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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Converge - No Heroes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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166 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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162 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Hilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Ward!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hilton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ward scores with a punch to the head.
Ward lunges at Hilton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hilton's hand.
Hilton throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hilton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hilton darts in and clinches Ward up against the cage.
Come on Hilton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Hilton won't allow it.
Hilton has Ward pressed against the cage, preventing Ward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ward wants to break free but Hilton has control.
Hilton manages to break the clinch.
Hilton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hilton tries to move into range but Ward moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hilton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ward closes the distance but Hilton moves to the side
and Hilton counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hilton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hilton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hilton trying to advance position but Ward counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hilton.
Hilton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hilton is controlling him.
Hilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hilton wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Hilton throwing strikes but missing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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.
Hilton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ward sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hilton somewhat.
Hilton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hilton keeps control of Ward as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Hilton is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Ward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ward looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hilton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hilton throws a hook but Ward blocks it.
Hilton circles away from the clinch attempt
so Hilton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hilton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hilton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Hilton from controlling successfully.
Hilton throwing strikes but missing.
Hilton working some strikes from top position.
Hilton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hilton trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Hilton looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Hilton is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
Ward tries to stand but Hilton is controlling from the bottom.
Hilton wants to improve his position but instead Ward has moved into half guard.
Hilton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hilton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Hilton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ward wants to clinch but Hilton slips to the side
and Hilton counters with a straight right hand.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Hilton is just out of range.
Ward looks to clinch
and Hilton counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hilton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ward misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hilton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ward's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hilton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward is trying to control the position but Hilton postures up.
Hilton throws and elbow that misses. Ward uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hilton's guard. Nice move by Ward!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ward puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hilton trying to control from the bottom.
Hilton wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton is working hard here to advance position.
Ward seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ward wants to clinch
enabling Hilton to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward dips to his left and cracks Hilton with an uppercut!
Ward wants to clinch
and Hilton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ward won't be happy with that.
Hilton with the ground and pound but Ward regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hilton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though.
Hilton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hilton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
Ward blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hilton.
Hilton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ward is trying to stand.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Hilton throwing shots but Ward is blocking nicely.
Ward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hilton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Ward wants to improve his position but Hilton is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hilton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ward closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hilton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ward misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hilton to counter with a crisp jab.
Hilton clinches.
Hilton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ward tries to circle away but Hilton has him pinned against the cage.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hilton has Ward pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hilton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ward tumbling to the mat - Hilton dives into Ward's guard.
Hilton throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton throws a big right hand that misses.
Ward preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hilton postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Hilton from controlling successfully.
Hilton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward wants to control but Hilton passes easily into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hilton looks to land a strike but Ward avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Hilton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Hilton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hilton was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Hilton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hilton drops his hands momentarily and Ward takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ward looks to clinch
and Hilton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hilton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ward dodges the ground and pound from Hilton.
Ward parries the strikes from Hilton easily there. Hilton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ward to escape.
Hilton working the head with strikes.
Hilton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hilton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward tries to escape but Hilton is in control.
Hilton is trying to ground and pound but Ward uses the momentary lack of control by Hilton to regain half guard.
Hilton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hilton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hilton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ward with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ward is staying active underneath Hilton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hilton is nestled in close to Ward, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hilton wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
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. Hilton connects with a nice short shot to Ward's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton is looking to advance position but Ward won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hilton lands a nice short elbow.
Hilton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luke Hilton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ward pushes Hilton off looking to stand but Hilton dives back in and keeps control.
Ward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hilton is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hilton to get the leverage.
Hilton is stalling here. Ward is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hilton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ward has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hilton looks to move to half guard but instead Ward has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to get back to his feet but Hilton is holding on tight.
Ward prevents Hilton from getting the reversal.
Ward wants to get back to his feet but Hilton is holding on tight.
Hilton is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
Hilton looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Luke Hilton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hilton wants to escape the position.
Hilton wants to control his opponent's hands but Ward gets his hands free.
Ward is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hilton trying to control but not successfully.
Hilton is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Hilton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hilton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Hilton!
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hype
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