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Event:
CSW 028 Bravie vs Lockzer
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from Tanaka. Those never looked like landing. #KD2# Tanaka lands a left and a right that send Herman crashing to the mat, dazed. Tanaka thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Herman is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Wohehiv Herman has been cut. Herman looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely. Tanaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Herman can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Herman throws a nice head kick!
#CUT# It looks like Hiro Tanaka has been cut. Herman scores with a one two! Tanaka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Hiro Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Herman scores with a one two! Tanaka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC# Tanaka is rocked! Tanaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Herman finish him? Tanaka drops his hands for a split second and Herman immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Tanaka face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Herman follows up with a right hand that knocks Tanaka into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wohehiv Herman! Wohehiv Herman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
CSW 023 K1 Time
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1# Tanaka moves out of range as Herman strikes. Tanaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herman circles away quickly and effectively.#KD# Herman scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Tanaka to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CUT# It looks like Hiro Tanaka has been cut. Herman misses with an uppercut. Tanaka misses with a wild combination.
Herman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! No joy there for Herman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot by Herman.#ROC# Tanaka is rocked! A punch combination from Tanaka misses. Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Herman finish him? Tanaka walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Wohehiv Herman! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wohehiv Herman made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
CSW 019 Lockyer vs Hood
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1# Elwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Elwood swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Herman to counter with a crisp jab. Herman misses with an uppercut. Elwood saw that one coming. Herman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Herman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elwood under the eye. Herman looks to score with a jab to the body but Elwood is just out of range. Elwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Herman swings widly with a right hand
and Elwood counters with a three punch combo that has Herman backing up. Herman nods at Elwood to acknowledge the strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Elwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herman.
Herman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Elwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Jake Elwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Elwood cracks the inside of Herman's front leg. Herman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herman fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Herman misses. Elwood throws a head kick but Herman moves out of range.
Herman looks like he wants to counter punch here. Elwood lands a hook that stumbles Herman back into the cage. Elwood follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Herman to the canvas! Elwood pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Herman has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jake Elwood! During a confident post fight interview, Jake Elwood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Wohehiv Herman was interviewed post fight and said 'Fear my pack'.
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Event:
CSW 012 Dickskin vs Hardacre
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1# Tanaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Tanaka does no damage. Tanaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Herman counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Herman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf. Herman punishes Tanaka's body with a nice straight punch. A nice combination there by Tanaka.
#CUT# It looks like Wohehiv Herman has been cut. A cross from Herman lands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Herman connects with a body shot. A combination from Tanaka does no damage. Tanaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanaka moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHerman. Herman misses with a double jab.
Herman scores with a push kick. Herman lands a nice hook to Tanaka's body. Tanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Tanaka is breathing heavily. A solid leg kick lands there for Herman.
Herman misses with a two punch combination.
Herman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Herman misses with a double jab.
Hiro Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. That kick from Herman tenderised Tanaka's leg. Tanaka is trying to keep his angry face on. That kick from Herman tenderised Tanaka's leg. Tanaka is trying to keep his angry face on. Tanaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Herman to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2# It looks like Hiro Tanaka has been cut. Herman throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1# Herman tries to bum rush Tanaka with a series of wild strikes but Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Herman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanaka.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Herman has knocked Tanaka down with a huge combo! Herman steps away and waves a wobbly Tanaka back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Tanaka is rocked! Herman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tanaka rather than just go for the knockout. Are you kidding me?! Herman ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Tanaka clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wohehiv Herman! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wohehiv Herman made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
RFC 44:Slaughterday Night Live
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1# Herman throws a leg kick but Mfer sees it coming and checks it nicely. Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Herman's front leg but catches the back leg as Herman tries to avoid it. Herman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mfer to score with a decent uppercut. Herman misses with a wild body shot. Mfer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Herman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Herman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Herman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Herman takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses. Herman scores with a nice right hand.
Mfer blocks a head kick by Herman.
