Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 65: Brussard vs Lauzier
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Hicks staying out of range there.#TD#
Hicks scores with a takedown into Burton's guard.#SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hicks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Burton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Burton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burton is trying to keep Hicks in close. #T1#
Burton is looking to sweep but instead, Hicks has passed into half guard.
Hicks working the head and body with strikes.
Burton is trying to control but can't.
Burton keeping control of the position.
Hicks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hicks postures up. #T2#
Burton pulls Hicks in to control the position.
Hicks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Burton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hicks defends well.
Hicks wants to pass the guard but Burton is keeping the position.
Burton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hicks is aware though and is defending well.
Hicks lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Burton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Hicks is in close to Burton's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Hicks postures up. #SUB2#
Burton is looking for a triangle but Hicks pushes his legs off easily.
Hicks throws a strike but Burton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hicks is striking but Burton is not phased and passes to half guard.#SUB2#
Burton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hicks defends it well.
Hicks tries to roll over but Burton keeps him under control.
Burton is looking to take a break and control but Hicks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burton performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Hicks trying to control but Burton postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks is not content to let Burton control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hicks is trying to get back to full guard.
Hicks regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
That's time! Hicks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Burton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hicks back to the cage. Burton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hicks takes a swing at Burton's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Burton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burton pinned against the cage. Burton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hicks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Burton misses the target.
Hicks slips a jab from Burton.
Hicks scores with a punch to the head.
Hicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hicks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hicks's head.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Hicks.
Burton scores with a jab. Hicks acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Hicks clobbers Burton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
Burton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hicks backs up against the cage.
Burton misses with a double jab
and Hicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Daniel Burton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burton moves away.
Burton scores with a jab. Hicks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Burton is just out of range.
Hicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Burton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Burton. That snapped Hicks's head back.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Hicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.
Burton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burton throws out a powerful jab.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Daniel Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton throws a series of punches but Hicks avoids them all with ease.
Hicks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks loads up on a big right hand but Burton slips the punch.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3##TD#
Hicks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hicks is nestled in close to Burton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hicks lands with a punch from half guard.
Hicks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Burton is trying to control but Hicks passes into side control!
Hicks works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hicks scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Burton to see if he's OK.
Hicks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burton is avoiding damage well.
Hicks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burton can do to turn this around?
Hicks misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T4#
Burton on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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!
Hicks lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hicks fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Burton is trying to improve his position.
Hicks works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Burton is not content to let Hicks control the position.
Burton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hicks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hicks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Burton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Burton gets back to half guard.
Hicks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Hicks moves into the clinch successfully.
Hicks blocks a body shot from Burton.
Hicks is looking for a takedown.
Burton has a couple of punches blocked by Hicks.
A right handed body shot lands from Burton.
Burton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Burton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Burton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hicks finds it's way round the side to connect with Burton's head.
Hicks slips under a jab.
Hicks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Burton is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot.
Hicks is looking to wear down Burton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hicks has his takedown stuffed
and Burton counters with a straight right hand.
Burton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hicks has time to react.#T1#
A punch combination from Burton misses.
Hicks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burton throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Hicks throws the left hand but Burton avoids the punch easily.
Burton scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Burton misses.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Burton throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Burton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hicks counters with a nice body shot.
Hicks dodges the punch combination from Burton.
Burton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicks looks to land a combination but Burton avoids it well.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.#T2#
Burton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Burton moved out of range nicely.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks wants to clinch.
Hicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
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!
Hicks takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Hicks moves into range and clinches up with Burton.
Burton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Burton tries to throw a body punch but Hicks avoids it by throwing Burton back against the cage.
Burton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burton swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Burton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hicks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burton can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hicks. #BC2#
Burton manages to break the clinch.
Hicks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burton.
Hicks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hicks is looking to counter the offense by Burton and move into the clinch.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burton throws out a loose jab but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burton slips under a jab.
Hicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burton.
Hicks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hicks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burton defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burton sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Hicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Burton moves away and avoids it.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burton scores with a hook.
Burton avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Burton avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Daniel Burton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
Burton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burton throws a nice looking combination but Hicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Burton's shoulder, as Burton tries to avoid the shot.
Burton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daniel Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Burton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hicks to score an easy takedown into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Burton.
I think Hicks 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
Post fight, an emotional Lyman Hicks said 'Where the fuck is my belt? You beat the champ, you are the champ!'.

Event: HRL77
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Hicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Richard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Hicks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hicks throws a hook but Richard avoids it easily.
Richard blocks a jab.
Richard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Richard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hicks trying to control from the bottom.
Richard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hicks is trying to maintain the position but Richard is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hicks's head.
Hicks tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
Hicks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Richard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Hicks's temple.
Richard throwing shots but Hicks is blocking nicely.
Richard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hicks trying to hold on to Richard's head to control him but Richard postures up.
Richard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hicks is looking for a sweep. Richard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hicks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Richard wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Richard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Richard is fighting to break Hicks's control of his arms but Hicks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hicks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richard's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Richard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hicks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hicks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Richard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Hicks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Richard preventing the sweep.
Richard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richard trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richard lands a couple of elbows.
Richard wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Richard with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hicks tries to score with a low kick but Richard moves his leg out of the way.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Richard defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richard was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richard attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks with a nice cross.
A big right from Hicks misses.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Richard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hicks thuds his right hand into Richard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Richard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richard moves away.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Richard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Richard on the side of the head.
Hicks misses the jab.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks missing with a left hand there. Richard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hicks works the jab nicely.#T2#
Hicks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Richard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richard was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lyman Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks tries to bum rush Richard with a series of wild strikes but Richard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Richard attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
Richard blocks a jab.
Richard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Richard slips under a jab from Hicks.
A shot to the body from Hicks misses #TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hicks won't be happy with that.
Hicks is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Richard crashes against the mat.
Hicks tries to buck Richard off but Richard is having none of it.
Richard scores with punches from side control.
Richard looks up at the clock and then as Hicks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB#
Richard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Hicks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Richard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hicks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hicks dodges the ground and pound from Richard.
Richard lands a few punches from side control.
Richard looks up at the clock and then as Hicks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Richard is trying to get an arm triangle but Hicks is defending well.
Hicks sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hicks cracks Richard with a good jab.
Hicks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends Richard's belly button to the back.
Hicks misses with a double jab.
Richard tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Richard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Hicks as he connects with a hook.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Richard is out of range.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Richard moves out of range.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Hicks cracks a nice hook into Richard's ribs.
A combination from Hicks does no damage.
Hicks swings for the body but Richard moves out of range.
Hicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Richard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richard tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Richard avoids them all with ease.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Richard attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Hicks kicks Richard off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Richard is just out of range.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richard wants to control but Hicks is keeping him busy.
Richard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hicks tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
Small Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hicks's head.
Richard is keen to just control but Hicks is a slippery customer.
Richard passes into side control, despite Hicks's attempt to control the position. #T3#
Richard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Richard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hicks sneaks back into half guard.
Hicks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richard.
Richard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hicks is positioning himself well to prevent Richard advancing to mount.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB#
Richard is working for a kimura but Hicks is defending it quite comfortably.
Hicks is looking to control Richard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hicks avoid being mounted?
Hicks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richard.
Richard slips a nice elbow through Hicks's hands, connecting with Hicks's forehead.
Richard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Hicks's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hicks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
Post fight, an emotional Lyman Hicks said 'Where the fuck is my belt? You beat the champ, you are the champ!'.

Event: HRL73
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dayton manages to avoid it.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks looks to land a combination but Dayton avoids it well.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dayton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Hicks lands a high kick!
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dayton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hicks!
Hicks has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hicks can't do much from the bottom here.
Dayton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dayton looks up at the clock and then as Hicks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dayton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hicks regains half guard, as Dayton was trying to land strikes.
Dayton prevents Hicks from improving his position.#T1#
Dayton winds up and cracks Hicks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dayton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hicks defending well though.
Hicks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dayton 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.
Dayton postures up in Hicks's guard and throws a big left but Hicks blocks it.
Dayton looking to pass the guard.
Hicks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Hicks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dayton pulls Hicks in to control the position.
Hicks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hicks won't allow Dayton to sweep him here.
Hicks trying to control but Dayton is working from the bottom.
Hicks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Hicks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hicks trying to control from Dayton 's half guard. Dayton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dayton keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Hicks sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dayton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dayton is looking for a triangle but Hicks pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Hicks gets to his feet - Dayton follows without any prompting. #T4#
Dayton needs to keep his hands up - Hicks had a free shot at his head there.
Hicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dayton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dayton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks.
Hicks cracks a nice hook into Dayton 's ribs.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Dayton 's shoulder, as Dayton tries to avoid the shot.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks loads up on a big right hand but Dayton slips the punch.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Dayton moves away and avoids it.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dayton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hicks manages to circle out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Hicks.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Hicks connects with a looping right hand.
Dayton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hicks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dayton is looking to counter the offense by Hicks and move into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Dayton .
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dayton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks misses with a hook #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hicks won't be happy with that.

