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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Dayton (ranked 163 p4p, 254 weight class) and Lyman Hicks (ranked 13 p4p, 22 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hicks's choice of entrance music: Put The Boots In- Down By Law. Lyman Hicks will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Dayton !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lyman Hicks!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks misses with an uppercut. Dayton saw that one coming.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Hicks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dayton under the eye.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dayton moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Hicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dayton takes one to the side of the head.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dayton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dayton slips a jab from Hicks.
Hicks throws a jab when Dayton was well out of range.
Hicks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hicks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks lands with a shot to the body.
Hicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hicks lands a jab to Dayton 's midsection.
Dayton slips a jab from Hicks.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dayton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dayton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hicks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks throws a right hand that Dayton ducks under and follows up with a left that Dayton also avoids with ease.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lyman Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dayton avoids the body shot from Hicks.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Hicks. That snapped Dayton 's head back.
Nice jab there from Hicks.
Hicks with a jab.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dayton defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hicks lands with a hook. Dayton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dayton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Hicks.
Hicks scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks misses with a hook
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control.
Hicks is trying to control Dayton 's posture but Dayton avoids it.
Dayton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hicks struggling a bit here.
Hicks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dayton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hicks has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dayton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hicks misses with a body punch
and Dayton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hicks is trying to keep Dayton in close.
Hicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hicks is on top in guard.
Dayton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hicks passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks is staying tight to Dayton 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dayton looking for a sweep but Hicks has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dayton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hicks.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dayton is looking to improve his position but Hicks isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Dayton tries to hold on but Hicks postures up.
Hicks controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks looking to control but Dayton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dayton is desperately trying to improve his position but Hicks has a good base and remains in mount.
Hicks controlling from the full mount.
Dayton working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dayton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hicks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hicks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dayton keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dayton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dayton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dayton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dayton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hicks misses with a leg kick
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hicks!
Dayton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hicks manages to get back to half guard.
Hicks is concentrating on defense, preventing Dayton from advancing position.
Hicks wants to get back to full guard.
Lyman Hicks has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks is positioning himself well to prevent Dayton advancing to mount.
Dayton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dayton is working for a kimura but Hicks is defending it quite comfortably.
Hicks is looking to control Dayton 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hicks avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dayton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hicks desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hicks scores with a jab. Dayton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lyman Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dayton ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Dayton is just out of range.
Dayton needs to keep his hands up - Hicks had a free shot at his head there.
Hicks lands a nice hook to Dayton 's body. Dayton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Dayton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dayton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dayton moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hicks.
Dayton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dayton avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hicks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hicks catches Dayton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hicks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dayton on the side of the head.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dayton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dayton moves away.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Dayton moved out of range.
Hicks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dayton counters with a shoot takedown. Hicks fights it but they end up in guard.
Hicks wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks is controlling Dayton 's posture.
Dayton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hicks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dayton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hicks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hicks's back!
Hicks rolls, trying to escape but Dayton keeps control of the position.
Dayton is working the ground and pound. Can Hicks escape?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hicks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hicks trying to control the action but Dayton just sinks the hooks in.
Dayton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hicks knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hicks for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Hicks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dayton 's arms.
Dayton doesn't have the hooks in and Hicks manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks won't allow Dayton to sweep him here.
Hicks looking to pass the guard.
Dayton keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Dayton wants to improve his position but instead Hicks has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayton is doing well to control the position and prevent Hicks from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Small Dayton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dayton 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hicks with a hook.
Dayton ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Dayton moves forwards but Hicks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dayton .
Dayton 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hicks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dayton scrambles back to his feet.
Hicks lands with a nice combination. Dayton backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Dayton does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks throws a head kick but Dayton moves out of range.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks throws a hook but Dayton blocks it.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends Dayton 's belly button to the back.
Dayton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Hicks scores with a hook.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks throws a series of strikes that have Dayton backpedaling.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Dayton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hicks is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dayton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks breaks the clinch.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hicks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dayton 's head.
A shot to the body from Hicks misses
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hicks!
Dayton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hicks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton has hold of Hicks's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hicks seems comfortable defending it but Dayton has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hicks is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hicks is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dayton couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Small Dayton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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