Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1112 Fries vs. English II
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Hicks fails to land the takedown.
Hicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hicks dives in and grabs Benoit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benoit pushes down on Hicks's head and hops out.
Hicks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benoit doesn't seem bothered though.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks lands a jab.#TD2#
Hicks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hicks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit pushes Hicks away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hicks gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Hicks throwing strikes but Benoit manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hicks looks to move to half guard but instead Benoit has passed into mount! Damn!
Hicks tries to lock up and control but Benoit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hicks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Benoit is thwarting Hicks's attempts to control the position.
Benoit prevents Hicks from improving his position.
Hicks keeps trying to improve his position.
Hicks is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Benoit wants to get back to his feet.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hicks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hicks gets full guard.#SU#
Benoit stands up and waves to Hicks to follow him. #T3#
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benoit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hicks throws a shot to the body.
Hicks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benoit misses the jab.
Hicks swings for the body but Benoit moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Benoit misses the target.
Benoit throws a jab but it's blocked by Hicks.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benoit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Benoit's head coaches at Test that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Hicks checks a leg kick. #CL#
Benoit closes the distance and pushes Hicks back into the cage.
Benoit can't find room to land a body shot as Hicks controls the action.
Hicks lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Hicks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hicks.
Benoit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benoit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benoit.
Benoit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hicks is keeping busy.
Hicks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benoit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hicks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benoit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Hicks.
Hicks digs a right hand underneath Benoit's ribcage. Benoit let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Hicks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Benoit wants to stand and escape but Hicks is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clive Hicks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hicks scores with a body shot.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Benoit.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Benoit is just out of range.#CL#
Benoit closes the distance and clinches.
Hicks tries a body shot but Benoit blocks it.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benoit tries to work over Hicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benoit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hicks.
Hicks lands a right hand.
Benoit misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hicks manages to break the clinch.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends Benoit's belly button to the back.
Nice sprawl there from Benoit as Hicks shoots in.
Benoit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christ Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Benoit throws a jab but it's blocked by Hicks.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Benoit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hicks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benoit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hicks.
Hicks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benoit at a distance.
Hicks lands with a nice body punch.
Hicks throws a right hand that misses
and Benoit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Benoit takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Benoit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hicks throws a shot to the body.
Benoit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Hicks slips under a jab from Benoit.
Benoit loads up on a big right hand but Hicks slips the punch.#CL#
Benoit has Hicks up against the cage in a clinch.
Benoit tries to work over Hicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Hicks.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike.
Benoit lands a nice shot to the body.
Clive Hicks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Hicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Benoit misses the target.
Hicks checks a low kick from Benoit.
Hicks misses with a body shot. #T4#
Benoit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benoit throwing a counter right hand but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Benoit throws a right and a left that Hicks avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Benoit.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Benoit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks moves out of range as Benoit throws a body kick.
Hicks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Hicks tests Benoit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benoit stuffs the takedown.
Hicks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benoit doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clive Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Benoit looks to land a left hand but Hicks moved out of range nicely.
Christ Benoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benoit throws a chopping leg kick but Hicks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hicks with the counter takedown but Benoit avoids it easily.
Benoit tries to clinch but Hicks moves away #TD2#
so Hicks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hicks wants to pass the guard but Benoit is keeping the position.
Hicks trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Benoit wants to stand and escape but Hicks is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully. #ES#
Benoit kicks Hicks off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Hicks misses with a body shot
and Benoit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hicks throws a shot to the body.
Benoit misses with a head kick.
Benoit misses with a body shot.
Benoit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Benoit is out of range.
Hicks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benoit swinging wildly here.
Benoit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clive Hicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clive Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Benoit looks to throw the jab but Hicks is out of range.
Hicks lands with a shot to the body.
Benoit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hicks to score with a decent uppercut.
Hicks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benoit.
Hicks lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks lands with a shot to the body.
Hicks swings for the body but Benoit moves out of range.
Hicks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hicks jabs at Benoit's body.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benoit.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Benoit.
Hicks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
The fighters circling - Benoit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Benoit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks misses with a body punch
and Benoit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benoit throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
Benoit misses with a wild combination.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hicks misses the shot to the body. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Benoit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Benoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benoit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Benoit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Benoit catches Hicks right on the button with a cross.
Hicks punishes Benoit's body with a nice straight punch.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benoit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hicks lands with an overhand left.
Benoit avoids the body shot from Hicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clive Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hicks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clive Hicks!
In his post fight interview, Clive Hicks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 1105
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Hicks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hicks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hicks there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Clive Hicks has been cut.
Hicks checks a leg kick nicely.
Hicks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tepes lV thows a leg kick but Hicks checks it
and Hicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes lV cracks Hicks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Hicks misses.
Tepes lV throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks throws a shot to the body.
Tepes lV lands a high kick!
Tepes lV throws a low kick but Hicks moves out of range easily.
Hicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Tepes lV misses.
Hicks staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Hicks misses.#T1#
Tepes lV misses with an uppercut. Hicks saw that one coming.
Tepes lV swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hicks.
Hicks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tepes lV misses with a hook.
Tepes lV throws a big shot that misses.
Hicks swings for the body but Tepes lV moves out of range.
Hicks moves out of range of the body kick.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but Hicks checks it.
Hicks misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Hicks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tepes lV sprawls well initially but Hicks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tepes lV on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tepes lV blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hicks. #T2#
Hicks winds up and cracks Tepes lV with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hicks throwing shots but Tepes lV is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes lV keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hicks working Tepes lV over with strikes.
Hicks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tepes lV keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tepes lV is pressing down on Hicks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tepes lV is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hicks throwing strikes from guard but Tepes lV blocks nicely.
Hicks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hicks scoring with some ground and pound.
Tepes lV has control of Hicks's left arm, preventing Hicks from doing any damage. #T3#
Hicks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hicks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tepes lV is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hicks misses with an uppercut. Tepes lV saw that one coming.
Tepes lV jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tepes lV with a body shot.
Tepes lV misses with a hook.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot.
Hicks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
Hicks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tepes lV with a body shot.
Tepes lV missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes lV takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Hicks avoids a kick to the body.
Tepes lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Tepes lV slips under a jab.
Tepes lV throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Tepes lV's head but Tepes lV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes lV misses with a straight left.
Tepes lV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV scores with a nice body kick.
Hicks throws a body punch but Tepes lV moves out of range.
Hicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes lV.
A nice side step and Hicks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tepes lV with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes lV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clive Hicks's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes lV misses with a right hand
and Hicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Tepes lV looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hicks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hicks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vlad Tepes lV is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes lV cracks a nice hook into Hicks's ribs.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes lV drops his hands momentarily and Hicks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tepes lV - that will leave a mark!
Tepes lV looks for the body kick but Hicks saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes lV can pounce on him.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Tepes lV.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Tepes lV misses the target.
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1##TD2#
Hicks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tepes lV napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tepes lV tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hicks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tepes lV struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hicks fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hicks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Hicks are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hicks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tepes lV is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tepes lV is looking to reverse the position.
Hicks misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Hicks throws a strike aimed at the side of Tepes lV's head but Tepes lV avoids it well.
Hicks looks up at the clock and then as Tepes lV takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hicks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hicks is looking to take a break and control but Tepes lV is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks working the ground and pound but Tepes lV is defending the strikes.
Tepes lV parries the strikes from Hicks easily there. Hicks is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tepes lV to escape.
Hicks landing a few strikes.
Tepes lV prevents Hicks from moving into mount.
Hicks working the ground and pound but Tepes lV is defending the strikes.
Hicks advances nicely into full mount.
Hicks misses with a head shot.#T3#
Hicks landing punches.
Hicks working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hicks lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hicks unloads with some shots from mount but Tepes lV bucks and avoids them well.
Hicks thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hicks breaks from Tepes lV's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hicks punching from mount but Tepes lV doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tepes lV avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hicks.
Hicks punching from mount but Tepes lV doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tepes lV is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hicks lands a big elbow.
Hicks punching from mount but Tepes lV doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hicks unloads with some shots from mount but Tepes lV bucks and avoids them well.
Hicks working Tepes lV over with strikes here. #T4#
Hicks with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hicks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tepes lV tries to hold on but Hicks pushes him away.
Hicks throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tepes lV because Hicks loaded up on that one.
Hicks looking to ground and pound but Tepes lV is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes lV is looking to improve his position but Hicks isn't that keen on the idea.
Tepes lV holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hicks tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hicks throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tepes lV because Hicks loaded up on that one.
Hicks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hicks throwing strikes but Tepes lV bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clive Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clive Hicks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes lV looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
Hicks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tepes lV at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes lV misses the target.
Hicks lands the left hand.
Tepes lV throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Hicks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tepes lV takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Tepes lV.
Hicks takes a swing at Tepes lV's ribcage but misses.
Hicks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hicks connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Tepes lV.
Hicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
A jab from Hicks misses.
A swing and a miss from Tepes lV.
Hicks throws a jab when Tepes lV was well out of range.
A solid body kick from Tepes lV. #TD2#
Hicks shoots in and gets a takedown into Tepes lV's guard.
Hicks throws a strike but Tepes lV rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hicks, not yet.
Hicks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tepes lV preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tepes lV avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Tepes lV has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tepes lV working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks.
Hicks looking to sit in guard and control but Tepes lV gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes lV loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hicks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hicks is still trying to improve position.
Hicks pulls Tepes lV in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Hicks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tepes lV wants to pass the guard but Hicks is keeping the position.#T3#
Hicks has his hands on Tepes lV's head, controlling the position.
Tepes lV trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Tepes lV from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tepes lV throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes lV lands a nice shot to the body.
Hicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hicks moves out of range of the body kick.
Hicks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Tepes lV is looking to chop away at Hicks's legs.
Hicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hicks misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Tepes lV to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes lV on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tepes lV takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses.
Tepes lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Tepes lV throws a hook but Hicks avoids it easily.
Hicks thuds a left hand into Tepes lV's body.
Tepes lV lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes lV misses with an uppercut
and Hicks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hicks blocks the body kick.
Tepes lV avoids the body shot from Hicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clive Hicks.
I think Hicks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clive Hicks!
Clive Hicks spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SYN 1100 Harris vs Chai
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Hicks jabs at Aztlan's body.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends Aztlan's belly button to the back.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Aztlan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hicks scores with a hook to the body. Aztlan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hicks lands with a nice body punch.
Hicks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hicks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aztlan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aztlan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aztlan scores with a sloppy right hand. Hicks should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Aztlan misses.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body
and Aztlan counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Aztlan scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Clive Hicks has been cut.
Aztlan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aztlan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aztlan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aztlan avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Aztlan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aztlan slips a straight right by Hicks.
Aztlan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aztlan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Jab from Hicks.
Hicks lands a slapping body shot.
Hicks jabs at Aztlan's body.
Aztlan misses with a hook. Hicks ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Hicks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks stuns Aztlan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hicks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hicks moves out of range as Aztlan strikes.
Aztlan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Aztlan.
It seemed like Hicks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aztlan tries to work over Hicks's front leg with a kick but Hicks checks it.
Hicks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Aztlan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hicks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hicks blocks a low kick nicely.
Hicks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aztlan rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by Aztlan. Beautiful body shot.
Hicks scores with a jab. Aztlan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aztlan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aztlan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hicks jabs Aztlan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Aztlan looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
Hicks scores with a body shot.
Aztlan looks to land a combination but Hicks avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aztlan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Hicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Aztlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aztlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aztlan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aztlan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aztlan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clive Hicks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clive Hicks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aztlan throws out a loose jab but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Aztlan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hicks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aztlan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aztlan misses with a kick to the body.
Hicks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aztlan swings widly with a right hand
and Hicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aztlan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Aztlan is just out of range.
Aztlan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aztlan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aztlan swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
Aztlan missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aztlan slips a straight right by Hicks.
Hicks misses the body punch
and Aztlan counters with a straight right hand.
Clive Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks slips a jab from Aztlan.
Aztlan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hicks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aztlan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hicks lands a jab to Aztlan's midsection.
Hicks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Aztlan finds it's target.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aztlan moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Aztlan misses the target.
A lazy left from Hicks finds it's target.
Hicks fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Aztlan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Hicks checks a leg kick.
Hicks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hicks lands with a good body shot.
Aztlan slips under a jab from Hicks.
Hicks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Aztlan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aztlan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Hicks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aztlan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hicks really felt that one!
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aztlan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aztlan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Hicks.
Nice defenses there by Hicks.
Aztlan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks punishes Aztlan's body with a nice straight punch.
