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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermano comes to the cage accompanied by Driving Blind. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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156 lbs
27 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Gavin misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hermano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gavin scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Gavin misses its intended target.
Hermano thuds his shin into the meat of Gavin's side.
Gavin looks to land a combination but Hermano avoids it well.
Hermano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Hermano.
A little jabbing left from Gavin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gavin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gavin throws a leg kick that misses.
Hermano throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
Gavin misses with a straight right.
Gavin throws a body punch but Hermano moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano misses with a jab to the body
and Hermano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gavin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hermano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Gavin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermano throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hermano.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermano throws out the jab.
A head kick from Gavin lands but Hermano takes it in his stride.
Gavin checks a low kick from Hermano.
Gavin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hermano throws a leg kick but Gavin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hermano ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Hermano changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hermano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Hermano shoots in and gets a takedown into Gavin's guard.
Gavin is trying to keep Hermano in close.
Gavin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hermano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gavin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin has his foot on Hermano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hermano works his way back into a safe position though.
Gavin working a defensive guard here.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gavin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hermano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano throws a head kick that Gavin semi-blocks.
Hermano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gavin doesn't seem bothered though.
Hermano misses with a looping right.
Hermano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermano is just out of range.
Hermano feinted with a counter takedown.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermano was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin.
Hermano gets a takedown into half guard.
Hermano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gavin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hermano.
Hermano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gavin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hermano is working away from the top position though.
Hermano working Gavin over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hermano trying to control from half guard but Gavin is working away.
Gavin won't allow Hermano to pass to mount.
Gavin is defending against the submission attempts here by Hermano.
Gavin tries to get to full guard but Hermano has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hermano throws a wild body kick that Gavin sees coming a mile off.
Gavin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin misses with an uppercut
and Hermano counters with a left to the body.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gavin throws a low kick but Hermano moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Gavin.
Hermano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gavin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin slips under a jab from Hermano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Hermano slams his shin into Gavin's torso.
Gavin cracks Hermano with an open hand slap.
A jab from Hermano finds it's way through Gavin's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermano throws a leg kick
and Gavin counters with a left and a right that stings Hermano.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin looks to land a combination but Hermano avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gavin enables Hermano to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gavin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gavin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hermano uses it to pass to side control.
Hermano working the ground and pound.
Gavin prevents Hermano from moving into mount.
Hermano working the ground and pound but Gavin is defending the strikes.
Gavin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hermano connects with a decent elbow.
Hermano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
Hermano lands a nice forearm strike.
Hermano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hermano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hermano trying to control the action but Gavin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gavin to see if he's OK.
Gavin is looking for a sweep.
Gavin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
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 with the ground and pound from mount.
Gavin regains half guard.
Hermano 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin wants to control but Hermano is keeping busy.
Gavin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermano pulls his head out easily.
Gavin is doing well to control the position and prevent Hermano from advancing to side control.
Hermano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gavin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hermano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gavin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hermano controlling the action here.
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.
Gavin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gavin is trying to control but can't.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hermano is looking to advance position but Gavin won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano dominated that second round.
That's time! Hermano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hermano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hermano jabs at Gavin's body.
Gavin wants to slow Hermano down by chopping away at his legs.
Hermano throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hermano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermano lunges at Gavin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gavin's hand.
Gavin checks a leg kick.
Gavin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hermano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gavin is out of range and Hermano settles back down.
Gavin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hermano with a body shot.
A head kick from Hermano lands but Gavin takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin tries to work over Hermano's front leg with a kick but Hermano checks it.
Hermano slips a jab from Gavin.
Good leg kick by Hermano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gavin punishes Hermano's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gavin's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Hermano tenderised Gavin's leg. Gavin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin tried to score with a low kick but Hermano checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gavin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hermano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gavin sprawls well initially but Hermano persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gavin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gavin wants to sweep but no luck.
Hermano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hermano throwing strikes from guard but Gavin blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavin looking to control but Hermano passes into half guard.
Pelle Hermano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gavin won't allow Hermano to pass to mount.
Gavin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hermano passes into side control!
Hermano gets to mount! Gavin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hermano looking to control but Gavin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin tries to lock up and control but Hermano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano controlling his opponent.
Hermano tries to control but Gavin wriggling away.
Gavin tries to reverse the position but Hermano maintains control.
Gavin tries to lock up and control but Hermano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gavin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hermano trying to control but Gavin is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hermano dominating with strikes here.
Hermano breaks from Gavin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gavin tries to buck Hermano off so he can stand up but Hermano has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Gavin falls backwards, slamming Hermano to the mat but Hermano holds on tight! Gavin is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pelle Hermano!
Pelle Hermano retains his featherweight title!
Pelle Hermano decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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