Hicks sneaks out the side door and pushes Dayton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Dayton moved out of range.
As Hicks tries to get set, Dayton tries to push him back and clinch up but Hicks manages to avoid the attempt.
Dayton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Dayton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Dayton avoids them all with ease.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Hicks.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Dayton .
Dayton is looking to counter the offense by Hicks and move into the clinch.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Dayton moved out of range nicely.
As Hicks tries to get set, Dayton tries to push him back and clinch up but Hicks manages to avoid the attempt.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dayton s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dayton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Dayton slips under a jab from Hicks.
Nice uppercut there from Hicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dayton slips under a jab from Hicks.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks jabs at Dayton 's body.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Dayton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hicks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Dayton 's head but Dayton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Dayton .
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Hicks misses the jab.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A lazy body kick from Hicks #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dayton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dayton is nestled in close to Hicks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Dayton there.
Dayton throwing shots but Hicks is blocking nicely.
Dayton missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Dayton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Hicks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Small Dayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dayton drops back looking for a leg! Hicks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hicks manages to kick Dayton off! Dayton jumps back into Hicks's guard.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hicks's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dayton 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dayton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dayton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Hicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Hicks as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Dayton defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks misses with a right hand #TD#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hicks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks tries to buck Dayton off but Dayton is having none of it.#T1#
Dayton working away.
Hicks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dayton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dayton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hicks wants to control but Dayton postures up.
Dayton working the ground and pound.
Hicks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Hicks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hicks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dayton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hicks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dayton .
Hicks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hicks is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Hicks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dayton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T3#
Dayton scoring with strikes but Hicks is staying in there.
BOOM! Dayton connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#Hicks is rocked!
Dayton breaks from Hicks's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hicks is still in real trouble! Can Dayton finish him?
Dayton trying to control but Hicks is having none of it.
Dayton lands a heavy elbow.
Dayton lands a big elbow - Hicks is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Hicks is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HRL69
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Taylor throws an off balance right hand
and Hicks counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Hicks's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hicks dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!
Hicks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hicks.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks.
Hicks dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!
Hicks swings widly with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor scores with a decent looking hook.
Hicks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taylor at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Hicks's body. Hicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Hicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hicks.
Hicks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taylor backs up against the cage. #T1#
Taylor lands a jab.
A big right from Hicks misses.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor cracks Hicks with an open hand slap.
Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hicks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, jab by Hicks - just one landing.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hickss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Hicks sets himself, and Taylor steps forward looking for the clinch! Hicks avoids it this time.
Hicks scores with a shot to the body.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hicks's head.#T2#
Taylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hicks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Hicks swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
A left lands for Hicks.
Taylor defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks works the jab nicely.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Hicks moved out of range nicely.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Jab by Taylor.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Hicks.
Taylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hicks with a nice cross.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks throws a combination that misses
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Hicks misses with a straight right.
Hicks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Hicks's belly button to the back.
Taylor throws a jab when Hicks was well out of range.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Hicks. #T4#
Hicks takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hicks misses with the combination.
Hicks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taylor backs up against the cage.
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Hicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taylor thinking.
Jab from Hicks.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hicks.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot.
Hicks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taylor momentarily.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hicks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Hicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Taylor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hicks has got the better of the exchanges.
A left and a right from Hicks both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Hicks walks into a stiff left hand from Taylor.
Taylor throws a jab when Hicks was well out of range.
Hicks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Taylor misses.
A head kick misses from Hicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Hicks misses the jab.
A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Taylor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Hicks slips the punch.
Taylor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Hicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Taylor darts in and clinches Hicks up against the cage.
Taylor jumps guard but Hicks stands there with Taylor around his waist. Taylor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hicks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taylor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Taylor is leaning against Hicks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taylor digs a right hand into Hicks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hicks's gas tank. #TD2#
Taylor decides to pull guard.
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Hicks defends easily. #SUB2#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hicks is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there.
Hicks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hicks throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hicks working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hicks defends it easily.#SUB2#
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hicks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hicks postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it. #SUB2#
Hicks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hicks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sloppy strikes from Hicks. Those never looked like landing.
Hicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor.
Hicks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Hicks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hicks throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hicks misses with a hook
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hicks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taylor backs up against the cage.
Hicks scores with a nice right hand.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Hicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Hicks misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Taylor misses with a left hand
and Hicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Taylor staying out of range there.
Hicks throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hicks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taylor moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Taylor sizes up Hicks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Hicks.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
Taylor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hicks missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks scores with a sloppy right hand. Taylor should have avoided that one.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.#T3#
Taylor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hicks doesn't seem bothered though.
Taylor tries to clinch
and Hicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Hicks throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses.
Hicks is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Taylor lands a head shot.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hicks throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor lands with a hook. Hicks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4##CL2#
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Hicks in a clinch. #TD2#
Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Hicks to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Taylor looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hicks is defending well. Taylor quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hicks has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Taylor celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Colby Taylor!
Colby Taylor is the new featherweight champion!
Colby Taylor thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL64
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Hicks slips a jab from Taylor.
Hicks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taylor on the side of the head.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Hicks misses with a jab to the body
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Hicks misses.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hicks takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Hicks sets himself, and Taylor steps forward looking for the clinch! Hicks avoids it this time.
We've been told by Hicks's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hicks.
Taylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to clinch but Hicks moves out of range.
Taylor lands with a good body shot.
Hicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.#T1#
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hicks. Hicks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hicks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hicks defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor darts in trying to clinch
and Hicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
Hicks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hicks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hicks throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Hicks throws a combination that misses
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor misses with a body shot
and Hicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hicks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taylor. Taylor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taylor throws a hook but Hicks avoids it easily.
Hicks misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Hicks works the jab nicely.
Hicks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hicks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
Taylor defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks misses with a body shot
and Taylor counters with a left to the body.
Taylor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hicks ducks right into an uppercut from Taylor.
Hicks misses with a jab to the body
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Hicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hicks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Taylor scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Hicks is out of range.
Hicks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with Hicks's head.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Taylor's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Hicks.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Taylor. Beautiful body shot.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks scores with a jab.
Hicks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Taylor wants to counter the offense by Hicks and move into the clinch position.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lyman Hicks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hicks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Taylor lands a body shot.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hicks throws out the jab.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor misses with a body shot
and Hicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taylor thinking.
Hicks slips a straight right by Taylor.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
Hicks throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to clinch but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Hicks throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor walks into a straight right hand from Hicks.#T1#
Hicks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor tries to clinch but Hicks moves out of range.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
and Hicks counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Hicks throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Hicks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hicks misses with a low kick.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Hicks's head but Hicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Hicks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Hicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Hicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor misses with a hook to the body
and Hicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Hicks - just one landing. #T3#
Taylor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hicks defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
A body shot lands from Taylor.
Hicks is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Hicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hicks.
Hicks thuds a left hand into Taylor's body.
Hicks misses with a left hand
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Hicks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hicks misses with a hook
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Taylor pushes Hicks up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hicks smiles and moves away.
A jab from Hicks finds it's way through Taylor's defenses.
Taylor moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Hicks 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.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Hicks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hicks blocks a jab.
Hicks moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lyman Hicks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hicks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor tries to clinch but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Hicks sets himself, and Taylor steps forward looking for the clinch! Hicks avoids it this time.
Taylor misses with a hook. Hicks ducked under it nicely.
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Hicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hicks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Hicks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Taylor throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks. #T1#
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Hicks is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Hicks misses
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Taylor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taylor throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
Hicks misses with a double jab
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hicks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Hicks's head but Hicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hicks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taylor swings widly with a right hand
and Hicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Taylor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hicks thinking. #T2#
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Taylor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hicks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taylor scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Hicks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taylor clobbers Hicks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hicks throws a sloppy body shot
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Taylor.
Taylor slips a jab from Hicks.
Taylor misses with a hook. Hicks ducked under it nicely.
Taylor tries to clinch but Hicks is having none of it.
Hicks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks misses with an uppercut
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Taylor thuds a left hand into Hicks's body.
Taylor defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor tries to clinch but Hicks is having none of it.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Hicks misses with a hook.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hicks at a distance.
Good shot there by Hicks.
A head kick by Hicks misses #CL2#
and Taylor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Hicks avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Hicks.
Taylor has Hicks pressed against the cage.
Taylor takes a shot to the head. #T4##BC#
Hicks breaks the clinch.
Hicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Hicks staying out of range there.
Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hicks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Hicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hicks throws a leg kick
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Hicks there.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Taylor defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Taylor really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Taylor lunges at Hicks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hicks's hand.
Lyman Hicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hicks smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hicks.
Taylor misses with a left hand
and Hicks counters with a straight right hand.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Hicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks misses the jab.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks takes one to the side of the head.
Hicks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Hicks circles away and keeps his distance.
Hicks throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Hicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Taylor wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Hicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taylor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taylor tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Taylor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hicks, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hicks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
A jab lands there for Taylor.
Hicks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hicks misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hicks in his tracks.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Hicks misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Taylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hicks throws out the jab.
Hicks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with Hicks's head.
Taylor scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.#T4#
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taylor throws a hook but Hicks avoids it easily.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Hicks.
Hicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hicks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taylor.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks misses with a hook.
Hicks loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Hicks is avoiding it.
Hicks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lyman Hicks will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Taylor throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
Colby Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
A swing and a miss from Hicks.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hicks.
Hicks takes one to the chin there.
Hicks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Taylor counters by moving into the clinch.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hicks to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Hicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Hicks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taylor throws a hook but Hicks avoids it easily.
Hicks jabs at Taylor's body.
Nice shot lands for Hicks.
Taylor tries to clinch but Hicks is having none of it.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taylor misses with a looping right.#T2#
Hicks misses with a body punch
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Taylor.
Hicks slips under a jab from Taylor.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Hicks's body. Hicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taylor defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hicks connects with the punch.
Taylor tries to clinch but Hicks is having none of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Taylor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Nice body punch from Taylor.
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hicks misses with a hook to the body
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Hicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hicks counters with a right hand to the body.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Taylor tries to clinch up
and Hicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
Hicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taylor slips under a jab from Hicks.
Jab by Taylor.
Hicks lands with a nice combination. Taylor backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Hicks is rocked!
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colby Taylor.
I think Hicks 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Lyman Hicks retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: HRL59
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
Hicks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dayton slips a jab from Hicks.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Hicks misses with the combination.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks fails to land with a series of punches.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dayton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hicks is looking to score with low kicks.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Hicks scores with a hook.
Hicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dayton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dayton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dayton moves away from the strike by Hicks.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks connects with the punch.
Dayton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good shot there by Hicks.
Hicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hicks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dayton 's head.
Sloppy strikes from Hicks. Those never looked like landing.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dayton ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hicks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hicks tests Dayton 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Dayton moved out of range nicely.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dayton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dayton .
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Hicks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hicks jabs Dayton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hicks misses with a hook.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks takes a swing at Dayton 's ribcage but misses.
Hicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dayton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dayton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hicks throws the left hand but Dayton avoids the punch easily.
Hicks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Dayton is just out of range.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Hicks tries to bum rush Dayton with a series of wild strikes but Dayton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Dayton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Hicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
Hicks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hicks cracks Dayton with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hicks scores with a nice right hand.
Hicks lands the left hand.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Dayton 's head but Dayton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hicks throws out a powerful jab.
Hicks scores with a decent looking hook.
Dayton defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks swings for the body but Dayton moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dayton might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Dayton staying out of range there.#T1#
Dayton dodges the punch combination from Hicks.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lyman Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Dayton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dayton moves away.
Hicks takes a swing at Dayton 's ribcage but misses.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hicks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hicks lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Dayton is just out of range.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Hicks misses.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Dayton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Dayton dodges the punch combination from Hicks.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Lyman Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks lands a lovely overhand right.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks lands the left hand.#T3#
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hicks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dayton is controlling him.
Dayton postures up in Hicks's guard and throws a big left but Hicks blocks it.
Dayton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dayton wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Dayton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dayton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Dayton with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks has momentary wrist control but Dayton slips an elbow through the middle.
Hicks is trying to control the position but Dayton postures up.
Dayton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hicks wants to get back to his feet but Dayton passes into half guard.
Dayton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES2#
Hicks makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dayton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A combination from Hicks does no damage.
Hicks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hicks throws a hook but Dayton avoids it easily.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Dayton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hicks.
Hicks scores with a jab to the head.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Dayton .
Hicks lands a glancing blow to the side of Dayton 's head.
Hicks scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Hicks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dayton doesn't seem phased though.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hicks. That snapped Dayton 's head back. #T1#
Hicks catches Dayton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Hicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hicks.
Hicks tries to bum rush Dayton with a series of wild strikes but Dayton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Dayton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hicks throws a hook but Dayton avoids it easily.
Dayton slips a jab from Hicks.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dayton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.#T2#
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Dayton moved out of range nicely.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Dayton 's head but Dayton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Dayton .
Dayton slips a straight right by Hicks.
Hicks lands a glancing blow to the side of Dayton 's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Dayton 's ribs.
Dayton slips under a jab.
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dayton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Dayton 's head but Dayton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot.
Hicks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dayton has time to react.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Dayton 's head but Dayton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Hicks catches Dayton right on the button with a cross.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dayton moves away.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Dayton counters with a shoot takedown. Hicks fights it but they end up in guard.
Dayton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dayton won't allow Hicks to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dayton scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A right-left combo lands from Hicks.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hicks throws a big shot that misses.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
A big left from Hicks misses.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dayton .
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Dayton moves away from the strike by Hicks.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dayton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Dayton staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Hicks.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Hicks finds it's way through Dayton 's defenses.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Hicks misses with a few strikes there.
Hicks lands with a nice combination. Dayton backs away looking to recover.
Hicks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dayton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dayton moves away.
Dayton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
Hicks misses the jab.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Dayton moves away and avoids it.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks connects with a jab.#T3#
Hicks misses with a left hand #TD#
and Dayton counters with a shoot takedown. Hicks fights it but they end up in guard.
Dayton throws a big right hand that misses.
Dayton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dayton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dayton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hicks wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dayton is now in half guard.
Dayton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dayton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hicks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dayton missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Dayton working Hicks over with strikes.
Hicks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dayton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dayton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Small Dayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hicks looking for subs from the bottom but Dayton mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Dayton raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Hicks is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Hicks scores with a jab. Dayton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hicks throws a body punch but Dayton moves out of range.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dayton needs to keep his hands up - Hicks had a free shot at his head there.
Dayton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
A left lands for Hicks.
Dayton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hicks. That snapped Dayton 's head back.
Hicks tries to bum rush Dayton with a series of wild strikes but Dayton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks jabs at Dayton 's body.
Dayton slips a jab from Hicks.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Dayton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Dayton avoids them all with ease.
Dayton moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Dayton 's shoulder, as Dayton tries to avoid the shot.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Hicks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dayton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Dayton moved out of range nicely.
Hicks digs a good hook to Dayton 's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dayton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hicks cracks Dayton with an open hand slap.
Hicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Hicks throws a big shot that misses.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks stuns Dayton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Dayton ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks lands the left hand.#T4#
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Hicks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target.
Small Dayton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hicks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hicks 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 43:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 43:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
Lyman Hicks is the new featherweight champion!
As Lyman Hicks got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: " Two wins over the lil fella and both for titles, who's next?"'.

