Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL81
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Banks looks to clinch #TD#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control.
Dayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
Banks is trying to control Dayton 's posture but Dayton avoids it.
Banks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dayton 's best efforts.
Banks trying to hold on to Dayton 's head to control him but Dayton postures up. #SUB#
Dayton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dayton .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton slips a nice elbow through Banks's hands, connecting with Banks's forehead.#T1#
Dayton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dayton 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.
Dayton drops an elbow to the side of Banks's head. #SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions off his back.
Dayton working the head and body with strikes.
Banks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dayton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dayton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dayton passes into side control, despite Banks's attempt to control the position. #T2#
Dayton scores with punches from side control.
Banks is looking for a sweep.
Dayton landing a few strikes. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dayton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dayton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Banks is looking to regain half guard here but Dayton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dayton scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Dayton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dayton 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.
Dayton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Banks is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dayton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dayton cracks Banks with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dayton 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Banks is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Dayton lands with a punch from half guard.
Dayton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
Banks has a hand on Dayton 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dayton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banks is looking to escape.
Dayton looking to finish Banks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Banks!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Banks tries to clinch up#TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dayton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dayton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Banks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dayton is aware though and is defending well.
Banks is looking to sweep but instead, Dayton has passed into half guard.
Dayton winds up and cracks Banks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton is nestled in close to Banks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Banks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dayton passes into side control. #T1#
Banks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dayton connects with a decent elbow.
Dayton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Banks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dayton cracks Banks with a big elbow.
Banks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banks is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Dayton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dayton lands some shots froms side control.
Banks is trying to improve his position.
Dayton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Banks down.
Dayton wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
Dayton is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dayton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banks is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Dayton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
Dayton working the body and head with strikes.
Dayton scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Dayton 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dayton working the head and body with strikes.
Dayton is putting a hurting on Banks here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dayton landing a few strikes.
Dayton lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Banks is rocked!#T4#
Banks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Banks is still in real trouble! Can Dayton finish him?
Dayton working the ground and pound from side control.
Banks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dayton lands a strong strike to the head of Banks. That's dazed him! Dayton looking to finish here. Banks is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dayton lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Dayton !
After winning the bout, Small Dayton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL73
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dayton manages to avoid it.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks looks to land a combination but Dayton avoids it well.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dayton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Hicks lands a high kick!
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dayton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hicks!
Hicks has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hicks can't do much from the bottom here.
Dayton 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.
Dayton looks up at the clock and then as Hicks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dayton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hicks regains half guard, as Dayton was trying to land strikes.
Dayton prevents Hicks from improving his position.#T1#
Dayton winds up and cracks Hicks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dayton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hicks defending well though.
Hicks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dayton 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.
Dayton postures up in Hicks's guard and throws a big left but Hicks blocks it.
Dayton looking to pass the guard.
Hicks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Hicks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dayton pulls Hicks in to control the position.
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.
Hicks won't allow Dayton to sweep him here.
Hicks trying to control but Dayton is working from the bottom.
Hicks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Hicks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hicks trying to control from Dayton 's half guard. Dayton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dayton keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Hicks sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dayton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dayton is looking for a triangle but Hicks pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Hicks gets to his feet - Dayton follows without any prompting. #T4#
Dayton needs to keep his hands up - Hicks had a free shot at his head there.
Hicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dayton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dayton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks.
Hicks cracks a nice hook into Dayton 's ribs.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Dayton 's shoulder, as Dayton tries to avoid the shot.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks loads up on a big right hand but Dayton slips the punch.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Dayton moves away and avoids it.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dayton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hicks manages to circle out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Hicks.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Hicks connects with a looping right hand.
Dayton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hicks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dayton is looking to counter the offense by Hicks and move into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Dayton .
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dayton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks misses with a hook #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hicks won't be happy with that.

Hicks sneaks out the side door and pushes Dayton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Dayton moved out of range.
As Hicks tries to get set, Dayton tries to push him back and clinch up but Hicks manages to avoid the attempt.
Dayton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Dayton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Dayton avoids them all with ease.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Hicks.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Dayton .
Dayton is looking to counter the offense by Hicks and move into the clinch.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Dayton moved out of range nicely.
As Hicks tries to get set, Dayton tries to push him back and clinch up but Hicks manages to avoid the attempt.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dayton s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dayton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Dayton slips under a jab from Hicks.
Nice uppercut there from Hicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dayton slips under a jab from Hicks.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks jabs at Dayton 's body.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Dayton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hicks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Dayton 's head but Dayton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Dayton .
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Hicks misses the jab.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A lazy body kick from Hicks #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dayton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dayton is nestled in close to Hicks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Dayton there.
Dayton throwing shots but Hicks is blocking nicely.
Dayton missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Dayton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Hicks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Small Dayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dayton drops back looking for a leg! Hicks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hicks manages to kick Dayton off! Dayton jumps back into Hicks's guard.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks 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.
Dayton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hicks's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dayton 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dayton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dayton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Hicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Hicks as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Dayton defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks misses with a right hand #TD#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hicks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks tries to buck Dayton off but Dayton is having none of it.#T1#
Dayton working away.
Hicks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dayton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dayton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hicks wants to control but Dayton postures up.
Dayton working the ground and pound.
Hicks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Hicks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hicks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dayton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hicks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dayton .
Hicks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hicks is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Hicks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dayton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T3#
Dayton scoring with strikes but Hicks is staying in there.
BOOM! Dayton connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#Hicks is rocked!
Dayton breaks from Hicks's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hicks is still in real trouble! Can Dayton finish him?
Dayton trying to control but Hicks is having none of it.
Dayton lands a heavy elbow.
Dayton lands a big elbow - Hicks is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Hicks is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HRL69
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Dayton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ryker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ryker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ryker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dayton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dayton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryker looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryker, not yet.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB2#
Dayton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dayton has managed to get both his arms back between Ryker's legs - danger averted.
Dayton scoring with some ground and pound.
Dayton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dayton is working Ryker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dayton stands and throws Ryker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dayton working the head and body with strikes.
Ryker is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Dayton working away.
Dayton lands some shots froms side control.
Dayton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ryker down.
Dayton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ryker some visible discomfort.
Ryker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dayton scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Dayton working the ground and pound.
Ryker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dayton lands with a punch from half guard.
Ryker tries to roll over but Dayton keeps him under control.
Ryker trying to control from the bottom.
Ryker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dayton is working for a kimura but Ryker is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Dayton lands strikes from half guard.
Ryker trying to control here.
Dayton 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.#SUB2#
Ryker looking for submissions off his back.
Dayton winds up and cracks Ryker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ryker has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dayton escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dayton !
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Dayton clinches up with Ryker and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dayton pulls Ryker into guard.
Dayton 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.
Dayton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryker can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ryker trying to control the position from guard on top but Dayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Small Dayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dayton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ryker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dayton has passed into half guard! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dayton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dayton works his way into full mount!
Ryker is desperately trying to improve his position but Dayton has a good base and remains in mount.
Dayton raining down shots from the mount!
Dayton lands with some strikes.
Dayton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ryker looks a forlorn figure. #T3##SUB#
Ryker tries to improve his position but Dayton has taken his back! Dayton has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ryker tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dayton pushes Ryker away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Small Dayton !
Our winner, Small Dayton , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HRL66
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Banks tries to clinch up#TD#
so Dayton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dayton landing some decent shots from guard.
Dayton trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Dayton distracts Banks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dayton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.
Dayton landing with the ground and pound.
Dayton connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Dayton stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Dayton chips away with some ground and pound.
Dayton landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Banks is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dayton throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Banks's body to avoid the submission. Banks has instead reached around Dayton 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Banks arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL64
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Rose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dayton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Rose misses.
A lazy body kick from Rose #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dayton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rose is trying to keep Dayton in close. #SUB2#
Rose has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dayton should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rose has tightened it up now! Dayton should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brandon Rose!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brandon Rose made sure he mentioned Northern Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HRL59
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
Hicks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dayton slips a jab from Hicks.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Hicks misses with the combination.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks fails to land with a series of punches.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dayton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hicks is looking to score with low kicks.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Hicks scores with a hook.
Hicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dayton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dayton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dayton moves away from the strike by Hicks.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks connects with the punch.
