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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masa Mune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermano has chosen Driving Blind as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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158 lbs
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145 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Masa Mune!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mune checks the leg kick.
Mune half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mune throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermano misses with an uppercut.
Hermano wants to clinch but Mune slips to the side
and Mune counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hermano is trying to get back to full guard.
Mune lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mune scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mune working the head and body with strikes.
Mune throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mune not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hermano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at Gangsterdamage inform us that Hermano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hermano looking for a guillotine here but Mune defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mune stands up over Hermano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mune working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hermano's head.
Hermano is trying to keep Mune in close.
Mune lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.
Hermano keeping moving, preventing Mune from controlling successfully.
Hermano has momentary wrist control but Mune slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mune loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hermano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mune doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mune manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing that Mune has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mune scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hermano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hermano looking for a guillotine here but Mune defends easily.
Mune slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mune cracks Hermano with a big elbow.
Hermano taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mune working the ground and pound.
Mune taking a breather here.
Hermano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mune's best efforts.
Hermano is looking to control Mune's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hermano avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermano tries to get to full guard but Mune has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mune lands a nice short elbow.
Hermano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mune seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mune is looking to advance position but Hermano won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mune looks to land a strike but Hermano avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hermano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mune wants to get back to full guard.
Mune moves into full guard.
Mune is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mune wants to improve his position but instead Hermano has moved into half guard.
Mune has hold of Hermano's hands but Hermano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mune on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hermano prevents Mune from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Mune dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hermano cracks Mune with an open hand slap.
Hermano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermano is looking to slow Mune down with leg kicks.
Hermano has closed the distance and engaged Mune in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hermano.
Hermano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mune's elbow.
Hermano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mune.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Hermano fails to land.
Hermano working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hermano.
Mune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermano misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mune looking to throw knees to the head but Hermano is blocking nicely.
Mune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mune prevents a body shot from Hermano.
Hermano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermano swings wildly with an uppercut but Mune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mune has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hermano is trying to keep an underhook but Mune manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mune is nestled in close to Hermano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mune is pressing down on Hermano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hermano is holding on for now.
Hermano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mune.
Hermano is trying to control but can't.
Mune has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mune missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano tries to roll over but Mune keeps him under control.
Hermano trying to control here.
Hermano gets back to full guard.
Mune wants to control from the top but Hermano keeps moving.
Hermano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mune can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mune landing with the ground and pound.
Hermano trying to keep a closed guard but Mune is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mune is looking to work some ground and pound but Hermano has wrist control.
Mune controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mune throws an elbow that misses. Hermano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mune's guard. Nice move by Hermano!
Masa Mune overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermano stands up over Mune, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hermano looking to pass the guard.
Mune tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mune tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano won't allow Mune to sweep him here.
Hermano stands up over Mune, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hermano chips away with some ground and pound.
Mune looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermano is one step ahead there.
Mune is working hard here to advance position.
Mune trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano preventing the sweep.
Hermano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pelle Hermano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hermano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mune throws a shot from downtown. Hermano moves away and avoids it.
Hermano misses with a wild combination.
Hermano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mune.
Mune misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Hermano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermano digs a good body shot into Mune's ribs.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown but Mune shows good takedown defense.
Pelle Hermano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mune checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hermano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mune is looking for a sweep. Hermano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mune works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mune 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.
Hermano is stalling in the full guard.
Mune keeping full guard, as Hermano tries to pass.
Mune looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermano is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mune is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hermano defends well.
Hermano slips nicely into half guard.
Hermano prevents Mune from improving his position.
Hermano working over Mune with some ground and pound. Mune looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hermano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hermano is keen to just control but Mune is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mune tries to roll over but Hermano keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mune manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mune lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mune trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mune stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hermano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mune advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano manages to get back to half guard.
Hermano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hermano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mune manages to get himself to full guard.
Hermano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mune is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano moves into full guard.
Hermano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mune.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mune fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Mune lands with a straight right. Hermano didn't see that one coming.
Hermano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hermano throws a lazy head kick
and Mune connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mune scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mune throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mune walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hermano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hermano sizes up Mune with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano wants to clinch up but Mune keeps it at a distance.
Mune feinted with a counter takedown.
Hermano lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Mune.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mune slips a jab and a cross from Hermano.
Mune lands with a cross.
Hermano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hermano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermano was well out of range. Poor timing from Mune.
Hermano throws a leg kick that misses.
Mune drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hermano sprawls and moves away.
Hermano tries to clinch up.
Hermano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hermano looks to score with a jab to the body but Mune is just out of range.
Mune half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mune changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hermano. That's going to slow Mune down.
Mune keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mune connects with the punch.
Hermano throws an overhand right that lands on Mune's shoulder, as Mune tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Hermano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mune doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hermano throws a leg kick but Mune sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hermano swings wildly with an uppercut but Mune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermano misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mune misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermano misses with some punches.
Hermano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mune's elbow.
Hermano swings wildly with an uppercut but Mune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hermano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hermano fails to land.
Hermano misses with a body punch.
Hermano tries to work over Mune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermano misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mune is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermano is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mune.
Mune is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mune goes for a takedown attempt but Hermano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pelle Hermano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hermano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mune counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hermano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mune is looking to work some ground and pound but Hermano has wrist control.
Hermano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hermano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Mune stands up over Hermano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hermano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hermano connects with a single shot there.
Hermano scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Hermano.
Mune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermano.
Mune on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hermano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hermano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mune is able to avoid easily.
Mune half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hermano lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mune fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hermano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mune closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hermano did well to prevent Mune getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hermano.
Hermano is looking to sweep but instead, Mune has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano tries to get to full guard but Mune has control of the leg.
Mune working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hermano's thigh. Hermano counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hermano keeping moving, preventing Mune from controlling successfully.
Mune distracts Hermano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
Hermano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mune postures up and lands a big shot to Hermano's brow.
Mune cracks Hermano with a solid left hand.
Mune passes into half guard.
Mune is trying to control the action in half guard but Hermano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mune wants to pass the guard but Hermano is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mune in particular looking to stall.
Mune is looking for a kimura but Hermano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mune to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Hermano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mune wants to control from the top but Hermano keeps moving.
Hermano pulls Mune in close to his closed guard and prevents Mune from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hermano working for a triangle but Mune defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mune wants to control from the top but Hermano keeps moving.
Mune looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masa Mune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermano connects with an inside leg kick.
Mune looks to land a combination but Hermano avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mune misses with a looping left.
Hermano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hermano throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Mune counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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 Masa Mune.
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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pelle Hermano!
Pelle Hermano is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Pelle Hermano rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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