Event: HRL53
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Hicks scores with a hook.
Rose misses with an uppercut
and Hicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rose will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rose stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hicks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks staying out of range there.
Rose tries to move into range but Hicks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hicks connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Rose! He's out on his feet! Hicks rushes in and drops Rose with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lyman Hicks!
Lyman Hicks made sure to mention his sponsor, 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview.

Event: HRL48
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Zapina moves out of range of the strikes.
Zapina swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zapina ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Zapina moved out of range.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapina misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Zapina closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hicks misses with a punch on the inside.
Hicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Hicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Hicks.
Zapina takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Zapina has Hicks up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks has a couple of punches blocked by Zapina.
Zapina lands an elbow just above Hicks 's eye.
A body shot lands from Zapina.
Zapina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hicks throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Hicks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Zapina.
Zapina softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Hicks breaks from the clinch.
Hicks misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zapina counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hicks's knee momentarily.
Zapina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Hicks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Zapina.
Zapina slips a jab and a cross from Hicks.
Zapina comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks digs a good hook to Zapina's body.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Zapina.
Hicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zapina takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zapina's coach down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zapina's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks misses with a hook.
Zapina is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hicks with a body shot.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand
and Zapina makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hicks really felt that one!
Zapina lands a jab to Hicks's midsection.
A lazy left from Hicks finds it's target.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zapina.
Zapina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hicks.
Zapina slips a jab from Hicks.
Zapina stuns Hicks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Zapina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Zapina.
Hicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Hicks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hicks throws a combination that misses
and Zapina makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hicks really felt that one!
Zapina comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapina moves away.#KD2#
Zapina cracks Hicks with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hicks looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zapina finish him? #ROC2#Hicks is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks misses with a jab to the body
and Zapina finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Oh Hicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hicks is breathing heavily.
Zapina explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zapina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zapina circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hicks to the canvas! Hicks doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Zapina keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olan Zapina!
Olan Zapina seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL43
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Hicks misses with an uppercut. Dayton saw that one coming.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Hicks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dayton under the eye.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dayton moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Hicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dayton takes one to the side of the head.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dayton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dayton slips a jab from Hicks.
Hicks throws a jab when Dayton was well out of range.
Hicks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hicks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks lands with a shot to the body.
Hicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hicks lands a jab to Dayton 's midsection.
Dayton slips a jab from Hicks.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks 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. #T2#
Dayton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dayton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hicks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks throws a right hand that Dayton ducks under and follows up with a left that Dayton also avoids with ease.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lyman Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dayton avoids the body shot from Hicks.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Hicks. That snapped Dayton 's head back.
Nice jab there from Hicks.
Hicks with a jab.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dayton defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hicks lands with a hook. Dayton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dayton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Hicks.
Hicks scores with a body shot. #T4#
Hicks misses with a hook #TD#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control.
Hicks is trying to control Dayton 's posture but Dayton avoids it. #SUB#
Dayton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hicks struggling a bit here.
Hicks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Dayton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hicks has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dayton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hicks misses with a body punch #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hicks is trying to keep Dayton in close.
Hicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hicks is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Dayton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hicks passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hicks is staying tight to Dayton 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dayton looking for a sweep but Hicks has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dayton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hicks.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dayton is looking to improve his position but Hicks isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dayton tries to hold on but Hicks postures up.
Hicks controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Hicks looking to control but Dayton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dayton is desperately trying to improve his position but Hicks has a good base and remains in mount.
Hicks controlling from the full mount.
Dayton working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dayton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hicks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hicks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dayton keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Dayton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dayton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dayton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dayton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hicks misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hicks! #SUB#
Dayton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hicks manages to get back to half guard.
Hicks is concentrating on defense, preventing Dayton from advancing position.
Hicks wants to get back to full guard.
Lyman Hicks has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Hicks is positioning himself well to prevent Dayton advancing to mount. #SUB#
Dayton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Dayton is working for a kimura but Hicks is defending it quite comfortably.
Hicks is looking to control Dayton 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hicks avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dayton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hicks desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hicks scores with a jab. Dayton acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lyman Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dayton ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Dayton is just out of range.
Dayton needs to keep his hands up - Hicks had a free shot at his head there.
Hicks lands a nice hook to Dayton 's body. Dayton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Dayton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dayton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Hicks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dayton moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hicks.
Dayton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dayton avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
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!
Hicks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hicks catches Dayton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hicks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dayton on the side of the head.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dayton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dayton moves away.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Dayton moved out of range.
Hicks misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Dayton counters with a shoot takedown. Hicks fights it but they end up in guard.
Hicks wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks is controlling Dayton 's posture.
Dayton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Dayton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hicks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dayton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hicks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hicks's back!
Hicks rolls, trying to escape but Dayton keeps control of the position.
Dayton is working the ground and pound. Can Hicks escape?#T2#
Hicks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Hicks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hicks trying to control the action but Dayton just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Dayton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hicks knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hicks for a finish. #T3#
Hicks can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Hicks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dayton 's arms.
Dayton doesn't have the hooks in and Hicks manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Hicks won't allow Dayton to sweep him here.
Hicks looking to pass the guard.
Dayton keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Dayton wants to improve his position but instead Hicks has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayton is doing well to control the position and prevent Hicks from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Small Dayton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dayton 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Hicks with a hook.
Dayton ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Dayton moves forwards but Hicks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dayton .
Dayton 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hicks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dayton scrambles back to his feet.
Hicks lands with a nice combination. Dayton backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Dayton does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Hicks throws a head kick but Dayton moves out of range.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks throws a hook but Dayton blocks it.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends Dayton 's belly button to the back.
Dayton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Hicks scores with a hook.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks throws a series of strikes that have Dayton backpedaling.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Hicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Dayton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Hicks is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dayton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Hicks breaks the clinch.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hicks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dayton 's head.
A shot to the body from Hicks misses #TD#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hicks! #SUB#
Dayton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hicks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Dayton has hold of Hicks's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hicks seems comfortable defending it but Dayton has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hicks is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hicks is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dayton couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Small Dayton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HRL40
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Hicks.
Richard feints the counter takedown.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Richard with the counter takedown but Hicks avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Richard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hicks misses with the combination.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hicks misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Richard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richard.
Richard trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks has control of Richard's left arm, preventing Richard from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hicks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richard. #T1#
Hicks trying to control the position.
Richard working some strikes from top position.
Richard pushing down on Hicks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hicks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richard.
Richard trying to pass the guard but Hicks defending well.
Hicks is pressing down on Richard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hicks looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Richard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hicks, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hicks controlling the position.
Hicks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richard is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.
Richard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hicks is on top in guard. #REVR#
Richard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Richard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hicks is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Richard.
Hicks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richard keeps working.
Richard is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Hicks has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hicks swings for the body but Richard moves out of range.
Hicks misses with an uppercut. Richard saw that one coming.
Richard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hicks defends it well.
Hicks connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Richard defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
And Richard tries to counter it with a takedown but Hicks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richard circles away quickly and effectively.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hicks misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Richard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hicks's guard.
Richard trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Richard has gone for a leg lock! Hicks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Richard's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lyman Hicks will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Hicks.
Richard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richard manages to avoid it.
Hicks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hicks loads up on a big right hand but Richard slips the punch.
Richard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hicks throws the left hand but Richard avoids the punch easily.
Hicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Richard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Richard's ribs.
Lyman Hicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks lands a jab to Richard's midsection.
A jab lands there for Hicks.
Lyman Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hicks thuds his right hand into Richard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hicks misses with a hook #TD2#
and Richard counters with a takedown into side control.
We've been informed that Richard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hicks is not content to let Richard control the position. #SUB2#
Richard swings around for an armbar but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Richard's guard.#SUB2#
Hicks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hicks has managed to get both his arms back between Richard's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Richard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hicks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richard is striking from the bottom but Hicks uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T2#
Hicks wants to control but Richard is keeping him busy.
Small Richard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richard trying to hold on to Hicks's head to control him but Hicks postures up.
Hicks prevents Richard from improving his position.#SUB2#
Richard looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Richard actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Hicks is looking to take a break and control but Richard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Richard is in trouble now - Hicks has advanced to mount!
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richard can do to turn this around?
Richard can't escape the position.
Richard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hicks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Richard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hicks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Richard working for submissions but it's allowed Hicks to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hicks, as that shot connected.
Hicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richard with the counter takedown but Hicks avoids it easily.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks.
Richard feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Richard feints the counter takedown.
Hicks jabs Richard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Richard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richard with the counter takedown but Hicks avoids it easily.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richard feints the counter takedown.
Richard moves forwards but Hicks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hicks throws the left hand but Richard avoids the punch easily.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Richard is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Hicks - just one landing.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Richard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hicks defends it well.
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
A jab from Hicks misses.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richard.
A punch combination from Hicks misses.
Richard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Richard moved out of range nicely.
Richard ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Richard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Richard tries to counter it with a takedown but Hicks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Richard slips under a jab from Hicks.
Hicks missing with a left hand there. Richard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hicks throws a looping overhand right but Richard ducks down to avoid it.
Richard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Richard moves away and avoids it.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Richard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hicks has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Richard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hicks has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Richard is trying to work for a kimura but Hicks is defending well.
Hicks wants to control but Richard is keeping busy. #T4##SUB2#
Richard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hicks tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hicks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Lyman Hicks!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Lyman Hicks!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Lyman Hicks!