Mfer lands a nice looking body kick. Herman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Mfer throws a big shot that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mfer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mfer lands with a nice body punch. Herman takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses. Mfer's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mfer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Herman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Mfer. #T1# Herman misses with a hook
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut. Herman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Herman lands a nice looking body kick. Mfer throws a nice outside leg kick. Herman throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer. Herman moves out of range of the strikes. A counter left hand to the body from Herman misses its target. Herman cracks Mfer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A kick lands to the mid section there for Mfer. Mfer moves away from the strike by Herman. Herman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer. Herman throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Herman. That's going to slow Mfer down. 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! Herman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mfer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Herman. Herman dips to his left and cracks Mfer with an uppercut!#T2# A nice leg kick lands there from Herman. Mfer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Mfer lands an overhand right. Mfer cracks the inside of Herman's front leg. A solid body kick from Mfer. Mfer misses the jab. Mfer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Herman misses the shot to the body. Mfer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mfer throws a leg kick that misses. Herman misses with a few strikes there.
Mfer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2# Mfer clinches. A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
Mfer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Herman or not. Herman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Herman tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Herman back against the cage. Herman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
#T3# Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Herman misses with the head strike.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Herman avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Herman.
Herman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Herman effectively controlling the action here. Herman scores with a nice hook to the head. The referee calls for Mfer to work.
Mfer presses Herman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Mfer digs a right hand underneath Herman's ribcage. Herman let out a lung full of air as it connected. A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land. Mfer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mfer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Mfer controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4# Mfer has Herman pressed against the cage.
Herman stalling in the clinch but Mfer improves position. Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Herman misses with some punches.
Herman letting Mfer take a breather here. Herman throws a head punch that misses. Mfer slowing the pace effectively. Herman misses with a body punch.
Herman slowing the pace effectively. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mfer stalls. Herman misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mfer throws a head punch that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Mfer dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Mfer lands a leg kick that knocks Herman off balance momentarily. A low kick from Herman misses and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Some wild striking there from Herman.
Mfer tries to move into range but Herman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Mfer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Mfer looks to move away, Herman throws a big counter combo but Mfer just gets out of the way. Jones Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mfer misses with a straight right. A solid body kick from Mfer. Herman misses with a combination
and Mfer counters with a nice body kick. Herman throws a nice inside leg kick. Mfer scores with a push kick. A clash of legs there as Mfer blocks the low kick. Mfer cracks the inside of Herman's front leg. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Herman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Herman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1# Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Herman looks to land a combination but Mfer avoids it well. Mfer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Herman throws a leg kick and Mfer counters with a low kick, right behind Herman 's knee. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mfer, right into the meat.
Herman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. That kick from Mfer tenderised Herman's leg. Herman is trying to keep his angry face on. Herman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2# Mfer has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mfer. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Herman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Come on Herman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer stalling in the clinch.
#T2# Mfer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Herman controls the action.
Herman looking to slow down the pace here. Mfer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Herman can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Herman controls the action.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Herman backwards. Herman leaning his opponent against the cage. Mfer has Herman pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mfer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3# Herman blocking some punches.
Herman swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it. Herman tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herman backwards. Herman blocks a body shot from Mfer. Herman blocks an uppercut.
Herman scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mfer stalling in the clinch.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it. Mfer working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Herman fails to land. Herman misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4# Herman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Herman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Herman. Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch. Herman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut. Herman tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Herman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Mfer. Jones Mfer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herman backwards. Herman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle. Herman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Mfer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Herman misses with a few strikes there.
Mfer avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A kick lands to the mid section there for Mfer. Mfer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A lazy left from Mfer finds it's target. Mfer lands a jab. Nice shot by Mfer. Herman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer cracks Herman with a good jab.#CL2# Mfer rushes Herman and presses him up against the cage. Mfer cracks Herman with a nice body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A hook to the body from Mfer.
A short right from Mfer on the inside. Mfer lands an uppercut. Mfer taking a breather. Herman misses with some punches.
#T1# Herman lands with a light punch inside. Mfer gets through Herman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Mfer lands with a short shot to the head. Herman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herman is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Herman fails to land. Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer takes a shot to the head. Herman misses with a short punch on the inside. Mfer lands with a left to the head. A short right from Mfer on the inside. Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch. Herman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mfer or not. Mfer is pushing Herman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Mfer lands an uppercut.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mfer lands an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut. Herman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow. Mfer presses Herman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herman backwards. Mfer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Herman up against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hermans head. Herman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2# Herman is rocked! Mfer lands a shoulder strike. Oh Herman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herman. Mfer lands with a right to the head. Mfer creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Herman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Herman drops to his knees and Mfer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jones Mfer! The defeated Wohehiv Herman had this to say: 'Fear my pack'.
