bjornmma1 Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 As all of you know, Syn legend and olympic gold medalist Santiago Colon retired at the age of 34 after defending his Syn MW belt succefully again early february. A sad moment for the sport, as it always sucks to see a legend hang up his gloves, but we can't blame him as I've been to the Bahamas before as well and must say that it's tempting to not want to stay there. The Syn-staff wants to thank Colon and his manager Duphus, both absolute legends of the sport, for having been such a pleasure to work with and look forward to seeing some of his stall come to Syn again in the future. Congrats on all your achievements and we look forward to what the future brings! As Colon retired, he vacated his belt, what made that a lot of hungry challengers were thinking ' what is next? '. Well, what is next is a big tournament, purely for the 185lbs division of Syn. In a royal tournament with our fighters, the next kingpin at 185lbs will be determined. http://i68.tinypic.com/28bqwt5.jpg Extra good news for the fighters; they won't fight with tournament pay ( lousy 5k, 5k, 5k as often is the case), but will fight on their regular pay and also get the chance of winning the grand price of 1milllion dollar for winning the belt if they win the tournament !! The entire division has been messaged last week and all are very interested in taking part. The top 16 ranked guys will be in it and very soon the list of participants will be posted here , together with a list of the random draw for the tournament. TIME FOR SOME MIDDLEWEIGHT MANIA!!!! For those who are a bit new to the game and don't know who Colon is, lets give you a short profile of him: http://www.mmatycoon.com/gallery/31/31b1.jpg Santiago Colon Colon started his career at 170lbs , but would go on to fight most of the time at 185lbs, a division he dominated for the last year. Known for his KO power and amazing chin, this destroyer would already early on show glimpes of greatness, as he already became champ at the age of 20. After a loss at a young age still, his manager parted ways with him and he was picked up by the man, the myth , the legend, Ruphus Duphus . Under his wings, a yourney started that will go down as one of the greatest of a long time. Colon would go on to become the Syn champion, defend his belt succesfully 3 times, all finishes and would go on to become the gold medalist in the olympics at MW as well. In the final of the olympics, he took on the guy who many consider the future of MW, Rockmeteller TOdd and showed him that Colon still reigns supreme. Colon retired at the age of 34 , having achieved all his dreams, and retired with a pro record of 31-9-0 and as the Syn MW champion. He is know enjoying life on a party-island, surrounded by luxury and women that we can only dream about...! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornmma1 Posted February 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Participants : 1) Don Diego Strenghts: Elite striker, dangerous power, experienced. Weakness: Chin not bulletproof, groundgame. 2) Tiago Renato Strenghts: Beast striker, amazing chin and elite manager Weakness: Groundgame 3) Diego Jarszczko Strenghts: Elite striker, dangerous power, great chin. Weakness: Is open to losing by decision because of his fighting style. 4) Karol Tarczynski Strenghts: Elite striker, decent KO power Weakness: Groundgame 5) Nolan Sackett Strenghts: Talented striker, big power and elite manager. Weakness: Groundgame 6) Dean Corrl Strenghts: Elite striker, very heavy hitter and veteran top manager. Weakness: Groundgame and limited use of clinchfighting. 7) Esquiva Falcao Strenghts: Elite striker, very heavy hands and elite manager. Weakness: Chin not bulletproof, groundgame. 8) Clinton Hessler Strenghts: Very good striker, with KO power and good chin. Weakness: Groundgame 9) Wilder Wein Strenghts: Elite boxer, granite chin and elite manager. Weakness: Limited use of kicks, groundgame. 10) Mark Riccuito Strenghts: Elite boxer, good chin and elite manager. Weakness: Groundgame (altough never submitted) 11) Kristus Koistinen Strenghts: Allround fighter, good power , subs and elite manager. Weakness: Wrestling 12) Vadim Nazarov Strenghts: Elite wrestler, heavy hands, gnp. Weakness: Limited Muay Thai skills 13) Scott Goodbarrel Strenghts: Heavy handed striker, great chin and elite manager. Weakness: Groundgame 14) Bornas Lopette Strenghts: Elite Muay Thai fighter and elite manager. Weakness: Groundgame and small time of retirement. 15) Sepp Hovi Strenghts: Elite striker, great chin and elite manager. Weakness: Not the heaviest of hitters, 16) Zaza Mutombo ( still needs to be confirmed) Strenghts: Knows very well how to win by decision. Weakness: Lower skilled than some other fighters at the top of the division it seems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornmma1 Posted February 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 RESERVED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpierrecanada Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Awesome, Don Diego is in!!!! Next Syn' Middleweight Champion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyScat Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Awesome way to retire a fighter. There are a lot of good writers who play this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornmma1 Posted February 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Just confirmed one of the biggest fighters of the division as well, so literally all our top MW's have agreed to take part now. I'll put the participant list on the second post tomorrow and will do the random draw as well and post it in the third post. I'm looking for a writer for the tournament and am currently in talks with two guys for it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpv Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 This should be interesting. Looking forward to see the brackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornmma1 Posted February 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 This should be interesting. Looking forward to see the brackets. I will post a list of the participants later tonight or tomorrow. The brackets will be done soon after. Also, I am in talks with potential writers for the tournament, so should be great fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coton81 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 im picking tiago renato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornmma1 Posted February 