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Event:
OFK 182 - Goodman Vs Cuba
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Thomas looks to land a combination but Hermans avoids it well. #KD#
Thomas lands a left and a right that send Hermans crashing to the mat, dazed. Thomas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Evert Hermans has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas throws a right hand that Hermans ducks under and follows up with a left that Hermans also avoids with ease.
Hermans looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas throws a right hand that Hermans ducks under and follows up with a left that Hermans also avoids with ease.
Hermans throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas sets himself, and Hermans steps forward looking for the clinch! Thomas avoids it this time.
Thomas misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Hermans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hermans. #TD2#
Hermans has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thomas uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hermans has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Hermans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hermans controlling the action here.#T1#
Hermans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SU2#
Hermans decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Hermans fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thomas to the ground. Hermans is now in Thomas's guard.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Hermans passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Hermans perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Thomas taking some punishment here, with Hermans in his half guard.
Hermans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Thomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hermans is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hermans passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hermans cracks Thomas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Thomas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hermans working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4##SUB2#
Hermans looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thomas is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Thomas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hermans.
BOOM! Hermans connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hermans controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Hermans.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evert Hermans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evert Hermans's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Hermans fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thomas to the ground. Hermans is now in Thomas's guard.
Thomas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hermans puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hermans lands with a punch from half guard.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Hermans is controlling well.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hermans on the ground.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard but Hermans has mounted him!
Hermans content just to control the position here.
Hermans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hermans has hold of Thomas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thomas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hermans controlling the position easily from mount.
Thomas has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Hermans scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas?
Hermans controlling his opponent.
Thomas is bucking up trying to escape but Hermans cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Thomas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thomas tries to hold on but Hermans postures up.
Hermans controlling from the full mount. #T3##SU2#
Hermans gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
David Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Thomas misses. #TD2#
Hermans shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hermans stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hermans sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Hermans decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thomas, up you get! #T4#
Hermans slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
#CL2#
Hermans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hermans is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hermans throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Hermans breaks the clinch.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Hermans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermans works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Hermans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Hermans. Hermans maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evert Hermans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evert Hermans's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hermans dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Hermans counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
Hermans working the ground and pound from side control.
Hermans taking a breather here.
Hermans advances to full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermans unloading with bombs!
Hermans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hermans takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Hermans is landing with strikes. Thomas can't take much more of this.#SUB2#
Hermans is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Thomas taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Hermans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evert Hermans! |
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Event:
OFK 175 - Holloway Vs Foley
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hermans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hermans slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
David Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Hermans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermans is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Hermans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hermans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hermans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Hermans forces his way into half guard.
Thomas's coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hermans working Thomas over with strikes.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Hermans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hermans looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hermans prevents Thomas from improving his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hermans is taking a breather. Thomas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hermans frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hermans lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Hermans.
Thomas tries to reverse the position but Hermans maintains control.#T3#
Hermans controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is looking to improve his position but Hermans isn't that keen on the idea.
Hermans looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hermans raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thomas can't escape the position.
Hermans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thomas tries to lock up and control but Hermans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thomas is looking to improve his position but Hermans isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermans scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evert Hermans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hermans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Hermans avoids nicely.
Hermans missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermans dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
#CL2#
Hermans rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Hermans has clasped his hands together around Thomas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hermans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Evert Hermans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Thomas is trying to improve his position.
Thomas is trying to control Hermans's posture but Hermans avoids it.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hermans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU2#
Hermans decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thomas to his feet.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas throws a right hand that Hermans ducks under and follows up with a left that Hermans also avoids with ease.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Hermans moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hermans breaks from the clinch.
Thomas misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Hermans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomas won't be happy with that. #T3#
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face as Hermans controls the position.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hermans on the ground.
Thomas tries to bench press Hermans off him but Hermans keeps the position. #SUB2#
Hermans has hold of Thomas's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Thomas seems comfortable defending it but Hermans has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Thomas is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Thomas is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hermans couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evert Hermans! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1087 Round 3
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Hermans shoots in looking for a takedown. Hart tries to sprawl out of it but Hermans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hart digs a good body shot into Hermans's ribs.
Hart cracks Hermans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hermans shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hart! But no joy.
Hermans is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evert Hermans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hart.
#CL2#
Hart closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Hart.
Hermans is breathing heavily.
Hart lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hart.
Hart digs a right hand underneath Hermans's ribcage. Hermans let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Hart cracks Hermans with a nice body shot.
Hart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hermans.
Hart scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Evert Hermans has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Hart.
Hart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Hart.
A hook to the body from Hart.
Hart works on Hermans's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Hart.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Hart.
Hart works on Hermans's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart works on Hermans's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Hart - that landed with a thud.
Hart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hart working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A short left from Hart.
Hart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hermans.
Hart lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermans tries to break free but Hart pushes him back against the cage.
Hart digs a right hand into Hermans's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hermans's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Hart. #CUT2#Evert Hermans's cut is getting worse.
Hart lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Hart.
Hart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hermans backwards.
Hart scores with a hook to the body.
Hart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hart lands a body shot.
Hart pushes Hermans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hart.
#T3#
Hart lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Hart.
Hart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hermans.
Nice body punch from Hart - that landed with a thud.
Hart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Hart.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hart.
A body shot lands from Hart.