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Event:
RFC 41: Brutal Beating
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1# Herman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Herman wants it to stay on the feet. Bravo looks for a takedown but Herman sprawls well. A jab from Herman does it's job there. Herman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Herman loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch. Herman throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily. Bravo shoots in but Herman avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drako Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Herman misses the shot to the body. Herman throws a head kick that Bravo semi-blocks.
Bravo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bravo somewhat.#T1# Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown but Herman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bravo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bravo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bravo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bravo shoots and misses and Herman counters with a stiff right hand. Herman stuffs the takedown attempt from Bravo. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet. Bravo doesn't succeed with the takedown and Herman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Herman leaves Bravo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Herman unleashes a big counter combination but Bravo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2# Herman leaves Bravo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Herman loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch. Bravo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Herman misses with a body shot.
#KD2# Herman drops Bravo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bravo looks back up at him and smiles so Herman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2# Bravo is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Drako Bravo has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Bravo fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Herman lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bravo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Herman dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wohehiv Herman! Wohehiv Herman gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
RFC 39: Grudge Match
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Saki lands with a light punch inside. Saki scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT# It looks like Wohehiv Herman has been cut. Saki digs a right hand into Herman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Herman's gas tank. Saki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Saki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saki misses with a punch to the body.
Saki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. We've been informed that Herman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. A nice glancing elbow lands by Saki. Saki tries to throw a body punch but Herman avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage. Saki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herman is trying to maintain a safe position but Saki gets an underhook and turns Herman into the cage. Saki lands with a light punch inside. Saki is looking to control Herman's arms but Herman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saki has his back to the cage. Saki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Herman backwards. Saki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saki is leaning against Herman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. 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! Saki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Saki scores with a nice short uppercut. Herman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Herman blocks a body shot from Saki. #T1# A right handed body shot lands from Saki.
Saki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saki as Herman tries to tie him up. Saki struggles to land a body shot inside as Herman controls his hands.
Saki lands an elbow that stopped Herman in his tracks for a moment. Herman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Saki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Herman or not. Saki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Herman.
Saki misses with an elbow over the top. A battle for position here, against the cage. Herman takes an elbow to the forehead. Herman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herman prevents a body shot from Saki. Saki blocks an uppercut.
#T2# With the fighters up against the cage, Saki throws an elbow but misses. Herman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herman lands a nice uppercut. Saki is trying to maintain a safe position but Herman gets an underhook and turns Saki into the cage. Herman avoids the elbow strike from Saki, against the cage.
Herman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Saki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Saki controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herman. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Herman swings wildly with an uppercut but Saki uses good head movement to avoid it. Saki letting Herman take a breather here. Herman misses with a hook from the clinch. Saki is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Saki fails to land. Herman misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Saki has a couple of punches blocked by Herman.
Saki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Saki.
Saki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Herman misses with the head strike.
Saki lands a left hand.
Saki scores with a shot to the side of Herman's head. Saki works on Herman's body with a couple of short punches. Saki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Herman. Herman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saki's elbow. Saki is pushing Herman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Saki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Herman misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice glancing elbow lands by Saki. Herman tries to work over Saki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Saki lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4# Saki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Saki has a couple of punches blocked by Herman.
Herman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herman can't find room to land a body shot as Saki controls the action.
Herman lands a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Herman looking to slow down the pace here. Herman is trying to stall.
Herman seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Herman wants to stall.
Saki blocks an uppercut.
Saki lands an elbow inside that Herman shrugs off. Nice body punch from Saki. Saki presses Herman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Herman struggles to land a body shot inside as Saki controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Saki fails to land. Saki tries to throw a body punch but Herman avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oroku Saki dominated that round. The cut man is working on Wohehiv Herman's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Saki looks to clinch and Herman counters with a right hand to the body. Herman tries to bum rush Saki with a series of wild strikes but Saki uses good footwork to avoid the assault. An attempted straight right counter from Saki misses the target. Herman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saki.
