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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Eugene Hickock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kido Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
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210 lbs
10 - 14 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Eugene Hickock! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kido Moon! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hickock paws at him with a jab and circles away. Moon tries to close the distance and clinch but Hickock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hickock swats him away and circles back towards the center. Moon keeps the fight on the outside. Moon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moon looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hickock paws at him with a jab and circles away. Moon moves into the clinch successfully.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.
Moon misses with a knee to the head. Hickock tries to pull guard but Moon forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.
Hickock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hickock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moon just stands there and leans against the cage. Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moon misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hickock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Moon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hickock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hickock wants to get back to striking at distance but Moon won't allow it.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hickock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hickock shoots in looking for a takedown but Moon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hickock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Eugene Hickock. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hickock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hickock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Moon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Hickock is trying to control. Moon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hickock wants to stand up but Moon has a hold of him and won't allow it. Hickock wants to take a breather but Moon is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hickock is working away from the top position though. Hickock prevents Moon from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Richard Eugene Hickock wasn't doing enough on the ground. Hickock keeps the fight on the outside. Moon stuffs the takedown. Moon is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Moon rushes Hickock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moon lands a knee to the head.
Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hickock is trying to push Moon away but Moon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hickock pulls Moon into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hickock wants to stand but Moon is controlling the position. Hickock throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Moon stands up and waves to Hickock to follow him. Hickock throws a head kick but Moon moves out of range.
Hickock gets tackled into the cage by Moon. Moon maintains the clinch. Hickock jumps guard.
Moon stands and steps away. Hickock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Hickock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hickock showed some decent athleticism there. Hickock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Moon is looking for a sweep. Hickock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Moon is not content to let Hickock control the position. Moon is holding on to half guard well. Hickock is thwarting Moon's attempts to control the position. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Hickock moves into the clinch. Moon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hickock blocks it with crossed arms. Hickock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moon is keeping busy. Moon looking to throw knees to the head but Hickock is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon looking to throw knees to the head but Hickock is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kido Moon dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moon tries to clinch but fails miserably and Hickock counters by moving into the clinch. Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hickock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moon tries to clinch but Hickock is having none of it. Hickock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Moon doesn't manage to clinch there - Hickock circles away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moon 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. Hickock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hickock fails with a takedown attempt. Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hickock swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hickock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Moon moves in looking to clinch but Hickock pushes him off. Moon tries to clinch up but Hickock circles away and keeps his distance. Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hickock paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hickock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moon is fending him off so far but Hickock persists. Nope, Moon circles away and we're back to standing. Hickock shoots for a takedown but Moon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Eugene Hickock. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hickock lands a head kick. Moon smiles back at him and beckons him forward. This has been an exciting period of action! Hickock misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Moon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Moon tries to clinch but Hickock moves out of range. Moon moves into the clinch successfully.
Moon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hickock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon is breathing heavily. Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hickock has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Moon uses from the top position. Moon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hickock, up you get! Kido Moon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hickock swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hickock shoots in looking for a takedown. Moon tries to sprawl out of it but Hickock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Horrible takedown by Hickock or perhaps it was just good defense by Moon which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Moon looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Moon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hickock circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Moon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moon tries to clinch and Hickock counters with a two punch combo. Richard Eugene Hickock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Moon tries to close the distance and clinch but Hickock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hickock keeps the fight on the outside. Hickock scores with a head kick. Moon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Moon fails in his attempt to clinch. Moon wants to clinch and Hickock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Moon has closed the distance and engaged Hickock in a clinch.
Moon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hickock blocks it with crossed arms. Moon takes a shot to the head. Moon misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moon looking to throw knees to the head but Hickock is blocking nicely.
Hickock is trying to force a seperation but Moon has the dominant position. Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moon looking to throw knees to the head but Hickock is blocking nicely.
Hickock is trying to drag Moon to the mat but Moon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hickock tries to pull guard but Moon won't allow it.
Hickock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Moon looking to throw knees to the head but Hickock is blocking nicely.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hickock wants a takedown but no success here.
Hickock looking for a takedown. Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hickock presses Moon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hickock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hickock has closed the distance and engaged Moon in a clinch.
Hickock missing with knees to the body.
Hickock tries to pull guard but Moon forces him back to his feet, against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hickock blocks it with crossed arms. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hickock misses with a knee to the head. Moon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hickock blocks it with crossed arms. Hickock jumps guard but Moon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Moon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hickock's efforts to push away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Eugene Hickock will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hickock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Moon tries to clinch there but Hickock circles away.
Hickock keeps the fight on the outside. Hickock looks for a takedown but Moon sprawls well. Moon closes the distance and clinches. Moon tries a knee to the head but Hickock blocks it.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.
Hickock breaks from the clinch.
Hickock keeps the fight on the outside. Moon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hickock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moon wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hickock shoots in for a double leg but Moon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Eugene Hickock. That's going to take a lot out of him. Moon tries to clinch but Hickock moves out of range. Hickock fails to land the takedown. Moon fails in his attempt to clinch. Moon tries to clinch up and Hickock counters with a big head kick but Moon shrugs it off. Moon wants to clinch up but Hickock keeps it at a distance. Moon fails in his attempt to clinch. Richard Eugene Hickock is winning the standup battle so far. Hickock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moon swats him away and circles back towards the center. Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hickock paws at him with a jab and circles away. Moon tries to clinch but fails miserably and Hickock counters with a flying knee. Nice. Moon wants to clinch but Hickock slips to the side and Hickock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Some wild striking there from Hickock.
