Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 93
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Turn shoots in and bounces Hickock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Turn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Turn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hickock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turn has managed to get both his arms back between Hickock's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hickock looking for a guillotine here but Turn defends easily.
Hickock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turn slips nicely into half guard.
Hickock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Turn wants to work for an arm triangle but Hickock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Turn prevents Hickock from improving his position.
Turn wants to take a breather but Hickock is having none of it. #SUB#
Hickock actively working from the bottom here.
Turn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Turn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hickock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Turn seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Turn is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hickock actively working from the bottom here.
Turn wants to control but Hickock is keeping him busy.
Hickock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turn on the ground.#T2##SUB#
Hickock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turn pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Turn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hickock trying to control here.
Turn is trying to control. Hickock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hickock wants to control but Turn is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Turn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hickock defends it well. #SUB2#
Turn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hickock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Hickock is staying active underneath Turn , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turn wants to pass to mount but Hickock is defending the position.
Turn thows a huge punch but Hickock dodges it nicely.
Turn wants to take a breather but Hickock is having none of it. #SUB2#
Turn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Turn trying to control but Hickock is having none of it. #SUB2#
Turn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hickock is now in Turn 's guard. A big mistake from Turn there, giving up the dominant position!
Turn keeping moving, preventing Hickock from controlling successfully. #T4#
Turn with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Hickock can't handle though.
Hickock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hickock is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Turn has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hickock is looking to defend but Turn has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hickock! Turn pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hickock taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ray Turn !

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Trollslayer dodges the punch combination from Hickock. #TD2#
Trollslayer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hickock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trollslayer is in Hickock's guard.#SUB#
Hickock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trollslayer passes into half guard.
Trollslayer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hickock wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer lands strikes from half guard.
Trollslayer trying to pass the guard but Hickock defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickock gets full guard.
Hickock trying to control the position. #SUB#
Hickock is looking for a triangle but Trollslayer pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Trollslayer stands and throws Hickock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trollslayer working the head and body with strikes.
Hickock on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hickock is trying to improve his position.
Trollslayer trying to control the position but Hickock is working away.
Trollslayer working away.
Trollslayer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Trollslayer wants to control but Hickock is keeping him busy. #T2#
Trollslayer gets to mount! Hickock was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hickock tries to hold on but Trollslayer pushes him away.
Hickock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trollslayer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Trollslayer is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Hickock is rocked!
Trollslayer lands a big shot to the head and Hickock winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Our winner, Balin Trollslayer, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2021

#R1#
Irons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hickock counters with a straight right hand.
Irons throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hickock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Irons.
An attempted straight right counter from Hickock misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Hickock. Beautiful body shot.
Hickock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hickock connects with a body shot that sends Irons's belly button to the back.
Irons looks winded!
Irons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Irons closes the distance and clinches.
Irons trying to control the position but instead, Hickock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Irons into the cage.
Hickock just leaning against Irons, taking a breather. #TD#
Hickock pulls guard.
Hickock is trying to keep Irons in close. #SUB#
Hickock looking for subs off his back but Irons has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hickock tries to get to full guard but Irons has control of the leg. #T1#
Irons wants to take a breather but Hickock is having none of it.
Hickock is controlling Irons's trapped leg to prevent Irons from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Hickock with the active half guard here but Irons passes nicely into side control.
Hickock tries to bench press Irons off him but Irons keeps the position.
Hickock is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hickock keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Irons looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Irons is trying to get an arm triangle but Hickock is defending well.
Hickock gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Irons is trying to work for a kimura but Hickock is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hickock is looking for a sweep. Irons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Irons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hickock is just riding it out for now. Irons eventually gives up the hold.
Hickock wants to control but Irons is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Irons with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hickock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Irons has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Irons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hickock is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Irons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hickock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Irons has managed to get both his arms back between Hickock's legs - danger averted.
Irons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hickock trying to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Irons content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hickock has locked up a guillotine! Hickock's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Irons is holding on here and Hickock must be using up a lot of energy. Irons has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hickock gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dick Hickock!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2021