Herman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Saki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herman swats him away and circles back towards the center. Herman throws out a counter right but Saki avoids it with no problem. Herman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Herman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Herman misses with a straight left. Saki swings for the body but Herman moves out of range.
Wohehiv Herman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Herman just misses with a punch to the body.
Saki throws a body punch but Herman moves out of range. Saki throws a poor cross that misses
and Herman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Herman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saki.#T1# Saki cracks Herman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The fight stays on the outside here - Saki looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Herman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Saki lands a right hook to the body.
Saki wants to clinch. Herman walks into a straight right hand from Saki.#T2# Saki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Saki misses with a wild body shot. Herman is looking for the big counter here. Herman looks to score with a jab to the body but Saki is just out of range. Saki connects with a jab. The fighters circle momentarily. Saki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Saki misses with a jab to the body
and Herman counters with a lovely straight right hand! Saki throws a right and a left that Herman avoids nicely. Herman throws a counter combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Saki missing with a left hand there. Herman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Saki throws a shot from downtown. Herman moves away and avoids it. Saki throws a right and a left that both miss. Saki darts in trying to clinch and Herman counters with a straight right hand.#T3# Saki looks to land a left hand but Herman moved out of range nicely. Herman feints a counter leg kick. Saki just misses with a punch to the body.
Saki misses with a hook to the body
and Herman counters with an outside leg kick.
Saki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A cross from Herman lands. Saki misses with a hook
and Herman counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. A slow jab from Saki misses its intended target. Saki looks to score with a jab to the body but Herman is just out of range. Saki misses with a few strikes there.
Saki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herman can do to turn this around? Saki throws a big shot that misses. A little jabbing left from Herman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4# Sloppy strikes from Saki. Those never looked like landing. Saki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Herman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2# Saki is rocked! Saki bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Herman comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Saki falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Saki was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wohehiv Herman! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wohehiv Herman made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
AFC 23
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1# Frost scores with a sloppy right hand. Herman should have avoided that one. Frost moves in looking to clinch but Herman pushes him off. Frost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Herman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Frost throws a looping overhand right but Herman ducks down to avoid it. Herman throws a big counter combination but Frost scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Frost throws a low kick, looking for Herman's leg but Herman calmly moves out of range. Herman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT# It looks like Steven Frost has been cut. Herman swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost. Herman cracks Frost with a good jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost lands a jab to the nose. Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herman looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range. Herman moves away from the strike by Frost. Herman scores with a three punch combo!
#T1# Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Herman. Herman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Herman keeps the fight on the outside. Herman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frost. Frost has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Frost swings widly with a right hand
and Herman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Steven Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Frost misses with a double jab.
As Frost looks to move away, Herman throws a big counter combo but Frost just gets out of the way. Herman throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely. Frost scores with a jab. Herman acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Herman slips under a jab from Frost. Frost throws an overhand right that lands on Herman's shoulder, as Herman tries to avoid the shot. Frost tries to clinch but fails miserably and Herman counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# Frost pushes Herman up against the cage in a clinch. Herman scores with a shot to the side of Frost's head. #ROC# Frost is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost. Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Herman finish him? Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost seems to have recovered his senses.#T2# Frost tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Herman just stands there and leans against the cage. Frost misses with some punches.
A short right from Herman. Herman scores with a hook to the body. A body shot lands from Herman.
Herman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Herman avoids the elbow strike from Frost, against the cage.
Frost drops down looking for an ankle pick but Herman pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target. Frost ducks into an uppercut from Herman and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wohehiv Herman! Wohehiv Herman retains his lightweight title! Wohehiv Herman made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
AFC 21
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Herman lands a nice shot to the body.
