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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incheol Wonha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermano comes to the cage accompanied by Deadhead. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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161 cm
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145 lbs
20 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Incheol Wonha!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermano misses with an uppercut
and Wonha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Wonha.
Hermano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hermano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hermano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wonha avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hermano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano with shots to the head and body - Wonha looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wonha working to try and regain half guard.
Hermano throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wonha because Hermano loaded up on that one.
Hermano unloads with some shots from mount but Wonha bucks and avoids them well.
Hermano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wonha bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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.
Hermano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hermano working a defensive guard here.
Wonha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano looking for a sweep. Not yet Hermano, not yet.
Hermano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hermano is looking for a triangle but Wonha pushes his legs off easily.
Wonha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonha tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermano is retaining full guard.
Hermano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wonha pushing down on Hermano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonha is keen to just control but Hermano is a slippery customer.
Hermano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hermano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wonha won't allow Hermano to sweep him here.
Hermano controlling Wonha's posture.
Wonha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hermano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wonha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wonha won't allow Hermano to sweep him here.
Hermano being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hermano misses with a body shot.
Wonha checks a low kick from Hermano.
Hermano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wonha.
It seemed like Wonha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wonha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hermano.
Hermano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wonha under the eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano misses with an uppercut
and Wonha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hermano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wonha.
Wonha scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pelle Hermano will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hermano fails with a takedown attempt.
Hermano misses with a few strikes there.
Wonha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hermano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wonha was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermano.
Hermano looks for the body kick but Wonha saw that one coming.
Wonha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hermano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Wonha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice cross by Hermano.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown but Wonha shows good takedown defense.
Wonha throws out a counter right but Hermano avoids it with no problem.
Hermano scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonha tries to clinch but Hermano is having none of it.
Wonha moves out of range of the leg kick from Hermano.
Wonha with a nice cross.
Wonha swings for the body but Hermano moves out of range.
Hermano is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Wonha finds it's way through Hermano's defenses.
Hermano lands a leg kick that knocks Wonha off balance momentarily.
Hermano throws a sloppy head kick
and Wonha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wonha moves out of range of the body kick from Hermano.
Hermano throws a head kick that misses
and Wonha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hermano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wonha is able to avoid easily.
Hermano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wonha looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Wonha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hermano trying to control the action but Wonha is working from the bottom.
Hermano lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermano tries to advance to mount but Wonha denies him.
Hermano lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wonha down.
Hermano scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hermano throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Wonha's face as Hermano controls the position.
Hermano is putting a hurting on Wonha here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wonha regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hermano's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hermano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano thows a huge punch but Wonha dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hermano in particular looking to stall.
Hermano is looking to take a break and control but Wonha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wonha gets back to full guard.
Wonha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hermano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hermano is looking to work some ground and pound but Wonha has wrist control.
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.
Wonha keeping full guard, as Hermano tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wonha can't keep his opponent in guard - Hermano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Hermano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hermano trying to mount his opponent but Wonha defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wonha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hermano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wonha lands a high kick!
Wonha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wonha fakes the leg kick and cracks Hermano in the body.
Wonha's corner calls for a 1-2. Wonha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hermano jabs Wonha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wonha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hermano throws a series of punches but Wonha avoids them all with ease.
Wonha is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hermano walks into a left hand.
Hermano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wonha.
Wonha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Wonha throws out a leg kick but Hermano moves out of range and Wonha only half commits.
Hermano throws a jab but it's blocked by Wonha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wonha moves away.
Wonha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hermano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wonha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wonha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermano misses with a hook to the body
and Wonha counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Wonha misses.
Wonha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Wonha looks to land a left hand but Hermano moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Hermano.
Incheol Wonha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hermano throws an overhand right that lands on Wonha's shoulder, as Wonha tries to avoid the shot.
Wonha wants to counter the offense by Hermano and move into the clinch position.
Wonha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hermano throws a lazy uppercut
and Wonha counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano moves away from the strike by Wonha.
Wonha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Wonha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hermano misses with a body shot.
Wonha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermano.
Hermano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Incheol Wonha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermano working Wonha over with strikes.
Wonha wants to improve his position but Hermano is controlling well.
Hermano is thwarting Wonha's attempts to control the position.
Hermano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wonha sees it coming and defends easily.
Wonha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hermano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonha trying to control from the bottom.
Wonha wants to get back to full guard.
Wonha wants to control but Hermano is keeping busy.
Hermano misses with a head shot. Wonha uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wonha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hermano.
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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wonha is keeping the position for now.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hermano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hermano advances to half guard.
Hermano is trying to control. Wonha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hermano is nestled in close to Wonha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wonha is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hermano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pelle Hermano!
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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energy
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hype
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pop
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