Hickock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moon closes the distance and clinches. Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon misses with a knee to the head. Moon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.
Moon misses with a knee to the head. Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hickock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hickock looking for a takedown. Moon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hickock blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hickock tries to pull guard but Moon forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hickock tries to score a body lock takedown but Moon shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Hickock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hickock tries to pull guard but Moon forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hickock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moon has him pressed against the cage. Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon lands a knee to the head.
Kido Moon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Moon blocks an elbow strike. Moon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hickock blocks it with crossed arms. Hickock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hickock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Hickock circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hickock stalks Moon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moon's face. Moon staggers backwards, shaken. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Moon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moon is looking to clinch but Hickock is avoiding it.
Hickock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Moon tries to clinch up but Hickock circles away and keeps his distance. Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hickock swats him away and circles back towards the center. Moon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moon tries to clinch up. The fight stays on the outside here - Moon looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Moon is looking to clinch but Hickock is avoiding it.
Hickock shoots in looking for a takedown. Moon tries to sprawl out of it but Hickock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Moon moves in looking to clinch but Hickock pushes him off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Eugene Hickock clearly takes that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hickock tries to clinch but Moon is having none of it. Hickock swats away the attempt to clinch by Moon. Hickock swats away the attempt to clinch by Moon. Moon leaves Hickock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Moon has Hickock up against the cage in a clinch.
Moon looking to throw knees to the head but Hickock is blocking nicely.
Moon tries a knee to the head but Hickock blocks it.
Hickock is trying to force a seperation but Moon has the dominant position. Moon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moon misses with a knee to the head. Moon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Hickock tries to circle away but Moon has him pinned against the cage. Moon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hickock blocks it with crossed arms. Moon landing knees to the head.
Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hickock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hickock tries for a takedown but Moon manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Eugene Hickock. That's going to take a lot out of him. Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Hickock - that landed with a thud.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hickock lands with a left to the head. Hickock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moon tries a knee to the head but Hickock blocks it.
Moon is pressed up against the cage. Hickock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moon down to the mat. Moon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Moon tries to clinch but Hickock moves out of range. Hickock dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Hickock looking to score a takedown here. Moon is defending well but Hickock drives through and ends up in Moon's guard. Hickock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Moon wants to sweep here but Hickock controlling him for the moment. Hickock stays in close to Moon's body and controls the position. Moon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hickock is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hickock is stalling in the full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Richard Eugene Hickock wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Moon doesn't manage to clinch there - Hickock circles away.
Moon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moon closes the distance and pushes Hickock back into the cage. Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon misses with a knee to the head. Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hickock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hickock breaks the clinch.
Moon closes the distance but Hickock moves to the side enabling Hickock to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hickock is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hickock is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moon's half guard. Hickock tries to stand but can't do so whilst Moon controls his leg. Moon is trying to maintain the position but Hickock is very close to passing his half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hickock tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Moon. Hickock prevents Moon from improving his position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Moon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Moon tries to get to full guard but Hickock has control of the leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Richard Eugene Hickock will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Moon wants to clinch. Hickock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moon pinned against the cage. Moon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Hickock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moon defends it nicely. Hickock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Eugene Hickock. That's going to take a lot out of him. Moon tries to clinch up but Hickock circles away and keeps his distance. Hickock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hickock swats away the attempt to clinch by Moon. Kido Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hickock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moon closes the distance and clinches. Moon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hickock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hickock pushes off an throws an elbow but Moon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Moon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hickock blocks it with crossed arms. Moon has Hickock pressed against the cage, preventing Hickock from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hickock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moon blocks an uppercut.
Moon looking to throw knees to the head but Hickock is blocking nicely.
Moon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Moon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hickock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hickock blocks it with crossed arms. Hickock tries to pull guard but Moon holds him up against the cage and eventually Hickock drops back down to his feet.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hickock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Moon gets underhooks to prevent Hickock's takedown attempt.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hickock scores with a hook to the body. Moon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hickock's face.
Hickock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moon after a bit of a struggle. Hickock breaks the clinch.
Moon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hickock. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moon doesn't manage to clinch there - Hickock circles away.
Hickock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moon, pushing him back against the cage. Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hickock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moon smiles and moves away.
Moon darts in and clinches Hickock up against the cage. Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon looking to throw knees to the head but Hickock is blocking nicely.
Moon misses with a knee to the head. Moon has Hickock pressed against the cage, preventing Hickock from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Moon misses with a knee strike.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hickock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hickock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moon has him pressed against the cage. Moon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hickock.
Hickock manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hickock. Hickock misses with a series of wild punches.
Moon clinches with his opponent.
Hickock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moon has him pressed against the cage. Moon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Moon misses with a knee strike.
Moon misses with a knee strike.
Moon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hickock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hickock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hickock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moon pulls him back up using the underhooks. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Moon misses with a knee strike.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moon misses with a knee to the head. Hickock wants to take the fight to the mat but Moon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Kido Moon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Hickock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight as a draw! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight as a draw! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Richard Eugene Hickock!
The fight ends as a draw!
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