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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hermann (ranked 1406 p4p, 83 weight class) and Sairanix Jr Lokren (ranked 3568 p4p, 194 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sairanix Jr Lokren !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hermann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lokren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lokren tries for a takedown but Hermann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lokren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hermann swivels and escapes.
Hermann forces Lokren back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Hermann's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lokren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hermann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karl Hermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sairanix Jr Lokren .
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lokren 's elbow.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann breaks the clinch.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab, jab by Hermann - just one landing.
Hermann throws a looping overhand right but Lokren ducks down to avoid it.
Lokren tries for a takedown but Hermann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lokren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hermann lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lokren . Lokren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lokren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hermann lands with a straight right. Lokren didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hermann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hermann pushes Lokren up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermann.
Lokren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hermann prevents it.
Lokren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hermann smiles and moves away.
The fighters circling - Hermann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lokren raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lokren goes for a double leg but Hermann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hermann continues to drive forward.
Hermann misses with an uppercut. Lokren saw that one coming.
Hermann scores with a punch to the head.
Hermann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hermann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lokren shoots in looking for a takedown. Hermann tries to sprawl out of it but Lokren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hermann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hermann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hermann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hermann misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann throws a shot to the body.
Hermann throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range.
Lokren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Lokren ducks right into an uppercut from Hermann.
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!
Hermann throws out a loose jab but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lokren shoots for a takedown but Hermann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hermann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lokren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lokren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hermann lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermann misses the target.
Lokren shoots in but no luck this time.
Hermann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lokren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermann.
Lokren walks into a straight right hand from Hermann.
Hermann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lokren on the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lokren .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hermann has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lokren is on him like a limpet, forcing Hermann back against the cage.
Lokren pulls guard.
Lokren is striking but Hermann is not phased and passes to half guard.
Hermann moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Lokren .
Lokren tries to improve position but can't.
Lokren is trying to control Hermann's posture but Hermann avoids it.
Hermann decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lokren to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Lokren moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hermann circles away.
Hermann throws a shot from downtown. Lokren moves away and avoids it.
Hermann misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lokren is defended easily by Hermann.
Hermann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lokren 's head backwards.
Hermann lands a glancing blow to the side of Lokren 's head.
Hermann scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Hermann.
Hermann throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
Hermann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermann just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann thuds his right hand into Lokren 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hermann lands a jab to the head.
Lokren moves away from the strike by Hermann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hermann dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hermann tries to clinch there but Lokren circles away.
Hermann throws a good cross that connects.
Hermann stuffs the takedown attempt from Lokren . Lokren gets slowly back to his feet.
Lokren walks into a stiff left hand from Hermann.
No luck for Lokren with that takedown attempt.
Karl Hermann is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermann. Lokren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hermann tries to clinch up but Lokren circles away and keeps his distance.
Lokren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hermann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karl Hermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sairanix Jr Lokren .
Lokren shoots in for a double leg but Hermann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lokren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hermann swivels and escapes.
A big right from Hermann misses.
Hermann lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lokren defending well as Hermann loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lokren .
Lokren needs to keep his hands up - Hermann had a free shot at his head there.
Hermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lokren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hermann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lokren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hermann misses with an uppercut. Lokren saw that one coming.
Lokren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hermann throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range.
Lokren closes the distance and clinches up with Hermann, looking for a takedown. Lokren pushes Hermann against the cage but Hermann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hermann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hermann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Lokren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hermann moves into the clinch.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hermann pushes Lokren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren manages to pull guard.
Hermann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lokren is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokren is trying to hold Hermann in close to prevent damage but Hermann has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lokren missing with punches from the bottom.
Hermann decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lokren dives in and grabs Hermann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hermann pushes down on Lokren 's head and hops out.
Hermann sizes up Lokren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hermann lands with a shot to the body.
Lokren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hermann circles away.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hermann leaves Lokren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lokren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermann lands with a shot to the body.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokren looks for a takedown but Hermann sprawls well.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Lokren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lokren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hermann but Hermann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hermann throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range.
Lokren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lokren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hermann but Hermann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hermann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hermann works Lokren 's body with a nice hook.
Lokren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lokren can do to turn this around?
Hermann throws a looping overhand right but Lokren ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lokren .
Lokren tries for a takedown but Hermann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hermann.
Lokren shoots in but Hermann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lokren is breathing heavily.
Lokren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermann.
Hermann scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Hermann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermann.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lokren .
Hermann throws Lokren to one side and escapes!
Hermann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hermann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lokren on the side of the head.
Hermann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Hermann misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely.
Lokren shoots in for a takedown but Hermann shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hermann dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lokren drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hermann scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lokren looks for a takedown but Hermann sprawls well.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hermann as Lokren shoots in.
Lokren moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lokren shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hermann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermann wants to stand and escape but Lokren is having none of it.
Hermann looking to control but Lokren passes into half guard.
Hermann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lokren .
Hermann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hermann.
Hermann manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hermann misses with some punches.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Lokren controls his hands.
Hermann letting Lokren take a breather here.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Lokren is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hermann is keeping busy.
Hermann pushes Lokren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lokren wants to take the fight to the mat but Hermann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Karl Hermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sairanix Jr Lokren .
Lokren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hermann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lokren 's elbow.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sairanix Jr Lokren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karl Hermann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann misses with a punch on the inside.
Lokren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lokren blocks a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren .
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lokren tries to break free but Hermann pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lokren 's efforts to push away.
Lokren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lokren looking for a takedown.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lokren is looking to control Hermann's arms but Hermann gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lokren has his back to the cage.
Lokren is looking to control Hermann's arms but Hermann gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lokren has his back to the cage.
Lokren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hermann just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four 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.
Lokren with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lokren 's efforts to push away.
Lokren is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermann.
Lokren is trying to break the clinch but Hermann has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermann.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lokren wants to take the fight to the mat but Hermann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann prevents a body shot from Lokren .
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Hermann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Hermann!
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RATING
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