Lyman Hicks wins by unanimous decision!
Lyman Hicks took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: HRL35
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks misses with the combination.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks.
Hicks walks into a jab.
Murray misses with a hook.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murray swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
Hicks swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murray.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Murray wants to counter with a clinch but Hicks pushes him away.
Hicks misses the jab.
Murray tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murray's head.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Hicks saw that one coming.
Hicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hicks connects with a right hand. Murray shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Hicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
Hicks is looking to counter punch.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
A jab from Murray finds it's way through Hicks's defenses.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray lands with an uppercut that bounces Hicks off the cage and back into range.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hicks digs a good hook to Murray's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Murray avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Hicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Hicks.
A cross from Hicks lands.
Murray works Hicks's body with a nice hook.
Murray sizes up Hicks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hicks misses the target.
Hicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Hicks.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Hicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Hicks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murray.
A big right from Murray misses.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray lands a nice shot that snaps Hicks's head back.
A big left from Murray misses.
Hicks scores with the left hand. Murray knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Hicks punishes Murray's body with a nice straight punch.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murray slips under a jab from Hicks.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray.
Hicks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murray's hands.
Hicks connects with a looping right hand.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Murray moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hicks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Hicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.#T4#
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hicks defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks misses with a combination
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Murray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hicks's head.
Hicks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Hicks.
Hicks takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Murray releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Murray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murray slips under a jab.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray cracks Hicks with a good jab.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Hicks punishes Murray's body with a nice straight punch.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Murray misses with a hook.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murray lands a slapping body shot.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks lands a right hook to the body.
Hicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks lands a head shot.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Hicks dips to his left and cracks Murray with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hicks's head.
Hicks throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray tries to counter with a clinch but Hicks shakes him off and moves away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Murray might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hicks has got the better of the exchanges.
Hicks misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Murray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hicks.
Murray dips to his left and cracks Hicks with an uppercut!
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murray can do to turn this around?
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hicks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murray in his tracks. #ROC#Murray is rocked!
Murray misses with an uppercut. Hicks saw that one coming.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Hicks finish him?
Hicks lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Murray is looking to close the distance but Hicks sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Murray crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Murray is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lyman Hicks!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lyman Hicks waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: HRL32
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Hicks scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. Hicks catches Rose right on the button with a cross.
Hicks throws a right and a left that Rose avoids nicely.
Rose feints the counter takedown.
Rose shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hicks eats them both and turns towards Rose to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Rose forces Hicks back against the cage and clinches.
Rose blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rose jumps guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hicks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Hicks avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rose is stalling here.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hicks to keep the fight standing.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Rose tries to pull guard but Hicks won't allow it.
Lyman Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Rose.#T1#
Hicks gets through Rose's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Hicks tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Hicks back against the cage.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks lands with a light punch inside.
Hicks lands an uppercut.
Hicks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Hicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Hicks is pressed up against the cage. Rose has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hicks down to the mat. Hicks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hicks jabs Rose right on the nose. Rose blinks but takes it well.
Rose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hicks falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Rose counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hicks is looking for a triangle but Rose pushes his legs off easily.
Rose throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Rose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.
Rose stopping the sweep attempt from Hicks.
Rose engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Rose is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hicks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hicks has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Rose has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hicks is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rose.
Rose is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Rose is not content to let Hicks control the position.
Hicks controlling the position from side mount.
Hicks trying to control the action but Rose is working from the bottom.
Rose has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rose sneaks back into half guard.
Hicks is trying to control. Rose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rose has a hand on Hicks's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hicks takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rose can't escape the position.
Hicks avoids the attempt from Rose to control.
Hicks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hicks avoids the attempt from Rose to control.
Hicks landing strikes from the mount and Rose is in trouble!
Rose is squirming around, avoiding Hicks's attempts to control the action.
Rose manages to control the position for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rose cracks Hicks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Rose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hicks defends it well.
Rose takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rose takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hicks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rose's hands.#ROC#Rose is rocked!
Hicks ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Rose's jaw. Rose's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Hicks does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyman Hicks!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lyman Hicks waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: HRL27 Petric vs Thibodeaux
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1##CL#
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Hicks in a clinch.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Hicks pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hicks misses with the head strike.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Hicks.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.
Taylor lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Taylor.
Hicks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Hicks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
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!#TD#
Taylor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taylor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hicks controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Taylor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hicks uses it to pass to side control.
Taylor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Hicks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
Taylor is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Hicks prevents Taylor from improving his position.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hicks is taking a breather. Taylor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is looking to control Hicks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
Hicks prevents Taylor from improving his position.
Taylor is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks slips a straight right by Taylor.#CL#
Hicks tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hicks walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
A left and a right from Hicks both land. Nice combination.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Hicks is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hicks blocks a jab.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Hicks circles away. #CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch.
Taylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Hicks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hicks looking to slow down the pace here.
Hicks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taylor jumps guard but Hicks stands there with Taylor around his waist. Taylor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor lands an uppercut.#T4#
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taylor gets through Hicks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hicks lands a left hand.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hicks blocks a body shot from Taylor. #BC2#
Hicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hicks throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Taylor lands with an overhand left.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Taylor gets a clinch.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hicks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
Hicks prevents a body shot from Taylor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Colby Taylor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hicks. Hicks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Taylor drives through and clinches with Hicks against the cage.
Colby Taylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Hicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Hicks.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Hicks slips the punch.
Taylor cracks Hicks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Hicks in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Taylor.
Hicks taking a breather.
Hicks taking a breather.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hicks is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
A short right from Taylor.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hicks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor keeps control of Hicks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hicks to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hicks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Hicks won't allow it.
Hicks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hicks walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Hicks takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lyman Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hicks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Hicks circles away. #CL#
Taylor clinches.
Taylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hicks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Hicks prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hicks can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Hicks breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Taylor connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor sizes up Hicks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Hicks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Taylor tries to clinch but Hicks is having none of it.
Colby Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taylor's hands.
Taylor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor sizes up Hicks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Hicks is avoiding it.
Hicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Taylor is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Hicks tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Hicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Taylor lands a nice shot that snaps Hicks's head back.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor cracks Hicks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taylor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taylor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Hicks pushes him off.#CL#
Taylor has managed to clinch.
Hicks tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Taylor pulls Hicks into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Taylor working for a triangle but Hicks defends it easily.
Hicks postures up.
Hicks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hicks pushes down on Taylor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Colby Taylor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Taylor tries to clinch but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks misses the jab.#CL#
Taylor clinches.
Hicks working hard to break the clinch.
Hicks tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Taylor - that landed with a thud.
Hicks gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hicks is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taylor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hicks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor gets through Hicks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Taylor lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hicks as Taylor tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor.
Taylor has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
Hicks looking to slow down the pace here.
Hicks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Hicks controls his hands.
Hicks misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Taylor pulls guard successfully.
Taylor is trying to keep Hicks in close.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet. #SUB#
Hicks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hicks has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Hicks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hicks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Hicks working away.
Hicks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Taylor sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Taylor is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hicks is tapping! Great win for Taylor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Colby Taylor!
Colby Taylor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL24 Taylor vs Natta
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
A left lands for Hicks.#CL#
Murray moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Hicks works Murray's body with a nice hook.
Hicks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murray wants to clinch.
Hicks throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Murray counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Murray.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray gets through Hicks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray is trying to pull guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Murray pulls guard.
Hicks stays in close to Murray's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hicks avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hicks is sitting in close to Murray's body. Murray has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hicks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hicks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Murray.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Micah Murray!
Micah Murray retains his featherweight title!

