Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1066 Cruz vs Ocampo
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Sycek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tavares parries the strikes from Sycek easily there. Sycek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tavares to escape.
Tavares parries the strikes from Sycek easily there. Sycek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tavares to escape.
Sycek is looking to take a break and control but Tavares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sycek lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sycek wants to control but Tavares is keeping him busy.
Sycek 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.
Tavares tries to buck Sycek off but Sycek is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek throws a strike aimed at the side of Tavares's head but Tavares avoids it well.
Sycek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sycek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Sycek lands some shots froms side control.
We've been hearing that Sycek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sycek working the ground and pound.
Sycek throws an elbow but Tavares slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sycek throws an elbow but Tavares slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sycek taking a break here but Tavares is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Tavares dodges it nicely.
Tavares taking some punishment here, with Sycek in his half guard.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek 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.
Tavares is looking for a sweep. Sycek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tavares is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sycek scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Sycek is thwarting Tavares's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek throwing shots but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Sycek controlling the pace.
Tavares is trying to get back to full guard.
Sycek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sycek throwing shots but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Sycek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tavares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sycek.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Tavares dodges it nicely.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tavares wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Sycek is trying to control the action in half guard but Tavares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sycek is nestled in close to Tavares, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Tavares dodges it nicely.
Tavares on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
Sycek controlling the action here.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tavares taking some punishment here, with Sycek in his half guard.
Sycek is thwarting Tavares's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
Sycek wants to take a breather but Tavares is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sycek in particular looking to stall.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
Tavares blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sycek.
Sycek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sycek working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares has hold of Sycek's hands but Sycek slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tavares is trying to control but can't.
Sycek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tavares throws out a leg kick but Sycek moves out of range and Tavares only half commits.
Sycek tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
Sycek with a hook.#TD#
Sycek changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tavares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sycek working the ground and pound but Tavares is defending the strikes.
Tavares managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sycek.
Sycek working the body and head with strikes.
Sycek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tavares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sycek postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Sycek.
Sycek looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tavares is avoiding damage well.
Sycek slows the pace down.
Tavares is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sycek connects with a decent elbow.
Sycek throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Sycek lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tavares struggling a bit here.
Sycek throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tavares is trying to get back to half guard.
Sycek trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Sycek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tavares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sycek is looking to take a break and control but Tavares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sycek takes a little break here. Tavares wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Sycek connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tavares some visible discomfort.
Tavares seems a little lost for a moment, as Sycek dominates the positioning.
Sycek is looking to take a break and control but Tavares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sycek.
Sycek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tavares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sycek in side control, throwing shots but Tavares defends.
Samuel Sycek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tavares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sycek misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Sycek throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Sycek's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tavares defending against the ground and pound.
Tavares defending against the ground and pound.
Tavares is not content to let Sycek control the position.
Sycek is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tavares is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tavares defending against the ground and pound.
Sycek fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
Sycek trying to control the position but Tavares is working away.
Tavares parries the strikes from Sycek easily there. Sycek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tavares to escape.
Tavares dodges the ground and pound from Sycek.
Sycek misses with the ground and pound.
Tavares dodges the ground and pound from Sycek.
Tavares is looking to regain half guard here but Sycek keeps moving and retains side control.
Sycek lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tavares down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sycek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tavares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Sycek are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sycek trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sycek to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Sycek closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tavares to the mat! Tavares manages to get full guard.
Tavares looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tavares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sycek content to stall in guard here.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Sycek postures up in Tavares's guard and throws a big left but Tavares blocks it.
Sycek trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sycek sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tavares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sycek counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Sycek closes the distance and pushes Tavares back into the cage.#T2#
Sycek lands a right hand.
Tavares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Sycek controls the action.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sycek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Sycek blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavares.
Tavares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sycek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sycek swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sycek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tavares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sycek swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Tavares tries to work over Sycek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares scores with a shot to the side of Sycek's head.
Tavares lands a left hand.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Sycek.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sycek seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.
Sycek jumps guard but Tavares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tavares lands a shot to the body.
Sycek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Sycek scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sycek.
Sycek tries to pull guard but Tavares forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tavares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Tavares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tavares swings for the body but Sycek moves out of range.
Samuel Sycek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sycek.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sycek looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tavares!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sycek trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Samuel Sycek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sycek takes a little break here. Tavares wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tavares is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samuel Sycek.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sycek, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sycek!

