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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Loyack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parfait Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
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215 lbs
4 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gerard Loyack !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Parfait Hilton!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Loyack avoids it really well and circles away.
Hilton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loyack as he avoids it easily.
Loyack jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Loyack moves out of range of the body kick.
Loyack avoids the head kick by Hilton.
Loyack looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hilton is fending him off so far but Loyack persists. Nope, Hilton circles away and we're back to standing.
Hilton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Loyack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gerard Loyack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parfait Hilton.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hilton.
A punch combination from Hilton misses.
Loyack scores with a jab to the body.
Hilton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Loyack to the ground. Hilton is now in Loyack 's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Loyack has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loyack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loyack is looking for a triangle but Hilton pushes his legs off easily.
Loyack controlling the position.
Hilton distracts Loyack with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hilton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hilton looking to sit in guard and control but Loyack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Loyack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerard Loyack has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hilton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loyack counters with a straight right hand.
Loyack avoids the head kick by Hilton.
Loyack staying out of range there.
Loyack connects with a nice looking jab.
Hilton fails with the takedown.
Hilton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loyack but Loyack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parfait Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton swings widly with a right hand
and Loyack counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hilton's guard now.
Hilton wants to get back to his feet but Loyack is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Loyack engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hilton can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerard Loyack wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hilton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hilton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Loyack 's head.
Hilton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loyack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hilton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loyack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hilton.
Hilton thows a huge punch but Loyack dodges it nicely.
Loyack is looking for a sweep. Hilton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loyack wants to get back to his feet.
Hilton misses with a head shot. Loyack uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hilton preventing the sweep.
Hilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hilton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hilton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loyack 's guard.
Hilton prevents Loyack from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Parfait Hilton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Loyack is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hilton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hilton looks to land a body kick but Loyack moved away.
Hilton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hilton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loyack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hilton scores with a leg kick.
Hilton fails to land with a series of punches.
Hilton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Loyack tries to avoid it but Hilton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Loyack to the ground. Loyack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Loyack fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hilton avoids it really well and circles away.
Hilton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Loyack defends it nicely.
Hilton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Loyack counters with a stiff right hand.
Gerard Loyack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parfait Hilton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loyack misses with a low kick.
Hilton shoots in and drives through. Loyack sprawls well.
Loyack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hilton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hilton is breathing heavily.
Loyack slips a jab from Hilton.
Hilton tried to score with a low kick but Loyack checks it.
A jab lands there for Loyack .
Nice shot by Loyack .
Hilton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Loyack counters with a nice uppercut.
Loyack is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Loyack 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Loyack duly obliges.
Gerard Loyack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hilton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loyack swivels and escapes.
Hilton slaps away a takedown attempt from Loyack , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Loyack counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Loyack scores with a hook.
Loyack throws a series of strikes that have Hilton backpedaling.
Loyack shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Loyack wants to finish this one by submission but Hilton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Loyack .
Loyack stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton tests Loyack 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loyack is looking to clinch.
Loyack shoots in looking for a takedown. Hilton tries to sprawl out of it but Loyack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hilton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hilton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hilton misses with a two punch combination.
Hilton tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Hilton with that takedown attempt.
Hilton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton tries a head kick but it misses.
Hilton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Loyack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Loyack pulls guard successfully.
Hilton wants to stand and escape but instead Loyack has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hilton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loyack controls the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loyack has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Loyack dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Loyack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hilton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loyack .
Hilton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Loyack counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Loyack .
Hilton has Loyack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loyack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Loyack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loyack closes the distance and pushes Hilton back into the cage.
Hilton wants to take the fight to the mat but Loyack manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Loyack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hilton takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton throws a shot from downtown. Loyack moves away and avoids it.
Gerard Loyack is winning the standup battle so far.
Hilton shoots in looking for a takedown but Loyack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hilton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gerard Loyack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parfait Hilton.
Hilton misses with a takedown attempt - Loyack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loyack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Loyack shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hilton pinned against the cage. Hilton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Loyack leaves Hilton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hilton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hilton throws a head kick that misses.
Hilton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Loyack pinned against the cage. Loyack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Loyack counters with a series of strikes. Hilton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Loyack misses with a body kick.
Loyack gets a double leg takedown into Hilton's guard.
Loyack stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hilton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loyack throws a solid leg kick but Hilton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Loyack .
Loyack dips to his left and cracks Hilton with an uppercut!
Hilton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Loyack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loyack connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hilton momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton wants to slow Loyack down by chopping away at his legs.
Loyack decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Loyack performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gerard Loyack just wasn't active enough.
Loyack moves in looking to clinch but Hilton pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton shoots in but no luck this time.
Hilton thows a leg kick but Loyack checks it
and Loyack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loyack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gerard Loyack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loyack wants to pass the guard but Hilton is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loyack controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Loyack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loyack 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Loyack !
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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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