Dayton 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.
Good shot there by Hicks.
Hicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hicks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dayton 's head.
Sloppy strikes from Hicks. Those never looked like landing.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dayton ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hicks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hicks tests Dayton 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Dayton moved out of range nicely.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dayton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dayton .
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Hicks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hicks jabs Dayton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hicks misses with a hook.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks takes a swing at Dayton 's ribcage but misses.
Hicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dayton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dayton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hicks throws the left hand but Dayton avoids the punch easily.
Hicks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Dayton is just out of range.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Hicks tries to bum rush Dayton with a series of wild strikes but Dayton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Dayton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Hicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
Hicks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hicks cracks Dayton with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hicks scores with a nice right hand.
Hicks lands the left hand.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Dayton 's head but Dayton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hicks throws out a powerful jab.
Hicks scores with a decent looking hook.
Dayton defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks swings for the body but Dayton moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dayton might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Dayton staying out of range there.#T1#
Dayton dodges the punch combination from Hicks.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lyman Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Dayton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dayton moves away.
Hicks takes a swing at Dayton 's ribcage but misses.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hicks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hicks lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Dayton is just out of range.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Hicks misses.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Dayton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Dayton dodges the punch combination from Hicks.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Lyman Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks lands a lovely overhand right.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks lands the left hand.#T3#
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hicks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dayton is controlling him.
Dayton postures up in Hicks's guard and throws a big left but Hicks blocks it.
Dayton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dayton wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Dayton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dayton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Dayton with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks has momentary wrist control but Dayton slips an elbow through the middle.
Hicks is trying to control the position but Dayton postures up.
Dayton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hicks wants to get back to his feet but Dayton passes into half guard.
Dayton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES2#
Hicks makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dayton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A combination from Hicks does no damage.
Hicks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hicks throws a hook but Dayton avoids it easily.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Dayton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hicks.
Hicks scores with a jab to the head.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Dayton .
Hicks lands a glancing blow to the side of Dayton 's head.
Hicks scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Hicks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dayton doesn't seem phased though.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hicks. That snapped Dayton 's head back. #T1#
Hicks catches Dayton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Hicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hicks.
Hicks tries to bum rush Dayton with a series of wild strikes but Dayton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Dayton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hicks throws a hook but Dayton avoids it easily.
Dayton slips a jab from Hicks.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dayton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.#T2#
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Dayton moved out of range nicely.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Dayton 's head but Dayton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Dayton .
Dayton slips a straight right by Hicks.
Hicks lands a glancing blow to the side of Dayton 's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Dayton 's ribs.
Dayton slips under a jab.
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dayton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Dayton 's head but Dayton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot.
Hicks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dayton has time to react.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Dayton 's head but Dayton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Hicks catches Dayton right on the button with a cross.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dayton moves away.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Dayton counters with a shoot takedown. Hicks fights it but they end up in guard.
Dayton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dayton won't allow Hicks to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dayton scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A right-left combo lands from Hicks.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hicks throws a big shot that misses.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
A big left from Hicks misses.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dayton .
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Dayton moves away from the strike by Hicks.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dayton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Dayton staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Hicks.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Hicks finds it's way through Dayton 's defenses.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Hicks misses with a few strikes there.
Hicks lands with a nice combination. Dayton backs away looking to recover.
Hicks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dayton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dayton moves away.
Dayton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
Hicks misses the jab.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Dayton moves away and avoids it.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks connects with a jab.#T3#
Hicks misses with a left hand #TD#
and Dayton counters with a shoot takedown. Hicks fights it but they end up in guard.
Dayton throws a big right hand that misses.
Dayton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dayton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dayton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hicks wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dayton is now in half guard.
Dayton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dayton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hicks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dayton missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Dayton working Hicks over with strikes.
Hicks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dayton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dayton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Small Dayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hicks looking for subs from the bottom but Dayton mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Dayton raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Hicks is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Hicks scores with a jab. Dayton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hicks throws a body punch but Dayton moves out of range.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dayton needs to keep his hands up - Hicks had a free shot at his head there.
Dayton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
A left lands for Hicks.
Dayton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hicks. That snapped Dayton 's head back.
Hicks tries to bum rush Dayton with a series of wild strikes but Dayton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks jabs at Dayton 's body.
Dayton slips a jab from Hicks.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Dayton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Dayton avoids them all with ease.
Dayton moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Dayton 's shoulder, as Dayton tries to avoid the shot.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Hicks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dayton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Dayton moved out of range nicely.
Hicks digs a good hook to Dayton 's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dayton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hicks cracks Dayton with an open hand slap.
Hicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Hicks throws a big shot that misses.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks stuns Dayton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Dayton ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks lands the left hand.#T4#
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Hicks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target.
Small Dayton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hicks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 43:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 43:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
Lyman Hicks is the new featherweight champion!
As Lyman Hicks got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: " Two wins over the lil fella and both for titles, who's next?"'.

Event: HRL56
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Dayton moves away and avoids it.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Dayton .
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
Taylor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Taylor!
Taylor is trying to control Dayton 's posture but Dayton avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is looking to control Dayton 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Taylor moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Taylor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dayton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Taylor.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Dayton is controlling well. #SUB2#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Dayton wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it. #SUB2#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is staying active underneath Dayton , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dayton seems to be looking for submissions.
Dayton trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Dayton winds up and cracks Taylor with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Dayton slips a nice elbow through Taylor's hands, connecting with Taylor's forehead.#SUB#
Dayton wants to work for an arm triangle but Taylor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dayton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Dayton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taylor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taylor 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#
Taylor sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Taylor is continuing to stall.
Dayton is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dayton lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Taylor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dayton stacks Taylor on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dayton !#SUB#
Dayton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taylor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Small Dayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dayton 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taylor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dayton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor looking to control. #SUB2#
Taylor has an active guard here but Dayton has managed to pass into half guard.
Dayton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Dayton .
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor is looking to control Dayton 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Dayton has control of the leg.
Dayton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3##SUB2#
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dayton pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dayton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taylor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dayton .
Taylor trying to control but Dayton postures up.
Dayton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dayton prevents Taylor from improving his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dayton is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Dayton 's head but Dayton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor throws a body punch but Dayton moves out of range.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that second round.
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.#R3#
Taylor cracks Dayton with an open hand slap.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dayton slips a straight right by Taylor.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Taylor lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor thuds his right hand into Dayton 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Dayton 's head but Dayton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Jab, jab by Taylor - just one landing.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Dayton moved out of range nicely.
Taylor with a hook.
Dayton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dayton scoring with some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Dayton defends easily.
Dayton lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Taylor working for submissions but it's allowed Dayton to get to half guard.
Ground and pound from Dayton .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dayton working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Dayton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Dayton is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Dayton is pressing down on Taylor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taylor is holding on for now.
Dayton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Taylor!
Taylor sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dayton is working away from the top position though.
Dayton winds up and cracks Taylor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dayton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taylor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taylor is controlling Dayton 's trapped leg to prevent Dayton from advancing to side control.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Small Dayton did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taylor throws a jab when Dayton was well out of range.
Dayton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dayton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
Taylor takes a swing at Dayton 's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Dayton is out of range.
Taylor's corner calls for a 1-2. Taylor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Taylor misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Dayton counters with a single leg into guard. Taylor didn't expect that.
Dayton trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Dayton slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Dayton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taylor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dayton postures up.
Taylor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Dayton connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dayton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dayton lands a couple of digs.
Taylor wants to control the position but Dayton says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Dayton 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. #T3#
Dayton is trying to control the action in half guard but Taylor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Dayton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dayton slips a nice elbow through Taylor's hands, connecting with Taylor's forehead.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Dayton has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Taylor has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dayton escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dayton !
Taylor wants to control but Dayton postures up.
Dayton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dayton lands a few punches from side control.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Dayton 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton had his way with Colby Taylor in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Taylor scores with a nice head shot.
Colby Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dayton manages to avoid it.
Dayton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with a hook. Dayton ducked under it nicely.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dayton . Dayton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Dayton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dayton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
Taylor lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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. Dayton connects with a nice short shot to Taylor's temple.