Aztlan catches Hicks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#That has opened up Clive Hicks's cut even more.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Aztlan misses with a hook
and Hicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Clive Hicks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clive Hicks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Aztlan lunges at Hicks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hicks's hand.
Aztlan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Hicks takes a swing at Aztlan's ribcage but misses.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Aztlan.
A nice side step and Hicks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hicks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Aztlan misses with a left hand
and Aztlan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Aztlan delivers a nice body kick.
Hicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aztlan throws a sloppy head kick and Hicks moves out of range easily. #T1#
Aztlan misses with a head kick.
Aztlan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hicks moves away from the strike by Aztlan.
Sloppy strikes from Aztlan. Those never looked like landing.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Hicks misses.
Hicks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aztlan on the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Hicks.
Aztlan looks to throw a body kick
enabling Hicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Clive Hicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Aztlan cracks Hicks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Aztlan throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hicks.
Aztlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aztlan lands a jab.#CUT#The cut above Clive Hicks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Aztlan throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Aztlan lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hicks punishes Aztlan's body with a nice straight punch.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aztlan manages to avoid it.
Hicks needs to keep his hands up - Aztlan had a free shot at his head there.
Hicks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aztlan is fending him off so far but Hicks persists. Nope, Aztlan circles away and we're back to standing.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand
and Aztlan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aztlan misses with a hook. Hicks ducked under it nicely.
Hicks throws a body punch but Aztlan moves out of range.
Hicks lands with a nice body punch.
Hicks avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Aztlan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#Clive Hicks's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Aztlan takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aztlan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Aztlan scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Hicks is rocked!
Aztlan throws a leg kick but Hicks moved away.
A nice side step and Hicks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Aztlan misses its intended target.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aztlan.
A little feinted left hand from Aztlan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hicks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SYN 1091 Ryan vs Exotic
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wallace shoots for a takedown but Hicks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A quick step to the side and Hicks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wallace dives in for a single leg takedown but Hicks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donk. Hicks catches Wallace right on the button with a cross.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hicks but Hicks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clive Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt - Hicks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hicks misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt
and Hicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wallace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hicks is fending him off so far but Wallace persists. Nope, Hicks circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace looks winded!
Wallace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wallace ducks right into an uppercut from Hicks. #T1#
Wallace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Hicks.
Hicks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Hicks.
Hicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hicks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#Wallace is rocked!
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt
and Hicks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Hicks finish him?
Hicks closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Wallace out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clive Hicks!
Clive Hicks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SYN 1085 Orestes vs Ryu
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Bean takes one on the button.
We've been told by Bean's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hicks lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Mr Bean has been cut.
A jab lands there for Hicks.
Mr Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean moves to clinch but Hicks breaks away
enabling Hicks to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Bean is rocked!
Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hicks counters with a huge left! Bean is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hicks isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bean from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hicks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clive Hicks!
Clive Hicks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SYN 1071 Cruz vs Brown
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Hicks takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hicks walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov punishes Hicks's body with a nice straight punch.
Hicks defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Hicks.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Hicks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hicks.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov lands with a straight right. Hicks didn't see that one coming.
Hicks misses with an uppercut
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.#CL2#
Kuznetsov tries to keep at a distance but Hicks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hicks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuznetsov prevents it.
Hicks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuznetsov's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hicks.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns Hicks into the cage.#T2#
Kuznetsov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hicks keeps control of Kuznetsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hicks wants to stall.
Hicks tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hicks scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuznetsov finds it's way round the side to connect with Hicks's head.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks catches Kuznetsov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Hicks pushes Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov wants to break free but Hicks has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Hicks.
Kuznetsov can't break the clinch.
Hicks tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuznetsov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Egor Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Hicks.#T3#
Kuznetsov wants to get back to striking at distance but Hicks won't allow it. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hicks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kuznetsov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hicks.
Hicks slips under a jab.
Egor Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hicks finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks takes one on the button.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Hicks tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Hicks wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Kuznetsov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Hicks.
Hicks checks a low kick from Kuznetsov.
Hicks throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Egor Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Hicks wants to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Egor Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicks.
Kuznetsov sets himself, and Hicks steps forward looking for the clinch! Kuznetsov avoids it this time.
Hicks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
A left and a right from Kuznetsov both land. Nice combination.
Hicks swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Hicks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicks.
Hicks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Hicks gets a double leg takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
Hicks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hicks working some strikes from top position.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Hicks isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Kuznetsov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hicks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
Hicks with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Hicks with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks slips under a jab.#T2#
Kuznetsov cracks Hicks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Hicks.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
Hicks lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A jab from Hicks misses.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks feints the counter takedown.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Hicks moved out of range nicely.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks slips under a jab.#T4#
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Hicks ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Hicks clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hicks rushes Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hicks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Hicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Hicks. #TD2#
Hicks has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hicks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kuznetsov tumbling to the mat - Hicks dives into Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hicks with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Egor Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hicks throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot that snaps Hicks's head back.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Hicks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hicks dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Hicks's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Hicks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hicks can do to turn this around?
Hicks misses with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a left and a right that stings Hicks.
Donk. Hicks catches Kuznetsov right on the button with a cross.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Jab by Hicks.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks lands a jab to Kuznetsov's midsection.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Hicks.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuznetsov ducks right into an uppercut from Hicks.
Clive Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Hicks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hicks lands a slapping body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Hicks.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Hicks sizes up Kuznetsov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuznetsov.
Hicks tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hicks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hicks throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Hicks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Hicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hicks dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Egor Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egor Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Hicks.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hicks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Hicks walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks misses with an uppercut
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Egor Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egor Kuznetsov!
In his post fight interview, Egor Kuznetsov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 1065 McGuire vs Leifsson
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Hicks throws a hook but Taranin avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hicks clinches with his opponent.
Taranin 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.#TD#
Taranin pulls Hicks into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Hicks is sitting in close to Taranin's body. Taranin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hicks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hicks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Taranin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maksim Taranin!
During a confident post fight interview, Maksim Taranin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1061 Diggs vs Ilmarinen
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Hicks blocks a head kick by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf looks to land a left hand but Hicks moved out of range nicely.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick that misses.
Saqqaf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Clive Hicks has been cut.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waheed Saqqaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saqqaf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hicks. That did some damage!
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saqqaf throws a big shot that misses.
Hicks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saqqaf misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range.
Saqqaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Hicks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saqqaf manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hicks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hicks distracts Saqqaf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saqqaf trying to keep a closed guard but Hicks is proving a slippery customer.
Hicks looking to pass the guard.
Hicks lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Saqqaf looking for subs off his back but Hicks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hicks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saqqaf manages to get to full guard.
Saqqaf wants to sweep here but Hicks controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Hicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saqqaf is keeping the position for now.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Saqqaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hicks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saqqaf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hicks has managed to get both his arms back between Saqqaf's legs - danger averted.
Hicks cracks Saqqaf with a solid left hand.
Saqqaf trying to control the position.
Hicks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saqqaf trying to control the position.
Hicks landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hicks trying to control but Saqqaf is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Saqqaf looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hicks passes into half guard.
Saqqaf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saqqaf.#SUB2#
Saqqaf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hicks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hicks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hicks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saqqaf wants to sweep here but Hicks controlling him for the moment.
Saqqaf trying to control the position.
Hicks is working Saqqaf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Saqqaf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hicks trying to hold on to Saqqaf's head to control him but Saqqaf postures up.
My spies in Final Mile inform me that Saqqaf has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hicks is controlling Saqqaf's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hicks trying to control here.
Saqqaf takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Hicks is defending against the submission attempts here by Saqqaf.
Hicks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hicks.
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 Clive Hicks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clive Hicks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Saqqaf moved out of range nicely.
Hicks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hicks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hicks punishes Saqqaf's body with a nice straight punch.
Saqqaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saqqaf walks into a straight right hand from Hicks.
Hicks dodges the punch combination from Saqqaf.
Hicks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hicks with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hicks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saqqaf looks to throw the jab but Hicks is out of range.
Saqqaf ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Waheed Saqqaf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Saqqaf is out of range.
Saqqaf throws out a leg kick but Hicks moves out of range and Saqqaf only half commits.
Hicks seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Saqqaf throws a good cross that connects.
Hicks doesn't manage to clinch there - Saqqaf circles away.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Saqqaf looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Saqqaf throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
Hicks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Hicks clinches up with Saqqaf and pushes him back against the cage.
Hicks prevents a body shot from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf tries to throw a body punch but Hicks avoids it by throwing Saqqaf back against the cage. #TD2#
Saqqaf manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hicks landing some decent shots from guard.
Hicks distracts Saqqaf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saqqaf looking to control.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Saqqaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saqqaf is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Saqqaf working a defensive guard here.
Hicks with a nice head shot there.
Saqqaf has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.
Saqqaf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hicks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saqqaf's head.#SUB2#
Saqqaf looking for a guillotine here but Hicks defends easily. #SUB2#
Saqqaf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hicks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Saqqaf trying to keep a closed guard but Hicks is proving a slippery customer.
Hicks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hicks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hicks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hicks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hicks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saqqaf's head.#SUB2#
Hicks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saqqaf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hicks has managed to get both his arms back between Saqqaf's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Saqqaf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hicks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hicks cracks Saqqaf with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hicks's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Hicks scoring with some ground and pound.
Hicks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saqqaf's head.
Saqqaf keeping full guard, as Hicks tries to pass.
Saqqaf has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.
Saqqaf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saqqaf is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hicks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hicks wants to sweep but no luck.
Hicks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clive Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saqqaf sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clive Hicks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clive Hicks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Saqqaf misses with a head kick.
Hicks misses with a hook.
Saqqaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saqqaf lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by Saqqaf misses #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saqqaf has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.
Hicks works over Saqqaf with some ground and pound from guard.
Hicks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hicks is working Saqqaf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hicks working some strikes from top position.
Saqqaf has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.
Hicks lands a couple of elbows.
Hicks connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hicks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hicks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#Saqqaf is rocked!#T1#
Hicks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saqqaf is still in real trouble! Can Hicks finish him?
Hicks lands a couple of digs.
Hicks looking to pass the guard.
Hicks controlling from the top position.
Saqqaf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Saqqaf pushes down on Hicks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saqqaf seems to have recovered his senses.
Hicks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hicks.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Saqqaf from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saqqaf drops back looking for a leg! Hicks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hicks manages to kick Saqqaf off! Saqqaf jumps back into Hicks's guard.
Clive Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Saqqaf preventing the sweep.
Hicks controlling the position.
Saqqaf passes Hicks's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Saqqaf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Saqqaf in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hicks tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Saqqaf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Waheed Saqqaf!

Event: TOF 77
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Sole throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Clive Hicks has been cut.
Sole misses with an uppercut.
Hicks slips under a jab from Sole.
Hicks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Han Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole misses with the combination.
Sole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sole lands a head shot.
Sole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hicks attempts a counter takedown but Sole avoids it well and moves away.
Sole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicks checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Hicks.
Hicks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks loads up on a big right hand but Sole slips the punch.
Sole moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Sole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sole tried to score with a low kick but Hicks checks it.
Hicks feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Sole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sole fails to land with a series of punches.
Hicks throws a looping overhand right but Sole ducks down to avoid it.
Sole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sole misses with a wild combination.
Sole throws a head kick but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks works the jab nicely.
Sole lands with an uppercut that bounces Hicks off the cage and back into range.
Hicks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sole is looking to score with low kicks.
Hicks tries to counter with a takedown but Sole is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Sole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sole throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
Sole throws a sloppy head kick and Hicks moves out of range easily. #T2#
Hicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sole.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sole.
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sole wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Sole misses.
Sole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hicks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sole ducks right into an uppercut from Hicks.
Hicks slips under a jab.
Hicks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sole throws a leg kick that misses.
Sole throws a jab when Hicks was well out of range.
Hicks tries to counter with a takedown but Sole is quick to defend against it.
Sole slips a straight right by Hicks.#T3#
Sole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hicks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sole to score with a decent uppercut.
Sole lands with a straight right. Hicks didn't see that one coming.
Hicks swings for the body but Sole moves out of range.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sole connects with the punch.
Hicks scores with a shot to the body.
Han Sole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hicks cracks Sole with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sole throws a head kick that misses.
Hicks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sole sprawls and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Sole. #TD#
Hicks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sole can't keep his opponent in guard - Hicks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sole tries to roll over but Hicks keeps him under control.
Hicks lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Hicks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hicks.
Sole is holding on to half guard well.
Hicks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hicks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hicks lands with a punch from half guard.