#R1#
Rocha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Hickock gets a double leg takedown into Rocha's guard.#SUB#
Rocha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hickock is aware though and is defending well.
Hickock looking to pass the guard.
Hickock pushes down on Rocha's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Rocha actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rocha looking for submissions off his back.
Hickock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocha keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickock wants to free his trapped foot but Rocha is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Rocha looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hickock in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
Hickock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rocha is not content to let Hickock control the position.
Hickock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rocha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hickock pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hickock seems to be working for a kimura but Rocha defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hickock in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Hickock seems to be working for a kimura but Rocha defends the submission attempt.
Hickock frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hickock prevents Rocha from getting the reversal.#T3#
Rocha is working hard here to advance position.
Rocha manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rocha trying to control here.
Hickock works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rocha is looking to improve his position but Hickock isn't that keen on the idea.
Rocha is trying to escape the mount but Hickock keeps good control and instead manages to take Rocha's back. #T4##SUB2#
Hickock working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Rocha has hold of Hickock's leg, trying to break free but it's let Hickock lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Rocha is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Hickock throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Hickock!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Nelson takes a swing at Hickock's ribcage but misses.
Nelson lands with an uppercut that bounces Hickock off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Hickock gets caught napping as Nelson dives in and scores a takedown. Hickock manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Hickock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hickock keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hickock is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hickock has wrist control.
Nelson trying to control but Hickock is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hickock trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Hickock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.
Hickock working a defensive guard here.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hickock has wrist control.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Hickock keeps moving.
Nelson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nelson working away.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hickock dodges the ground and pound from Nelson.
Nelson trying to control the action but Hickock is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Nelson.
Hickock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nelson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Hickock stops Nelson from passing to mount.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hickock keeps working.
Hickock is looking to reverse the position.
Nelson controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson advances to mount.
Hickock blocking the ground and pound.
Hickock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hickock is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
Hickock tries to lock up and control but Nelson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Hickock holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nelson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hickock taking shots to the head.
Nelson throwing strikes here but Hickock is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nelson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nelson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nelson unloads with some shots from mount but Hickock bucks and avoids them well.
Nelson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hickock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nelson wants to control the pace but Hickock is squirming around nicely.
Nelson landing shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nelson 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.
Nelson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Nelson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hickock counters with a straight right hand.
Hickock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickock counters with a nice uppercut.
Hickock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nelson throws out a loose jab but Hickock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hickock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson swings widly with a right hand
and Hickock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hickock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Nice body punch from Hickock. #TD#
Nelson dives in and scores a takedown into Hickock's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hickock keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hickock is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Hickock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nelson.
Hickock controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hickock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hickock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hickock has wrist control.
Hickock can't keep his opponent in guard - Nelson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nelson is keen to just control but Hickock is a slippery customer.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hickock looking for submissions off his back.
Tim Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Hickock dodges it nicely.
Nelson uses his free foot to push down on Hickock's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hickock.
Nelson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nelson thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Nelson wants to finish this one by submission but Hickock is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nelson.
Nelson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Nelson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hickock is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Nelson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nelson raining down shots from the mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Nelson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nelson wants to control the pace but Hickock is squirming around nicely.
Hickock slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hickock looking for submissions off his back.
Hickock wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hickock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hickock.#SUB2#
Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hickock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Hickock's legs - danger averted.
Nelson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nelson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hickock's legs.
Nelson scoring with punches from side control.
Nelson advances to mount.
Hickock is desperately trying to improve his position but Nelson has a good base and remains in mount.
Nelson with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Nelson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nelson connects with a body shot.
Hickock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hickock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Nelson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hickock!
Hickock seems a little lost for a moment, as Nelson dominates the positioning.
Hickock dodges the ground and pound from Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries to advance to mount but Hickock denies him.
Hickock is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it. #T1#
Hickock prevents Nelson from moving into mount.
Hickock is letting Nelson control him for a moment.
Hickock is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hickock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Nelson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nelson staying calm.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hickock keeps working.
Hickock parries the strikes from Nelson easily there. Nelson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hickock to escape.
Nelson taking a breather here.
Hickock is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Hickock takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Nelson working away.
Nelson advances to full mount.
Nelson landing strikes from the mount.
Nelson working the ground and pound effectively.
Hickock is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
Nelson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hickock taking shots to the head. #T4#
Hickock is trying to escape the mount.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Nelson! Hickock is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Nelson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Pena lands with a nice body punch.
Pena swinging wildly here.
Hickock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hickock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pena was well out of range. Poor timing from Hickock.
Pena lands an overhand right.
Pena lands with a straight right. Hickock didn't see that one coming.
Pena misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been told by Pena's head coaches at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Hickock misses.
A head kick misses from Pena.
Pena misses with a straight left.
Hickock looks to score with a jab to the body but Pena is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pena swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hickock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jesus Pena has been cut.
No joy there for Pena, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pena misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hickock.
Hickock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Hickock misses
and Pena counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Hickock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pena misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Pena lands.
Pena throws a one two combo.
Pena keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hickock.
Hickock lands a nice hook to Pena's body. Pena takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hickock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pena counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pena throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pena misses with a head kick.
Pena misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pena throws a head kick that misses
and Hickock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hickock looks to score with a jab to the body but Pena is just out of range.#KD2#
Hickock sends Pena crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hickock is motioning to the referee to let Pena up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T2#
Pena lands with a nice combination. Hickock backs away looking to recover.
Pena throws a right and a left that Hickock avoids nicely.
Hickock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pena gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD2#
and Hickock counters with a nice right hand that sends Pena toppling to the canvas! Pena scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hickock finish him?!#ROC2#Pena is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Pena lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hickock doesn't seem phased though.
Hickock lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Pena up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hickock from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Pena's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Hickock!

