hermano checks it. Hermano thows a leg kick but Scissorhands checks it and Scissorhands counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scissorhands tries to move into range but Hermano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A jab lands there for Scissorhands. Hermano lands a body shot.
Hermano throws an off balance right hand
and Scissorhands counters with a lovely straight right hand! Scissorhands staying out of range there. Nice straight punches there by Hermano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermano. Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy. Hermano misses with a right hand and Scissorhands counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Scissorhands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Scissorhands is predictable there and Hermano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hermano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scissorhands under the eye. Scissorhands takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice jab there from Hermano. Scissorhands throws a sloppy head kick and Hermano moves out of range easily. Hermano misses the jab. Edward Scissorhands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hermano throws a looping overhand right but Scissorhands ducks down to avoid it. Jab by Hermano. Hermano jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hermano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Scissorhands finds it's way through Hermano's defenses. Scissorhands throws a low kick but Hermano avoids it. Scissorhands fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hermano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Scissorhands scoring well with a low kick there.
Hermano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scissorhands's head backwards. Hermano scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hermano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermano takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hermano avoids a kick to the body.
Hermano thows a body kick. Scissorhands tries to catch it but that hurt him. A telegraphed right hand from Hermano misses the target. Scissorhands throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Hermano blocks a jab. Scissorhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermano. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hermano. Hermano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scissorhands. Scissorhands defending well as Hermano loads up on a big left hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Scissorhands. Hermano does a little dance to reset his feet. Hermano checks a low kick from Scissorhands. Hermano moves out of range as Scissorhands throws a body kick.
Hermano sizes up Scissorhands with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Sloppy strikes from Hermano. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hermano misses with a double jab.
Scissorhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermano was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissorhands. Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot. Hermano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Scissorhands throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Scissorhands misses with an uppercut. Hermano throws a counter combo. Hermano scores with a hook. Scissorhands throws a shot from downtown. Hermano moves away and avoids it. Some bone on bone action there as Hermano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A little jabbing left from Hermano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hermano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown but Scissorhands shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Scissorhands half committed to a counter leg kick. Hermano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hermano misses with a looping right. Hermano throws the left hand but Scissorhands avoids the punch easily. Hermano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scissorhands avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Pelle Hermano. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:49 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pelle Hermano! Pelle Hermano is the new featherweight champion! 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.
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