#KD# Herman drops Roberts with a beautiful combination! Roberts stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Herman is looking for the KO!#ROC# Roberts is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Max Roberts has been cut. Herman goes for a small jab and connects. Now Herman goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Roberts stumbles back but Herman runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Roberts to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Roberts will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wohehiv Herman! Wohehiv Herman retains his lightweight title! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wohehiv Herman made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight. Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
AFC 18
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1# Herman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Herman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Herman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frost thuds his right hand into Herman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Frost misses the shot to the body. Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing. Herman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Steven Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Herman misses the shot to the body. Frost misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost throws a right and a left that both miss. Frost misses with a lunging right hand
and Herman counters with a one-two to the body. Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD# Herman lands a big uppercut and Frost crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Frost looks OK. Herman waves Frost back to his feet!#ROC# Frost is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Steven Frost has been cut.#T1# A low kick from Frost misses and Herman counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Frost badly! Herman follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Frost out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Herman finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wohehiv Herman! Wohehiv Herman retains his lightweight title! An out of breath and clearly excited Wohehiv Herman thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). The defeated Steven Frost had this to say: 'He's greased!'.
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Event:
AFC 12
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1# Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Priest. Herman shrugs it off though. Priest scores with a jab to the head.
Priest throws a lazy uppercut
and Herman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT# It looks like Dave Priest has been cut. A jab lands there for Herman. Priest throws a lazy uppercut
and Priest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Priest walks into a jab.#ROC# Priest is rocked! Priest darts in trying to clinch and Herman counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Priest has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wohehiv Herman! Wohehiv Herman retains his lightweight title! Wohehiv Herman very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
AFC9
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Wright misses with an uppercut
and Herman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Some wild striking there from Herman.
Herman misses with a looping right. Herman digs a good body shot into Wright's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wright digs a good hook to Herman's body.
Herman throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it. Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Herman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Herman throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.#T1# Wright fails to land the takedown. A countering left hand to the body from Herman misses. Wohehiv Herman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Herman cracks a nice hook into Wright's ribs. Herman with a hook. A combination from Herman does no damage. Herman misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2# Herman looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range. Wright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Herman sprawls and moves away. Wright with a lazy takedown attempt and Herman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Herman jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well. Herman swinging wildly here.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herman.#T3# Herman throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot. Wright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nice uppercut lands for Herman. That snapped Wright's head back.
Herman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Herman. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Herman scores with a jab to the body. Herman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A nice combination there by Herman.
#ROC2# Wright is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Erin Wright has been cut. Herman steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Wright is out on his feet! Herman sets himself and nearly takes Wright's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wohehiv Herman! Wohehiv Herman retains his lightweight title! Wohehiv Herman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
AFC7
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# Herman fails in his attempt to clinch. Herman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Herman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Herman blocks a jab. Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Herman had a free shot at his head there. Herman tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Herman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Herman avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
#KD2# Herman lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Herman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Johnson is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Herman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Herman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Herman is looking to clinch. Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Herman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now. Johnson throws a right and a left that Herman avoids nicely. Herman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Herman tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance. We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at The Jungle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2# Herman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Herman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Herman has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Herman.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Herman takes a shot right to the bread basket. Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Herman. Herman circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Herman fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Herman. Johnson throws a big shot that misses. Herman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Herman. Herman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut. Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Herman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. Johnson throws a series of punches but Herman moves out of range. #T2# Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herman moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Herman to score with a decent uppercut. Herman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson. Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herman.
Herman lands an overhand right. Herman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson. Herman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.#CUT# It looks like Wohehiv Herman has been cut. Johnson connects with a single shot there.#CL2# Herman rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Herman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Herman controls the action.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land. #BC# Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3# Johnson lands with a hook. Herman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Herman counters with a right hand to the body. Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Herman.
Herman lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover. Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Herman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A little jabbing left from Herman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Herman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Herman tries to clinch up. Herman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson. Herman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Johnson misses the shot to the body. #KD2# Herman drops Johnson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Johnson looks back up at him and smiles so Herman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Herman drops Johnson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Herman follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wohehiv Herman! Wohehiv Herman is the new lightweight champion! After the big win, Wohehiv Herman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
AFC4
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Herman scores with a nice strike. Sten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Herman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Herman. Herman scores with a nice strike.#ROC# Sten is rocked! Herman scores with a hook. Sten is still on wobbly legs! Can Herman finish him? A big right followed by a crushing left from Herman knocks Sten out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wohehiv Herman! After the big win, Wohehiv Herman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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