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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between De Bruyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bruyne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Busta Rhymes - Other Side Of The Road . Hermano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deadhead. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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148 lbs
24 - 11 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 3, fighting out of New York, De Bruyne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermano shoots in and bounces Bruyne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hermano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bruyne is trying to hold Hermano in close to prevent damage but Hermano has managed to pass into half guard.
Bruyne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermano.
Hermano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bruyne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hermano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hermano's back!
Bruyne is hanging on to Hermano's back as he tries to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano just trying to survive but Bruyne is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bruyne has the hooks in. Hermano is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bruyne is looking for the choke from the back position but Hermano is controlling his hands well.
Hermano rolls, trying to escape but Bruyne keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bruyne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hermano.
Hermano wants to sweep but no luck.
Hermano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bruyne defends well.
Hermano wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano is still trying to improve position.
Bruyne postures up and lands a big shot to Hermano's brow.
Bruyne looking to pass the guard.
Hermano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bruyne is one step ahead there.
Bruyne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hermano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bruyne has managed to get both his arms back between Hermano's legs - danger averted.
Hermano keeping moving, preventing Bruyne from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruyne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hermano has momentary wrist control but Bruyne slips an elbow through the middle.
Bruyne postures up.
Hermano looking for a guillotine here but Bruyne defends easily.
Bruyne wants to control from the top but Hermano keeps moving.
Bruyne is really struggling to control Hermano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bruyne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruyne cracks a nice hook into Hermano's ribs.
Good work by Hermano as he checks the leg kick.
And Hermano responds with a good body kick, but Bruyne manages to step out the way in time.
Hermano shoots in and drives through. Bruyne sprawls well.
Bruyne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Hermano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermano blocks a leg kick.
Hermano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruyne can pounce on him.
Hermano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hermano throws a hook but Bruyne blocks it.
Bruyne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruyne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hermano takes a step back to recover.
Hermano is looking to clinch.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut
and Hermano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bruyne's knee momentarily.
Nice shot by Hermano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that De Bruyne will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hermano ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Hermano throws a front kick that sends Bruyne stumbling back into the cage.
Hermano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bruyne stuffs the takedown.
Hermano misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bruyne connects with a looping right hand.
Hermano wants to clinch up but Bruyne keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Bruyne. Those never looked like landing.
Bruyne tried to score with a low kick but Hermano checks it.
Hermano with a nice cross.
Hermano misses with a head kick.
Bruyne needs to keep his hands up - Hermano had a free shot at his head there.
Hermano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruyne.
Hermano throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bruyne tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hermano is in Bruyne's guard.
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!
Bruyne can't keep his opponent in guard - Hermano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hermano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruyne holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hermano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hermano working Bruyne over with strikes.
Hermano wants to take a breather but Bruyne is having none of it.
Hermano working Bruyne over with strikes.
Bruyne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hermano.
Hermano trying to mount his opponent but Bruyne defends it.
Hermano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bruyne defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano wants to take a breather but Bruyne is having none of it.
Hermano drops an elbow to the side of Bruyne's head.
Hermano trying to control from Bruyne's half guard. Bruyne has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruyne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruyne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bruyne trying to control the position.
Bruyne seems keen to control Hermano's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bruyne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruyne throws a poor cross that misses
and Hermano counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruyne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Hermano. Beautiful body shot.
Bruyne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruyne. That's going to slow Hermano down.
Nice sprawl there from Hermano as Bruyne shoots in.
Hermano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hermano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hermano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruyne's head backwards.
Hermano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick from Hermano misses.
Bruyne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hermano.
Hermano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hermano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Hermano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne pushes Hermano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruyne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermano wants the takedown. Bruyne is fighting it off but Hermano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bruyne's guard against the cage.
Bruyne keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Hermano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano 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. This is the final round!
Hermano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Bruyne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hermano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruyne slips a jab from Hermano.
Bruyne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hermano.
Hermano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruyne.
Hermano is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Hermano catches Bruyne right on the button with a cross.
Hermano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano keeps the fight on the outside.
Hermano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bruyne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruyne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hermano if he has to take too many more of those.
Hermano throws a wild body kick that Bruyne sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruyne throws a leg kick that misses.
Bruyne looks for the body kick but Hermano saw that one coming.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
Bruyne moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bruyne throws a body kick that misses
and Hermano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hermano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hermano connects with an inside leg kick.
Hermano is looking to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hermano, right into the meat.
Bruyne moves into the clinch successfully.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Hermano blocks it.
Hermano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruyne's elbow.
Bruyne throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermano.
Bruyne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hermano.
Bruyne can't find room to land a body shot as Hermano controls the action.
Bruyne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermano blocking some punches.
Hermano misses with the head strike.
Hermano gets through Bruyne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bruyne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hermano cracks Bruyne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hermano lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Bruyne throws a wild body kick that Hermano sees coming a mile off.
Hermano throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hermano.
Hermano jabs at Bruyne's body.
Bruyne throws the left hand but Hermano avoids the punch easily.
Hermano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruyne.
Hermano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bruyne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hermano.
Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bruyne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hermano - the referee stops the clock and Bruyne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hermano. Bruyne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hermano tries to clinch but Bruyne moves out of range.
De Bruyne is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bruyne slips under a jab from Hermano.
Bruyne jabs Hermano right on the nose. Hermano blinks but takes it well.
Hermano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bruyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hermano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hermano throws a combination that misses
and Bruyne finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hermano misses with a low kick.
Bruyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermano throws out the jab.
Hermano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hermano shoots and misses
and Bruyne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bruyne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hermano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bruyne's waist but Bruyne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hermano off to one side.
De Bruyne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Hermano.
Bruyne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice uppercut lands for Bruyne. That snapped Hermano's head back.
A clash of legs there as Bruyne blocks the low kick.
Hermano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bruyne lands with a right hand.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Hermano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bruyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hermano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bruyne scores with a leg kick.
Hermano looks to land a left hand but Bruyne moved out of range nicely.
Bruyne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hermano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bruyne is out of range.
Bruyne lands a head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Bruyne blocks the leg kick.
Bruyne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Hermano misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Bruyne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bruyne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... De Bruyne!
A victorious De Bruyne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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