Hicks thows a huge punch but Sole dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sole can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hicks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sole defending well though.
Hicks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hicks thows a huge punch but Sole dodges it nicely.
Hicks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T5#
Hicks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sole defending well though.
Hicks is nestled in close to Sole, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hicks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sole defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hicks connects with a nice short shot to Sole's temple.
Hicks 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.
Hicks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hicks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sole tries to roll over but Hicks keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sole felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hicks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sole taking some punishment here, with Hicks in his half guard.
Hicks throwing shots but Sole is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks is trying to control the action in half guard but Sole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hicks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sole is looking to control Hicks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sole avoid being mounted?#T6#
Hicks is trying to control. Sole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hicks lands a nice short elbow.
Sole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hicks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sole's head.
Hicks stands up over Sole, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hicks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing.
Sole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hicks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T7#
Sole can't keep his opponent in guard - Hicks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sole is looking for a sweep. Hicks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hicks drops an elbow to the side of Sole's head. #ROC#Sole is rocked!
Hicks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sole is still in real trouble! Can Hicks finish him?
Hicks lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sole! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hicks jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clive Hicks!
Clive Hicks bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TOF 68
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Hicks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sartre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sartre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hicks.
Hicks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sartre throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Sartre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sartre lands in his opponent's guard.
Sartre wants to stand but Hicks is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Sartre gets to his feet - Hicks follows without any prompting.
Hicks takes a swing at Sartre's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Sartre connects with a crisp jab.
Hicks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sartre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sartre throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by Sartre.
Sartre throws a series of punches but Hicks moves out of range.
Sartre tries for a takedown but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sartre enables Hicks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sartre manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hicks is looking to work some ground and pound but Sartre has wrist control.#SUB2#
Sartre is looking for a triangle but Hicks pushes his legs off easily.
Sartre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks. #T2#
Sartre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hicks cracks Sartre with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sartre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hicks wants to pass the guard but Sartre is keeping the position.
Sartre keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Hicks postures up and lands a big shot to Sartre's brow.
Hicks preventing the sweep.
Hicks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Sartre has his foot on Hicks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hicks works his way back into a safe position though.
Hicks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sartre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hicks working some strikes from top position.
Hicks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
Sartre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hicks is looking to work some ground and pound but Sartre has wrist control.
Hicks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Sartre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hicks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hicks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sartre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hicks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hicks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Hicks with a nice head shot there.
Hicks postures up and lands a big shot to Sartre's brow.
Sartre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hicks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sartre's head.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Hicks is working Sartre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hicks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sartre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks. #ES2#
Sartre scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hicks misses with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sartre. #T5#
Sartre scores with a nice head shot.
Hicks throws the left hand but Sartre avoids the punch easily.
Hicks throws a looping overhand right but Sartre ducks down to avoid it.
Sartre loads up on a big right hand but Hicks slips the punch.
Hicks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sartre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hicks somewhat.
Sartre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Sartre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sartre connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Hicks moves into the clinch.#T6#
Hicks is trying to break free.
I was talking to Hicks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Sartre controls the action.
Sartre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hicks misses with some punches.
Sartre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sartre swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Hicks gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hicks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hicks wants to pass the guard but Sartre is keeping the position.
Hicks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Sartre has his foot on Hicks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hicks works his way back into a safe position though.
Hicks postures up. #T7#
Hicks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sartre is trying to keep Hicks in close.
Hicks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Sartre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hicks defends it easily.
Hicks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sartre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hicks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Sartre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Sartre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Hicks lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Hicks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sartre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hicks has managed to get both his arms back between Sartre's legs - danger averted.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hicks chips away with some ground and pound.
Hicks with a nice head shot there.
Hicks working some strikes from top position.
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hicks throws an elbow that misses. Sartre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hicks's guard. Nice move by Sartre!#REVB#
Hicks tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Sartre from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hicks holds on and takes a little breather.
Sartre wants to pass the guard but Hicks is keeping the position.
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sartre won't allow Hicks to sweep him here.
Hicks is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clive Hicks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hicks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sartres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sartre throws a front kick that sends Hicks stumbling back into the cage.
Hicks takes a swing at Sartre's ribcage but misses.
Sartre feints the counter takedown.
Sartre staying out of range there.
It seemed like Sartre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicholas Sartre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick lands for Sartre.
Sartre throws a body kick that misses.
Hicks shoots in looking for a takedown but Sartre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hicks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sartre tries a quick counter leg kick but Hicks is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Sartre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sartre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sartre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Sartre throws the kick towards the body but Hicks avoids it.
Sartre just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sartre sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Hicks.
Hicks doesn't manage to clinch there - Sartre circles away.
Sartre is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hicks goes for a double leg but Sartre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sartre continues to drive forward.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sartre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hicks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hicks blocking some punches.
Hicks misses with a body punch.
Hicks works on Sartre's body with a couple of short punches.
Hicks controlling the action here for a moment. #TD#
Hicks turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T2#
Sartre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hicks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sartre is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hicks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sartre is avoiding damage well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Sartre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hicks working the ground and pound from side control.
Sartre gets back to half guard.
Sartre looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hicks throws a strike but Sartre avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hicks's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Sartre looking for a guillotine here but Hicks defends easily.
Hicks postures up and lands a big shot to Sartre's brow.
Hicks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sartre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hicks cracks Sartre with a solid left hand.
Hicks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sartre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Hicks working some strikes from top position.
Hicks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hicks trying to control but Sartre is working from the bottom.
Sartre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sartre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clive Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hicks lands a couple of digs.
Hicks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Sartre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sartre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T5#
Hicks postures up in Sartre's guard and throws a big left but Sartre blocks it.
Sartre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks. #SUB2#
Sartre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hicks cracks Sartre with a solid left hand.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Sartre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hicks works over Sartre with some ground and pound from guard.
Sartre wants to sweep here but Hicks controlling him for the moment.
Sartre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks. #T6#
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Sartre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice body kick from Sartre.
Hicks misses with a hook.
Hicks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hicks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sartre scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks lands a jab to the head.
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sartre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks cracks Sartre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T7#
Hicks shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clive Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sartre wants to land a leg kick but Hicks is out of range.
Hicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sartre.
Sartre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch lands to the side of Sartre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sartre throws a hook to the side of Hicks's head but Hicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sartre with a jab.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sartre was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sartre! But no joy.#T8##TD#
Hicks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hicks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hicks wants to free his trapped foot but Sartre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sartre tries to kick Hicks off but Hicks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hicks lands strikes from half guard.