Event: HRL19 Jackson vs Ribeiro
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Hicks cracks Rose with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hicks throws a shot to the body.
Rose throws an off balance right hand
and Hicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hicks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rose at a distance.
Rose gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hicks.
Hicks lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hicks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hicks misses with an uppercut
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Hicks scores with a shot to the body.
Hicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Hicks lands with a right hand.
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
As Hicks backs off Rose throws a huge counter combo but Hicks manages to avoid it all.
Rose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks throws a right hand that Rose ducks under and follows up with a left that Rose also avoids with ease.
Rose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hicks throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
Hicks throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rose to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Hicks misses.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hicks dips to his left and cracks Rose with an uppercut!
Hicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Rose is rocked!
Hicks connects with a nice cross there... Rose is looking wobbly and Hicks recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Rose to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Hicks jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lyman Hicks!
Lyman Hicks took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: HRL16 Kovacevic vs Schultz
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Hicks lands a body shot.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Hicks coming out on top.
Hicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hicks throws a big shot that misses.
Hicks scores with a nice right hand.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Hicks wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it. #BC#
Hicks breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Hicks has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
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!
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hicks avoids it.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Hicks on the inside.
Hicks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Jones tries to pull guard but Hicks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Jones jumps guard but Hicks stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lyman Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Jones.
Hicks wants to break free but Jones has control.
Hicks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Hicks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Hicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Hicks misses.
Jones throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Hicks.
Jones is looking to clinch but Hicks is avoiding it. #T2#
A big right from Hicks misses.
Hicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hicks lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Hicks lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones tries to pull guard but Hicks holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Hicks.
Jones jumps guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hicks lands with a left to the head.
Hicks leaning against his opponent.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
A short uppercut from Hicks.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Hicks is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hicks has his back to the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Hicks holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Hicks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hicks has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
Hicks lands with a short shot to the head.
Hicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hicks takes a shot to the head.
Hicks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hicks.
Hicks lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hicks walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Jones clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hicks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hicks smiles and moves away.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Hicks avoids it this time.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hicks misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Nice shot by Hicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
That's time! Hicks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hicks digs a good hook to Jones's body.
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hicks misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
A shot in the inside from Hicks.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones pushes Hicks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hicks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hicks smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicks.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Lyman Hicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones slips a straight right by Hicks.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hicks sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Hicks avoids it this time.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jones counter with a right hand. #T2#
Hicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Hicks avoids the damage to the body.
Jones misses with some punches.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hicks walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Lyman Hicks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
Lyman Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Jones.#BC#
Hicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Hicks pushes him away.#T3#
Hicks with a hook.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones. #BC#
Hicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hicks connects with a crisp jab.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Hicks.
Jones tries to pull guard but Hicks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hicks working aggressively here.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hicks smiles and moves away.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Hicks 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.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Hicks circles away.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Hicks misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
A left lands for Hicks.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Hicks.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Hicks.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hicks lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hicks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Hicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target.
Hicks slips a straight right by Jones.
Hicks lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Hicks lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Hicks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones tries to clinch but Hicks is having none of it.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks is looking to counter punch.
Hicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hicks misses with a hook.
Jones slips under a jab.#T2#
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Hicks sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Hicks avoids it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Hicks missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Jones clinches.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hicks walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hicks!
Hicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Hicks and move into the clinch position.
A left and a right from Hicks both land. Nice combination.
Jones slips a straight right by Hicks.#T3#
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Hicks shakes him off and moves away.
Hicks connects with a single shot there.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hicks misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hicks.
Hicks scores with a jab.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Hicks.
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones is looking to clinch but Hicks is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Hicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Hicks slips a straight right by Jones.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hicks scores with a jab.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hicks 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lyman Hicks made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HLR8: Bruce vs Soaki
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Hicks lands a nice shot that snaps Rose's head back.
Hicks works the jab nicely.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks misses with a right hand
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hicks throws a nice looking combination but Rose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hicks misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Hicks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rose doesn't seem phased though.
Hicks misses with a left hand
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rose walks into a straight right hand from Hicks.
Hicks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Nice defenses there by Hicks.
Hicks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Hicks.
Rose takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a right hand
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Hicks misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hicks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hicks connects with a jab.
Rose staying out of range there.#T2#
Rose lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Rose counters with a series of strikes. Hicks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rose takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hicks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks misses with a hook.
As Hicks backs off Rose throws a huge counter combo but Hicks manages to avoid it all.
Hicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Hicks misses.
Rose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Rose connects with a looping right hand.
Hicks with a hook.
Hicks misses with a combination #TD2#
and Rose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rose.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hicks is pulling down on Rose's head to control his posture. #T4#
Hicks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rose's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Rose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hicks is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hicks is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rose is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Hicks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hicks has managed to get both his arms back between Rose's legs - danger averted.
Hicks controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Rose moves away and avoids it.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicks throws a right hand that misses
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hicks cracks Rose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been told by Hicks's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Rose's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hicks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rose scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Hicks misses.
Rose misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Hicks misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rose! But no joy.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Rose.#T1#
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rose in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Rose's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rose moves away from the strike by Hicks.
Rose avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Hicks misses with a hook
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hicks throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Rose slips under a jab.
Rose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hicks misses with a body punch
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hicks jabs at Rose's body.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose throws out a loose jab but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
Hicks swings widly with a right hand
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Rose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hicks lands a nice looking body shot.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hicks throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.#T3#
Hicks misses with a hook to the body
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Lyman Hicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks throws a jab when Rose was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rose! But no joy.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hicks.
Hicks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hicks cracks Rose with a good jab.
Rose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hicks throws out the jab.
Rose moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hicks misses with a straight right.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hicks misses with a hook.
Hicks swings for the body but Rose moves out of range. #T4#
Rose misses with a hook.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Rose is out of range.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Hicks misses with a hook to the body
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rose might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hicks throws a sloppy body shot
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rose counters with a straight right hand.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Hicks throws a right and a left that Rose avoids nicely.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rose! But no joy.
Rose avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hicks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Hicks misses with a double jab.
Rose drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Rose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hicks throws out the jab.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Rose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Rose slips under a jab from Hicks.
Rose throws a counter combo.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Hicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rose to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Hicks.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Hicks misses with a left hand
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand
and Rose counters with a straight right hand.
Hicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rose moves away from the strike by Hicks.
A punch combination from Hicks misses.
Despite the aggression on Rose's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Rose moved out of range nicely.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.
Rose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rose has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rose takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Rose throws a hook to the side of Hicks's head but Hicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Rose gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hicks.
Hicks stalks Rose and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rose's face. Rose staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Hicks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hicks misses with a hook.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks.
Hicks slips a jab from Rose.
Rose takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hicks.
Rose connects with a right hand. Hicks shakes it off.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Rose blocks a jab.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hicks swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hicks scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hicks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
A big left from Hicks misses.
Hicks jabs at Rose's body.
Hicks fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandon Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hicks tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hicks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
Lyman Hicks made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
George misses the jab.
Hicks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left lands for Hicks.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as George sprawls well. George wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Hicks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
George blocking some punches.
Hicks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
George will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hicks up against the cage.#BC2#
George pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A jab from George misses.
Hicks lands with an uppercut that bounces George off the cage and back into range.
George misses with a wild body shot.
George drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hicks feints a jab promting George to slip. Hicks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. George slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hicks lands a really nice looking cross but George seems unphased.
George stuffs the takedown.
George looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
George throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Hicks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hicks.
Hicks misses with the head strike.
Hicks jumps guard but George stands there with Hicks around his waist. Hicks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hicks is leaning against George and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by George.
George leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
George throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks is looking to counter the offense by George and move into the clinch.
George throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
George tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hicks was well out of range. Poor timing from George.
George lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
George avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Hicks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Hicks is rocked!
A big right from George misses.
Oh Hicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hicks moves away from the strike by George.
Hicks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by George.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hicks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but George swivels and escapes.
George misses with a looping left.
George throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
George misses with a body shot.
Hicks seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Hicks moves in looking to clinch but George pushes him off.
George now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
George displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hicks throws out the jab.
Hicks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from George.
George scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hicks throws a combination that misses
and George counters with a lovely shot to the body.
George scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target. #CL#
Hicks closes the distance and clinches.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as George controls his hands.
George stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hicks. #BC2#
George breaks from the clinch.
George just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Nice cross by Hicks.
We've been told by Hicks's head coaches at A Standerâ€™s Paradise that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Hicks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks. #CL#
Hicks rushes George and presses him up against the cage.
Hicks misses with a body punch. #BC2#
George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
George throws out a loose jab but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
George cracks a nice hook into Hicks's ribs.
George misses the jab.
Hicks closes the distance and clinches up with George, looking for a takedown. Hicks pushes George against the cage but George circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
George has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hicks finds it's way round the side to connect with George's head.
Hicks dives in and grabs George's left leg, looking for a takedown. George pushes down on Hicks's head and hops out.
George thuds his right hand into Hicks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
George looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
George throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freaky George dominated that round.
That's time! Hicks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hicks throws a jab when George was well out of range.
George takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hicks tries to close the distance and clinch up but George swats him away and circles back towards the center.
George lands a nice shot to the body.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
It looked like Hicks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
George cracks Hicks with a good jab.
Hicks throws a jab when George was well out of range.
George avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
George lands a body shot.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown but George shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks misses with an uppercut. George saw that one coming.
A combination from Hicks does no damage.
It seemed like George was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. George does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hicks misses with a left hand
and George counters with a crisp right that sends Hicks to the canvas! George follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freaky George!
The defeated Lyman Hicks had this to say: 'That's the game, lets go again. I will fight anybody!'.