Event: Highland 76
Date: Jul 09, 2021

#R1#
Hickock throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
Martin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martin scores with a nice body kick.
Martin is looking to slow Hickock down with leg kicks.
Martin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hickock's sensitive parts.
Martin scores with a head kick.
Martin scores with a nice body kick.
Martin misses with a kick to the body.
Martin with the inside leg kick.
Hickock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martin.
Martin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Hickock moves out of range easily.
Hickock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hickock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martin lands a front kick.#T1#
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
Martin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Hickock moves out of range easily.
Hickock has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Martin thows a body kick. Hickock tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hickock throws out the jab.
Martin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Martin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martin throws a nice head kick!
Hickock moves out of range as Martin throws a body kick.
Martin staying out of range there.
Martin flicks out a counter leg kick but Hickock steps away.
Hickock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Hickock misses with a wild body shot.
Martin scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin scoring well with a low kick there.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin moves out of range as Hickock strikes.#T2#
Martin throws a low kick, looking for Hickock's leg but Hickock calmly moves out of range.
Hickock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hickock takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Martin throws a nice head kick!
Martin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martin.
Martin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Martin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Martin feints and then cracks Hickock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hickock down.
Hickock takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Martin lands with a slapping head kick.
Martin moves out of range as Hickock strikes.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Martin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Martin.
Martin is looking to land body kicks.
Martin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Martin lands a nice looking body kick.
Hickock lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Martin.
A solid body kick from Martin.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Hickock.
A good leg kick by Martin.
A slow jab from Hickock misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hickock. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin thumps Hickock with a low kick.
Martin lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Hickock moves out of range easily.
Hickock throwing a counter right hand but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hickock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hickock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martin scores with a spinning back kick!
Hickock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Martin.
Hickock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Hickock.
Hickock moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Martin.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martin scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hickock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hickock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Martin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hickock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martin scores with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Martin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hickock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hickock might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martin.
Sloppy strikes from Hickock. Those never looked like landing.
Hickock blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sean Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin looks for the body kick but Hickock saw that one coming.
Hickock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Martin.
Martin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hickock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hickock moves out of range as Martin throws a body kick.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hickock.
Martin is looking to land body kicks.
Martin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickock throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Hickock.
Martin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hickock.
Martin moves out of range as Hickock strikes.
Martin thows a body kick. Hickock tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hickock throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Hickock cracks Martin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sean Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hickock missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hickock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Martin.
Hickock misses with a looping right.
Martin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martin.
Martin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hickock's head.
Hickock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martin can pounce on him.
Hickock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hickock's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Martin thumps Hickock with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin slips under a jab from Hickock.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Martin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
Martin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martin lands a front kick.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Hickock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hickock's head.
Martin misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Martin.
Martin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martin.
Martin with the inside leg kick.
Hickock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Martin scores with a kick to the body.
Martin lands with a kick to the temple. Hickock shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martin with a nice calf kick.
Martin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#Hickock is rocked!#T3#
Martin defending well as Hickock loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Hickock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hickock.
Martin circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hickock drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Martin follows Hickock to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Martin!