Event: SYN 1062 Seran vs Bleak II
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Moore drives through and clinches with Sycek against the cage.
Moore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sycek backwards.
Moore can't break the clinch.
Moore displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sycek up against the cage.
Sycek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sycek.
Sycek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sycek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moore's waist but Moore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sycek off to one side.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Sycek feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Moore is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Moore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Sycek turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sycek manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sycek lands some shots froms side control.
Moore wants to control but Sycek postures up.
Moore is pushing Sycek's head away, looking to escape. Sycek manages to hold on to the position though.
Moore gets back to half guard.
Moore trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Sycek lands with a punch from half guard.
Moore tries to kick Sycek off but Sycek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Moore is controlling Sycek's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sycek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sycek not doing much here.
Moore wants to control but Sycek is keeping busy.
Sycek stalling.
Moore is trying to stand up here but Sycek is controlling him well.
Sycek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head. #T2#
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moore tries to kick Sycek off but Sycek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Moore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sycek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sycek's back!
Sycek is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
Moore controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek tries to roll but Moore sticks to his back.
Moore just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sycek is keeping busy.
Moore keeps control of the position as Sycek tries to break free.
Sycek trying to control but not successfully.
Moore just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T3#
Sycek tries to break free.
Sycek staying busy and making it hard for Moore to control.
Moore has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Sycek right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Moore trying to control.
Sycek just trying to survive but Moore is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Moore is trying to stick to Sycek's back but Sycek is turning into Moore. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Moore's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sycek.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moore's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moore holds on and takes a little breather.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moore working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moore working a defensive guard here. #ES2#
Moore has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sycek has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sycek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Syceks head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore can't break the clinch.
Sycek has Moore pressed against the cage, preventing Moore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sycek pushes Moore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sycek pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sycek.
Sycek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Sycek. That snapped Moore's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Angelo Moore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Sycek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sycek wants to take a breather but Moore is having none of it.
Moore is looking to control Sycek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?
Sycek working Moore over with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Sycek working the head and body with strikes.
Sycek is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sycek prevents Moore from standing back up.
Samuel Sycek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sycek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sycek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sycek.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sycek stops Moore from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Sycek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Sycek.
Moore wants to control but Sycek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sycek is working away from the top position though.
Moore is refusing to be controlled, as Sycek sits in half guard.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Sycek 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.
Sycek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moore moves into full guard.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Sycek from controlling successfully.
Moore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Moore is looking to stand up but Sycek isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Moore looking to control.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Sycek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sycek is fighting to break Moore's control of his arms but Moore is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sycek stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.
Moore looking to control.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Sycek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moore has Sycek pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Moore is trying to control the position but Sycek postures up.
Moore is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sycek scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#That has opened up Angelo Moore's cut even more.
We've been hearing that Sycek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Moore has control of Sycek's left arm, preventing Sycek from doing any damage.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sycek tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but Moore has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Sycek tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Moore misses #TD#
so Sycek counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moore is trying to control the position but Sycek postures up.
Moore is controlling Sycek's posture.
Sycek chips away with some ground and pound.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sycek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moore pulls Sycek in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moore looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sycek misses the jab.
Sycek misses with a takedown attempt
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sycek darts in trying to clinch
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Sycek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moore defends well and Sycek ends up having to push Moore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sycek prevents a body shot from Moore.
Sycek working aggressively here.
Sycek tries to pull guard but Moore won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but Moore has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Moore manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #KD2#
Moore catches Sycek napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Sycek to the canvas! #ROC2#Sycek is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Samuel Sycek has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore is looking to stand up but Sycek won't let him.
Oh Sycek is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sycek seems to have got his legs back now.
Moore looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Moore's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sycek is controlling Moore's posture.
Moore wants to stand but Sycek is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Angelo Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sycek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Sycek moves away and avoids it.
Sycek darts in looking for a takedown but Moore gets double underhooks and turns Sycek into the cage. #TD#
Sycek pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Moore is fighting to break Sycek's control of his arms but Sycek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sycek continues to stall.
Moore passes easily into side control. Nice work.
What's Sycek going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Sycek is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Moore has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sycek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Sycek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Sycek tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Sycek.
Sycek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moore tries a quick counter leg kick but Sycek is wise to it.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Sycek ducks down to avoid it.
