Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 17 : Francis vs Wilder
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Lancaster looks for a takedown but Hickok sprawls well.
Hickok misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hickok thinking.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Hickok misses with a head kick. #TD#
Lancaster shoots in and bounces Hickok off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lancaster trying to control but Hickok is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hickok is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lancaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hickok must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Lancaster's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hickok is looking to work some ground and pound but Lancaster has wrist control.
Hickok has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tran MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hickok wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Hickok wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Lancaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lancaster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lancaster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hickok throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Hickok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster landing some decent shots from guard.
Hickok throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lancaster content to stall in guard here.
Lancaster won't allow Hickok to sweep him here. #T3#
Lancaster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hickok displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Hickok lands with a right hand.
Hickok misses with a series of wild punches.
Hickok throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Lancaster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lancaster passes to side control. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lancaster lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster cracks Hickok with a big right hand but Hickok just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hickok is trying to improve his position.
Lancaster looks up at the clock and then as Hickok takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lancaster smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hickok struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster scoring with punches from side control.
Hickok is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Lancaster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hickok closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hickok can do to turn this around?
Hickok misses with a double jab.
Hickok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lancaster feinted with a counter takedown.
Hickok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James Butler Hickok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hickok lands a high kick!
Hickok misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Hickok gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickok can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
Hickok keeps control of Lancaster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lancaster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Lancaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster scores with a hook.
Hickok lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Hickok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lancaster circles away quickly and effectively.
Lancaster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hickok misses with a looping right.
Lancaster with a hook.#CL2#
Hickok forces Lancaster back against the cage and clinches.
Hickok misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Hickok controls his hands. #BC#
Lancaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hickok misses with a series of wild punches.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hickok thuds a left hand into Lancaster's body.
Hickok throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster is looking to wear down Hickok with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Hickok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster moves out of range as Hickok strikes.
Hickok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Hickok shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lancaster eats them both and turns towards Hickok to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hickok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Hickok misses. #TD#
Lancaster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hickok!
Lancaster works to advance to full mount. Hickok defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lancaster lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hickok is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Lancaster is landing with some decent strikes but Hickok is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lancaster cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hickok is in a horrible position here. Lancaster smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#Hickok is rocked!
Lancaster avoids the attempt from Hickok to control.
Lancaster wants to control the pace but Hickok is squirming around nicely.
Shane Lancaster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Lancaster cracks Hickok with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lancaster sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lancaster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hickok is looking to escape.
Lancaster is landing with some decent strikes but Hickok is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hickok is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hickok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Lancaster shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hickok's guard.
Lancaster trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hickok manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Hickok from controlling successfully.
Lancaster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hickok preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Hickok trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lancaster is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lancaster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hickok wants to control but Lancaster passes easily into half guard.
Hickok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lancaster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lancaster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hickok is trying to stand back up but Lancaster is controlling him
Lancaster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Hickok has hold of Lancaster's hands but Lancaster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hickok is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lancaster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hickok is still in real trouble! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster lands strikes from half guard.
James Butler Hickok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hickok seems to have recovered his senses.
Lancaster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lancaster is looking to take a break and control but Hickok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lancaster working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Lancaster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lancaster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lancaster is nestled in close to Hickok, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lancaster lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hickok! More strikes land and this one is all over! Lancaster jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Lancaster!
Shane Lancaster seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCC 4 : Dickinson vs Phillips
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Mbeki shoots in and bounces Hickok off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hickok has his hands on Mbeki's head, controlling the position.
Hickok knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mbeki on the ground.
Hickok working a defensive guard here.
Hickok keeping moving, preventing Mbeki from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki throwing strikes from guard but Hickok blocks nicely.
Mbeki distracts Hickok with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Mbeki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hickok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mbeki won't allow Hickok to sweep him here.
Hickok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mbeki's guard. #REVR#
Hickok is working Mbeki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hickok lands a couple of digs.
Hickok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mbeki's guard.
Hickok tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mbeki.
Hickok looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hickok trying to control the action but Mbeki is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mbeki trying to control here. #SUB#
Hickok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mbeki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hickok. #SUB2#
Mbeki looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hickok passes into side control!
Mbeki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mbeki is not content to let Hickok control the position. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Mbeki's face as Hickok controls the position.
Mbeki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hickok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Mbeki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mbeki tries to improve position but can't.
Hickok moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mbeki tries to buck Hickok off but Hickok is having none of it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hickok trying to control the action but Mbeki is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hickok blocks the strikes from Mbeki. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hickok throws a jab when Mbeki was well out of range.
