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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Hilton (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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215 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Larusso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Hilton!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larusso fails to land with a series of punches.
Larusso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larusso looks to land a combination but Hilton avoids it well.
Hilton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larusso throws a right and a left that Hilton avoids nicely.
Larusso throws out a loose jab but Hilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larusso.
A big right from Larusso misses.
Hilton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larusso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hilton shoots in for a double leg but Larusso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daniel Larusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Hilton.
Larusso throws a series of punches but Hilton avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso swinging wilding here.
Larusso fails to land with a series of punches.
Hilton shoots in for a double leg but Larusso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso throws a right and a left that Hilton avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Larusso.
Larusso is breathing heavily.
Larusso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hilton has a takedown stuffed.
Hilton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hilton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larusso's head.
Hilton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hilton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larusso defending well though.
Hilton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hilton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton misses with a head shot.
Hilton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hilton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Larusso is bucking up trying to escape but Hilton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Larusso is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hilton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hilton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by Hilton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hilton throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton punching from mount but Larusso doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Larusso is trying to stand.
Hilton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Larusso can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hilton unloads with some shots from mount but Larusso bucks and avoids them well.
Larusso really wants to buck Hilton off and get back to his feet.
Larusso holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hilton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Larusso wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hilton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Larusso wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hilton.
A nice elbow there by Hilton.
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.
Larusso really wants to buck Hilton off and get back to his feet.
Hilton punching from mount but Larusso doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hilton looking to finish with strikes here!
Larusso is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Hilton.
Hilton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larusso blocking the ground and pound.
Hilton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Larusso wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Hilton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hilton shoots for a double leg takedown but Larusso sprawls well. He's pushed Hilton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Larusso misses.
Larusso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hilton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hilton feints and as Larusso raises his hands in defense, Hilton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hilton has gone for a leg lock! Larusso slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hilton's guard.
Larusso has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hilton is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso wants to stand and escape but instead Hilton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hilton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hilton won't allow Larusso to get back to his feet.
Hilton looking to pass the guard.
Larusso wants to stand but Hilton is controlling the position.
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hilton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daniel Larusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Hilton.
Larusso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hilton.
Hilton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hilton slips a jab and a cross from Larusso.
Larusso misses with a two punch combination.
Hilton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton throwing strikes from guard but Larusso blocks nicely.
Hilton works over Larusso with some ground and pound from guard.
Larusso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hilton throwing strikes but missing.
Hilton won't allow Larusso to get back to his feet.
Larusso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Larusso uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hilton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Larusso.
Hilton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hilton slips under a jab from Larusso.
Hilton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Larusso is trying to get back to his feet.
Larusso regains half guard, as Hilton was trying to land strikes.
Larusso pushes Hilton off looking to stand but Hilton dives back in and keeps control.
Hilton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larusso's head.
Hilton wants to work for an arm triangle but Larusso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Hilton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Larusso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larusso looks to land a combination but Hilton avoids it well.
Hilton slips a jab and a cross from Larusso.
Some wild striking there from Larusso.
Larusso leaves Hilton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Larusso looks to land a combination but Hilton avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton feints and as Larusso raises his hands in defense, Hilton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hilton is in close to Larusso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton throws a big right hand that misses.
Hilton won't allow Larusso to get back to his feet.
Larusso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hilton.
Hilton slips nicely into half guard.
Hilton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larusso's head.
Larusso regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hilton.
Larusso wants to get back to his feet but Hilton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Hilton looking to pass the guard.
Hilton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hilton looking to pass the guard.
Larusso scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Daniel Larusso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larusso tries to bum rush Hilton with a series of wild strikes but Hilton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hilton fails to land the takedown.
Hilton slips a straight right by Larusso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larusso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larusso looks to land a combination but Hilton avoids it well.
Larusso misses with a two punch combination.
Hilton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Larusso looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hilton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Larusso regains half guard, as Hilton was trying to land strikes.
Larusso makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hilton avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larusso misses with a looping right.
Roger Hilton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larusso swinging wilding here.
Larusso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hilton.
Daniel Larusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Hilton.
Hilton misses with a takedown attempt - Larusso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniel Larusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larusso misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hilton scores with a takedown into Larusso's guard.
Daniel Larusso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larusso looking for a guillotine here but Hilton defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Hilton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hilton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Hilton!
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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