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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hermio Junior (ranked 3648 p4p, 3265 weight class) and Hobert Nye (ranked 401 p4p, 367 weight class). Hermio Junior had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hermio Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hobert Nye!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nye scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Nye finds it's way through Junior's defenses.
Junior ducks under a wild hook from Nye.
Junior drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nye sprawls and moves away.
Nye scores with a punch to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Junior has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nye moves into range and clinches up with Junior.
Nye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nye throws an overhand right that lands on Junior's shoulder, as Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Nye looking to score a takedown here. Junior is defending well but Nye drives through and ends up in Junior's guard.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Nye from controlling successfully.
Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nye won't allow Junior to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye tries to stand but Junior is controlling from the bottom.
Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nye defends well.
Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior wants to sweep but no luck.
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nye wanted to stand there but Junior had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junior working for a triangle but Nye defends it easily.
Junior can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nye controls the pace.
Nye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nye has managed to get both his arms back between Junior's legs - danger averted.
Nye tries to stand but Junior is controlling from the bottom.
Nye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Junior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nye's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nye wants to stand up but Junior is controlling him.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nye manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nye can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nye has managed to get both his arms back between Junior's legs - danger averted.
Nye has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Junior is proving hard to escape from.
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nye stands up from Junior's guard - Nye perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nye moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nye scores with a punch to the head.
Nye lands a body shot.
Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nye throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobert Nye dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nye throws out a loose jab but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nye throws an overhand right that lands on Junior's shoulder, as Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Nye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
Junior slips a jab from Nye.
Nye chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Junior.
Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
Hobert Nye seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nye throws a leg kick but Junior sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hobert Nye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nye throws an overhand right that lands on Junior's shoulder, as Junior tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye misses with a straight right.
Nye darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Junior takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Junior takes one to the side of the head.
Junior slips under a jab.
Nye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Junior manages to avoid it.
Junior attempts a counter takedown but Nye avoids it well and moves away.
Nye throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nye connects with a crisp jab.
Nye listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nye throws a right hand that misses
and Junior counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nye sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nye doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior.
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nye has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nye wants to get back to his feet.
Hermio Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nye pushes Junior off and gets back to his feet.
Nye bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Junior's head backwards.
Nye scores with a nice strike.
Junior shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nye throws a hook but Junior avoids it easily.
Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Nye.
Junior slips under a jab from Nye.
Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
Nye lands a slapping body shot.
Nye throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Junior with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nye to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nye rushes Junior and presses him up against the cage.
Nye breaks from the clinch.
Nye is looking to chop away at Junior's legs.
Junior tries to counter with a takedown but Nye is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobert Nye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Junior slips a jab and a cross from Nye.
Junior on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nye throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Nye misses its intended target.
Junior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nye bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Junior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nye's best efforts.
Junior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nye's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nye's back!
Junior is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nye knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nye for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye wants to get back to his feet.
Nye breaks Junior's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Junior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Junior is working an open guard so Nye takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nye. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nye has Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
Nye gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Junior.
Junior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nye just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nye breaks from the clinch.
Nye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nye looking to score a takedown here. Junior is defending well but Nye drives through and ends up in Junior's guard.
Junior is looking for a triangle but Nye pushes his legs off easily.
Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nye decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Junior, up you get!
Junior takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Junior looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Junior moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nye misses with a straight right.
Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nye misses the shot to the body.
Nye misses with a hook. Junior ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nye digs a good body shot into Junior's ribs.
Junior avoids the body shot from Nye.
Junior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Junior avoids the body shot from Nye.
Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
Junior blocks a jab.
Nye moves into the clinch successfully.
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nye walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hermio Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Nye.
Hermio Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hobert Nye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nye looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hobert Nye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nye has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hobert Nye!
Hobert Nye decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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