Hicks trying to control the action but Sartre is working from the bottom.
Hicks working over Sartre with some ground and pound. Sartre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Hicks there. #T9#
Hicks trying to control from half guard but Sartre is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hicks connects with a nice short shot to Sartre's temple.
Hicks is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sartre looking to control. #SUB2#
Sartre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hicks throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sartre working a defensive guard here.
Sartre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clive Hicks dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sartre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sartre scores with a nice strike.
Sartre avoids the body shot from Hicks.
A swing and a miss from Hicks.
Sartre throws a leg kick but Hicks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sartre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Sartre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sartre connects with a crisp jab.
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sartre can do to turn this around?
Sartre scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Sartre fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hicks checks it well.
Sartre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
Hicks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sartre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sartre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sartre tries to work over Hicks's front leg with a kick but Hicks checks it.
Hicks slips a straight right by Sartre.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks slips a jab from Sartre.
Sartre looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.#T2#
Hicks lands with a good body shot.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Sartre's head but Sartre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks slips under a jab.
Sartre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hicks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sartre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sartre missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hicks tries to counter with a takedown but Sartre is quick to defend against it.
Hicks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sartre.
Sartre scoring well with a low kick there.
Hicks blocks the body kick. #T3#
Sartre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sartre has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Hicks thuds his right hand into Sartre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sartre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sartre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Sartre tenderised Hicks's leg. Hicks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sartre tries to clinch up.
Hicks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sartre sprawls and moves away.
Sartre defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Hicks misses.
It seemed like Sartre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4##CL#
Hicks moves into the clinch.
Hicks misses with the head strike.
Sartre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hicks is defending well for now.
Sartre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hicks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sartre's elbow.
Hicks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sartre after a bit of a struggle.
Sartre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Sartre misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sartre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sartre's elbow.
Hicks taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T5#
Sartre scores with a hook to the body.
Hicks slows down the pace here.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Sartre controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Hicks. #TD2#
Sartre has clasped his hands together around Hicks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hicks is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sartre is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sartre thowing shots but they're missing.
Hicks prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Hicks wants to hold on but Sartre pushes him away.#T6#
Hicks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hicks is looking for a sweep. Sartre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sartre wants to get back to his feet.
Hicks wants to improve his position but Sartre is controlling well. #SUB2#
Sartre 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.
Nicholas Sartre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clive Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
Hicks gets back to full guard.
Sartre wanted to stand there but Hicks had control of the position.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Sartre from controlling successfully.
Sartre wants to stand but Hicks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sartre stopping the sweep attempt from Hicks.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Sartre from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Sartre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sartre tries to move into range but Hicks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Sartre is predictable there #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hicks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sartre trying to keep a closed guard but Hicks is proving a slippery customer.
Hicks landing with the ground and pound.
Hicks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sartre's head.#T9##SUB2#
Sartre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hicks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hicks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hicks working some strikes from top position.
Hicks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hicks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sartre is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hicks cracks Sartre with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicholas Sartre.
I think Hicks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clive Hicks!
After the fight, Clive Hicks was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TOF 62
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Sartre lands with a nice body punch.
Sartre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicholas Sartre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sartre.
Sartre ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Sartre misses.
Sartre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sartre works Hicks's body with a nice hook.
Hicks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hicks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sartre defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks works Sartre's body with a nice hook.
Jab by Sartre.#T1#
Sartre tries to bum rush Hicks with a series of wild strikes but Hicks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hicks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks cracks Sartre with an open hand slap.
Sartre throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Sartre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Sartre lands with a hook. Hicks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sartre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sartre misses with a hook.#TD#
Hicks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sartre is trying to defend but Hicks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sartre is looking for a sweep. Hicks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sartre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hicks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hicks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks working over Sartre with some ground and pound. Sartre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sartre pushes Hicks off looking to stand but Hicks dives back in and keeps control.
Sartre is trying to get back to full guard.
Hicks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sartre is concentrating on defense, preventing Hicks from advancing position.
Sartre has hold of Hicks's hands but Hicks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sartre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sartre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hicks distracts Sartre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hicks works over Sartre with some ground and pound from guard.
Hicks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Hicks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hicks throws a big elbow that misses.
Hicks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sartre has his hands on Hicks's head, controlling the position.
Hicks stops Sartre from standing up.
Hicks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sartre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sartre seems keen to control Hicks's posture.
Sartre is looking to stand up but Hicks isn't so interested in that idea.
Sartre pulls Hicks in close to his closed guard and prevents Hicks from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hicks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sartre works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Sartre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hicks is working Sartre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sartre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hicks's guard. #REVB#
Hicks wants to sweep here but Sartre controlling him for the moment.
Hicks is trying to keep Sartre in close.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Sartre from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hicks is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hicks throws a big elbow that misses. #T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sartre holds on and takes a little breather.
Sartre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hicks throwing strikes from guard but Sartre blocks nicely.
Sartre is trying to control the position but Hicks postures up.
Sartre wants to stand but Hicks is controlling the position.
Hicks won't allow Sartre to sweep him here.
Hicks is looking to work some ground and pound but Sartre has wrist control.
Hicks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sartre working a defensive guard here.
Hicks landing with the ground and pound.
Sartre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks. #T6#
Hicks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hicks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sartre looking to control.
Hicks prevents Sartre from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Sartre has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hicks has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hicks tries a body shot but Sartre blocks it.
Sartre blocking some punches.
Hicks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hicks misses with the head strike.
Hicks working aggressively here.
Hicks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hicks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sartre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sartre lands a body shot. #T7##BC2#
Sartre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sartre throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Sartre connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Hicks has closed the distance and engaged Sartre in a clinch.
Sartre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hicks's elbow.
Hicks stalling against the cage.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Sartre controls the action. #BC2#
Sartre breaks the clinch.
Hicks tries for a takedown but Sartre circles away easily
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Clive Hicks has been cut.
Sartre tries to score with a low kick but Hicks moves his leg out of the way.
Sartre swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range. #T8#
Sartre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sartre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Sartre throws a leg kick but Hicks checks it.
Sartre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sartre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sartre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Hicks there.
Hicks moves out of range as Sartre throws a body kick.
Hicks takes a swing at Sartre's ribcage but misses.
Hicks checks a leg kick nicely.