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Dayton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor wants to control but Dayton passes into side. #T3#
Dayton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dayton cracks Taylor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Taylor is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dayton is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Dayton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dayton 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.
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Dayton keeps moving and retains side control.
Taylor wants to control but Dayton postures up.#SUB#
Dayton is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Small Dayton !
Small Dayton retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Small Dayton , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HRL49
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Zapina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dayton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Zapina takes the fight into the clinch.
Zapina misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Zapina.
Dayton avoids a wild elbow strike from Zapina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dayton manages to pull guard.
Zapina preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dayton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zapina gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Dayton pushes a forearm under Zapina's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zapina is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton retains his featherweight title!
Small Dayton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL47
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Dayton avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. #TD#
Dayton manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Dayton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Dayton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones!
Dayton trying to remain calm as Jones controls from the top position.
Dayton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Dayton is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dayton 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.
Dayton 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.#T1##SUB#
Dayton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dayton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Dayton 's legs - danger averted.
Dayton keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Dayton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dayton keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Dayton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dayton is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dayton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dayton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Dayton 's head.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Dayton 's shoulder, as Dayton tries to avoid the shot.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.#T3##CL2#
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dayton is defending well for now.
Dayton prevents a body shot from Jones. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard and drags Dayton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dayton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dayton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dayton pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dayton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Dayton slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.#SUB#
Dayton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Dayton is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones trying to hold on to Dayton 's head to control him but Dayton postures up. #SUB#
Dayton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayton passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jones jabs Dayton right on the nose. Dayton blinks but takes it well.
Caleb Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Dayton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Dayton avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage. #TD#
Dayton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Dayton scores with a nice shot.
Jones trying to control but Dayton is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Jones content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dayton has locked up a guillotine! Dayton 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jones is holding on here and Dayton must be using up a lot of energy. Jones has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dayton gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Small Dayton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HRL46
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dayton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dayton .
Dayton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hall has passed into side control.
Dayton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hall trying to control the action but Dayton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dayton lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Dayton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall won't allow Dayton to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dayton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dayton is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Dayton 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.
Hall wants to control from the top but Dayton keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dayton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Hall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dayton has passed into half guard!
Hall is looking to control Dayton 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Dayton is looking for a kimura here.
Hall is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Dayton trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.
We've been informed that Dayton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hall is trying to control but can't.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Dayton lands with a punch from half guard.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dayton is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dayton pulls his head out easily.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dayton is working away from the top position though.
Hall has a hand on Dayton 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dayton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dayton working Hall over with strikes here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is looking to improve his position but Dayton isn't that keen on the idea.
Dayton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Hall scores with a takedown into Dayton 's guard.
Hall passes Dayton 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dayton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hall wants to advance to full mount but Dayton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dayton is keeping the position for now.
Dayton wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dayton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Dayton 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dayton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall wants to control from the top but Dayton keeps moving.
Hall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dayton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hall trying to control the action but Dayton is working from the bottom.
Hall taking a breather here. #T3#
Dayton is looking to reverse the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dayton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dayton is looking to escape.
Hall wants to take Dayton 's back but he can't do it this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dayton is trying to escape the mount.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hall is trying to control here but Dayton has managed to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall wants to control but Dayton is keeping him busy.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Dayton is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Hall dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##TD#
Hall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dayton is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Dayton is looking for a sweep.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dayton keeps working.
Dayton prevents Hall from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall trying to control the position but Dayton is working away. #T1#
Dayton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dayton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Richard Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dayton is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hall is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dayton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dayton flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dayton is trying desperately to improve position.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dayton stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Dayton wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Hall has the hooks in. Dayton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Hall is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dayton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hall trying to control.#SUB#
Hall is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dayton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dayton for a finish.
Hall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4##SUB#
Dayton defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Hall trying to control the position.
Hall is controlling Dayton 's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Hall clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##TD#
Hall feints and as Dayton raises his hands in defense, Hall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dayton keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Dayton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dayton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dayton 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall moves into full guard.
Hall 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.#T1#
Hall working a defensive guard but Dayton manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Dayton has hold of Hall's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hall tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dayton cranks the arm and Hall screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hall, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Small Dayton ! Small Dayton retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Small Dayton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HRL43
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Hicks misses with an uppercut. Dayton saw that one coming.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Hicks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dayton under the eye.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dayton moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Hicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dayton takes one to the side of the head.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dayton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dayton slips a jab from Hicks.
Hicks throws a jab when Dayton was well out of range.
Hicks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hicks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks lands with a shot to the body.
Hicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hicks lands a jab to Dayton 's midsection.
Dayton slips a jab from Hicks.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Dayton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dayton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hicks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks throws a right hand that Dayton ducks under and follows up with a left that Dayton also avoids with ease.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lyman Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dayton avoids the body shot from Hicks.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Hicks. That snapped Dayton 's head back.
Nice jab there from Hicks.
Hicks with a jab.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dayton defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hicks lands with a hook. Dayton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dayton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Hicks.
Hicks scores with a body shot. #T4#
Hicks misses with a hook #TD#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control.
Hicks is trying to control Dayton 's posture but Dayton avoids it. #SUB#
Dayton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hicks struggling a bit here.
Hicks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Dayton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hicks has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dayton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hicks misses with a body punch #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hicks is trying to keep Dayton in close.
Hicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hicks is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Dayton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hicks passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hicks is staying tight to Dayton 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dayton looking for a sweep but Hicks has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dayton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hicks.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dayton is looking to improve his position but Hicks isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dayton tries to hold on but Hicks postures up.
Hicks controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Hicks looking to control but Dayton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dayton is desperately trying to improve his position but Hicks has a good base and remains in mount.
Hicks controlling from the full mount.
Dayton working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dayton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hicks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hicks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dayton keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Dayton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dayton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dayton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dayton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hicks misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hicks! #SUB#
Dayton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hicks manages to get back to half guard.
Hicks is concentrating on defense, preventing Dayton from advancing position.
Hicks wants to get back to full guard.
Lyman Hicks has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Hicks is positioning himself well to prevent Dayton advancing to mount. #SUB#
Dayton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Dayton is working for a kimura but Hicks is defending it quite comfortably.
Hicks is looking to control Dayton 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hicks avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dayton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hicks desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hicks scores with a jab. Dayton acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lyman Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dayton ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Dayton is just out of range.
Dayton needs to keep his hands up - Hicks had a free shot at his head there.
Hicks lands a nice hook to Dayton 's body. Dayton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Dayton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dayton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Hicks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dayton moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hicks.
Dayton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dayton avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hicks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hicks catches Dayton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hicks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dayton on the side of the head.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dayton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dayton moves away.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Dayton moved out of range.
Hicks misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Dayton counters with a shoot takedown. Hicks fights it but they end up in guard.
Hicks wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks is controlling Dayton 's posture.
Dayton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Dayton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hicks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dayton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hicks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hicks's back!
Hicks rolls, trying to escape but Dayton keeps control of the position.
Dayton is working the ground and pound. Can Hicks escape?#T2#
Hicks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Hicks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hicks trying to control the action but Dayton just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Dayton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hicks knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hicks for a finish. #T3#
Hicks can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Hicks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dayton 's arms.
Dayton doesn't have the hooks in and Hicks manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Hicks won't allow Dayton to sweep him here.
Hicks looking to pass the guard.
Dayton keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Dayton wants to improve his position but instead Hicks has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayton is doing well to control the position and prevent Hicks from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Small Dayton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dayton 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Hicks with a hook.
Dayton ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Dayton moves forwards but Hicks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dayton .
Dayton 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hicks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dayton scrambles back to his feet.
Hicks lands with a nice combination. Dayton backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Dayton does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Hicks throws a head kick but Dayton moves out of range.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks throws a hook but Dayton blocks it.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends Dayton 's belly button to the back.
Dayton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Hicks scores with a hook.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks throws a series of strikes that have Dayton backpedaling.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Hicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Dayton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Hicks is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dayton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Hicks breaks the clinch.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hicks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dayton 's head.
A shot to the body from Hicks misses #TD#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hicks! #SUB#
Dayton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hicks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Dayton has hold of Hicks's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hicks seems comfortable defending it but Dayton has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hicks is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hicks is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dayton couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Small Dayton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HRL40
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hall drives through with a takedown into Dayton 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Dayton is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dayton has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dayton is keeping the position for now.