Sycek shoots in but Moore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moore wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sycek slips a jab from Moore.
Sycek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sycek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sycek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moore scores with a head kick. Sycek tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Sycek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.
Sycek checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Sycek gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sycek's best efforts.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sycek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Moore is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sycek controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sycek lands a nice short elbow.
Moore is looking to control Sycek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?
Sycek slips a nice elbow through Moore's hands, connecting with Moore's forehead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angelo Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moore has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SYN 1059 Diggs vs Khan
Date: Mar 01, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Escobar scores with a takedown into Sycek's guard.
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
Escobar trying to control but Sycek is working from the bottom.
Escobar controlling from the top position.
Sycek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escobar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sycek is looking for a sweep.
Sycek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sycek is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Escobar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Sycek is having none of it.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Sycek is defending well.
Sycek wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well. #T1#
Sycek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Escobar 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.
Escobar controlling from the top position.
Sycek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sycek is keeping the position for now.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Sycek.
Escobar trying to control but Sycek is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sycek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sycek swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. Sycek saw that one coming.
Sycek with a poor takedown
and Escobar counters with a nice leg kick.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sycek is defended easily by Escobar.#T3#
Sycek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar.
Sycek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sycek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escobar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sycek.
Escobar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Sycek rushes Escobar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Escobar stops a takedown attempt from Sycek.
Escobar tries to score a body lock takedown but Sycek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Sycek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sycek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sycek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escobar fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Sycek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Escobar's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar gets full guard.#SUB2#
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek is working Escobar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar controls Sycek momentarily but Sycek frees himself.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Sycek throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sycek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sycek misses with a body punch
and Escobar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sycek thinking.
Sycek avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Sycek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown but Sycek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Escobar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Sycek darts in and clinches Escobar up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar goes for a takedown attempt but Sycek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Samuel Sycek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Escobar.#TD#
Sycek drives through with a takedown into Escobar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB2#
Sycek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sycek has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sycek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sycek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sycek trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Sycek defends easily.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Escobar is controlling Sycek's posture.
Escobar trying to control the position.
Sycek with a nice head shot there.
Escobar looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobar, not yet. #T3#
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Escobar 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek distracts Escobar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sycek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sycek is one step ahead there.
Sycek with a nice head shot there.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sycek trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Sycek defends easily. #SUB2#
Escobar has his foot on Sycek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sycek works his way back into a safe position though.
Sycek is working Escobar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Escobar working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sycek defends it easily.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Sycek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sycek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sycek landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Escobar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sycek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working.
Sycek scores with a couple of short elbows.
Escobar tries to improve position but can't.
Escobar is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Escobar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sycek throwing strikes but Escobar manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sycek tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Escobar working away.
Escobar takes a little break here. Sycek wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sycek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Sycek defends it.
Sycek throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Escobar wants to control but Sycek is keeping him busy.
Sycek wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Sycek defends it.
Sycek regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sycek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Escobar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek works over Escobar with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sycek trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sycek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Sycek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Sycek from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Samuel Sycek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Sycek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sycek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Sycek lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Sycek throws a big right hand that misses.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving. #SUB2#
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sycek is aware though and is defending well.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Sycek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Sycek pushes his legs off easily.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sycek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sycek 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sycek!

Event: SYN 1056 Danger vs McGuire II
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1#
Sycek closes the distance but Ilmarinen moves to the side #TD#
and Ilmarinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sycek's guard.
Sycek pulls Ilmarinen in close to prevent any damage.
Sycek is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ilmarinen preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen postures up and lands a big shot to Sycek's brow.
Sycek trying to keep a closed guard but Ilmarinen is proving a slippery customer.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ilmarinen is really struggling to control Sycek but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sycek wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ilmarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Sycek is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Sycek keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Sycek rushes Ilmarinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ilmarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sycek is stalling here. #T2#
Ilmarinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sycek prevents it.
Ilmarinen blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Ilmarinen has Sycek pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ilmarinen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sycek tumbling to the mat - Ilmarinen dives into Sycek's guard.
Sycek wants to sweep here but Ilmarinen controlling him for the moment.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen stopping the sweep attempt from Sycek.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sycek trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sycek thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Sycek keeps moving.
Ilmarinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ilmarinen is thwarting Sycek's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Ilmarinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ilmarinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Sycek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen lands with a punch from half guard.
Sycek is looking to improve his position.