Hickok stuffs the takedown.
Mbeki is looking to clinch.
Hickok looks to land a combination but Mbeki avoids it well.
Mbeki darts in looking for a takedown but Hickok gets double underhooks and turns Mbeki into the cage.
Hickok is looking for a counter combo.
Mbeki shoots in looking for a takedown. Hickok tries to sprawl out of it but Mbeki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hickok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James Butler Hickok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amri Mbeki.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hickok takes a swing at Mbeki's ribcage but misses.
Hickok thuds a left hand into Mbeki's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Butler Hickok dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hickok stuffs the takedown.
Mbeki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hickok lands with a shot to the body.
Hickok throws a body shot but no joy.
Mbeki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mbeki avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Mbeki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hickok looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hickok is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mbeki off and has taken his back!
Hickok biding his time, controlling Mbeki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mbeki trying to control the action but Hickok just sinks the hooks in.
Mbeki is really stuck here. #T1##SUB#
Hickok working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hickok lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hickok has the hooks in. Mbeki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hickok lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Mbeki can't escape the position.
Will Hickok go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mbeki holding both Hickok 's hands and preventing any damage. #T2#
Mbeki is in bad spot here.
Mbeki keeps trying to improve his position.
Hickok is looking to control Mbeki but Mbeki is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Mbeki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Hickok is looking for the choke from the back position but Mbeki is controlling his hands well.
Mbeki wants to control his opponent's hands but Hickok gets his hands free.
Hickok scores with punches to the body.
Hickok is looking to control Mbeki but Mbeki is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3#
Mbeki trying to control the position but Hickok manages to sink in the hooks.
Hickok controlling from the back.#SUB#
Hickok is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mbeki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hickok lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
I would not like to be Mbeki right now.
Hickok has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hickok is hanging on to Mbeki's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
Mbeki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hickok biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hickok gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Mbeki trying to control the hands but Hickok breaks the grip.
Hickok softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Mbeki is trying to break free.
Hickok not allowing Mbeki to control his hands.
James Butler Hickok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mbeki is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Butler Hickok dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hickok scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Hickok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mbeki circles away quickly and effectively.
Hickok misses with a wild body shot.
Hickok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hickok misses with a wild body shot.
Hickok throws a body punch but Mbeki moves out of range.
Mbeki defending well as Hickok loads up on a big left hand.
Mbeki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Mbeki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hickok was covering up waiting for the punch and Mbeki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hickok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mbeki.
Hickok is trying to control the position but Mbeki postures up.
Mbeki showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Mbeki postures up.
Mbeki preventing the sweep.
Mbeki wants to control from the top but Hickok keeps moving.
Hickok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mbeki is one step ahead there.
Hickok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mbeki can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mbeki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mbeki's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mbeki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hickok scores with a spinning back kick!
Hickok is looking to wear down Mbeki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hickok lands with a straight right. Mbeki didn't see that one coming.
James Butler Hickok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hickok jabs at Mbeki's body.
Hickok looks to land a combination but Mbeki avoids it well.
Mbeki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hickok throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
James Butler Hickok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hickok lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hickok lands a nice shot to the body.
Hickok slaps away a takedown attempt from Mbeki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hickok appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab lands there for Mbeki.#T3#
Mbeki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hickok lands with a shot to the body.
Mbeki closes the distance and clinches up with Hickok, looking for a takedown. Mbeki pushes Hickok against the cage but Hickok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mbeki is looking to clinch.
Mbeki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hickok swivels and escapes.
James Butler Hickok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amri Mbeki.
Mbeki is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Hickok misses the target.
James Butler Hickok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mbeki darts in looking for a takedown but Hickok gets double underhooks and turns Mbeki into the cage.
Mbeki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Mbeki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mbeki wants to work for an arm triangle but Hickok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Mbeki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hickok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hickok holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Hickok is looking for a triangle but Mbeki pushes his legs off easily.
Hickok is adopting a defensive guard.
Hickok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
James Butler Hickok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hickok 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Butler Hickok!
An out of breath James Butler Hickok thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
Hickok avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blueboy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hickok counters with a two punch combo.
Blueboy fails with the takedown
and Hickok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hickok goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Hickok. Those never looked like landing. #KD#
Hickok lands a left and a right that send Blueboy crashing to the mat, dazed. Hickok thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hickok stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hickok wants it to stay on the feet.
Hickok scores with a body shot.
Blueboy with a poor takedown #CL#
and Hickok counters by moving into the clinch.
James Butler Hickok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Blueboy.#BC#
Hickok breaks from the clinch.
Hickok is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Blueboy hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Butler Hickok!