Event: The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Bates looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hicks!
Hicks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bates is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hicks pulls his head out easily.
Bates wants to control but Hicks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bates can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hicks is trying to control. Bates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hicks working over Bates with some ground and pound. Bates looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hicks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hicks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hicks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hicks works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks lands a couple of good shots and Bates has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T1#
Hicks controlling well, preventing Bates from escaping the position.
Hicks lands punches and elbows. #ROC#Bates is rocked!
Hicks has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bates's body.
Bates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Will Hicks go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Hicks is cranking Bates's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Bates! He's tightened the choke and Bates is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lyman Hicks!
Lyman Hicks took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: KIFC 92
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Vonnegut throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Hicks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vonnegut throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vonnegut.
Nice straight punches there by Hicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hicks.
Vonnegut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hicks slips a straight right by Vonnegut.
Hicks throws a jab when Vonnegut was well out of range.
Vonnegut scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Hicks's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vonnegut misses with a right hand
and Vonnegut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vonnegut misses with a straight left.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Hicks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vonnegut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hicks defending well as Vonnegut loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks throws a hook but Vonnegut avoids it easily.#CL#
Hicks has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Vonnegut blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Vonnegut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vonnegut works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Vonnegut lands a nice hook to Hicks's body. Hicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vonnegut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vonnegut counter with a right hand.
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vonnegut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vonnegut slips under a jab.
Hicks misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vonnegut counter with a right hand.
Vonnegut throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Vonnegut misses.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Hicks slips a jab from Vonnegut.
Hicks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Vonnegut misses.
Hicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vonnegut stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Vonnegut lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hicks doesn't seem phased though.
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicks throws a good cross that connects.
Hicks misses with a body shot
letting Vonnegut counter with a right hand.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vonnegut.
Hicks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hicks tries for a takedown but Vonnegut sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vonnegut lands a nice shot that snaps Hicks's head back.
Hicks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vonnegut comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vonnegut throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
Vonnegut works Hicks's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Vonnegut.
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Vonnegut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks blocks a jab.
Hicks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Vonnegut throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
Good shot there by Hicks.
Hicks throws a big shot that misses.
Hicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hicks takes a swing at Vonnegut's ribcage but misses.
Vonnegut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vonnegut tests Hicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hicks.
Vonnegut is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hicks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vonnegut walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Hicks.
Vonnegut slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vonnegut avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Hicks moves away from the strike by Vonnegut.
Vonnegut lands a jab.
Vonnegut throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vonnegut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
Hicks walks into a straight right hand from Vonnegut.#T4#
Vonnegut scores with a nice strike.
Vonnegut looks to throw the jab but Hicks is out of range.
Vonnegut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vonnegut throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
Vonnegut slips a jab and a cross from Hicks.
Hicks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target.
Vonnegut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Vonnegut.
Hicks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vonnegut throws a jab when Hicks was well out of range.
Vonnegut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks misses with an uppercut. Vonnegut saw that one coming.
Vonnegut looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Hicks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vonnegut fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hicks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sikke Vonnegut dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hicks throws a series of punches but Vonnegut avoids them all with ease.
Vonnegut misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks tries a head kick but it misses.
Vonnegut with a jab.
Vonnegut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hicks throws out the jab.
Vonnegut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vonnegut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Vonnegut misses with a hook. Hicks ducked under it nicely.
Vonnegut staying out of range there.#TD2#
Vonnegut shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hicks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vonnegut slows the pace down.
Hicks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vonnegut's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hicks is staying active underneath Vonnegut, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vonnegut is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hicks gets full guard.#T1#
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hicks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vonnegut defends well.
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vonnegut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vonnegut is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vonnegut trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vonnegut looking to sit in guard and control but Hicks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Vonnegut is controlling Hicks's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vonnegut can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vonnegut working a defensive guard here. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hicks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hicks trying to control but Vonnegut is working from the bottom.
Hicks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vonnegut is controlling Hicks's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vonnegut has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.
Vonnegut managing to control the position.
Vonnegut is trying to control the position but Hicks postures up.
Hicks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vonnegut's head.
Hicks is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonnegut has wrist control.
Hicks throwing strikes from guard but Vonnegut blocks nicely.
Hicks stands up over Vonnegut, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hicks is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonnegut has wrist control.
Vonnegut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hicks preventing the sweep. #T3#
Hicks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vonnegut wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vonnegut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks.
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hicks stands up over Vonnegut, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hicks stopping the sweep attempt from Vonnegut.
Hicks stands up over Vonnegut, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hicks being controlled here momentarily.
Hicks postures up in Vonnegut's guard and throws a big left but Vonnegut blocks it.
Hicks lands a couple of digs.
Hicks trying to control but Vonnegut is working from the bottom.
Vonnegut trying to keep a closed guard but Hicks is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Hicks throwing strikes from guard but Vonnegut blocks nicely.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Vonnegut keeps moving.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vonnegut seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vonnegut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there.
Vonnegut keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Lyman Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vonnegut has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hicks has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hicks cracks Vonnegut with a big right hand but Vonnegut just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hicks cracks Vonnegut with a big elbow.
Hicks is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot.
Vonnegut misses with a wild body shot.
Vonnegut lands a jab to the nose.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks tries to close the distance and clinch but Vonnegut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hicks throws a body punch but Vonnegut moves out of range.
Hicks shoots for a double leg takedown but Vonnegut sprawls well. He's pushed Hicks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vonnegut connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hicks's hands.
Vonnegut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks blocks a jab.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Vonnegut.
Hicks misses with a right hand
and Vonnegut counters with a straight right hand.
Vonnegut connects with a jab.
Vonnegut looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
Hicks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Vonnegut moves away and avoids it.
Vonnegut looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks throws a looping overhand right but Vonnegut ducks down to avoid it.
Vonnegut throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Vonnegut's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hicks under the eye.
Vonnegut misses with an uppercut.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Vonnegut lands a nice shot to the body.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vonnegut misses the shot to the body.
Hicks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vonnegut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vonnegut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vonnegut scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hicks doesn't seem bothered though.
Hicks throws a right hand that Vonnegut ducks under and follows up with a left that Vonnegut also avoids with ease.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Vonnegut moved out of range.
Vonnegut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vonnegut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks. #T2#
Hicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vonnegut throws out the jab.
Vonnegut throws a big shot that misses.
Vonnegut lands with an uppercut that bounces Hicks off the cage and back into range.
Hicks throws a body punch but Vonnegut moves out of range.
Hicks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vonnegut.
Vonnegut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Vonnegut.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Vonnegut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vonnegut just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vonnegut. Hicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hicks tries to counter with a takedown but Vonnegut is quick to defend against it.
Vonnegut throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range.
Vonnegut misses with a looping right.
Vonnegut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vonnegut misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Vonnegut moves away from the strike by Hicks.
Hicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vonnegut digs a good hook to Hicks's body.
Vonnegut connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Vonnegut misses its intended target.
Hicks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vonnegut slips a jab from Hicks.
Hicks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vonnegut has time to react.
Vonnegut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vonnegut blocks a jab.
A big right from Vonnegut misses.
Hicks misses the jab.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt
and Vonnegut counters with a straight right hand.
Vonnegut lands a nice hook to Hicks's body. Hicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hicks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vonnegut scores with a nice strike.
Vonnegut throws a jab when Hicks was well out of range.
Hicks on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vonnegut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vonnegut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks throws a combination that misses
and Vonnegut counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hicks thinking.
Vonnegut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vonnegut.
Hicks drops his hands momentarily and Vonnegut takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vonnegut lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vonnegut scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vonnegut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vonnegut just misses with a punch to the body.
Vonnegut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Vonnegut slips a straight right by Hicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sikke Vonnegut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vonnegut has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sikke Vonnegut!
Lyman Hicks was interviewed post fight and said 'That's the game, lets go again. I will fight anybody!'.

Event: KIFC 83
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richard walks into a left hand.
Richard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hicks lands with a straight right. Richard didn't see that one coming.
Hicks slips a straight right by Richard.
Nice body punch from Hicks.
Hicks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hicks jabs Richard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Richard throws a poor cross that misses
and Hicks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Richard feints the counter takedown.
Hicks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Richard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hicks!

Hicks explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hicks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks lands the left hand.
Hicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hicks misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Richard ducks right into an uppercut from Hicks.
Hicks connects with a single shot there.
Lyman Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hicks moves out of range as Richard strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Richard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hicks slips a jab from Richard.
Richard misses with a hook
and Hicks counters with a left to the body.
Hicks takes a swing at Richard's ribcage but misses.
Hicks swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Richard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hicks!
Hicks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Richard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Richard grinds an elbow into Hicks's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hicks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hicks wants to control but Richard postures up.#T2#
Richard controlling from side mount.
Richard is looking to take a break and control but Hicks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hicks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at PhoQus Island Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Richard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hicks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Hicks tries to improve position but can't.
Hicks is trying to work for a sweep but Richard has mounted him!
Richard is landing with some decent strikes but Hicks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hicks tries to hold on but Richard postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Richard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hicks is looking to improve his position but Richard isn't that keen on the idea.
Richard controlling the position easily from mount.
Hicks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hicks trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hicks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Richard misses the jab.
Hicks scores with a nice head shot.
Hicks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Richard is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Richard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hicks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Richard under the eye.
Hicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hicks thuds a left hand into Richard's body.
Hicks lands a really nice looking cross but Richard seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hicks slips a jab from Richard.
Lyman Hicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Richard throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Richard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Hicks.
Richard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Richard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hicks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hicks wants to get back to his feet but Richard is dominant here and he's now got Hicks's back!
Richard missing with strikes.
Richard controlling the position well here. Hicks rolled but Richard kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Richard is not going to allow Hicks to sit and survive in this position.
Richard has good solid back control here. #T2##SUB2#
Richard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hicks defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Richard controls the position.
Richard gets his hands free as Hicks looks to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hicks prevents Richard from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Hicks tries to escape but Richard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Richard lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hicks tries to break free.
Hicks is trying to stand back up.
Hicks can't escape the position. #T4#
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.
Richard not allowing Hicks to control his hands.
Hicks avoids the strikes from Richard.
You can see the frustration on Hicks's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Hicks do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Richard is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Hicks stuns Richard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hicks lands a really nice looking cross but Richard seems unphased.
Hicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richard shoots in looking for a takedown. Hicks tries to sprawl out of it but Richard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hicks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hicks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Richard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hicks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hicks scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Richard on the side of the head. #T1#
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Richard.
Richard misses with a hook.
Hicks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hicks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hicks cracks a nice hook into Richard's ribs.
Richard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hicks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Richard walks into a straight right hand from Hicks.
A swing and a miss from Richard.
Richard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Richard shoots in looking for a takedown but Hicks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hicks is looking to counter punch.
Richard misses with a right hand
and Hicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hicks lands a nice shot that snaps Richard's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks cracks Richard with a good jab.
Hicks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Richard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hicks.
Richard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice straight punches there by Hicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hicks.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hicks lands a jab to the nose.
Richard throws a right hand that misses
and Hicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Richard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hicks quickly recovers to half guard.
Richard thows a huge punch but Hicks dodges it nicely.
Hicks wants to control but Richard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hicks is looking for a sweep. Richard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richard slows the pace down in half guard.
Hicks trying to control here. #T3#
Richard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Richard in particular looking to stall.
Richard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hicks lands a jab to the head.
Hicks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Richard. Richard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hicks scores with a jab.
Jab by Hicks.
Richard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hicks.
Richard missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richard misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Richard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hicks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hicks is not content to let Richard control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Hicks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Richard misses with a looping left.
Hicks throws a right hand that Richard ducks under and follows up with a left that Richard also avoids with ease.
Hicks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richard.#TD2#
Richard gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Richard in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hicks is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Small Richard!
Small Richard is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Small Richard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Lyman Hicks was interviewed post fight and said 'That's the game, lets go again. I will fight anybody!'.