Sycek trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ilmarinen lands a nice short elbow.
Sycek wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sycek desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sycek is looking to control Ilmarinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sycek avoid being mounted?
Ilmarinen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Sycek moves into full guard.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ilmarinen is one step ahead there.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of elbows.
Sycek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Sycek is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sycek is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ilmarinen landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ilmarinen landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Ilmarinen dominated that 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.#R2#
Sycek tries to close the distance and clinch but Ilmarinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sycek walks into a straight right hand from Ilmarinen.#TD#
Ilmarinen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sycek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sycek wants to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen is looking to take a break and control but Sycek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sycek is looking to regain half guard here but Ilmarinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Ilmarinen working the body and head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sycek to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Sycek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sycek can do to turn this around?
Ilmarinen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sycek to see if he's OK.
Sycek is looking for a sweep.
Sycek is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Sycek stops Ilmarinen from passing to mount.
Sycek tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ilmarinen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sycek tries to lock up and control but Ilmarinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ilmarinen content just to control the position here.
Sycek is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ilmarinen with the ground and pound from mount.
Ilmarinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sycek is looking to escape.
Ilmarinen landing strikes from the mount.
Ilmarinen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sycek tries to lock up and control but Ilmarinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Ilmarinen lands with some strikes.
Sycek holds on for dear life, controlling Ilmarinen's posture momentarily.
Ilmarinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sycek in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilmarinen postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Sycek badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ilmarinen around the waist but Ilmarinen pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ilmarinen is the winner by TKO! Ilmarinen jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1052 Danger vs Williams II
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sycek.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sycek.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Sycek moves out of range. #TD#
Sycek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kuznetsov's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuznetsov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kuznetsov is fighting to break Sycek's control of his arms but Sycek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuznetsov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuznetsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sycek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sycek keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Sycek looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Kuznetsov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sycek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Sycek. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Sycek is working for takedown but Kuznetsov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sycek gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov managing to control the position.
Sycek stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.#T2#
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuznetsov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sycek's guard. #REVB#
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
Kuznetsov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sycek has a closed guard, preventing Kuznetsov from standing up.
Kuznetsov passes Sycek's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuznetsov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuznetsov trying to control from half guard but Sycek is working away.
Sycek is looking for a sweep. Kuznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuznetsov is thwarting Sycek's attempts to control the position.
Kuznetsov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Kuznetsov wants to control but Sycek is keeping him busy.
Kuznetsov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sycek wants to get back to full guard.
Sycek trying to control from the bottom.
Kuznetsov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuznetsov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kuznetsov wants to take a breather but Sycek is having none of it.
Kuznetsov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sycek haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sycek tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznetsov as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Kuznetsov as Sycek shoots in.#CL2#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sycek, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov working Sycek over with knees to the body.
Sycek is breathing heavily.#T4#
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Sycek.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Sycek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sycek blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sycek blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sycek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sycek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Kuznetsov. #CUT2#It looks like Samuel Sycek has been cut.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Sycek jumps guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sycek seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.#BC2#
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Kuznetsov. No joy for Sycek on that attempt.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Sycek moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuznetsov. #CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Sycek's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kuznetsov sizes up Sycek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Sycek gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch. #TD#
Sycek pulls Kuznetsov into guard.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Kuznetsov gets to his feet - Sycek follows without any prompting.
No luck for Sycek with that takedown attempt.
Sycek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kuznetsov slaps away a takedown attempt from Sycek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sycek tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Kuznetsov as Sycek shoots in.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.
Sycek slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Sycek avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sycek moves away.
Sycek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Sycek off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Sycek wants a takedown.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sycek as Kuznetsov tries to tie him up.
Sycek fails to pull guard.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Sycek blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Sycek tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov won't allow it. #TD#
Sycek pulls Kuznetsov into guard. #SU2#
Kuznetsov stands up and waves to Sycek to follow him.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sycek. Sycek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Sycek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sycek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sycek is able to avoid easily.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sycek moves away.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuznetsov but Kuznetsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt.
Sycek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Sycek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuznetsov cracks Sycek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. #T4##CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Sycek.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Sycek.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sycek shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl out of it but Sycek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sycek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Sycek drives through with a takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Sycek's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kuznetsov darts in and clinches Sycek up against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a damaging elbow.
Sycek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuznetsov smiles and moves away.