Dayton keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Dayton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall forces his way into half guard.
Dayton wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Dayton is defending the position. #SUB2#
Dayton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dayton stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hall moves to his opponent's back but Dayton bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Hall.
Dayton won't allow Hall to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dayton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall has momentary wrist control but Dayton slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet. #T2##SUB2#
Dayton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hall wants to hit a sweep here but Dayton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hall there!
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dayton with the ground and pound from mount.
Hall is trying to escape the mount.
Hall sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dayton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB2#
Hall wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Dayton has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Hall's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Hall is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Dayton !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Small Dayton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL37
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Rose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dayton circles away quickly and effectively.
Dayton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Rose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rose misses with a double jab #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Dayton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dayton 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.
Dayton stands up over Rose, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rose looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dayton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Rose actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Rose slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dayton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dayton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dayton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dayton postures up and lands a big shot to Rose's brow.
Dayton 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.
Dayton cracks Rose with a solid left hand.
Dayton works over Rose with some ground and pound from guard.
Rose has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dayton has passed into side control.
Rose tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Dayton working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Dayton swings around for an armbar but Rose sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dayton 's guard.#SUB#
Rose is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dayton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rose is looking to defend but Dayton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rose! Dayton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rose taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Small Dayton !
During a confident post fight interview, Small Dayton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HRL34
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dayton sprawls well initially but Hall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dayton punching from the bottom.
Dayton is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Dayton defending well. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Hall working for a submission but Dayton is keeping him at bay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB#
Hall goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dayton is on top in guard. #SUB#
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dayton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
I've been told that Dayton has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dayton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hall is pressing down on Dayton 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Hall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Dayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dayton is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Dayton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dayton landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hall is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dayton rolls with it to try and escape but Hall cranks on the arm and Dayton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Richard Hall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HRL26 Murray vs Hall
Date: Oct 16, 2023

#R1#
Mostakaev tries to clinch up but Dayton circles away and keeps his distance.
Mostakaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mostakaev tries to clinch but Dayton is having none of it.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Mostakaev is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Mostakaev has closed the distance and engaged Dayton in a clinch. #TD2#
Mostakaev jumps guard and drags Dayton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mostakaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayton .
Dayton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mostakaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev pulls Dayton in close to his closed guard and prevents Dayton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dayton 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.#T1#
Mostakaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dayton trying to control but Mostakaev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mostakaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dayton defends well.
Mostakaev keeping full guard, as Dayton tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dayton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Mostakaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dayton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mostakaev is keeping the position for now.
Dayton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mostakaev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mostakaev forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Dayton wants to improve his position but Mostakaev is controlling well.
Mostakaev is trying to control. Dayton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dayton wants to improve his position but Mostakaev is controlling well.
Dayton trying to control from the bottom.
Mostakaev controlling the action here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mostakaev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mostakaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dayton is working to get back to half guard.
Mostakaev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayton tries to lock up and control but Mostakaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Mostakaev goes for an armbar but Dayton turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dayton .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyril Mostakaev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mostakaev tries to clinch up but Dayton circles away and keeps his distance.
Mostakaev moves in looking to clinch but Dayton pushes him off.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Mostakaev is looking to clinch.
Mostakaev tries to clinch up but Dayton circles away and keeps his distance.
Mostakaev tries to clinch up but Dayton circles away and keeps his distance.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Mostakaev avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Dayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dayton looking to pass the guard.
Mostakaev has Dayton pulled in close to control his posture.
Dayton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mostakaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dayton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dayton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dayton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Mostakaev controls Dayton momentarily but Dayton frees himself.
Mostakaev is trying to hold Dayton in close to prevent damage but Dayton has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Mostakaev is defending against the submission attempts here by Dayton .
Mostakaev trying to control from the bottom.
Mostakaev is looking for a sweep. Dayton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Mostakaev has his hands clasped together around Dayton 's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Mostakaev is defending against the submission attempts here by Dayton . #SUB#
Dayton is looking for a kimura here.
Mostakaev keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mostakaev won't allow Dayton to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mostakaev wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mostakaev looks to clinch #TD#
so Dayton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mostakaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Mostakaev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dayton uses from the top position.
Mostakaev is pulling down on Dayton 's head. It's preventing any offense from Dayton , at least for the moment.
Mostakaev is trying to hold Dayton in close to prevent damage but Dayton has managed to pass into half guard.
Mostakaev trying to control but Dayton postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev taking some punishment here, with Dayton in his half guard.
Mostakaev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Mostakaev trying to control here. #SUB#
Dayton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mostakaev sees it coming and defends easily.
Mostakaev is doing well to control the position and prevent Dayton from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Dayton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mostakaev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mostakaev controlling the position well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mostakaev trying to control here.
Dayton wants to take a breather but Mostakaev is having none of it.
Dayton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mostakaev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dayton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dayton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dayton missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Mostakaev is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mostakaev wants to clinch up but Dayton keeps it at a distance.
Mostakaev closes the distance but Dayton moves to the side #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mostakaev won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Mostakaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dayton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dayton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mostakaev some visible discomfort.
Mostakaev is looking to regain half guard here but Dayton keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Dayton working away.
Check out the look on Dayton 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mostakaev can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mostakaev is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayton lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Small Dayton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dayton 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Small Dayton !
Small Dayton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL22
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Mostakaev tries to clinch up but Dayton circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Mostakaev moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mostakaev pulls guard effortlessly.
Dayton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mostakaev seems keen to control Dayton 's posture.#SUB#
Dayton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev pulls Dayton in close to prevent any damage.
Mostakaev trying to keep a closed guard but Dayton is proving a slippery customer. #T1##SUB#
Dayton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dayton is in close to Mostakaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dayton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mostakaev's head.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Mostakaev 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.
Mostakaev trying to keep a closed guard but Dayton is proving a slippery customer.
Mostakaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dayton scoring with some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mostakaev holds on and takes a little breather.
Dayton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Mostakaev looking for a triangle here. Dayton is fighting it but it looks tight! Mostakaev pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dayton is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kyril Mostakaev!
In his post fight interview, Kyril Mostakaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFL18 Lemon vs Oystenteller
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1##TD#
Dayton gets caught flat footed, as Stomp shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stomp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dayton is keeping the position for now.
Dayton is pulling down on Stomp's head to control his posture.
Stomp trying to control but Dayton is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dayton is looking for a triangle but Stomp pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Stomp's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stomp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton trying to control the position here.
Dayton wants to sweep here but Stomp controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Stomp wants to pass the guard but Dayton is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dayton working for a triangle but Stomp defends it easily.
Stomp wants to control from the top but Dayton keeps moving.
Dayton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stomp wants to pass the guard but Dayton is keeping the position.
Dayton pulls Stomp in close to his closed guard and prevents Stomp from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dayton 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##T2#
Stomp is trying to get back to full guard.
Stomp is trying to control but can't.
Stomp is looking to improve his position.
Stomp holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Stomp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dayton pulls his head out easily.
Stomp wants to improve his position but Dayton is controlling well. #T3#
Dayton works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Dayton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stomp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dayton trying to control the action but Stomp is working from the bottom.
Stomp is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stomp manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stomp wants to get back to full guard.
Stomp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dayton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stomp trying to control from the bottom.
Dayton prevents Stomp from improving his position.
Dayton stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stomp is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Dean Stomp will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Stomp drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stomp looking to sit in guard and control but Dayton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dayton trying to control but Stomp is working from the bottom.
Stomp wants to sweep here but Dayton controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stomp is keeping the position for now.
Stomp wants to hit a sweep here but Dayton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stomp there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton landing strikes, looking to finish! #T1#
Stomp manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Dayton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stomp is just riding it out for now. Dayton eventually gives up the hold.
Stomp manages to get to full guard.
Stomp wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stomp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dayton wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Dayton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stomp is looking to take a break and control but Dayton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stomp wants to free his trapped foot but Dayton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dayton moves into full guard.
Dayton is trying to control the position but Stomp postures up.
Stomp advances to half guard.
Stomp trying to control from half guard but Dayton is working away. #T3#
Stomp prevents Dayton from improving his position.