Event: KIFC 72
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
Hicks tests Dayton 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Dayton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dayton throws an off balance right hand
and Hicks counters with a two punch combo.
Hicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice jab there from Hicks.
The crowd cheers as Hicks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dayton doesn't seem phased though.
Hicks scores with a nice head shot.
A left and a right from Hicks both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks lands a right hook to the body.
Hicks works Dayton 's body with a nice hook.
Dayton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hicks tests Dayton 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hicks thuds a left hand into Dayton 's body.
A jab from Dayton misses.
Hicks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dayton misses the target.
Hicks connects with a nice looking jab.
Dayton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hicks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Hicks blocks a jab.#TD#
Dayton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hicks was covering up waiting for the punch and Dayton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dayton postures up and lands a big shot to Hicks's brow.
Hicks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Hicks looking for subs off his back but Dayton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hicks is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hicks is pressing down on Dayton 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
Hicks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dayton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton postures up. #T3#
Dayton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dayton wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dayton throws a big right hand that misses.
Dayton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dayton postures up.
Dayton distracts Hicks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Dayton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dayton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hicks is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hicks being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dayton throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hicks scores with a punch to the head.
Hicks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dayton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends Dayton 's belly button to the back.#TD#
Dayton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hicks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dayton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hicks down.
Hicks has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dayton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hicks struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dayton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dayton with a body shot.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Dayton moves out of range.
Dayton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dayton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dayton .
Hicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dayton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dayton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks scores with a body shot.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hicks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hicks blocks a jab.
Hicks throws a series of strikes that have Dayton backpedaling.
Hicks jabs Dayton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hicks works over Dayton 's head and body with a nice combination.
Dayton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Dayton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hicks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dayton s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Dayton dives in and scores a takedown into Hicks's guard.
Hicks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayton .
Dayton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dayton is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.#T2#
Hicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hicks, not yet.
Dayton throwing strikes from guard but Hicks blocks nicely.
Hicks looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dayton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dayton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hicks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dayton in his tracks.
Hicks scores with the left hand. Dayton knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayton throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
Dayton throws a hook to the side of Hicks's head but Hicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dayton . #SUB#
Dayton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Small Dayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Dayton controlling from side mount.
Hicks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hicks keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hicks gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dayton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hicks defends it well.
Hicks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
Hicks wants to sweep here but Dayton controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Hicks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hicks.
A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hicks.
Hicks throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Dayton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Hicks has one foot on Dayton 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks slips a straight right by Dayton .
Hicks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Dayton gets the takedown into side control.
Hicks is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Dayton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hicks, who protects the arm well.
Hicks is looking for a sweep.
Hicks wants to control but Dayton postures up.
Dayton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dayton trying to control the action but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks trying to remain calm as Dayton controls from the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dayton throws an elbow but Hicks slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hicks is not content to let Dayton control the position. #SUB#
Dayton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hicks, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Dayton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hicks, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Hicks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Hicks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hicks taking punishment in the form of punches.
The strikes coming from Dayton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dayton grinds an elbow into Hicks's temple.
Hicks regains half guard.
Hicks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dayton 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dayton 's back!
Dayton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hicks's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dayton 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.#T4#
Dayton tries to escape the position.
Hicks throwing sloppy strikes.
Hicks trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Dayton 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Hicks go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hicks not allowing Dayton to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Hicks stuns Dayton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dayton misses with a hook.
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Dayton swings widly with a right hand
and Hicks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hicks scores with a jab to the head.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dayton misses with a right hand
and Hicks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dayton shoots and misses
and Hicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Dayton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hicks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hicks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good shot there by Hicks.
Lyman Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dayton shoots for a double leg takedown but Hicks sprawls well. He's pushed Dayton 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hicks! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Dayton . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks lands a nice shot that snaps Dayton 's head back.
Hicks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dayton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Hicks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Dayton fails with the takedown
and Hicks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dayton or perhaps it was just good defense by Hicks, which made it look bad.
Dayton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dayton throws a poor cross that misses
and Hicks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dayton fails to land the takedown.
Hicks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dayton needs to keep his hands up - Hicks had a free shot at his head there.
Lyman Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot.
Hicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Dayton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayton walks into a stiff left hand from Hicks.
Dayton closes the distance and clinches up with Hicks, looking for a takedown. Dayton pushes Hicks against the cage but Hicks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Hicks lands a glancing blow to the side of Dayton 's head.
Dayton throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
Hicks staying out of range there.
Dayton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dayton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks lands with a shot to the body.
Dayton throws a jab when Hicks was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hicks throws out a powerful jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Hicks scores with a four punch combination!
Hicks with a hook.
Dayton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hicks's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hicks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3##TD#
Dayton looking to score a takedown here. Hicks is defending well but Dayton drives through and ends up in Hicks's guard.
Hicks trying to control the position.
Hicks can't keep his opponent in guard - Dayton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as Dayton sits in half guard. #SUB#
Dayton seems to be looking for submissions.
Dayton not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Hicks gets back to full guard.
Hicks controlling the position.
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses.
Hicks keeping full guard, as Dayton tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hicks holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Dayton throws a hook but Hicks avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hicks.
Dayton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dayton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dayton misses with an uppercut.
Dayton needs to keep his hands up - Hicks had a free shot at his head there.
Hicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dayton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hicks is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Hicks won't allow Dayton to sweep him here.
Hicks pushing down on Dayton 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dayton looking for submissions off his back.
Hicks prevents Dayton from improving his position.
Hicks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dayton tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hicks has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Hicks there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dayton is desperately trying to improve his position but Hicks has a good base and remains in mount.
Hicks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dayton is desperately trying to improve his position but Hicks has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Hicks controlling his opponent.
Dayton wants to hold on but Hicks pushes him away.
Hicks wants to control the pace but Dayton is squirming around nicely.
Dayton is trying to escape the mount.
Hicks trying to control but Dayton is having none of it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dayton is trying to escape the mount.
Dayton is working hard here to advance position.
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dayton is squirming around, avoiding Hicks's attempts to control the action.
Small Dayton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayton is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hicks 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
Lyman Hicks is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Lyman Hicks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KIFC 61
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Hicks needs to keep his hands up - Nakamura had a free shot at his head there.
A left and a right from Hicks both land. Nice combination.
We've been told by Hicks's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
Hicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hicks throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Nakamura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakamura.
Hicks is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Hicks blocks nicely.
Hicks wants to hit a sweep here but Nakamura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hicks there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks wants to control but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T1#
Hicks is looking to improve his position but Nakamura isn't that keen on the idea.
Nakamura with a couple of short strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Nakamura there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nakamura thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hicks is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nakamura throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hicks blocking the ground and pound.
Nakamura misses with a head shot.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura tries to control but Hicks wriggling away.
Nakamura punching from mount but Hicks doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Nakamura thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nakamura throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hicks because Nakamura loaded up on that one.
Hicks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hicks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nakamura controlling the pace for now.
Hicks is working to get back to half guard.
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!
Hicks is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nakamura prevents Hicks from getting the reversal.
Nakamura working the ground and pound effectively. #T3#
Hicks is desperately trying to improve his position but Nakamura has a good base and remains in mount.
Nakamura is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hicks is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hicks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura throws some wild stikes that Hicks manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Nakamura there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura misses with a head shot.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakamura thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nakamura throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nakamura controlling from the full mount.
Nakamura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hicks? #T4#
Nakamura throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hicks tries to reverse the position but Nakamura maintains control.
Nakamura thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB2#
Nakamura goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hicks is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakamura is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hajime Nakamura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hicks scores with a body shot.
Hicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Hicks tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target.
Hicks moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakamura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Hicks.
Nakamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakamura! But no joy.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Nakamura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakamura. #T1#
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura postures up in Hicks's guard and throws a big left but Hicks blocks it.
Nakamura trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.
Nakamura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hicks wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hicks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.
Hajime Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hicks trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nakamura content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nakamura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
It looked like Hicks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lyman Hicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
Hicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Nakamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hicks.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Nakamura moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Hicks avoids it easily.
Hicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Hicks works over Nakamura's head and body with a nice combination.#T4##TD2#
Hicks tries to sprawl but Nakamura drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hicks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakamura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Nakamura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hicks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakamura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Hicks.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hicks throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Nakamura counters by clinching up.
Nakamura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hicks after a bit of a struggle.
Come on Hicks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hicks lands with a left to the head.
Nakamura has Hicks pressed against the cage, preventing Hicks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Hicks breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks cracks Nakamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Hicks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nakamura misses with a hook to the body
and Hicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Hicks throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Nakamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Hicks misses the target.
Hicks throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lyman Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hicks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hicks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nakamura's head backwards.
Nakamura slips a jab from Hicks.#CL2#
Nakamura gets a clinch. #TD2#
Nakamura wants the takedown. Hicks is fighting it off but Nakamura persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hicks's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks pulls Nakamura in close to prevent any damage.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Nakamura controlling from the top position.
Hicks pulls Nakamura in close to prevent any damage.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakamura passes Hicks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakamura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Nakamura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Nakamura misses with a head shot. Hicks uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nakamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakamura postures up.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakamura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Nakamura misses.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hicks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good exchange - Hicks coming out on top.#TD2#
Hicks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nakamura to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Hicks is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hicks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hicks 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
A victorious Lyman Hicks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Hajime Nakamura stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: KIFC 46
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1##TD#
Stomp darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Stomp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Stomp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hicks has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stomp is keen to just control but Hicks is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stomp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Stomp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Stomp is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Stomp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stomp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stomp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hicks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Stomp's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stomp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hicks defending well though.
Stomp thows a huge punch but Hicks dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Stomp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hicks has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Stomp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stomp wants to free his trapped foot but Hicks is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stomp is thwarting Hicks's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hicks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stomp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.
Stomp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stomp pushes down on Hicks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stomp is keen to just control but Hicks is a slippery customer.
Stomp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hicks is in trouble now - Stomp has advanced to mount! #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Stomp there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB#
Stomp is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hicks has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hicks!
Hicks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hicks passes Stomp's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hicks content to control rather than advance.
Stomp regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Stomp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hicks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hicks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Stomp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hicks defends well.
Hicks advances to half guard. #SUB#
Stomp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hicks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stomp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Stomp actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Stomp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stomp is looking for a sweep. Hicks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Stomp dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Stomp dives in and scores a takedown into Hicks's guard.

Hicks has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stomp is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stomp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stomp dodges the punch combination from Hicks.
Stomp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Stomp drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hicks pushes Stomp off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stomp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hicks's waist but Hicks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stomp off to one side.
Hicks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Hicks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stomp to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stomp prevents Hicks from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Stomp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hicks controls Stomp momentarily but Stomp frees himself.
Stomp looking to pass the guard.
Hicks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stomp's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Stomp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hicks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hicks pushing down on Stomp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stomp moves into full guard.
Stomp looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Stomp looking for a guillotine here but Hicks defends easily.
Hicks advances to half guard. #SUB#
Stomp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stomp trying to get back to full guard but Hicks takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stomp is squirming around, avoiding Hicks's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Hicks is trying to control here but Stomp has managed to regain half guard.
Stomp is trying to control but can't.
Hicks slows the pace down in half guard.
Hicks is thwarting Stomp's attempts to control the position.
Hicks stops Stomp from getting back to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stomp is looking for a sweep. Hicks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hicks trying to control from half guard but Stomp is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hicks wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Stomp.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stomp.
Hicks has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
You can see the frustration on Hicks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Stomp shoots in and gets a takedown into Hicks's guard.
Stomp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stomp is working hard here to advance position.
Hicks seems keen to control Stomp's posture.
Stomp throws a big right hand that misses.
Stomp pushes down on Hicks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hicks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Stomp seems to be working for a kimura but Hicks defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Stomp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hicks is just riding it out for now. Stomp eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Stomp is thwarting Hicks's attempts to control the position.
Stomp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hicks wants to improve his position but Stomp is controlling well. #SUB#
Hicks is defending against the submission attempts here by Stomp. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Stomp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hicks gets full guard.
Hicks trying to keep a closed guard but Stomp is proving a slippery customer.
Stomp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hicks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stomp wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Stomp fails to land the takedown.
Hicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Stomp feints and as Hicks raises his hands in defense, Stomp changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hicks, not yet.
Hicks trying to control the position.
Stomp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stomp passes Hicks's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Stomp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB#
Stomp seems to be working for a kimura but Hicks defends the submission attempt.
Hicks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dean Stomp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stomp throws a big right hand that misses.
Stomp slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stomp tries to free his leg and advance position but Hicks is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Stomp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stomp 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Lyman Hicks!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Lyman Hicks!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Lyman Hicks!