James Butler Hickok thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 113: Bong Sik v Beliveau
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1##CL#
Young drives through and clinches with Hickok against the cage.
Good body shot from Young.
Hickok looks winded!
Young misses with some punches.
Hickok blocks an uppercut.
Young creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Hickok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fred Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young misses with an uppercut
and Hickok counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Young.#CUT#It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
Hickok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hickok walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Young swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fred Young!

Event: DC 104: Sitsongrit V Sicarious
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Hickok throws a head kick that misses
and Cholo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
Cholo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hickok.
Cholo lands a nice shot to the body.
Cholo works the jab nicely.
Cholo misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hickok, as that shot connected.
Cholo cracks Hickok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Hickok.
Cholo misses with a double jab
and Hickok counters with a nice uppercut.
Hickok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cholo on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cholo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hickok throws a counter combo.#KD2#
Hickok throws a left that rocks Cholo and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hickok dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Cholo regain composure! #ROC2#Cholo is rocked!
Hickok wants to stand but Cholo is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hickok working away.
Cholo tries to buck Hickok off but Hickok is having none of it.
Cholo is trying to get back to his feet.
Cholo tries to improve position but can't.
Hickok wants to stand but Cholo has his arm trapped.
Cholo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hickok has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hickok is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hickok stops Cholo from getting back to his feet.
Hickok wants to stand but Cholo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cholo walks into a left hand. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cholo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Hickok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hickok misses the shot to the body.
Cholo avoids the head kick by Hickok.
Hickok moves away from the strike by Cholo.
Cholo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cholo missing with a left hand there. Hickok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hickok throws a series of punches but Cholo avoids them all with ease.
Hickok throws a leg kick which misses Cholo's front leg but catches the back leg as Cholo tries to avoid it.
Hickok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hickok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hickok moves out of range as Cholo strikes.
A slow jab from Cholo misses its intended target.
Hickok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cholo thows a left - swing and a miss!
BIg Cholo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Cholo cracks a nice hook into Hickok's ribs.
Hickok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cholo.
Cholo avoids the head kick by Hickok.
Cholo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hickok.
Cholo throws a lazy uppercut
and Hickok counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like BIg Cholo has been cut.
Cholo lands with a cross.
Cholo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hickok's head.
Hickok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cholo throws out the jab.
Cholo throws a combination that misses
and Hickok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hickok slips a straight right by Cholo.
A little jabbing left from Hickok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left and a right from Cholo both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cholo throws a sloppy body shot
and Hickok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cholo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cholo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Cholo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hickok is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cholo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hickok missing with a left hand there. Cholo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cholo seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
A left lands for Cholo.
Cholo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD#
Cholo sends Hickok crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cholo is motioning to the referee to let Hickok up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hickok is rocked!#CL#
Cholo clinches up with Hickok and pushes him back against the cage.
Hickok is still on wobbly legs! Can Cholo finish him?#BC2#
Hickok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hickok seems to have recovered his senses.
A combination from Cholo does no damage.
Hickok replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cholo blocks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Cholo misses the target. #KD#
Cholo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hickok sprawling to the canvas! Hickok rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cholo finish him?! #CUT#That has opened up James Butler Hickok's cut even more.
Cholo lands a big right hook! Hickok looks hurt but is still standing! Cholo lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Hickok falls down and Cholo dives in with a huge hammer fist! Hickok's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Cholo runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). BIg Cholo!

Event: DC 97: Burdon v Ratt
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Hickok misses with a double jab
and Beard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Hickok gets a clinch.
Hickok stalls.
Beard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hickok avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hickok fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hickok pulls his leg out and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hickok. Beard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hickok defends it well.
Hickok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
Hickok looks for the body kick but Beard saw that one coming.
Beard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickok wants to clinch up but Beard keeps it at a distance.
Beard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hickok moves away.
Beard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hickok misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beard counters with a stiff right hand.
Hickok misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Beard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hickok's guard.#T1#
Beard passes Hickok's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Beard thowing shots but they're missing.
Hickok trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hickok has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Beard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hickok is bucking up trying to escape but Beard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Beard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hickok looks a forlorn figure.
Poor strikes thrown by Beard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Beard misses with a head shot.
BOOM! Beard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beard punching from mount but Hickok doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Beard postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Hickok is out cold - huge knockout for Beard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jarrod Beard!

Event: DC 86: Farfan v Fezzik
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Hickok connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Jarrod Beard has been cut.
James Butler Hickok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hickok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hickok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hickok throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Beard counters with a takedown into side control.
Hickok managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Beard.