Stomp is thwarting Dayton 's attempts to control the position.
Dayton is not content to let Stomp control the position.
Dayton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dayton keeping moving, preventing Stomp from controlling successfully.
Stomp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dayton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stomp works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Stomp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dayton tries to roll over but Stomp keeps him under control.
Dayton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stomp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stomp's back!
Stomp is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dayton working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Stomp is doing well to defend. Dayton seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Stomp is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Small Dayton !
A relieved looking Small Dayton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HRL11:Murray vs Dayton
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Murray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dayton . Dayton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray connects with a single shot there.
Murray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murray scores with the left hand. Dayton knows he should have avoided that one.
Micah Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dayton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murray tries to clinch up.
Dayton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dayton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dayton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murray lands with a hook. Dayton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Dayton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dayton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murray cracks Dayton with an open hand slap.
Murray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murray with a jab.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Dayton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dayton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Murray lands a jab to Dayton 's midsection.
Murray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murray scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Dayton tries to keep at a distance but Murray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murray lands with a short shot to the head.
Murray works on Dayton 's body with a couple of short punches.
Dayton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murray lands a right hand.
Dayton fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray is working Dayton over against the cage.
Murray is leaning against Dayton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dayton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Micah Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Dayton .
Murray is leaning against Dayton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murray lands an uppercut.
Dayton tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it.
Murray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dayton tries to pull guard but Murray holds him up against the cage and eventually Dayton drops back down to his feet.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray cracks Dayton with a nice body shot.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
Murray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murray lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Dayton 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray.
Murray is working Dayton over against the cage.
Dayton takes a shot to the head.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murray presses Dayton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Murray.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.#T4#
Good body shot from Murray.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Murray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dayton s head.
I was talking to Murray's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murray lands a hook that snaps the head of Dayton backwards.
Murray lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Dayton jumps into guard, dragging Murray to the mat.
Murray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dayton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dayton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Murray dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Murray.
Murray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murray cracks Dayton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dayton takes one on the button.
Murray's corner calls for a 1-2. Murray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murray looks to clinch #TD2#
and Dayton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray is controlling Dayton 's posture.
Dayton postures up. #T1#
Dayton tries to free his leg and advance position but Murray is retaining full guard.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dayton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murray is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Murray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dayton is aware though and is defending well.
Dayton wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dayton avoids the body shot from Murray.
Murray lands the left hand.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dayton can do to turn this around?
Murray wants to clinch#TD2#
and Dayton counters with a shoot takedown. Murray fights it but they end up in guard.
Murray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Murray not doing much here.
Dayton is looking to get back to full guard here but Murray has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dayton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Murray is staying tight to Dayton 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dayton is looking to reverse the position.
Dayton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Murray is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dayton regains half guard.#SUB#
Murray is looking for a kimura but Dayton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murray to get the leverage.
Dayton wants to control but Murray is keeping busy.
Small Dayton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murray stalling.
Dayton wants to get back to full guard.
Murray wants to take a breather but Dayton is having none of it.
Murray wants to pass the guard but Dayton is defending well.
Dayton is looking to get back to full guard here but Murray has managed to pass to side control instead.
Murray wants to stand but Dayton is controlling his arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Murray dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A jab lands there for Murray.
Dayton 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 looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Dayton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dayton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Murray moves into the clinch.
A short left from Murray.
A hook to the body from Murray.
Murray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dayton or not.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Murray scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Murray.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Murray cracks Dayton with a nice body shot.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Dayton controls the action.
Dayton 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dayton takes a shot to the head.
Dayton tries to pull guard but Murray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dayton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left hand lands to the body for Murray.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Murray. #TD2#
Dayton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Murray puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Murray is working for a submission of some sort.
Dayton is looking to control Murray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dayton avoid being mounted?
Murray wants to free his trapped foot but Dayton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Murray 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. #T3#
Murray wants to pass to mount but Dayton is defending the position.
Dayton is pressing down on Murray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murray wants to stand but Dayton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dayton controls Murray momentarily but Murray frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dayton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Dayton 's legs - danger averted.
Murray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dayton is trying to maintain the position but Murray is very close to passing his half guard.
Murray passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dayton !
Murray moves to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Murray clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Murray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dayton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dayton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dayton at a distance.
Dayton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murray tries to clinch but Dayton is having none of it.
Dayton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Murray.
Murray dips to his left and cracks Dayton with an uppercut!#CL#
Murray darts in and clinches Dayton up against the cage.
Murray gets through Dayton 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dayton backwards.
Murray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
Murray cracks Dayton with a nice body shot.
Dayton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murray smiles and moves away.
Murray lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray 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. #CL#
Murray moves into the clinch.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Micah Murray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Murray.
Dayton fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Murray.
Murray gets through Dayton 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Dayton controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Murray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dayton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Micah Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Dayton .
Murray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dayton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Murray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dayton backwards. #T4#
Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Murray.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dayton blocks a body shot from Murray.
Dayton jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Murray.
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Dayton 's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Murray had his way with Small Dayton in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Murray scores with a jab.
Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dayton on the side of the head.
Murray stuns Dayton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murray misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Murray.#CL#
Murray has managed to clinch.
Murray presses Dayton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
Murray lands a left hand.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A hook to the body from Murray.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dayton blocks a body shot from Murray.
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dayton backwards.
Dayton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
Dayton tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Murray.
Dayton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Murray digs a right hand into Dayton 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dayton 's gas tank. #T2#
A short left from Murray.
Murray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dayton 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Murray gets through Dayton 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Murray pushes Dayton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dayton is trying to pull guard but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Micah Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Dayton .
Murray lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
Murray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dayton or not.
Murray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dayton s head.
Murray cracks Dayton with a nice body shot.
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murray lands a shot to the body.
Dayton takes a shot to the head.
Dayton tries to pull guard but Murray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dayton backwards.
Murray gets through Dayton 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Good body shot from Murray.
Dayton is trying to pull guard but Murray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray lands a body shot.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Murray.
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
Murray digs a right hand underneath Dayton 's ribcage. Dayton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Murray.
Murray lands a shot to the body.
Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Small Dayton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micah Murray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:41
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:41
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Murray!
Micah Murray retains his featherweight title!

Event: HLR7: Momomoto vs Fajardo
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Dayton circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dayton won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dayton escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is not content to let Dayton control the position. #T1#
Dayton cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Dayton has hold of Jones's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jones seems comfortable defending it but Dayton has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jones is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jones is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dayton couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Dayton throws a hook but Chinaski avoids it easily.
Dayton with a poor takedown
enabling Chinaski to counter with a crisp jab.
Chinaski lands a right hook to the body.
Chinaski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Small Dayton has been cut.
Dayton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chinaski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left and a right from Chinaski both land. Nice combination.
Dayton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Chinaski.
Chinaski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chinaski cracks Dayton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dayton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Dayton is rocked!
Chinaski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dayton 's head backwards.
Dayton is still on wobbly legs! Can Chinaski finish him?
Dayton swings widly with a right hand
and Dayton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dayton seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Dayton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dayton throws a right hand that misses
and Chinaski counters with a right hand to the body.
Dayton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chinaski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dayton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dayton takes one to the side of the head.
Dayton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chinaski to score with a decent uppercut.
Dayton misses with a lunging right hand
and Chinaski counters with a left to the body.
Dayton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chinaski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dayton swings widly with a right hand
and Chinaski counters with a right hand to the body.
Dayton walks into a jab.
Dayton has his takedown stuffed
letting Chinaski counter with a right hand.
Henry Chinaski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Dayton .#T2#
Dayton throws a leg kick
and Chinaski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chinaski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chinaski throws an overhand right that drops Dayton like a sack of potatoes! Chinaski dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Chinaski!

Event: KIFC 72
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
Hicks tests Dayton 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Dayton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dayton throws an off balance right hand
and Hicks counters with a two punch combo.
Hicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice jab there from Hicks.
The crowd cheers as Hicks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dayton doesn't seem phased though.
Hicks scores with a nice head shot.
A left and a right from Hicks both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks lands a right hook to the body.
Hicks works Dayton 's body with a nice hook.
Dayton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hicks tests Dayton 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hicks thuds a left hand into Dayton 's body.
A jab from Dayton misses.
Hicks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dayton misses the target.