Event: Highland 61
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Honkanen slips a jab from Hickock.
Honkanen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hickock sprawls and moves away.
Honkanen tries to move into range but Hickock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Honkanen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hickock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
so Honkanen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Honkanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hickock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Honkanen controlling from the top position.
Hickock is trying to control the position but Honkanen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickock keeping moving, preventing Honkanen from controlling successfully.
Honkanen looking to pass the guard.
Honkanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Hickock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Honkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hickock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hickock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hickock working a defensive guard here.
Hickock has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Honkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Honkanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Hickock working for a triangle but Honkanen defends it easily.
Honkanen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Honkanen advances to half guard.
Hickock wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hickock looking for submissions off his back.
Honkanen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Honkanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hickock is just riding it out for now. Honkanen eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Honkanen trying to control from half guard but Hickock is working away. #T3##SUB#
Honkanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hickock is trying to get back to full guard.
Hickock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honkanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Honkanen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Honkanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hickock defends it well.
Honkanen looks to land a strike but Hickock avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Honkanen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Honkanen wants to control from the top but Hickock keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Honkanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Honkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hickock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honkanen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hickock throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Honkanen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hickock won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honkanen wants to control but Hickock is keeping him busy.
Hickock defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jani Honkanen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hickock throws a looping overhand right but Honkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Honkanen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hickock sprawls and moves away.
Honkanen needs to keep his hands up - Hickock had a free shot at his head there.
Hickock throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Honkanen counters with a takedown into side control.
Honkanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hickock keeps working. #SUB#
Honkanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hickock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hickock is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Honkanen tries for a kimura but Hickock is defending well.
Honkanen is looking to take a break and control but Hickock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Honkanen in side control, throwing shots but Hickock defends.
Hickock tries to improve position but can't.
Honkanen throws a strike aimed at the side of Hickock's head but Hickock avoids it well.
Honkanen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hickock is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
Honkanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hickock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Honkanen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hickock is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hickock can't do much from the bottom here.
Honkanen 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.
Honkanen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Honkanen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hickock sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Honkanen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hickock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hickock wants to control but Honkanen postures up.
Honkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hickock can do to turn this around?
Hickock is trying to improve his position.
Honkanen throws an elbow but Hickock slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Honkanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hickock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hickock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Honkanen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Hickock looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Honkanen pushes past his half guard into mount!
Honkanen looking to finish with strikes here!
Hickock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Honkanen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hickock because Honkanen loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Honkanen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Honkanen throwing strikes here but Hickock is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Honkanen content just to control the position here.
Hickock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jani Honkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Honkanen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Honkanen wants to control the pace but Hickock is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Honkanen looking to finish with strikes here!
Honkanen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hickock wants to control but Honkanen is having none of it.
Hickock working to try and regain half guard.
Hickock keeps trying to improve his position.
Honkanen content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honkanen wants to control the pace but Hickock is squirming around nicely.
Honkanen lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jani Honkanen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hickock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honkanen.
Hickock misses with a right hand #TD#
and Honkanen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hickock won't be happy with that.
Honkanen wants to control but Hickock is keeping him busy.
Honkanen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Honkanen happy to just control the position for now.
Hickock is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honkanen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hickock can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Honkanen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB#
Honkanen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Honkanen throwing strikes but Hickock manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hickock has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Honkanen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Honkanen regains half guard.#T2#
Honkanen trying to control but Hickock postures up.
Honkanen is trying to get back to full guard.
Hickock tries to pass to full mount but Honkanen defends it.
Honkanen regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Honkanen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Honkanen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hickock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Honkanen.
Hickock is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hickock is defending against the submission attempts here by Honkanen. #SUB#
Honkanen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hickock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Honkanen. #T4#
Honkanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Honkanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Honkanen uses his free foot to push down on Hickock's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hickock.
Hickock wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Honkanen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honkanen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jani Honkanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Honkanen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jani Honkanen!