Beard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hickok pushes Beard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Beard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Beard tries to score with some ground and pound. Hickok controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beard tries to score with some ground and pound. Hickok controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Beard landing strikes.
Beard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hickok keeps working.
Hickok avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Beard. #T1#
The strikes coming from Beard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hickok wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hickok has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Beard lands an elbow.
Hickok parries the strikes from Beard easily there. Beard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hickok to escape.
Beard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Beard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Beard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Beard misses with the ground and pound.
Beard fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T2#
Hickok is working to avoid the ground and pound but Beard connects with a decent elbow. #CUT2#It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
Sloppy strikes there by Beard.
Beard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hickok on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Beard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Beard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Beard scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#Hickok is rocked!#CUT2#James Butler Hickok's cut is getting worse.
Hickok is breathing heavily.
Beard lands a huge shot from side control! Hickok is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jarrod Beard!

Event: DC 78 Knightley vs Cartwright
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Hickok steps into range and cracks Intervention with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Intervention flops backwards and Hickok dives into his guard looking to finish! #CUT2#It looks like Divine Intervention has been cut.
Intervention is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Intervention has a closed guard, preventing Hickok from standing up.
Hickok wants to stand and escape but instead Intervention has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Intervention might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Intervention is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Intervention continues to stall.#T1##SU#
Intervention stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Intervention looks to score with a jab to the body but Hickok is just out of range.#KD2#
Hickok bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Intervention! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Intervention is rocked!
Hickok would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Intervention pulls Hickok in close to prevent any damage.
Hickok wants to stand but Intervention has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hickok is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Intervention is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Intervention avoids the body shot from Hickok.
Intervention looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hickok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hickok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Intervention is breathing heavily.#T3#
Hickok connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Intervention covering up! Hickok comes in with a big uppercut and Intervention goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Butler Hickok!
Our winner, James Butler Hickok, 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.

Event: RISE 172
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1##CL#
Hickok takes the fight into the clinch.
Hickok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boltzmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Hickok blocking some punches.
Hickok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boltzmann.#BC#
Hickok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hickok blocks the body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Boltzmann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boltzmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boltzmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hickok cracks Boltzmann with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hickok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boltzmann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boltzmann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hickok looks to score with a jab to the body but Boltzmann is just out of range.#T1#
Hickok loads up on a big right hand but Boltzmann slips the punch.
Hickok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boltzmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boltzmann tries to counter with a clinch but Hickok shakes him off and moves away.
Boltzmann tries to clinch but Hickok moves out of range.
Hickok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boltzmann is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boltzmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hickok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hickok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boltzmann.#T2#
Hickok cracks a nice hook into Boltzmann's ribs.
Boltzmann wants to clinch up but Hickok keeps it at a distance.
Hickok checks a leg kick.
Boltzmann misses the shot to the body.
Hickok moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Hickok - just one landing.
Boltzmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Hickok circles away.
Boltzmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hickok moves away.
Boltzmann takes a swing at Hickok's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Hickok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boltzmann.
A little feinted left hand from Hickok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hickok misses with a straight right. #CL#
Hickok clinches up with Boltzmann and pushes him back against the cage.
Boltzmann tries a body shot but Hickok blocks it.
Hickok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boltzmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boltzmann fails to land.
Hickok misses with a punch on the inside.
Hickok blocks a body shot from Boltzmann.
Boltzmann working aggressively here.
Boltzmann lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Boltzmann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hickok jumps guard but Boltzmann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hickok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hickok tries to pull guard but Boltzmann won't allow it. #T4#
Boltzmann working aggressively here. #BC#
Hickok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boltzmann throws a body punch but Hickok moves out of range.
Hickok checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickok throws a hook but Boltzmann avoids it easily.#CL#
Hickok closes the distance and clinches.
Hickok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boltzmann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hickok.
Boltzmann tries a body shot but Hickok blocks it.
Hickok is trying to pull guard but Boltzmann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Butler Hickok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boltzmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Hickok controls his hands.
Boltzmann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boltzmann can't find room to land a body shot as Hickok controls the action.
Hickok blocking some punches.
Boltzmann working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Butler Hickok 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#
Boltzmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hickok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boltzmann with a jab.
Boltzmann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hickok rather than just go for the knockout.
Hickok misses with an uppercut. Boltzmann saw that one coming.
Hickok throws a head kick but Boltzmann moves out of range.
Boltzmann wants to counter with a clinch but Hickok pushes him away.#CL2#
Boltzmann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hickok tries to throw a body punch but Boltzmann avoids it by throwing Hickok back against the cage.
Boltzmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boltzmann tries a body shot but Hickok blocks it.
Boltzmann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hickok backwards.
Boltzmann misses with the head strike.
Boltzmann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hickok takes a shot to the head.
Boltzmann tries to work over Hickok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boltzmann misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A hook to the body from Hickok.
Boltzmann lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Boltzmann.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boltzmann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boltzmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Boltzmann.
Boltzmann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boltzmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hickok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boltzmann pushes Hickok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ludwig Boltzmann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Boltzmann.
Boltzmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boltzmann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hickok backwards.
Hickok is trying to pull guard but Boltzmann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hickok has been working on his balance at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Boltzmann.
Boltzmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hickok's elbow.
Boltzmann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hickok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boltzmann tries to throw a body punch but Hickok avoids it by throwing Boltzmann back against the cage.
Boltzmann misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Boltzmann tries a body shot but Hickok blocks it.
Hickok is trying to pull guard but Boltzmann has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Boltzmann.
Boltzmann lands a body punch.
Boltzmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boltzmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boltzmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hickok can't find room to land a body shot as Boltzmann controls the action.
Hickok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hickok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boltzmann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hickok misses with a body punch.
Boltzmann has a couple of punches blocked by Hickok.
A nice left hand lands by Boltzmann.
Boltzmann lands a hook that snaps the head of Hickok backwards.
Boltzmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boltzmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boltzmann lands with a right to the head.
Boltzmann gets through Hickok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boltzmann lands a body shot. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Boltzmann. #ROC2#Hickok is rocked!
Boltzmann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Hickok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boltzmann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hickoks head.
Boltzmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boltzmann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Boltzmann.
A head punch on the inside from Boltzmann fails to land.
Boltzmann scores with a nice hook to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Boltzmann 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.
Boltzmann digs a right hand underneath Hickok's ribcage. Hickok let out a lung full of air as it connected.#KD2#
Boltzmann drops Hickok onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hickok is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Boltzmann.
Boltzmann lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hickok to his knees! Boltzmann keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Boltzmann!
Ludwig Boltzmann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 157
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Cake connects with the punch.
Hickok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hickok scrambles back to his feet.
Hickok throws a poor cross that misses
and Cake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hickok just misses with a punch to the body.
Hickok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cake misses with a right hand
and Hickok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cake scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.#CL2#
Cake rushes Hickok and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Hickok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hickok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cake moves away.
Cake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hickok.
Cake connects with a single shot there.
Cake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cake throws a shot from downtown. Hickok moves away and avoids it.
Hickok throwing a counter right hand but Cake manages to avoid it.
Kush Cake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hickok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#Hickok is rocked!
Cake tries to clinch there but Hickok circles away.
Cake wants to clinch up but Hickok keeps it at a distance.
Cake swings widly with a right hand
and Hickok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cake 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.
Cake misses with a straight left.
Hickok is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cake throws out a loose jab but Hickok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cake fails to land with a series of punches.
Hickok is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cake throws a poor cross that misses
and Hickok scores with a counter punch that sends Cake to the canvas! Hickok smells blood - he's punishing Cake with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cake has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Butler Hickok!
Our winner, James Butler Hickok, 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.

Event: RISE 147
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hickok misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Hardin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hickok looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardin is just out of range.
Hickok thows a leg kick but Hardin checks it
and Hardin counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hickok misses the target.
Hardin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickok punishes Hardin's body with a nice straight punch.
James Butler Hickok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardin takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Hickok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hickok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hardin slips a straight right by Hickok.
Hardin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Hickok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like John Wesley Hardin has been cut.
A slow jab from Hickok misses its intended target.
Hardin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hickok lands with a good body shot.
Hickok misses with an uppercut. Hardin saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Hardin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hardin slips a jab from Hickok.
Hardin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hickok with a body shot.#T3#
Hickok looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardin is just out of range.
Hardin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Hickok misses
and Hardin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
Hickok scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hickok throws a right hand that misses
and Hardin counters with a straight right hand.
Hardin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Hickok misses with a looping right.
Hardin tries to move into range but Hickok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hickok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hickok's corner calls for a 1-2. Hickok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Hickok gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Butler Hickok dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hickok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hickok lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Hickok lands a big uppercut and Hardin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hardin looks OK. Hickok waves Hardin back to his feet!
Hickok swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hardin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Hickok.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hickok is looking to clinch but Hardin is avoiding it.
It seemed like Hardin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hickok misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hardin counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hickok.
Hardin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hickok throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Hardin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hickok! Hardin lets Hickok back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hickok throws a combination that misses
and Hardin counters with a big right hand! Oh Hickok is in trouble here! Hardin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Wesley Hardin!