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 im picking tiago renato He might be the biggest name, but none of these guys are easy to fight. Almost all have a top manager and heavy hands. Going to be awesome I think/hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spix70r Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 i have a fighter for this, but looks like its full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coton81 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 He might be the biggest name, but none of these guys are easy to fight. Almost all have a top manager and heavy hands. Going to be awesome I think/hope! Good point I'll b keeping me eye on this unless I forget of course 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortfuse122829 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p651/shortfusenwo/syn%20185%20tournament_zpsunwbcin9.png 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortfuse122829 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Sorry I couldn't get a better picture of that and have no idea how to actually run the tournament w/o having to add a buncha people's email addresses and shit & I have no idea how to do any of that. But Bjorn asked me to generate a bracket randomly so that it was from an unbiased source and that's what I got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpierrecanada Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Nice job short fuse thanks for getting that done quickly. Super Excited for Diego to fight a top 90 P4P opponent in the first round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornmma1 Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Sorry I couldn't get a better picture of that and have no idea how to actually run the tournament w/o having to add a buncha people's email addresses and shit & I have no idea how to do any of that. But Bjorn asked me to generate a bracket randomly so that it was from an unbiased source and that's what I got. Thanks Fuse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornmma1 Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Bracket: ( I will put it in a pretty lay-out when I get home from work ) Sackettvs. Hessler Riccuitovs. Corll Jarszczkovs.Hovi Falcaovs. Renato Nazarovvs. Mutombo Weinvs.Lopette Goodbarrelvs.Koistinen Tarszynskivs.Diego 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornmma1 Posted March 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 http://www.mmatycoon.com/images/posters/1457461209SYNMM.png Tomorrow our big tournament kicks off to crown a new Syn Middleweight King! From the next round on, I will be able to write previews for it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornmma1 Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Results first round Syn Middleweight Mania : http://i63.tinypic.com/2dmcrk2.png KO of the night : Don Diego FOTN : Scot Goodbarrel vs Kristus Koistinen The award winner get $ 20k bonusses, the hefty awards we always give out at Syn for every event ! http://www.mmatycoon.com/images/posters/1457461209SYNMM.png The tournament started of in a great fashion as we had a ton of amazing fights and some crazy finishes. The biggest upset of the first round must be Falcao his split decision win over Renato. Not that anyone doubts that Falcao is a beast, but Renato was the favorite going into this tournament for many. Bracket for round 2: SackettvsCorllHovi vsFalcao MutombovsWein GoodbarrelvsDiego Good luck guys!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpierrecanada Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Don Diego http://mmatycoon.com/gallery/0/13924976812616.jpg http://www.mmatycoon.com/images/belt/2015110205362814463565882ldggpf.png"The Fox" Don Diego has defeated his first round opponent and his now the #1 hyped Middleweight in Syn'. Diego knocked his Iron chined opponent out cold against the cage and established himself once again as one of the most scary, deadly fighters in the whole world.. Diego destroying his first Syn opponent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornmma1 Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Don Diego http://mmatycoon.com/gallery/0/13924976812616.jpg http://www.mmatycoon.com/images/belt/2015110205362814463565882ldggpf.png "The Fox" Don Diego has defeated his first round opponent and his now the #1 hyped Middleweight in Syn'. Diego knocked his Iron chined opponent out cold against the cage and established himself once again as one of the most scary, deadly fighters in the whole world.. Diego destroying his first Syn opponent. Big win and very worthy of KO of the night! Congrats and good luck in the rest of the tournament. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornmma1 Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Don Diego http://mmatycoon.com/gallery/0/13924976812616.jpg http://www.mmatycoon.com/images/belt/2015110205362814463565882ldggpf.png "The Fox" Don Diego has defeated his first round opponent and his now the #1 hyped Middleweight in Syn'. Diego knocked his Iron chined opponent out cold against the cage and established himself once again as one of the most scary, deadly fighters in the whole world.. Diego destroying his first Syn opponent. Big win and very worthy of KO of the night! Congrats and good luck in the rest of the tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrClean Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Was it more worthy of KOTN than this: http://www.mmatycoon.com/fightcommentary.php?FTID=800708 Of course I am biased but this fight should have earned FOTN or KOTN when compared to the actual award winners. Anybody disagree? Feel free to state your case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpierrecanada Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Was it more worthy of KOTN than this: http://www.mmatycoon.com/fightcommentary.php?FTID=800708 Of course I am biased but this fight should have earned FOTN or KOTN when compared to the actual award winners. Anybody disagree? Feel free to state your case. Sackett's was sweet but Diego put his opponent to sleep on the feet, Sackett had to jump into mount to finish.. Maybe I'm biased but I would have been kinda confused if Diego didn't get the KO of the night. Quality of opponent also wasn't even close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coton81 Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 God dam it my pick lost This is any ones now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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