Sartre is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hicks checks a leg kick nicely.
Hicks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sartre paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T9#
Sartre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hicks connects with a body shot.#CL#
Hicks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Sartre controls the action.
Hicks slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hicks.
Sartre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hicks is defending well for now.
Sartre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hicks throws a head punch that misses.
Sartre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hicks avoiding damage.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Sartre.
Sartre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hicks avoiding damage as Sartre throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicholas Sartre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clive Hicks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Sartre misses the target.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sartre. Hicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hicks cracks Sartre with a good jab.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sartre.
Hicks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sartre takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses.
Hicks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sartre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sartre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sartre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Sartre swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hicks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sartre's head.
Sartre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hicks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hicks won't allow Sartre to get back to his feet.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Hicks with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks stands up over Sartre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hicks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clive Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hicks throwing strikes from guard but Sartre blocks nicely.
Hicks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sartre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks. #SUB2#
Sartre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sartre has control of Hicks's left arm, preventing Hicks from doing any damage.
Hicks working some strikes from top position.
Hicks throws a big elbow that misses.
Sartre pulls Hicks in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Hicks throwing strikes but missing.
Hicks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hicks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hicks throws a big elbow that misses.
Hicks throwing strikes from guard but Sartre blocks nicely.
Hicks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sartre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hicks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sartre has his hands on Hicks's head, controlling the position.
Sartre wants to get back to his feet but Hicks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hicks working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Sartre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hicks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hicks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sartre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Sartre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hicks lands a couple of elbows.
Hicks lands a couple of digs.
Hicks landing with the ground and pound.
Hicks works over Sartre with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Hicks won't allow Sartre to sweep him here.
Hicks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hicks is working Sartre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sartre is trying to keep Hicks in close.
Hicks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hicks stopping the sweep attempt from Sartre.
Sartre controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sartre is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sartre postures up in Hicks's guard and throws a big left but Hicks blocks it.
Sartre trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sartre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Sartre won't allow Hicks to sweep him here.
Sartre looking to pass the guard.
Hicks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hicks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sartre wants to pass the guard but Hicks is keeping the position.
Sartre is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sartre trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hicks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sartre is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sartre throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Hicks counters with a shoot takedown. Sartre fights it but they end up in guard.
Sartre will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hicks throws an elbow that misses. Sartre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hicks's guard. Nice move by Sartre!#REVB#
Hicks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Sartre from controlling successfully.
Hicks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hicks seems keen to control Sartre's posture.
Sartre preventing the sweep.
Sartre wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving. #T7#
Sartre sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hicks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sartre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hicks pulls Sartre in close to his closed guard and prevents Sartre from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hicks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hicks working a defensive guard here.
Hicks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sartre postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sartre trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hicks's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sartre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Sartre is just out of range.
Sartre feints a counter leg kick.
Sartre digs a good body shot into Hicks's ribs.
Sartre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sartre misses with a low kick as Hicks jumps back.
Hicks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hicks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sartre scores with a jab to the body.
Sartre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sartre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hicks is controlling him.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sartre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hicks preventing the sweep. #T9#
Hicks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sartre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hicks throws a big elbow that misses.
Hicks won't allow Sartre to sweep him here.
Sartre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hicks 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sartre pulls Hicks in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clive Hicks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clive Hicks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sartre misses with a straight left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sartre.
Sartre misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sartre won't be happy with that.

Sartre throws Hicks to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Sartre slips under a jab from Hicks.
Sartre is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sartre throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Sartre uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sartre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sartre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Hicks.
Sartre throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sartre staying out of range there.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sartre. Hicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hicks lands with a good body shot.
Sartre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sartre loads up on a big right hand but Hicks slips the punch.
Hicks tries to counter with a takedown but Sartre is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Hicks dives in and scores a takedown into Sartre's guard.
Sartre wants to stand but Hicks is controlling the position.
Sartre looking for a sweep. Not yet Sartre, not yet.
Hicks is working Sartre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
Sartre has his feet on Hicks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Good standup being displayed there by Sartre as he connects with a hook.
Sartre slips a jab from Hicks.
Sartre appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
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!
Sartre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hicks's head backwards.
Sartre looks to score with a jab to the body but Hicks is just out of range.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Sartre moved out of range nicely.
Sartre appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Sartre's head but Sartre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks scores with a decent looking hook.
Hicks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hicks takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Hicks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sartre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Sartre bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hicks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sartre. #T3#
Sartre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
so Hicks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sartre looking for a sweep. Not yet Sartre, not yet.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Sartre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing.
Hicks being controlled here momentarily.
Sartre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sartre looking to control.
Hicks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hicks distracts Sartre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Sartre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hicks chips away with some ground and pound.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hicks works over Sartre with some ground and pound from guard.
Hicks cracks Sartre with a solid left hand.
Sartre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hicks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sartre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sartre wants to stand and escape but Hicks is having none of it.
Hicks postures up and lands a big shot to Sartre's brow.
Hicks throws a big elbow that misses.
Hicks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sartre's head.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks is looking to work some ground and pound but Sartre has wrist control.#T5#
Hicks won't allow Sartre to sweep him here.
Hicks postures up.
Sartre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hicks distracts Sartre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hicks won't allow Sartre to get back to his feet.
Sartre throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sartre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hicks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hicks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hicks lands a couple of digs.
Sartre wants to stand and escape but Hicks is having none of it. #T6#
Hicks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#Sartre is rocked!
Sartre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sartre being controlled here momentarily.
Sartre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hicks managing to control the position.
Sartre trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Hicks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hicks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hicks trying to control the position here.
Hicks trying to control the position.
Hicks is pulling down on Sartre's head to control his posture.
Sartre is working Hicks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Sartre from controlling successfully.
Sartre 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sartre lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #TD#
Hicks scores with a takedown into Sartre's guard.
Hicks stands up over Sartre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hicks stopping the sweep attempt from Sartre.
Hicks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sartre working a defensive guard here.
Sartre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there.
Hicks lands a couple of elbows.#T9#
Hicks being controlled here momentarily.
Hicks is in close to Sartre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hicks chips away with some ground and pound.
Sartre has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hicks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sartre is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sartre trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks wants to sweep but no luck.
Hicks is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Clive Hicks.