Lyman Hicks wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Lyman Hicks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KIFC 40
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Hicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Hicks.
West definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Hicks.
Hicks throws a good cross that connects.
Nice straight punches there by Hicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hicks.
Hicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
West changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hicks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Hicks bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hicks jabs at West's body.
West defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
It looked like West was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hicks.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by West. #T1#
Hicks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
West drops his hands momentarily and Hicks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
Hicks throws a jab when West was well out of range.
Hicks misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
so West counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Hicks kicks West off and gets to his feet.
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!
Hicks digs a good hook to West's body.
Hicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and West counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Hicks is retaining full guard.
West pushing down on Hicks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
West throwing shots but Hicks is blocking nicely.
West 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.
Hicks is trying to control but can't.
Hicks gets full guard.
West slips nicely into half guard.
West thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB#
West is looking for a kimura here.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as West sits in half guard. #SUB#
West is working for a submission of some sort.
West is trying to control the action in half guard but Hicks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
West is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hicks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time West. #SUB#
West is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hicks has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
West has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
West controlling the pace for now.
West throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
West thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hicks tries to reverse the position but West maintains control.#T4#
Hicks wants to control but West is having none of it.
West controlling from mount.
West throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
West wants to control the pace but Hicks is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
West looking for a guillotine from mount but Hicks is having none of it.
Hicks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
West controlling from mount. #SUB#
West has hold of Hicks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hicks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hicks tries to hold on but West pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
West takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.#CL#
West rushes Hicks and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Hicks breaks the clinch.
Hicks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hicks scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West dives in and grabs Hicks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hicks pushes down on West's head and hops out.#TD#
West gets a double leg takedown into Hicks's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks trying to keep a closed guard but West is proving a slippery customer.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Hicks keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
West is working hard here to advance position.
West advances position into side control!
West misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
West wants to take a breather but Hicks manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for West.
West postures up.
West looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Hicks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
West wants to pass the guard but Hicks is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hicks working for a triangle but West defends it easily.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hicks is trying to control the position but West postures up.
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Hicks is retaining full guard.
West wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Hicks keeping full guard, as West tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by West.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
West moves away from the strike by Hicks.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
West rushes Hicks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
West wants to take the fight to the mat but Hicks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
West breaks the clinch.
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hicks defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu West. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A jab from Hicks finds it's way through West's defenses.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.#CL#
West darts in and clinches Hicks up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks throws a head punch that misses.
Hicks scores with a shot to the side of West's head. #TD#
West has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hicks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Hicks's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
West has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hicks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
West working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lyman Hicks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks lands a slapping body shot.
Hicks clobbers West with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
West takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hicks lands a jab to West's midsection.
Hicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from West.
Hicks scores with a nice head shot.
Hicks stuns West with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hicks connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West throws a hook to the side of Hicks's head but Hicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
West shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Hicks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a hook but West blocks it.#T1#
West moves forwards but Hicks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hicks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces West back to the cage. Hicks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hicks as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks lands with a nice body punch.
Hicks cracks West with a good jab.#TD#
Hicks tries to sprawl but West drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wiremu West overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West trying to pass the guard but Hicks defending well.
Hicks trying to control here.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as West sits in half guard. #T2#
West not landing any meaningful shots this time.
West wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hicks keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
West is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
West wants to work for an arm triangle but Hicks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
West is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hicks is just riding it out for now. West eventually gives up the hold.
West is taking a breather. Hicks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3##SUB#
West is looking for a kimura but Hicks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for West to get the leverage. #SUB#
West is looking for a kimura here.
Hicks blocking the ground and pound attempt from West. #SUB#
West is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hicks defends it well.
Hicks trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hicks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
West wants to take a breather but Hicks is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hicks slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
West takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hicks thuds a left hand into West's body.
Hicks swinging wildly here.
Wiremu West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hicks 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
Lyman Hicks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KIFC 31
Date: Mar 27, 2023

#R1#
Bat misses with a double jab
enabling Hicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Bat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hicks throws a counter combo.
Hicks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bat doesn't seem bothered though.
Bat with a poor takedown
and Hicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Bat is rocked!
Bat tries for a takedown but Hicks circles away easily
and Hicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Bat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks scores with a shot to the body.
Hicks catches Bat with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Bat forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lyman Hicks!
After winning the bout, Lyman Hicks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
Hicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chim feinted with a counter takedown.
Chim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Chim changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Chim's shoulder, as Chim tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Chim decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hicks's guard.
Chim postures up in Hicks's guard and throws a big left but Hicks blocks it.
Hicks is trying to keep Chim in close.
Chim postures up in Hicks's guard and throws a big left but Hicks blocks it. #SUB#
Chim 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.
Chim throwing strikes from guard but Hicks blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chim tries to free his leg and advance position but Hicks is retaining full guard.
Chim won't allow Hicks to sweep him here.
Chim wants to pass the guard but Hicks is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Chim from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Chim from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hicks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hicks has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Chim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chim working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hicks has passed into half guard!
Hicks wants to free his trapped foot but Chim is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB#
Chim has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hicks. Oh but Chim has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hicks goes limp - he's gone! Chim jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joa Chim!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2023

#R1#
Valenzuela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hicks throwing a counter right hand but Valenzuela manages to avoid it.
Valenzuela throws a right and a left that Hicks avoids nicely.
Valenzuela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Valenzuela clinches up against the cage.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valenzuela's elbow.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hicks tries to throw a body punch but Valenzuela avoids it by throwing Hicks back against the cage.
Hicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valenzuela letting Hicks take a breather here.
Valenzuela blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Valenzuela.
Hicks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hicks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valenzuela. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Hicks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valenzuela wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hicks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valenzuela or not.
Hicks tries a body shot but Valenzuela blocks it.
Hicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valenzuela misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hicks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hicks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hicks fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Hicks keeps control of Valenzuela as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Valenzuela uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Hicks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Hicks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valenzuela is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hicks is defending well for now.
Hicks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valenzuelas head.
Hicks stalls.
Hicks tries to throw a body punch but Valenzuela avoids it by throwing Hicks back against the cage.
Hicks misses with some punches.
Hicks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valenzuela blocking some punches. #T3#
Hicks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valenzuela tries to circle away but Hicks has him pinned against the cage.
Hicks misses with the head strike.
Valenzuela dodges an elbow strike from Hicks.
Hicks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valenzuelas head.
Hicks misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Valenzuela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Valenzuela moves into the clinch.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Valenzuela controls the action.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Valenzuela controls the action.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valenzuela's elbow.
Valenzuela tries to circle away but Hicks has him pinned against the cage.
Hicks lands with a light punch inside. #T4##TD2#
Valenzuela gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Valenzuela throwing shots but Hicks is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valenzuela really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hicks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hicks regains full guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valenzuela landing with the ground and pound.
Valenzuela trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hicks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valenzuela throws an elbow that misses. Hicks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valenzuela's guard. Nice move by Hicks!#REVR#
Hicks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hicks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valenzuela can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Valenzuela forces Hicks back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Hicks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hicks is trying to stall.
Lyman Hicks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hicks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Valenzuela blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hicks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hicks misses with the head strike.
Hicks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hicks lands a nice uppercut.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Valenzuela tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hicks avoids it.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Valenzuela controls the action.
Hicks leaning against his opponent.
Hicks misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hicks.
Valenzuela is breathing heavily.
Hicks lands a left hand.
Hicks throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Hicks scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Hicks misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Hicks as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valenzuela blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks tries to work over Valenzuela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hicks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hicks misses with the head strike.
Hicks misses with a punch on the inside.
Hicks pushes Valenzuela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hicks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Valenzuela is trying to break the clinch but Hicks has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Hicks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hicks avoids a wild elbow strike from Valenzuela.
Hicks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valenzuela or not.
Hicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hicks missing with knees to the body.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Valenzuela controls his hands.
Hicks digs a right hand into Valenzuela's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valenzuela's gas tank. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hicks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hicks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hicks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valenzuela backwards.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike.
Hicks has a couple of punches blocked by Valenzuela.
Valenzuela avoids a wild elbow strike from Hicks.
Hicks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valenzuela.
Hicks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hicks lands a left hand.
Hicks lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hicks tries to clinch but Valenzuela moves out of range.
A combination from Valenzuela does no damage. #CL2#
Valenzuela moves into the clinch successfully.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike.
Hicks misses with a punch on the inside.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Valenzuela controls his hands.
Hicks misses with some punches.
Hicks lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenzuela blocks an uppercut.
Hicks tries to land knees in the clinch but Valenzuela avoids the damage to the body.
Valenzuela tries to break the clinch but Hicks is controlling the position.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Valenzuela. #T1#
Hicks scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Valenzuela blocks an uppercut.
Valenzuela lands a damaging elbow.
Hicks working aggressively here.
Hicks misses with a punch on the inside.
Valenzuela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hicks throws a head punch that misses.
Valenzuela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valenzuela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Valenzuela uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hicks keeps control of Valenzuela as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hicks works on Valenzuela's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hicks.
Hicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hicks tries to throw a body punch but Valenzuela avoids it by throwing Hicks back against the cage.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Valenzuela controls his hands.
Valenzuela has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hicks lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hicks.
Valenzuela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valenzuela. #T3#
Hicks presses Valenzuela against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hicks has a couple of punches blocked by Valenzuela.
Hicks scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Valenzuela is rocked!
Hicks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valenzuela is still on wobbly legs! Can Hicks finish him?
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hicks.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike.
Hicks lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Valenzuela to his knees! Hicks keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyman Hicks!
A relieved looking Lyman Hicks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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