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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Harville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Germy Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Harville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Germy Horn!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Harville is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Horn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harville is just riding it out for now. Horn eventually gives up the hold.
Horn 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.
Horn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Horn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn is controlling the pace.
Harville blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horn.
Harville is breathing heavily.
Harville is trying to stand.
Harville is not content to let Horn control the position.
Horn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Horn throwing shots but Harville is blocking nicely.
Harville is trying to stand up here but Horn is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harville is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harville on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Horn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Horn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Horn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Horn prevents Harville from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Horn connects with a nice short shot to Harville's temple.
Horn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Horn lands strikes from half guard.
Horn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Harville on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Horn working the head and body with strikes.
Harville on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harville on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harville on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Horn winds up and cracks Harville with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harville has hold of Horn's hands but Horn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horn lands strikes from half guard.
Harville taking some punishment here, with Horn in his half guard.
Horn is working for a submission of some sort.
Horn working over Harville with some ground and pound. Harville looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Horn 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.
Horn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Horn working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Germy Horn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Horn works over Harville with some ground and pound from guard.
Horn with a nice head shot there.
Horn distracts Harville with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horn is looking to work some ground and pound but Harville has wrist control.
Horn is looking to work some ground and pound but Harville has wrist control.
Germy Horn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harville wants to stand but Horn is controlling the position.
Horn is in close to Harville's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Horn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Horn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harville keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully.
Harville will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Horn stands up over Harville, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Horn landing with the ground and pound.
Horn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horn cracks Harville with a solid left hand.
Horn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harville working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Horn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harville has momentary wrist control but Horn slips an elbow through the middle.
Horn with a nice head shot there.
Harville avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Horn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harville really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harville's head.
Horn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Horn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horn throws a big right hand that misses.
Horn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Horn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harville avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Horn scoring with some ground and pound.
Horn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Horn throwing strikes but missing.
Horn working some strikes from top position.
Horn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Horn chips away with some ground and pound.
Harville has momentary wrist control but Horn slips an elbow through the middle.
Harville trying to keep a closed guard but Horn is proving a slippery customer.
Horn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Horn lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Germy Horn 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!
Horn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Horn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harville's head.
Horn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harville defending well though.
Horn is nestled in close to Harville, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Horn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Horn is trying to control the action in half guard but Harville is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Horn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Horn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horn lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Horn working the head and body with strikes.
Harville has hold of Horn's hands but Horn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Horn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horn thows a huge punch but Harville dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Horn there.
Horn slips a nice elbow through Harville's hands, connecting with Harville's forehead.
Horn working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Horn connects with a nice short shot to Harville's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horn trying to pass the guard but Harville defending well.
Horn thows a huge punch but Harville dodges it nicely.
Harville on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Horn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harville wants to get back to full guard.
Horn working the head and body with strikes.
Harville pushes Horn off looking to stand but Horn dives back in and keeps control.
Horn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Horn connects with a nice short shot to Harville's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Horn lands a nice short elbow.
Horn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harville is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Horn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harville taking some punishment here, with Horn in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Horn.
Horn winds up and cracks Harville with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Horn lands strikes from half guard.
Horn working Harville over with strikes.
Harville is trying to stand.
Horn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Horn connects with a nice short shot to Harville's temple.
James Harville has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harville is refusing to be controlled, as Horn sits in half guard.
Germy Horn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Germy Horn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Horn 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Germy Horn!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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