Hicks connects with a nice looking jab.
Dayton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hicks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Hicks blocks a jab.#TD#
Dayton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hicks was covering up waiting for the punch and Dayton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dayton postures up and lands a big shot to Hicks's brow.
Hicks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Hicks looking for subs off his back but Dayton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hicks is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hicks is pressing down on Dayton 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
Hicks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dayton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton postures up. #T3#
Dayton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dayton wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dayton throws a big right hand that misses.
Dayton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dayton postures up.
Dayton distracts Hicks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Dayton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dayton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hicks is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hicks being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dayton throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hicks scores with a punch to the head.
Hicks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dayton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends Dayton 's belly button to the back.#TD#
Dayton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hicks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dayton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hicks down.
Hicks has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dayton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hicks struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dayton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dayton with a body shot.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Dayton moves out of range.
Dayton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dayton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dayton .
Hicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dayton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dayton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks scores with a body shot.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hicks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hicks blocks a jab.
Hicks throws a series of strikes that have Dayton backpedaling.
Hicks jabs Dayton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hicks works over Dayton 's head and body with a nice combination.
Dayton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Dayton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hicks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dayton s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Dayton dives in and scores a takedown into Hicks's guard.
Hicks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayton .
Dayton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dayton is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.#T2#
Hicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hicks, not yet.
Dayton throwing strikes from guard but Hicks blocks nicely.
Hicks looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dayton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dayton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hicks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dayton in his tracks.
Hicks scores with the left hand. Dayton knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayton throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
Dayton throws a hook to the side of Hicks's head but Hicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dayton . #SUB#
Dayton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Small Dayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Dayton controlling from side mount.
Hicks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hicks keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hicks gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dayton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hicks defends it well.
Hicks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
Hicks wants to sweep here but Dayton controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Hicks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hicks.
A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hicks.
Hicks throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Dayton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Hicks has one foot on Dayton 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks slips a straight right by Dayton .
Hicks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Dayton gets the takedown into side control.
Hicks is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Dayton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hicks, who protects the arm well.
Hicks is looking for a sweep.
Hicks wants to control but Dayton postures up.
Dayton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dayton trying to control the action but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks trying to remain calm as Dayton controls from the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dayton throws an elbow but Hicks slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hicks is not content to let Dayton control the position. #SUB#
Dayton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hicks, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Dayton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hicks, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Hicks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Hicks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hicks taking punishment in the form of punches.
The strikes coming from Dayton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dayton grinds an elbow into Hicks's temple.
Hicks regains half guard.
Hicks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dayton 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dayton 's back!
Dayton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hicks's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dayton 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.#T4#
Dayton tries to escape the position.
Hicks throwing sloppy strikes.
Hicks trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Dayton 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Hicks go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hicks not allowing Dayton to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Hicks stuns Dayton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dayton misses with a hook.
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Dayton swings widly with a right hand
and Hicks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hicks scores with a jab to the head.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dayton misses with a right hand
and Hicks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dayton shoots and misses
and Hicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Dayton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hicks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hicks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good shot there by Hicks.
Lyman Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dayton shoots for a double leg takedown but Hicks sprawls well. He's pushed Dayton 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hicks! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Dayton . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks lands a nice shot that snaps Dayton 's head back.
Hicks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dayton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Hicks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Dayton fails with the takedown
and Hicks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dayton or perhaps it was just good defense by Hicks, which made it look bad.
Dayton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dayton throws a poor cross that misses
and Hicks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dayton fails to land the takedown.
Hicks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dayton needs to keep his hands up - Hicks had a free shot at his head there.
Lyman Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot.
Hicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Dayton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayton walks into a stiff left hand from Hicks.
Dayton closes the distance and clinches up with Hicks, looking for a takedown. Dayton pushes Hicks against the cage but Hicks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Hicks lands a glancing blow to the side of Dayton 's head.
Dayton throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
Hicks staying out of range there.
Dayton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dayton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks lands with a shot to the body.
Dayton throws a jab when Hicks was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hicks throws out a powerful jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Hicks scores with a four punch combination!
Hicks with a hook.
Dayton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hicks's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hicks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3##TD#
Dayton looking to score a takedown here. Hicks is defending well but Dayton drives through and ends up in Hicks's guard.
Hicks trying to control the position.
Hicks can't keep his opponent in guard - Dayton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as Dayton sits in half guard. #SUB#
Dayton seems to be looking for submissions.
Dayton not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Hicks gets back to full guard.
Hicks controlling the position.
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses.
Hicks keeping full guard, as Dayton tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hicks holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Dayton throws a hook but Hicks avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hicks.
Dayton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dayton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dayton misses with an uppercut.
Dayton needs to keep his hands up - Hicks had a free shot at his head there.
Hicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dayton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hicks is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Hicks won't allow Dayton to sweep him here.
Hicks pushing down on Dayton 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dayton looking for submissions off his back.
Hicks prevents Dayton from improving his position.
Hicks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dayton tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hicks has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Hicks there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dayton is desperately trying to improve his position but Hicks has a good base and remains in mount.
Hicks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dayton is desperately trying to improve his position but Hicks has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Hicks controlling his opponent.
Dayton wants to hold on but Hicks pushes him away.
Hicks wants to control the pace but Dayton is squirming around nicely.
Dayton is trying to escape the mount.
Hicks trying to control but Dayton is having none of it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dayton is trying to escape the mount.
Dayton is working hard here to advance position.
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dayton is squirming around, avoiding Hicks's attempts to control the action.
Small Dayton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayton is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
Lyman Hicks is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Lyman Hicks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KIFC 67
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Downe looks for a takedown but Dayton sprawls well.#TD2#
Dayton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Downe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Downe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dayton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dayton wants to sweep here but Downe controlling him for the moment.
Downe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Downe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton wants to sweep here but Downe controlling him for the moment.
Dayton managing to control the position.
Downe stopping the sweep attempt from Dayton .#T1#
Dayton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Downe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Downe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Downe trying to control but Dayton is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Downe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Downe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dayton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dayton , not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dayton stuffs the takedown.
Dayton throwing a counter right hand but Downe manages to avoid it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Downe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Small Dayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tukya Downe.
Downe shoots in looking for a takedown. Dayton tries to sprawl out of it but Downe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dayton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Downe avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Downe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dayton is trying to control but can't.
Dayton is staying active underneath Downe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dayton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dayton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dayton is trying to keep Downe in close. #T3##SUB#
Downe content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dayton has locked up a guillotine! Dayton 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Downe is holding on here and Dayton must be using up a lot of energy. Downe has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dayton gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Small Dayton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tukya Downe was interviewed post fight and said 'What a scam!!!'.

Event: KIFC 60
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1##CL#
Natta moves into range and clinches up with Dayton .
Natta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Natta pushes Dayton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Natta pulls guard effortlessly.
Natta working a defensive guard here.
Natta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Natta being controlled here, momentarily.
Dayton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Natta's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton being controlled here momentarily.
Dayton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Dayton 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.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton tries to free his leg and advance position but Natta is retaining full guard.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
Natta can't keep his opponent in guard - Dayton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Natta wants to get back to full guard but Dayton has mounted him!
Dayton looking to finish with strikes here!
Dayton dominating with strikes here.
Dayton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Natta tries to hold on but Dayton pushes him away.
Dayton working Natta over with strikes here.
Natta gets back to half guard.
Natta tries to roll over but Dayton keeps him under control.
Natta has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Nice strikes from Dayton there.
Natta trying to control from the bottom.
Dayton tries to pass to full mount but Natta defends it.
Natta wants to sweep but Dayton has passed to side control!
Natta is not content to let Dayton control the position.
Natta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Dayton is thwarting Natta's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Dayton seems to be working for a kimura but Natta defends the submission attempt.
Dayton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Natta trying to hold on to Dayton 's head to control him but Dayton postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Dayton .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Natta misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Dayton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Natta looking to control.
Dayton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
Dayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dayton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Natta's guard.
Dayton is stalling here. Natta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dayton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Natta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Natta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Natta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Natta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Dayton is looking for a sweep.
Natta trying to control the position but Dayton is working away.
Dayton tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton is not content to let Natta control the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dayton is being controlled here.