I think Hicks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: TOF 55
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
A big right from House misses. #TD2#
Hicks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. House is trying to defend but Hicks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hicks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks House with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hicks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hicks looks to land a strike but House avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hicks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hicks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
House preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
House controlling Hicks's posture. #T1#
Hicks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hicks postures up in House's guard and throws a big left but House blocks it.
House preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
House working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks.
House controls Hicks momentarily but Hicks frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
House utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but House was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks staying out of range there.
House uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Hicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as House throws out the jab. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
House lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
House swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
House lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown but House shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
House connects with the punch.
Hicks scores with a jab to the head.
Hicks shoots in for a double leg but House sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but House is just out of range.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
House throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
House definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hicks slips a jab from House.#T3#
Hicks throws a hook but House avoids it easily.
House defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
House swings and misses with a hook to the body.
House connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but House sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from House. Hicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
House uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hicks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and House makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
House lands a jab to the nose.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
House swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
House swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
House uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Max House is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
House scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks moves into range and connects with a jab.
House lands with a hook. Hicks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
House moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Hicks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. House looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hicks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hicks working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
House is looking to regain half guard here but Hicks keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Hicks tries to move into full mount but can't pass House's legs.
House on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hicks working the head and body with strikes.
House wants to control but Hicks postures up.
Hicks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hicks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but House sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hicks lands some shots froms side control.
Hicks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hicks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hicks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T6#
House tries to bench press Hicks off him but Hicks keeps the position.
Hicks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hicks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but House sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
House is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Hicks politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hicks prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hicks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
House on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hicks working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on House's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hicks lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hicks is working House over with some ground and pound from side control. #T7#
House dodges the ground and pound from Hicks.
Hicks throwing shots but missing, from side control.
What's House going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Hicks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hicks is chipping away with strikes.
House tries to improve position but can't.
Hicks landing a few strikes.
Hicks cracks House with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hicks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
House takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hicks trying to control the action but House is working from the bottom. #T8#
Hicks landing a few strikes.
House is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hicks's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hicks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed House's head.
Hicks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed House's head.
Nice strikes from Hicks there.
House keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hicks trying to control the action but House is working from the bottom.
Hicks throwing shots but House is blocking nicely. #T9#
Hicks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
House blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hicks.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hicks connects with a nice short shot to House's temple.
Hicks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hicks landing strikes from the mount and House is in trouble!
House wants to hold on but Hicks pushes him away.
Hicks putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hicks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT2#It looks like Max House has been cut.
Hicks looking to control but House is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
House is bucking up trying to escape but Hicks cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#House is rocked!
Hicks cracks House with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clive Hicks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max House's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
House throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hicks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from House does no damage.
Hicks feints the counter takedown.
A jab from House misses.
House just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
House pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
House thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hicks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
House keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Hicks slips under a jab from House.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
House swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
House misses with a looping left.
Hicks staying out of range there.
Hicks lands with a straight right. House didn't see that one coming.
Hicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling House to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from House misses.
House misses the shot to the body.
Max House is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around House's waist but House gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hicks off to one side.
It looked like House was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hicks.
House swings and misses with a hook to the body.
House ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.#CL2#
Hicks clinches up against the cage.#BC#
House pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
House throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
House takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt
and House counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hicks there as he acknowledges the shot.
House misses with an uppercut. Hicks saw that one coming.
House pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Hicks rushes House and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
House tries to break the clinch but Hicks is controlling the position.
House working hard to break the clinch.
Hicks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
House working aggressively here.
Hicks is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
House wants to get back to striking at distance but Hicks won't allow it.
Hicks is leaning against House and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Hicks avoiding damage.
Hicks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt House or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hicks. #TD2#
Hicks has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed House clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
House is in bad spot here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hicks is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at House. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Hicks somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hicks looking to hold on to the position here but House rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Hicks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hicks scoring with some ground and pound.
Hicks scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hicks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hicks working some strikes from top position.
Hicks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hicks is looking to work some ground and pound but House has wrist control.
Hicks wants to control from the top but House keeps moving.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Hicks chips away with some ground and pound.
House wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hicks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T5#
Hicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from House.
Hicks cracks a nice hook into House's ribs.
Some wild striking there from House.
Hicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from House.
Hicks digs a good body shot into House's ribs.
House missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hicks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but House defends it well.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks is looking to clinch.
House uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
House keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.#T6#
Hicks cracks House with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Hicks has closed the distance and engaged House in a clinch.
Hicks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as House controls the action.
Hicks lands with a short shot to the head.
Hicks swings wildly with an uppercut but House uses good head movement to avoid it.
House stops a takedown attempt from Hicks.
Max House has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Hicks.
Hicks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of House backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
House swings away with an uppercut that misses.
House tries to break the clinch but Hicks is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from House.
A shot in the inside from House.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by House.
House tries to throw a body punch but Hicks avoids it by throwing House back against the cage. #T7#
Hicks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hicks misses with some punches.
House tries to throw a body punch but Hicks avoids it by throwing House back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hicks.
Hicks scores with a shot to the side of House's head.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by House.
Hicks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. House fights it off and pushes away nicely.
House lands with a cross.
House takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hicks scores with a decent looking hook.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from House on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T8#
House lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hicks circles away quickly and effectively.
House fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Max House seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on House's shoulder, as House tries to avoid the shot.
House misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from House.
House steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent House stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hicks lands with a straight right. House didn't see that one coming.
Hicks wants to clinch up but House keeps it at a distance.
Hicks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T9#
House connects with a nice looking jab.
House throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hicks slips a straight right by House.
House takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses.
Hicks has a takedown stuffed.
Hicks tries for a takedown but House circles away easily
and House cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Clive Hicks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Max House's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
House swats away the attempt to clinch by Hicks.#TD2#
Hicks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hicks cracks House with a big right hand but House just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The strikes coming from Hicks are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks is working House over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hicks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hicks working away.
Hicks cracks House with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Hicks works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hicks cracks House with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hicks grinds an elbow into House's temple.
Hicks is working House over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hicks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but House sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hicks lands a few punches from side control.
Hicks wants to lay and pray for a moment but House keeps working.
Hicks lands some shots froms side control.
Oh House is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hicks connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused House some visible discomfort.
Hicks cracks House with a big elbow.
Hicks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
A big shot lands for Hicks! That's hurt House! Will he recover? Hicks fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clive Hicks!
Clive Hicks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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