Hart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#Evert Hermans's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hart is working Hermans over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hart as the two fighters clinch.
Hart lands a left hand.
Hart pushes Hermans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Hermans is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Hart.
Oh Hermans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Evert Hermans's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hart lands a body shot. #T4#
Hart creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hermans with a big uppercut! Hermans tries to clinch up but Hart pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hermans to the mat! Hermans covers up and Hart unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gaetan Hart! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1087 Round 2
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Hermans instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hermans gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tremble has momentary wrist control but Hermans slips an elbow through the middle.
Hermans postures up in Tremble's guard and throws a big left but Tremble blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tremble has a closed guard, preventing Hermans from standing up.
Tremble is trying to keep Hermans in close.
Hermans landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermans controlling from the top position.
Hermans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tremble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hermans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tremble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Hermans wants to get up but he can't break Tremble's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tremble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hermans prevents Tremble from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Hermans. No joy for Tremble on that attempt.
Tremble shoots in and drives through. Hermans sprawls well.
Hermans looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tremble fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tremble. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
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.
Hermans lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Hermans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tremble did well to prevent Hermans getting side control.
Hermans working Tremble over with strikes. #ROC2#Tremble is rocked!#SUB2#
Hermans is looking for a kimura here.
Oh Tremble is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hermans lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tremble! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hermans jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evert Hermans! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1087 Round 1
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Hermans avoids the head kick by Shields.
Hermans 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.
Shields tries to clinch but Hermans moves away #KD#
and Hermans counters with a crisp one two that drops Shields! Hermans thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shields to his feet! Shields is in big trouble!#ROC#Shields is rocked!
Hermans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shields is still on wobbly legs! Can Hermans finish him?
Shields fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hermans misses with a few strikes there.
Shields seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hermans.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermans controlling from side mount.
Hermans tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Shields is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Shields tries to control but Hermans manages to take his back.#SUB#
Hermans working for the choke.
Shields trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Hermans is looking for a rear naked choke here but Shields reverses the position brilliantly into Hermans's guard!
Shields wants to control from the top but Hermans keeps moving. #T2#
Hermans is looking to stand back up but Shields counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hermans.
Hermans keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hermans wants to control but Shields is keeping busy.
#T3#
Shields is trying to control the action in half guard but Hermans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shields is looking to advance position but Hermans won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shields.
Hermans tries to kick Shields off but Shields keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shields throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shields thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hermans's head.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hermans wants to control but Shields passes into side.
Shields working the ground and pound but Hermans is defending the strikes. #T4#
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.
Shields wants to control but Hermans is keeping him busy.
Hermans is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shields's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hermans is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shields closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hermans circles away.
Hermans seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shields throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Hermans moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hermans manages to pull guard.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermans is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Shields will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shields is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hermans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shields shoots in but Hermans avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Hermans closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shields quickly recovers to half guard.
Shields kicks off Hermans and gets to his feet. #TD#
Shields tries to sprawl but Hermans drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shields pushes Hermans off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.
Evert Hermans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Shields.
Hermans shoots for a double leg takedown but Shields sprawls well. He's pushed Hermans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shields closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hermans circles away.#T1#
Shields misses with a leg kick.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Shields fails with the takedown
enabling Hermans to counter with a crisp jab.
Shields shoots for a takedown but Hermans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hermans looks to land a combination but Shields avoids it well.
Shields is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shields misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Hermans clinches up against the cage.
Hermans throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD#
Hermans pulls guard successfully.
Hermans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shields manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shields trying to keep a closed guard but Hermans is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Hermans is stalling in the full guard.
Shields is looking to stand up but Hermans isn't so interested in that idea.
Hermans connects with a couple of short punches.
Hermans trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hermans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hermans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hermans has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermans is pushing down on Shields's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shields is fighting to maintain full guard but Hermans has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hermans prevents Shields from improving his position.
Hermans not doing much here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hermans slips a nice elbow through Shields's hands, connecting with Shields's forehead.
Shields wants to sweep but Hermans has passed to side control!
Hermans looks up at the clock and then as Shields takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hermans smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shields throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hermans controlling the position.
Shields wants to control but Hermans postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evert Hermans dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shields fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hermans throws a big counter combination but Shields scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shields avoids a kick to the body.
Hermans slaps away a takedown attempt from Shields, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shields sizes up Hermans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Hermans scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hermans prevents Shields from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermans working over Shields with some ground and pound. Shields looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Shields is trying to control but Hermans passes into side control!
Hermans wants to stand but Shields has his arm trapped.
Shields takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SU#
Hermans stands up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shields looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shields dives in and grabs Hermans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hermans pushes down on Shields's head and hops out.
Hermans throws a big counter combination but Shields scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Evert Hermans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Shields.#TD#
Hermans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shields's half guard.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hermans's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shields works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hermans content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Hermans keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shields's head.
Hermans preventing the sweep.
Hermans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hermans content to stall in guard here.
Hermans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hermans scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hermans is looking to stand up but Shields won't let him.
Shields is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Hermans feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hermans content to stall in guard here.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Hermans gets to his feet - Shields follows without any prompting.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Hermans bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Benjamin Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evert Hermans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hermans taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evert Hermans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermans 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Evert Hermans!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Evert Hermans!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Evert Hermans!
Evert Hermans wins by unanimous decision! |
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