Dayton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Natta is trying to get back to full guard.
Dayton is looking to advance position but Natta won't allow it.
Natta is pressing down on Dayton 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dayton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Dayton lands a couple of elbows.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dayton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Natta working a defensive guard but Dayton manages to pass into side control anyway.
Natta can't do much from the bottom here.
Dayton tries to score with some ground and pound. Natta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Small Dayton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Dayton is chipping away with strikes.
Dayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Natta keeps working.
Natta tries to improve position but can't.
Dayton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Natta some visible discomfort.
Dayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Natta keeps working.
Natta takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayton staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Natta darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control.
Natta on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dayton controls the position.
Dayton cracks Natta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Natta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dayton off and has taken his back!
Dayton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Natta's guard. Nice work there by Dayton .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dayton throwing strikes but missing.
Natta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayton . #T1#
Natta keeping full guard, as Dayton tries to pass.
Dayton forces his way into half guard.
Dayton lands with a punch from half guard.
Natta preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Natta wants to control but Dayton is keeping busy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Natta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dayton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dayton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Natta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dayton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Natta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dayton passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Dayton controls the position.
Dayton lands some shots froms side control.
Natta is not content to let Dayton control the position.
Natta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dayton working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Natta trying to control but Dayton postures up. #SUB2#
Dayton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Natta defends it well.
Natta moves into full guard.
Natta controls Dayton momentarily but Dayton frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##CL#
Natta darts in and clinches Dayton up against the cage.
Dayton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Natta just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Natta pulls guard effortlessly.
Natta trying to control the position.
Dayton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dayton passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta gets back to full guard.
Dayton trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom. #T1#
Natta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dayton controls the pace.
Dayton wants to pass the guard but Natta is keeping the position.
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses.
Dayton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Natta's guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dayton uses his free foot to push down on Natta's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Natta.
Dayton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Natta looks a forlorn figure.
Dayton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dayton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Natta hang on?#SUB2#
Dayton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Natta is now in Dayton 's guard. A big mistake from Dayton there, giving up the dominant position!
Dayton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Dayton striking off his back but it's not causing Natta any problems.
Dayton 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.
Dayton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Natta trying to control but Dayton is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dayton is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dayton wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dayton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Natta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dayton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta is trying to keep Dayton in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Dayton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Natta misses with a jab to the body
and Dayton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Natta drives through and clinches with Dayton against the cage.
Dayton missing with knees to the body.
Dayton can't break the clinch.
A short right from Natta on the inside.
Natta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dayton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Natta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Natta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dayton 's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Natta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dayton trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Natta working a defensive guard but Dayton manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1#
An elbow from Dayton crashes against the mat.
Dayton working the body and head with strikes.
Dayton trying to control the action but Natta is working from the bottom.
Dayton wants to control for a moment but Natta uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Marco Natta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dayton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Natta works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Natta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dayton passes into side control.
Dayton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dayton trying to control the position but Natta is working away. #T3#
Natta regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dayton 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dayton winds up and cracks Natta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dayton is trying to control. Natta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dayton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Natta is trying to control but Dayton manages to pass to mount! #T4#
Natta throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Natta tries to hold on but Dayton pushes him away.
Dayton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dayton is landing with some decent strikes but Natta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta is desperately trying to improve his position but Dayton has a good base and remains in mount.
Dayton working the ground and pound effectively.
Dayton trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Small Dayton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dayton 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Small Dayton !
Small Dayton is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Small Dayton , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KIFC 46
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Dayton tries to keep at a distance but Mostakaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Dayton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Mostakaev successfully pulls guard.
Mostakaev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dayton lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton 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.
Dayton 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mostakaev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dayton passes into side control.
Mostakaev can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Dayton controls the position.
Mostakaev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mostakaev stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Dayton trying to control the position but Mostakaev is working away.
Mostakaev is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mostakaev can't do much from the bottom here.
Dayton looking to control but instead Mostakaev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Dayton is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mostakaev is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Small Dayton !
Our winner, Small Dayton , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KIFC 38
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1##TD#
Dayton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Dayton is proving a slippery customer.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones is trying to control the position but Dayton postures up.
Dayton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayton .
Jones is controlling Dayton 's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses.
Dayton cracks Jones with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Jones looking for subs off his back but Dayton has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Dayton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Dayton 's attempts to control the action.
Dayton 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.
Dayton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dayton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Dayton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dayton looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Jones trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dayton lands with some strikes.
Jones wants to hold on but Dayton pushes him away.
Dayton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dayton 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones tries to hold on but Dayton postures up.#SUB#
Dayton has hold of Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dayton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Dayton lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dayton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dayton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dayton breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dayton scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Dayton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones holds on to Dayton as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to hold on but Dayton pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dayton raining down shots from the mount!
Dayton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones can't escape the position.
Dayton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that round.
That's time! Dayton 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Dayton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Dayton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dayton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dayton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Dayton is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Dayton wants to control but Jones has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T1#
Dayton is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dayton .
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Dayton is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Dayton seems content to control.#SUB#
Dayton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Dayton eventually gives up the hold.
Dayton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Dayton sits in half guard. #SUB#
Dayton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dayton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Dayton seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dayton has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Dayton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jones because Dayton loaded up on that one.
Dayton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dayton trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is trying to stand up.
Dayton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dayton tries to control but Jones wriggling away. #T4##SUB#
Dayton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jones has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dayton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Dayton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Dayton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.

Jones has one foot on Dayton 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jones shoots in but Dayton avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Dayton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Dayton is controlling him #SUB#
Dayton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones wants to control but Dayton is keeping busy. #T1#
Dayton is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dayton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dayton blocks the strikes from Jones.
Dayton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Dayton slows the pace down in half guard.
Dayton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dayton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dayton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ground and pound from Dayton .
Dayton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dayton wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it. #SUB#
Dayton is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dayton to get the leverage.
Dayton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Dayton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though. #SUB2#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Jones trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Dayton shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dayton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones controls Dayton momentarily but Dayton frees himself.
Dayton landing some decent shots from guard.
Dayton passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Jones tries to roll over but Dayton keeps him under control.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dayton blocks the strikes from Jones.
Dayton working the head and body with strikes.
Dayton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones pushes Dayton off looking to stand but Dayton dives back in and keeps control.
Dayton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dayton prevents Jones from improving his position.
Dayton wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Small Dayton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dayton , 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Small Dayton !
A victorious Small Dayton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KIFC 27
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Austen jabs Dayton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Austen throws a series of strikes that have Dayton backpedaling. #TD#
Dayton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dayton trying to control but Austen is working from the bottom.
Austen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dayton 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.
Austen 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.
Austen pulls Dayton in close to prevent any damage.
Dayton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dayton wants to control from the top but Austen keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T1#
Austen has control of Dayton 's left arm, preventing Dayton from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Austen swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Austen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dayton wants to free his trapped foot but Austen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dayton controlling the pace.
Dayton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Austen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dayton is thwarting Austen's attempts to control the position.
Austen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dayton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dayton is controlling the pace. #T2#
Austen wants to control but Dayton is keeping busy.
Dayton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dayton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Austen!
Dayton controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Dayton tries to control but Austen wriggling away.
Dayton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Austen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dayton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dayton lands a big elbow.
Dayton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T4#
Dayton tries to control but Austen wriggling away.
Dayton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Austen tries to reverse the position but Dayton maintains control.
Austen keeps trying to improve his position.
Dayton lands a couple of good shots and Austen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dayton lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Dayton .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dayton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Austen.
Austen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dayton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dayton landing with strikes.
Austen is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dayton drops his hands momentarily and Austen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Austen lands an overhand right.
Austen lands a glancing blow to the side of Dayton 's head.#TD#
Dayton gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton working Austen over with strikes.
Dayton controlling the action here.
Austen is looking to control Dayton 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Austen avoid being mounted?
Dayton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Austen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dayton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Austen can do to turn this around?
Dayton wants to control but Austen is keeping him busy. #T1#
Dayton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Dayton there.
Austen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dayton is working for a kimura but Austen is defending it quite comfortably.
Austen is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dayton wants to work for an arm triangle but Austen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Austen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dayton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dayton is pushing down on Austen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Austen is fighting to maintain full guard but Dayton has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Dayton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Austen won't allow Dayton to pass to mount.
