PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermano comes to the cage accompanied by Driving Blind. Scissorhands is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Still. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hermano
vs
Scissorhands

150 cm
26
145 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

163 cm
27
144 lbs
20 - 4 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition
Modern Wear Apparel

Hellbent
Héritage!

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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Scissorhands!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scissorhands misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hermano misses the target.
Scissorhands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scissorhands lands with a shot to the body.
Scissorhands tries to score with a low kick but Hermano moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Hermano.
Hermano throws a looping overhand right but Scissorhands ducks down to avoid it.
Scissorhands takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scissorhands buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scissorhands.
Hermano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Scissorhands.
A little feinted left hand from Hermano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scissorhands's coach down at Beast Cartel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Scissorhands's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hermano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scissorhands.
Hermano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scissorhands staying out of range there.
Scissorhands steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hermano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Scissorhands.
Hermano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hermano checks a leg kick.
Hermano swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scissorhands slips a jab and a cross from Hermano.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.
Hermano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Hermano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hermano throws a right hand that Scissorhands ducks under and follows up with a left that Scissorhands also avoids with ease.
Hermano walks into a stiff left hand from Scissorhands.
Nice shot by Hermano.
Hermano tries to score with a low kick but Scissorhands moves his leg out of the way.
Scissorhands thinks about the counter body kick.
Scissorhands loads up on a big right hand but Hermano slips the punch.
Hermano throwing a counter right hand but Scissorhands manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hermano is out of range.
Hermano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scissorhands throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Scissorhands connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edward Scissorhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano throws a low kick but Scissorhands avoids it.
Hermano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hermano looks to land a right hand but Scissorhands moved out of range.
Hermano throws a big shot that misses.
Scissorhands tries a quick counter leg kick but Hermano is wise to it.
Hermano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Scissorhands misses.
Scissorhands lands a right hook to the body.
Hermano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Scissorhands's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Scissorhands takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scissorhands lands a right hook to the body.
Scissorhands tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
Scissorhands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hermano misses with a wild body shot.
Scissorhands takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hermano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scissorhands throws a jab when Hermano was well out of range.
Scissorhands thumps Hermano with a low kick.
Scissorhands lands a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano thuds his right hand into Scissorhands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hermano lands with a kick to the temple. Scissorhands shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hermano looks to throw the jab but Scissorhands is out of range.
Hermano lands a glancing blow to the side of Scissorhands's head.
Hermano throws the left hand but Scissorhands avoids the punch easily.
Scissorhands was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Scissorhands pushes Hermano away with a front kick.
Hermano misses with an uppercut.
Scissorhands throws out a counter right but Hermano avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scissorhands.
Nice shot lands for Scissorhands.
Hermano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scissorhands takes one to the side of the head.
Hermano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scissorhands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scissorhands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scissorhands darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scissorhands lands a jab.
Scissorhands defending well as Hermano loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hermano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Scissorhands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scissorhands drops his hands momentarily and Hermano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hermano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Scissorhands misses.
Pelle Hermano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissorhands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scissorhands blocks a leg kick.
Hermano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hermano slips under a jab.
Hermano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a straight left.
Scissorhands walks into a straight right hand from Hermano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hermano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Scissorhands trying to hold on to Hermano's head to control him but Hermano postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hermano misses with a looping left.
Scissorhands cracks the inside of Hermano's front leg.
Scissorhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermano was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissorhands.
Hermano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scissorhands. Scissorhands obviously looking to wear him down.
Scissorhands fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hermano checks it well.
A big right from Hermano misses.
Hermano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scissorhands throws a hook but Hermano avoids it easily.
Hermano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scissorhands scores with a body shot.
Scissorhands drops his hands momentarily and Hermano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano misses with a wild combination.
Hermano throws a chopping leg kick but Scissorhands manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hermano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hermano looks to score with a jab to the body but Scissorhands is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Scissorhands misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Hermano.
Hermano moves forwards but Scissorhands connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Scissorhands lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hermano doesn't seem phased though.
Scissorhands scoring well with a low kick there.

Hermano gets a takedown into half guard.
Hermano is thwarting Scissorhands's attempts to control the position.
Hermano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hermano lands with a punch from half guard.
Scissorhands is looking for a sweep. Hermano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scissorhands tries to roll over but Hermano keeps him under control.
Scissorhands trying to hold on to Hermano's head to control him but Hermano postures up.
Hermano trying to control the action but Scissorhands is working from the bottom.
Scissorhands is looking to improve his position.
Hermano is thwarting Scissorhands's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermano trying to control from Scissorhands's half guard. Scissorhands has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hermano advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands is not content to let Hermano control the position.
Hermano not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Hermano is looking for submissions but instead, Scissorhands has regained full guard.
Scissorhands has control of Hermano's left arm, preventing Hermano from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scissorhands wants to sweep here but Hermano controlling him for the moment.
Hermano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hermano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Scissorhands manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scissorhands got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hermano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scissorhands has managed to get both his arms back between Hermano's legs - danger averted.