A very excited looking John Wesley Hardin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 140
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Spartakov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Mikail Spartakov has been cut.
Spartakov misses with a right hand
and Hickok counters with a stiff right hand.
Spartakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spartakov misses with a right hand
and Hickok counters with a nice uppercut.
Spartakov throws a body kick that misses
and Hickok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Mikail Spartakov's cut is getting worse.
Hickok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spartakov.
Hickok let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spartakov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hickok moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spartakov lands a body shot.
Spartakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hickok was well out of range. Poor timing from Spartakov.#T1#
Hickok takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Spartakov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hickok doesn't seem phased though.
Hickok takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Spartakov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hickok, pushing him back against the cage.
Spartakov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spartakov is struggling to control the position.
Hickok presses Spartakov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spartakov scores with a hook to the body.
Hickok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spartakov with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartakov blocks an uppercut.
Hickok avoiding damage as Spartakov throws knees to the body. #T2#
Hickok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spartakov lands an uppercut.
Spartakov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hickok avoids it.
Hickok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spartakov backwards.
Hickok throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartakov.
Spartakov tries to work over Hickok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hickok working aggressively here.
Spartakov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spartakov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hickok lands a hook that snaps the head of Spartakov backwards.
Hickok takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Spartakov.
Spartakov blocking some punches.
Hickok takes a shot to the head.
Hickok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spartakov.
Hickok lands an uppercut.#CUT2#Mikail Spartakov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A body shot lands from Spartakov. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spartakov.
Spartakov is looking to control Hickok's arms but Hickok gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spartakov has his back to the cage.
Hickok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hickok misses with some punches. #BC#
Spartakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hickok misses with a looping left.
Spartakov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spartakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hickok.
Hickok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spartakov tries to clinch but Hickok is having none of it.
It seemed like Hickok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spartakov lands a leg kick that knocks Hickok off balance momentarily.#T4##KD#
Spartakov cracks Hickok with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spartakov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hickok to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hickok misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Spartakov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hickok! Spartakov lets Hickok back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Hickok is rocked!
Hickok throws a lazy uppercut
and Spartakov counters with a thumping low kick.
Spartakov wants to clinch
and Hickok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spartakov misses with a straight right.
Hickok takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikail Spartakov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hickok misses with a shot to the body
and Spartakov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Spartakov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL#
Spartakov has closed the distance and engaged Hickok in a clinch.
Spartakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spartakov just leaning against Hickok, taking a breather.
Hickok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spartakov stalling in the clinch but Hickok improves position.
A short right from Spartakov.
Mikail Spartakov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spartakov.
Spartakov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spartakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hickok lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hickok throws a head punch that misses.
Hickok working aggressively here.
Hickok lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Spartakov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hickok misses with some punches.
Spartakov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spartakov prevents a body shot from Hickok.
Spartakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartakov stalling in the clinch but Hickok improves position.
Hickok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hickok misses with a body punch.
Spartakov looking to throw knees to the head but Hickok is blocking nicely.
Hickok lands a shoulder strike.
Spartakov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hickok.
Spartakov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartakov.
Spartakov avoiding damage.
Spartakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spartakov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hickok has a couple of punches blocked by Spartakov.
Hickok has a couple of punches blocked by Spartakov. #T2#
Spartakov prevents a body shot from Hickok.
Spartakov tries to stall but Hickok uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Spartakov breaks from the clinch.
Hickok has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hickok slips a straight right by Spartakov.
Spartakov misses the shot to the body.
Spartakov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hickok off the cage and back into range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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 Hickok. Spartakov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartakov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hickok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hickok! But no joy.
Hickok misses with a hook
and Spartakov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mikail Spartakov is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Spartakov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hickok is out of range.
Hickok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spartakov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spartakov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hickok.
A little feinted left hand from Spartakov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hickok throws a poor cross that misses
and Spartakov counters with a stiff right hand.
Hickok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spartakov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hickok counters with a straight right hand.
Spartakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hickok looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Spartakov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hickok's head.#CUT#That has opened up James Butler Hickok's cut even more.
Hickok lands with a shot to the body.
Hickok misses with an uppercut
and Spartakov counters with a good, hard body kick but Hickok shrugs it off.
Hickok is breathing heavily.
Spartakov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #KD#
Spartakov cracks Hickok with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spartakov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hickok to stand back up!
Hickok is still on wobbly legs! Can Spartakov finish him?
Spartakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hickok can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hickok misses with an uppercut
and Spartakov counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikail Spartakov!

