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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklyn Hilfinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panther del Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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200 lbs
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188 cm
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franklyn Hilfinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Panther del Mexico!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
del Mexico stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - del Mexico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
del Mexico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
del Mexico throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
del Mexico gets in close and instigates a clinch.
del Mexico jumps guard.
del Mexico is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
del Mexico stops Hilfinger from getting back to his feet.
Hilfinger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for del Mexico on the ground.
del Mexico is looking for a kimura here.
del Mexico is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hilfinger is trying to stand back up but del Mexico is controlling him
del Mexico is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hilfinger is just riding it out for now. del Mexico eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilfinger is looking to escape.
Hilfinger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hilfinger tries to get out of the position.
del Mexico is trying to work for a kimura but Hilfinger is defending well.
del Mexico is looking to take a break and control but Hilfinger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
del Mexico is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hilfinger is just riding it out for now. del Mexico eventually gives up the hold.
del Mexico prevents Hilfinger from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
del Mexico is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hilfinger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time del Mexico.
Hilfinger wants to get back to his feet.
Hilfinger has one foot on del Mexico's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hilfinger avoids the body shot from del Mexico.
del Mexico throws a right hand that Hilfinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Hilfinger also avoids with ease.
del Mexico tries for a takedown but Hilfinger circles away easily
and Hilfinger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hilfinger.
del Mexico looks gassed!
del Mexico manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hilfinger manages to get himself to full guard.
Hilfinger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst del Mexico is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hilfinger is keeping the position for now.
del Mexico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
del Mexico thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hilfinger is looking to stand up but del Mexico isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hilfinger closes the distance and clinches up with del Mexico, looking for a takedown. Hilfinger pushes del Mexico against the cage but del Mexico circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
del Mexico shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hilfinger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
del Mexico prevents Hilfinger from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico passes into half guard.
del Mexico prevents Hilfinger from standing back up.
del Mexico is looking for a kimura here.
del Mexico is working for a submission of some sort.
Hilfinger is trying to stand back up but del Mexico is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. del Mexico lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panther del Mexico dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
del Mexico scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Franklyn Hilfinger has been cut.
del Mexico wants to clinch.
del Mexico throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hilfinger.
del Mexico tries to clinch
and Hilfinger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hilfinger.
Hilfinger prevents del Mexico from getting back to his feet.
Hilfinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
del Mexico wants to stand but Hilfinger is controlling the position.
del Mexico is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
del Mexico not landing any meaningful shots this time.
del Mexico is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hilfinger reverses the position - he's now on top in del Mexico's guard.
del Mexico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
del Mexico is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilfinger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hilfinger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hilfinger connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hilfinger stopping the sweep attempt from del Mexico.
Hilfinger postures up and lands a big shot to del Mexico's brow.
Hilfinger wants to control from the top but del Mexico keeps moving.
Hilfinger chips away with some ground and pound.
Hilfinger lands a couple of elbows.
Hilfinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hilfinger prevents del Mexico from getting back to his feet.
del Mexico is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hilfinger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of del Mexico is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilfinger being controlled here momentarily.
Hilfinger stopping the sweep attempt from del Mexico.
Hilfinger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hilfinger postures up and lands a big shot to del Mexico's brow.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
del Mexico clinches with his opponent.
del Mexico wants a takedown but no success here.
del Mexico looking for a takedown.
Hilfinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hilfinger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hilfinger stands up.
Nice takedown defense from del Mexico. No joy for Hilfinger on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico slaps away a takedown attempt from Hilfinger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
del Mexico getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
del Mexico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
del Mexico looks to land a combination but Hilfinger avoids it well.
del Mexico slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
del Mexico moves in looking to clinch but Hilfinger pushes him off.
A big right from del Mexico misses.
del Mexico gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hilfinger won't allow del Mexico to sweep him here.
Hilfinger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hilfinger throwing strikes from guard but del Mexico blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hilfinger manages to get himself to full guard.
del Mexico 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.
del Mexico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hilfinger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
del Mexico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hilfinger is keeping the position for now.
Hilfinger wants to stand and escape but del Mexico is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
del Mexico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hilfinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
del Mexico drops back looking for a leg! Hilfinger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hilfinger manages to kick del Mexico off! del Mexico jumps back into Hilfinger's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklyn Hilfinger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franklyn Hilfinger's cut.
That's time! Hilfinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
del Mexico gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hilfinger counters with a single leg into guard. del Mexico didn't expect that.
Hilfinger won't allow del Mexico to get back to his feet.
del Mexico has momentary wrist control but Hilfinger slips an elbow through the middle.
del Mexico keeping full guard, as Hilfinger tries to pass.
Hilfinger wants to control from the top but del Mexico keeps moving.
del Mexico lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hilfinger!
Hilfinger really wants to buck del Mexico off and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
del Mexico looking for a guillotine from mount but Hilfinger is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
del Mexico is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hilfinger has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hilfinger is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
del Mexico looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
del Mexico moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hilfinger has worked his arm free - good work by Hilfinger!
Hilfinger tries to escape but del Mexico is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no del Mexico has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hilfinger tries to escape but del Mexico is in control.
del Mexico moves into full mount!
del Mexico is working for a guillotine from mount but Hilfinger frees his head quite easily.
Hilfinger is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
del Mexico working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
del Mexico is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hilfinger has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hilfinger!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilfinger won't allow del Mexico to get back to his feet.
del Mexico throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Franklyn Hilfinger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hilfinger forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Hilfinger.
Hilfinger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
del Mexico is looking to control Hilfinger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can del Mexico avoid being mounted?
Hilfinger wants to free his trapped foot but del Mexico is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
del Mexico wants to get back to his feet.
Hilfinger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
del Mexico taking some punishment here, with Hilfinger in his half guard.
del Mexico blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hilfinger.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
del Mexico leaves Hilfinger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
del Mexico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
del Mexico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hilfinger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
del Mexico wants to clinch
and Hilfinger counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for del Mexico!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hilfinger raining down shots from the mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Franklyn Hilfinger.
I think Hilfinger 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklyn Hilfinger!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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