Hermano working for a triangle but Scissorhands defends it easily.
Scissorhands is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scissorhands stands and throws Hermano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hermano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scissorhands wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hermano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scissorhands trying to control the action but Hermano is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Scissorhands bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hermano checks a leg kick.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scissorhands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermano throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Hermano.
A jab from Hermano misses.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano punishes Scissorhands's body with a nice straight punch.
Hermano throws an overhand right that lands on Scissorhands's shoulder, as Scissorhands tries to avoid the shot.
Hermano moves out of range as Scissorhands throws a body kick.
Scissorhands throws a chopping leg kick but Hermano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hermano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hermano checks a leg kick.
Scissorhands swings for the body but Hermano moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Hermano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scissorhands manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Hermano blocks the low kick.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hermano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hermano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Scissorhands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hermano loads up on a big right hand but Scissorhands slips the punch.
Hermano moves out of range of the body kick from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hermano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hermano tries to counter with a takedown but Scissorhands is quick to defend against it.
Scissorhands misses with a low kick.
Jab from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a left hand
and Hermano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hermano thumps Scissorhands with a low kick.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hermano.
It seemed like Scissorhands was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scissorhands on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissorhands swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hermano counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Scissorhands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hermano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scissorhands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scissorhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermano is just out of range.
Hermano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scissorhands.
Hermano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scissorhands.
Hermano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hermano throws a solid leg kick but Scissorhands takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hermano.
Hermano misses with a hook.
Hermano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Scissorhands takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano misses with a hook. Scissorhands ducked under it nicely.
Hermano throws a lazy right hand but Scissorhands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scissorhands lunges at Hermano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hermano's hand.
Hermano missing with a left hand there. Scissorhands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scissorhands bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hermano throws a jab but it's blocked by Scissorhands.
Hermano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hermano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A cross from Hermano lands.
Scissorhands has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hermano finds it's way round the side to connect with Scissorhands's head.
Hermano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab.
Scissorhands moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermano cracks Scissorhands with an open hand slap.
Hermano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scissorhands manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hermano ducks right into an uppercut from Scissorhands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissorhands lands a glancing blow to the side of Hermano's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses the jab.
Scissorhands lands a jab to Hermano's midsection.
Scissorhands takes a swing at Hermano's ribcage but misses.
Hermano throws an overhand right that lands on Scissorhands's shoulder, as Scissorhands tries to avoid the shot.
Scissorhands looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hermano missing with a left hand there. Scissorhands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Hermano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scissorhands avoids the body shot from Hermano.
Hermano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermano.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hermano, right into the meat.
Hermano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scissorhands appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hermano misses with a right hand
letting Scissorhands counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Edward Scissorhands just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Hermano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hermano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermano. Scissorhands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
Hermano moves away from the strike by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a hook. Hermano ducked under it nicely.
Hermano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scissorhands throws a jab but it's blocked by Hermano.
Scissorhands takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hermano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hermano avoids a kick to the body.

Hermano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Scissorhands's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scissorhands is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pelle Hermano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scissorhands is concentrating on defense, preventing Hermano from advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hermano is looking for a kimura but Scissorhands is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hermano to get the leverage.

Hermano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Scissorhands wants to control but Hermano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scissorhands moves into full guard.
Scissorhands lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Scissorhands avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scissorhands preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano wants to hit a switch here but Scissorhands passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hermano there!
Scissorhands content just to control the position here.
Hermano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Scissorhands looking for a guillotine from mount but Hermano is having none of it.
Hermano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hermano tries to reverse the position but Scissorhands maintains control.
Hermano tries to lock up and control but Scissorhands gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scissorhands looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hermano regains half guard.
Hermano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hermano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hermano keeping moving, preventing Scissorhands from controlling successfully.

Hermano working for a triangle but Scissorhands defends it easily.
Hermano controls Scissorhands momentarily but Scissorhands frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scissorhands controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pelle Hermano will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hermano tests Scissorhands's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hermano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hermano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermano.
Scissorhands misses with a straight left.
Hermano is looking to counter punch.
Scissorhands takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hermano scores with a sloppy right hand. Scissorhands should have avoided that one.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hermano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano connects with a body shot that sends Scissorhands's belly button to the back.
Scissorhands listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hermano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scissorhands defending well as Hermano loads up on a big left hand.
Hermano misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hermano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scissorhands's guard.
Hermano controlling from the top position.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Scissorhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermano tries to free his leg and advance position but Scissorhands is retaining full guard.
Scissorhands is adopting a defensive guard.
Hermano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hermano postures up.
Scissorhands wants to sweep here but Hermano controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Scissorhands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Scissorhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scissorhands lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Pelle Hermano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hermano keeping moving, preventing Scissorhands from controlling successfully.
Hermano looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano 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.
Scissorhands is pushing down on Hermano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hermano is fighting to maintain full guard but Scissorhands has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hermano is trying to get back to full guard.
Hermano is working hard here to advance position.
Edward Scissorhands is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scissorhands keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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.
Hermano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scissorhands at a distance.
Hermano throws a body punch but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Scissorhands moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Scissorhands digs a good hook to Hermano's body.
Nice body punch from Scissorhands.
Hermano throws a body shot but no joy.
Scissorhands appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hermano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scissorhands.
Hermano throws a hook but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
Scissorhands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scissorhands stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scissorhands wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano throws a low kick but Scissorhands avoids it.
Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermano misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pelle Hermano.
I think Scissorhands 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edward Scissorhands!
Edward Scissorhands is the new featherweight champion!
Edward Scissorhands made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Sorry, the belt is mine.'.