Event: RISE 130
Date: Dec 30, 2022

#R1#
Bozic tries a head kick but it misses.
Hickok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bozic throws a leg kick
and Hickok counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Gabrijel Bozic has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Hickok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Hickok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hickok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bozic.
Hickok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bozic thuds his shin into the meat of Hickok's side.
Hickok throws out a loose jab but Bozic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bozic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hickok circles away quickly and effectively.
Hickok let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bozic misses with a looping left.
Bozic misses with a leg kick
and Hickok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozic throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Hickok counter with a right hand.
Bozic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hickok.
Bozic thows a leg kick but Hickok checks it
and Hickok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hickok scores with a jab. Bozic acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Bozic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hickok.
Hickok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hickok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice body punch from Bozic.
Bozic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bozic wants to land a leg kick but Hickok is out of range.
Hickok has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hickok misses with a looping left.
Bozic thuds his shin into the meat of Hickok's side.
Bozic scores with a punch to the head.
Bozic misses with a hook to the body
and Hickok counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hickok is looking to clinch but Bozic is avoiding it.
Bozic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bozic lands with a good body shot.
Bozic misses the body punch
and Hickok counters with a left to the body.
Bozic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Bozic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Bozic misses
and Hickok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bozic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hickok cracks Bozic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bozic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hickok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bozic scores with a shot to the body.
Hickok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gabrijel Bozic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozic misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Hickok counters with a nice right hand that sends Bozic toppling to the canvas! Bozic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hickok finish him?!
Hickok ducks right into an uppercut from Bozic.
Bozic throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Hickok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bozic misses with a body shot
and Hickok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Bozic.
Bozic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hickok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hickok 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.#T3#
Bozic lands a nice looking body shot.
Bozic misses with a hook
and Hickok counters with a nice uppercut.
Bozic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bozic scores with a nice right hand.
Hickok jabs Bozic right on the nose. Bozic blinks but takes it well.
Bozic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bozic lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Bozic.
Hickok looks winded!
Bozic lands a right hook to the body.
Bozic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bozic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hickok was well out of range. Poor timing from Bozic.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bozic.#T4#
Bozic scores with a jab.
Bozic connects with an inside leg kick.
Bozic lands a front kick.
Bozic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bozic scores with a hook.#KD#
Bozic sends Hickok crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bozic is motioning to the referee to let Hickok up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hickok is rocked!
Bozic throws a monster overhand right that drops Hickok! Bozic follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!

Event: RISE 121
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Berthier swings widly with a right hand
and Hickok counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Berthier thinking.
Berthier tries to clinch but Hickok is having none of it.
Berthier misses with a wild body shot.
Hickok was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berthier swings for the body but Hickok moves out of range.
Berthier just misses with a punch to the body.
Berthier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickok slips a jab from Berthier.
Berthier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickok counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Berthier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berthier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hickok.
Nice body punch from Berthier.
A shot to the body from Berthier misses
and Hickok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berthier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Berthier misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Berthier. Beautiful body shot.
Hickok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Hickok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Berthier misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Hickok counters with a crisp right hand that drops Berthier! Hickok lets Berthier back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Noah Berthier has been cut.
Hickok definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him 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!
Berthier closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hickok counters with a crisp right that sends Berthier to the canvas! Hickok follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Butler Hickok!
Our winner, James Butler Hickok, 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.

Event: RISE 108: Franjic v Lancaster
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Good exchange - Zahedi coming out on top.
Zahedi misses with an uppercut. Hickok saw that one coming.
It looked like Hickok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zahedi lands with a shot to the body.
Zahedi misses with a looping right.
Hickok moves forwards but Zahedi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
Zahedi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hickok moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahedi lands a lovely overhand right.
Hickok avoids the body shot from Zahedi. #T1#
Hickok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zahedi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zahedi takes a swing at Hickok's ribcage but misses.
Hickok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hickok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zahedi digs a good body shot into Hickok's ribs.
Zahedi is stalking Hickok. Hickok circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Zahedi, and it's lights out! Hickok really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
After winning the bout, Danyaal Zahedi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 99: Leader v Castellanos
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Puff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
Puff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hickok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hickok connects with a single shot there.
Puff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puff misses with a double jab.
Puff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hickok throws a hook but Puff blocks it.
Hickok with a jab.
Hickok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hickok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#KD#
Hickok lands a big uppercut and Puff crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Puff looks OK. Hickok waves Puff back to his feet!#ROC#Puff is rocked!
Hickok lands a body shot.
Puff is still on wobbly legs! Can Hickok finish him?