Event: Highland 51
Date: May 24, 2021

#R1##CL#
Chong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chong stalling against the cage.
Hickock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Hickock pulls Chong into guard.
Chong throws a big elbow that misses.
Chong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hickock has his foot on Chong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chong works his way back into a safe position though.
Hickock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chong controls the pace.
Chong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hickock for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Hickock working for a triangle but Chong defends it easily.
Hickock being controlled here, momentarily.
Hickock trying to keep a closed guard but Chong is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hickock keeping full guard, as Chong tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hickock counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Chong scores with a takedown into Hickock's guard.#SUB2#
Hickock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chong'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.#SUB#
Chong has gone for a leg lock! Hickock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chong's guard.#REVB##T3#
Hickock slips nicely into half guard.
Chong controlling the position for now.
Hickock tries to pass to full mount but Chong defends it.
Chong keeping control of the position.
Chong tries to roll over but Hickock keeps him under control.
Chong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chong controlling Hickock's posture.
Hickock tries to free his leg and advance position but Chong is retaining full guard.
Chong controlling the position.
Hickock trying to control the position from guard on top but Chong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chong has control of Hickock's left arm, preventing Hickock from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ching Chong will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Hickock. That snapped Chong's head back.
Nice jab there from Hickock.
Nice cross by Hickock.
Hickock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chong misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Hickock.#CL#
Chong moves into range and clinches up with Hickock.
Hickock blocks an elbow strike from Chong.
Hickock takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Dick Hickock has been cut.#TD#
Chong wants the takedown. Hickock is fighting it off but Chong persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hickock's guard against the cage.
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!#SUB2#
Hickock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hickock being controlled here, momentarily.
Chong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Chong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chong is pushing down on Hickock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hickock is fighting to maintain full guard but Chong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hickock won't allow Chong to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chong is working hard here to advance position.
Chong slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chong prevents Hickock from improving his position.
Chong trying to pass the guard but Hickock defending well.
Hickock tries to roll over but Chong keeps him under control.
Chong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Hickock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chong.
Chong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hickock moves away.
Chong throws a body punch but Hickock moves out of range.
Chong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hickock. That snapped Chong's head back. #CL#
Chong drives through and clinches with Hickock against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chong.
Chong working aggressively here.
Chong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hickock. #TD#
Chong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chong throwing strikes from guard but Hickock blocks nicely.
Hickock is trying to control the position but Chong postures up.
Chong is looking to advance position but Hickock has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Chong slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Hickock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chong sees it coming and defends easily.
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!
Chong won't allow Hickock to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hickock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hickock.
Chong tries to get to full guard but Hickock has control of the leg.
Chong is doing well to control the position and prevent Hickock from advancing to side control.
Chong is pressing down on Hickock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ching Chong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Hickock's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hickock moves away.#CL#
Chong moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Hickock successfully pulls guard.
Chong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chong looking to pass the guard.
Chong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hickock keeping full guard, as Chong tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hickock is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Chong is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hickock will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chong working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee asks Chong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chong prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hickock wants to control but Chong postures up.
Ching Chong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hickock can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chong just content to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Chong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hickock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chong's guard! Nice work there by Hickock!
Chong seems keen to control Hickock's posture.
Further stalling from Chong.#T3#
Hickock wants to pass the guard but Chong is keeping the position.
Chong pulls Hickock in close to his closed guard and prevents Hickock from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hickock stopping the sweep attempt from Chong.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Hickock gets tackled into the cage by Chong. Chong maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Hickock manages to pull guard.
Chong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Chong is posturing up here but Hickock has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chong tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chong has to tap! Slick submission there by Hickock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Hickock!

Event: Highland 39
Date: May 07, 2021

#R1#
Hickock just misses with a punch to the body.
Hickock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mihaylov tries to counter by clinching up but Hickock breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Mihaylov drives through and clinches with Hickock against the cage.
Hickock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mihaylov smiles and moves away.
Hickock throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov moves away from the strike by Hickock. #CL#
Mihaylov instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Dick Hickock has been cut.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mihaylov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mihaylov obliges.
Hickock looks winded!
Mihaylov has Hickock pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Hickock is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Mihaylov - that's hurt Hickock badly! Oh, another knee lands and Hickock is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Hickock doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Adrik Mihaylov !
A pretty intense looking Adrik Mihaylov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Highland 29
Date: Apr 23, 2021

