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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dean Stomp (ranked 2083 p4p, 2138 weight class) and Lyman Hicks (ranked 179 p4p, 187 weight class). Lyman Hicks told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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4 - 3 - 0 |
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dean Stomp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lyman Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stomp darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stomp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Stomp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stomp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stomp is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Stomp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hicks has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Stomp there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stomp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hicks defends well.
Hicks advances to half guard.
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.
Stomp actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stomp looking for a guillotine here but Hicks defends easily.
Hicks advances to half guard.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stomp seems to be working for a kimura but Hicks defends the submission attempt.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Hicks is defending against the submission attempts here by Stomp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomp fails to land the takedown.
Hicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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