Hickok connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Puff out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Butler Hickok!
James Butler Hickok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose 130 - Prospects 11
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Hickok misses the jab.
Galaxy ducks under a wild hook from Hickok.
Galaxy tries to clinch up but Hickok circles away and keeps his distance.
Galaxy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hickok sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Galaxy somewhat.
Hickok lands a nice hook to Galaxy's body. Galaxy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hickok swings for the body but Galaxy moves out of range.
Galaxy tries to counter with a clinch but Hickok shakes him off and moves away.
Hickok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hickok lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Ford Galaxy has been cut.#KD#
Hickok drops Galaxy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Galaxy looks back up at him and smiles so Hickok waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Galaxy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galaxy shoots in for a double leg but Hickok sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Galaxy is still on wobbly legs! Can Hickok finish him?
Galaxy walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Hickok swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Butler Hickok!
James Butler Hickok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose 99
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1#
Koromos connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Hickok. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hickok.
Koromos throws a body kick that misses.
Hickok throws out a counter right but Koromos avoids it with no problem.
Koromos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koromos slips under a jab.#KD#
Koromos lands a big uppercut and Hickok crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hickok looks OK. Koromos waves Hickok back to his feet!#ROC#Hickok is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koromos closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hickok! Koromos dives in looking to finish! Hickok is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Koromos!
After winning the bout, John Koromos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Outlaw 20 - Pollard vs Hickock
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Hickok lunges at Pollard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pollard's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Cedric Pollard has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pollard tries to land a leg kick but Hickok saw it coming and moves away.
Hickok misses with a looping left.
Pollard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pollard thuds a left hand into Hickok's body.
Pollard throws a push kick but Hickok slaps the foot to one side.
Pollard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hickok throws a jab but it's blocked by Pollard. #KD2#
Hickok lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Pollard sprawling to the canvas. Hickok follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Pollard hang on? #ROC2#Pollard is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Hickok decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Oh Pollard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hickok connects with a body shot that sends Pollard's belly button to the back.
Pollard seems to have got his legs back now.
Hickok measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Pollard! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). James Butler Hickok!
James Butler Hickok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Outlaw 14 - Thoupos vs Cabal
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Hickok lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown tries to clinch but Hickok is having none of it.
Hickok scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Hickok definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hickok lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Brown falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hickok dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Butler Hickok!
James Butler Hickok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Alexander Brown had this to say: 'IM STAY I WILL KEEP DOING THIS'.

Event: Outlaw 11 - Shooter vs Ruiz 2
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Hickok throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Remco Evenpoel has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Evenpoel.
Hickok misses with a looping right.
Evenpoel blocks a jab.
Evenpoel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hickok counters with a nice uppercut.
Evenpoel misses with a hook.
Hickok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evenpoel.
Evenpoel lands a leg kick that knocks Hickok off balance momentarily.
Evenpoel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Evenpoel backs off Hickok throws a huge counter combo but Evenpoel manages to avoid it all.
Hickok lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hickok measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Evenpoel! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). James Butler Hickok!
James Butler Hickok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Outlaw 7 - Christmas
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Hickok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vilderan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hickok takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
Hickok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hickok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilderan.
Hickok lands with a nice body punch.
Vilderan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hickok throws a solid leg kick but Vilderan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hickok.
Vilderan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Hickok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hickok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilderan.
Hickok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hickok.
Hickok avoids the body shot from Vilderan.
Hickok lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Hickok lands a big right hand that sends Vilderan crashing to the mat! Hickok stays standing though and waves Vilderan back to his feet!#ROC2#Vilderan is rocked!
Hickok looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hickok attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oh Vilderan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vilderan tries a head kick but it misses.
Hickok knocks out Vilderan with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Hickok before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Hickok picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Butler Hickok!
James Butler Hickok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Outlaw Test 4
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Five misses with a kick to the body
and Two counters with a three punch combo that has Five backing up. Five nods at Two to acknowledge the strikes.
Five keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Two avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Two.
Five misses with a takedown attempt - Two sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Two clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Two breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Two shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Two showed some decent athleticism there.
Five is looking to control Two's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Five avoid being mounted?#T1#
Five is looking to improve his position.
Two takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Two works his foot free and advances to mount.
Five can't escape the position.
Two controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Five throwing hammer fists to the chest of Two. What's that going to do exactly? #T2#
Two controlling from mount.
Five is looking to improve his position but Two isn't that keen on the idea.
Two throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Two can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Five is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two thowing shots but they're missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Test Two comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Two has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 9:10

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

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