#R1#
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Holmes misses with a right hand
and Hickock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Hans Holmes has been cut.
Holmes connects with a single shot there.
Holmes throws a lazy right hand but Hickock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD#
Holmes sends Hickock crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Holmes is motioning to the referee to let Hickock up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hickock is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dick Hickock has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holmes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hickock is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
Holmes throws a jab but it's blocked by Hickock.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
Holmes throws a head kick but Hickock moves out of range.
Hickock blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Hickock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hickock seems to have recovered his senses.
Holmes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hickock counters with a right hand to the body.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Hickock moved out of range.
Hickock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hickock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holmes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holmes slips under a jab.
Holmes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hickock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holmes scrambles back to his feet.
Hans Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Hickock moves out of range easily.
Holmes throws a right hand that misses
and Hickock counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Holmes swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Hickock counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Holmes.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Hickock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmes.
Hickock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holmes.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Holmes.
Hickock throws a looping overhand right but Holmes ducks down to avoid it.
Holmes misses with a hook.
Hickock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holmes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Holmes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hickock on the side of the head.
Hickock stuns Holmes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Holmes walks into a stiff left hand from Hickock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hickock counter with a right hand.
Holmes misses with a right hand
and Hickock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Holmes is rocked!#CUT2#Hans Holmes's cut is getting worse.
Holmes is holding his hands too far apart here. Hickock throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Holmes is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Hickock!

Event: Highland 18
Date: Apr 05, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Show closes the distance and pushes Hickock back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Show.
Nice body punch from Show.
The referee is keeping an eye on Show - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Show just leaning against Hickock, taking a breather.
Show stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hickock is trying to pull guard but Show has him pressed against the cage.
Show lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hickock backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Show.
Show scores with a shoulder strike.
Hickock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hickock is trying to pull guard but Show has him pressed against the cage.
Show working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hickock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Show.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Show.
Show scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Hickock is rocked!
Show creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hickock's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hickock drops to his knees and Show pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koto Show!

Event: Highland 12
Date: Mar 24, 2021

#R1#
Hickock stuns Sydal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Sydal's head coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Sydal clinches with his opponent.
Hickock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sydal walks away with a smile on his face. Hickock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hickock jabs Sydal right on the nose. Sydal blinks but takes it well.
Hickock lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Sydal looking to score a takedown here. Hickock is defending well but Sydal drives through and ends up in Hickock's guard.#SUB2#
Hickock is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sydal throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hickock's body to avoid the submission. Hickock has instead reached around Sydal's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hickock arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dick Hickock!

Event: Highland 5
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Hickock moves forwards but Veainu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hickock throws a big shot that misses.
Hickock throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Hickock misses with a hook.
Veainu tests Hickock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Veainu.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Veainu has eaten all the pies!
Hickock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hickock circles away quickly and effectively.
Hickock avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu throws a body punch but Hickock moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hickock throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hickock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Vunipola Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Veainu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hickock.
Veainu with a nice cross.
Hickock throws a right and a left that Veainu avoids nicely.
Veainu swings for the body but Hickock moves out of range.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hickock throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Hickock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hickock misses with a double jab
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Hickock misses with a double jab.
Hickock walks into a left hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hickock misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu jabs Hickock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veainu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hickock. Hickock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Veainu catches Hickock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Hickock counters with a crisp one two that drops Veainu! Hickock thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Veainu to his feet! Veainu is in big trouble!
Hickock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu defending well as Hickock loads up on a big left hand.
Hickock looks to land a combination but Veainu avoids it well.
Hickock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Veainu lands.#T3#
Hickock looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
A slow jab from Hickock misses its intended target.
Hickock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hickock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Veainu cracks Hickock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Hickock avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Hickock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hickock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hickock.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Veainu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hickock takes one to the side of the head.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Hickock counters with a crisp right hand that drops Veainu! Hickock lets Veainu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Veainu misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Hickock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hickock.
A shot to the liver by Hickock. Beautiful body shot.
Hickock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hickock looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hickock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Veainu to score with a decent uppercut.
Hickock takes one to the chin there.
Veainu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hickock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Veainu scores with a shot to the body.
Hickock misses with a looping right.
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Hickock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Hickock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hickock is looking to counter punch.
Hickock misses the jab.
Hickock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vunipola Veainu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vunipola Veainu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hickock takes one to the side of the head.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hickock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veainu finds it's way round the side to connect with Hickock's head.
A big right from Veainu misses.
Hickock looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Veainu scores with a jab to the body.
Hickock looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Hickock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Hickock.
Veainu lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Veainu.
Veainu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hickock swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Veainu sizes up Hickock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Hickock circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Veainu to the canvas! Veainu doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hickock keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Hickock!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2021

#R1#
Hickock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson ducks right into an uppercut from Hickock.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hickock swivels and escapes.#TD#
Thompson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Hickock has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Thompson. Oh but Hickock has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Thompson goes limp - he's gone! Hickock jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dick Hickock!

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