Austen is trying to control but can't.
Dayton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Austen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dayton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Austen sees it coming and defends easily.
Dayton wants to pass the guard but Austen is defending well. #T3#
Austen is trying to control but can't.
Dayton wants to control but Austen is keeping him busy.
Dayton lands strikes from half guard.
Dayton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Austen's head.
Austen is staying active underneath Dayton , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Dayton there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dayton lands a nice short elbow.
Small Dayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dayton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dayton wants to take a breather but Austen is having none of it. #SUB#
Dayton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Austen is just riding it out for now. Dayton eventually gives up the hold.
Dayton is keen to just control but Austen is a slippery customer.#T4#
Austen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Austen.
Dayton landing with the ground and pound.
Dayton preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayton lands a couple of digs.
Dayton passes Austen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dayton is just content to waste time from the top position. Austen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Austen misses the jab.
Austen misses with a left hand #TD#
so Dayton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Austen wants to get back to his feet but Dayton passes into half guard. #REVB#
Dayton stalling.
Austen is trying to get back to full guard.
Dayton working over Austen with some ground and pound. Austen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Austen 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.
Austen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayton . #T1#
Dayton looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton wants to control from the top but Austen keeps moving.
Dayton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Austen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dayton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Austen.
Austen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Dayton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Austen wants to control but Dayton postures up.
Austen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dayton 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Austen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Austen keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
Dayton is stalling in the full guard.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Austen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dayton passes into half guard.
Dayton wants to free his trapped foot but Austen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Austen is trying to maintain the position but Dayton is very close to passing his half guard.
Dayton works his way into side control.
Dayton trying to control the position but Austen is working away.
Austen on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Austen taking a bit of punishment here - Dayton scoring with strikes.
Dayton wants to control but Austen is keeping him busy.
Eli Austen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Dayton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Austen regains half guard.
Austen is trying to get back to full guard.
Dayton is looking to take a break and control but Austen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Austen looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Small Dayton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dayton , 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Small Dayton !
A relieved looking Small Dayton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KIFC 13
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
George misses with an uppercut.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
George sizes up Dayton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
George throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Dayton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into George's guard.
Dayton 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dayton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and George dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dayton is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Dayton throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Dayton pushes a forearm under George's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, George is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Small Dayton !
After winning the bout, Small Dayton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2023

#R1##TD#
Dayton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dayton showed some decent athleticism there.
Win scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dayton manages to mount him!
Dayton avoids the attempt from Win to control.
Dayton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dayton 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Dayton working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Win turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Dayton off and cradles Win's limp body as Dayton celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Small Dayton !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Mostakaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dayton .
Dayton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mostakaev stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Dayton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mostakaev keeping full guard, as Dayton tries to pass. #SUB#
Mostakaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dayton is sitting in close to Mostakaev's body. Mostakaev has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dayton is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dayton is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mostakaev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyril Mostakaev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
Lo shoots in for a takedown but Dayton shows good takedown defense.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lo.#TD#
Dayton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dayton lands some shots froms side control.
Dayton controlling the position from side mount.
Lo wants to get back to his feet but Dayton drags him back down.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dayton connects with a decent elbow.
Dayton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Dayton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dayton scores with punches from side control. #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dayton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dayton is working to tighten his grip on Lo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dayton is really squeezing tight and eventually Lo passes out! Dayton breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Small Dayton !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2023

#R1#
Uso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dayton .
Horrible takedown attempt by Dayton or perhaps it was just good defense by Uso, which made it look bad.
Uso changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dayton shoots for a takedown but Uso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jey Uso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Dayton .#TD#
Uso looking to score a takedown here. Dayton is defending well but Uso drives through and ends up in Dayton 's guard.
Uso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Uso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Uso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dayton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uso has managed to get both his arms back between Dayton 's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Uso stands up over Dayton , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Uso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dayton on the ground.
Dayton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dayton wants to sweep here but Uso controlling him for the moment.
Dayton keeping moving, preventing Uso from controlling successfully.
Dayton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dayton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Uso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dayton keeping moving, preventing Uso from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Dayton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dayton being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Dayton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uso defends well.
Uso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dayton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uso won't allow Dayton to sweep him here.
Uso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Uso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Dayton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uso is one step ahead there.
Uso landing some decent shots from guard.
Uso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dayton has his foot on Uso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uso works his way back into a safe position though.
Uso is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Dayton is looking for a triangle but Uso pushes his legs off easily.
Dayton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Uso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dayton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Dayton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Dayton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Uso stopping the sweep attempt from Dayton .#T3#
Dayton pulls Uso in to control the position.
Uso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Uso postures up.
Uso is working Dayton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Dayton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uso defends it easily.
Uso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Uso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Uso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Dayton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uso wants to control from the top but Dayton keeps moving. #T4#
Uso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dayton trying to control the position.
Uso lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Dayton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uso defends well.
Uso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dayton 's head.
Uso preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uso trying to control the position from guard on top but Dayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Uso landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jey Uso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Dayton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Uso's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Uso holds on and takes a little breather.
Uso's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dayton is looking to advance position but Uso has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Dayton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dayton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Uso unloading with bombs!
Dayton regains half guard.
Uso stalling away here and it's allowed Dayton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Uso trying to control but Dayton is working from the bottom.
Uso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Uso working some strikes from top position.
Dayton wants to sweep but no luck.
Uso with a nice head shot there.
Uso tries to free his leg and advance position but Dayton is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dayton has his foot on Uso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uso works his way back into a safe position though.
Dayton is trying to keep Uso in close. #SUB2#
Uso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dayton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uso has managed to get both his arms back between Dayton 's legs - danger averted.
Dayton working a defensive guard but Uso passes into half guard.
Uso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Uso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dayton can do to turn this around?
Dayton gets full guard.#T2#
Dayton controls Uso momentarily but Uso frees himself. #SUB2#
Dayton is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Uso has his hands clasped together but Dayton extends and breaks Uso's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dayton .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Small Dayton !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Dayton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomson defends it nicely.
Dayton fails with the takedown
and Thomson counters with a right hand to the body.
Thomson swings for the body but Dayton moves out of range.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dayton shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomson sprawls well. He's pushed Dayton 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Dayton . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dayton shoots and misses
and Thomson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomson stuffs the takedown.
Thomson ducks under a wild hook from Dayton .
Dayton has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Thomson counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton jumps guard but Thomson stands there with Dayton around his waist. Dayton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thomson lands a left hand.
Dayton wants a takedown. #T1#
Dayton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thomson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dayton darts in looking for a takedown but Thomson gets double underhooks and turns Dayton into the cage. #TD2#
Thomson lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Dayton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Dayton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomson defends well.
Thomson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dayton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thomson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dayton 's head.#SUB#
Dayton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Dayton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomson is aware though and is defending well.
Dayton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thomson stays in close to Dayton 's body and controls the position. #T2#
Thomson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dayton is retaining full guard.
Thomson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Dayton is looking for a triangle but Thomson pushes his legs off easily.
Dayton controls Thomson momentarily but Thomson frees himself.
Thomson stopping the sweep attempt from Dayton .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thomson wants to control from the top but Dayton keeps moving.
Thomson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dayton is looking to cinch up a triangle. Thomson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dayton 's body to avoid the submission. Dayton has instead reached around Thomson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dayton arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Small Dayton !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023

#R1#
Hawkes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dayton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawkes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dayton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawkes.
Hawkes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Hawkes has closed the distance and engaged Dayton in a clinch.
Hawkes scores with a knee to the head.
Dayton tries for a takedown but Hawkes manages to get underhooks.
Hawkes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dayton tries to pull guard but Hawkes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Robin Hawkes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Dayton .
Hawkes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dayton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dayton looks winded!
Hawkes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dayton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hawkes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dayton up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkes lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Hawkes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawkes slips a jab from Dayton .#T1#
Hawkes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dayton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dayton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Hawkes gets caught flat footed, as Dayton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dayton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hawkes is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dayton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton taking a breather here. #T2##SUB2#
Dayton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Dayton has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hawkes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dayton yanks on the arm and Hawkes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dayton .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Small Dayton !

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