Sycek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuznetsov swivels and escapes.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sycek swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Sycek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuznetsov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznetsov as he jumps to the side.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov. #CL2#
Sycek tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Sycek jumps guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sycek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Sycek is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Sycek shrugs off.
Kuznetsov is struggling to control the position.
Kuznetsov pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sycek fails to land.
Sycek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Sycek has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sycek pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kuznetsov tumbling to the mat - Sycek dives into Kuznetsov's guard.
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!
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Sycek isn't so interested in that idea.
Kuznetsov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Kuznetsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuznetsov, not yet.
Sycek trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sycek misses with a takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Sycek dives in and scores a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuznetsov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov is trying to keep Sycek in close.
Alexander Kuznetsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.#T4#
Sycek lands a couple of elbows.
Sycek postures up in Kuznetsov's guard and throws a big left but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuznetsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samuel Sycek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Sycek is controlling the position.
Sycek stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuznetsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
An out of breath Alexander Kuznetsov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1047 Diggs vs Todd II
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Ilmarinen leaves Sycek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ilmarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sycek was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sycek shoots in for a double leg but Ilmarinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sycek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ilmarinen circles away.
Anton Ilmarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sycek fails to pull guard.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Ilmarinen on the inside.
Ilmarinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Sycek.
Sycek is trying to drag Ilmarinen to the mat but Ilmarinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sycek tries to pull guard but Ilmarinen won't allow it. #T1#
Ilmarinen prevents a body shot from Sycek.
A shot in the inside from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sycek backwards.
Sycek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ilmarinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ilmarinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Sycek pulls guard successfully.
Sycek 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.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Sycek keeps moving.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ilmarinen postures up and lands a big shot to Sycek's brow.
Ilmarinen won't allow Sycek to sweep him here.
Sycek is still trying to improve position.
Ilmarinen content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Ilmarinen distracts Sycek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Sycek is working from the bottom.
Sycek trying to keep a closed guard but Ilmarinen is proving a slippery customer.
Ilmarinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ilmarinen cracks Sycek with a solid left hand.
Sycek throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ilmarinen working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ilmarinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Ilmarinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sycek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sycek keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Ilmarinen working some strikes from top position.
Ilmarinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ilmarinen looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Sycek keeps moving. #T4#
Sycek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ilmarinen is pushing down on Sycek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sycek is fighting to maintain full guard but Ilmarinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ilmarinen slips a nice elbow through Sycek's hands, connecting with Sycek's forehead.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sycek keeps working. #SUB#
Ilmarinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ilmarinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sycek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sycek tries to get to full guard but Ilmarinen has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ilmarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sycek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ilmarinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sycek somewhat.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Ilmarinen misses with a straight right.
Ilmarinen swings for the body but Sycek moves out of range.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sycek shoots in but Ilmarinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ilmarinen lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anton Ilmarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.
Sycek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ilmarinen avoids it really well and circles away.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sycek sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Ilmarinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Sycek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ilmarinen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ilmarinen gets back to half guard.
Ilmarinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sycek.
Ilmarinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen is trying to keep Sycek in close.
Ilmarinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Sycek stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Ilmarinen throws up his legs and catches Sycek in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Sycek tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Ilmarinen! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anton Ilmarinen!
After winning the bout, Anton Ilmarinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1043 Diggs vs Exotic
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Sycek dives in for a single leg takedown but Tonissaar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tonissaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Tonissaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sycek.
Sycek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tonissaar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sycek under the eye.
Tonissaar throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sycek or perhaps it was just good defense by Tonissaar, which made it look bad.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar jabs Sycek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tonissaar lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Sycek walks into a left hand.
Sycek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but Tonissaar shows good takedown defense.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Sycek avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonissaar looks to throw the jab but Sycek is out of range.
Tonissaar connects with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sycek checks a leg kick.
Sycek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tonissaar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab from Tonissaar.#ROC2#Sycek is rocked!#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Tonissaar as Sycek shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sycek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sycek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sycek walks into a jab.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Sycek avoids them all with ease.
Tonissaar lands a really nice looking cross but Sycek seems unphased.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Sycek avoids the punch easily.
Sycek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonissaar swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Sycek shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tonissaar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Tonissaar blocks nicely.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Sycek pushing down on Tonissaar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tonissaar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sycek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sycek's back!
Tonissaar avoiding Sycek 's attempts to control his hands.
Sycek's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Tonissaar's hands.
Sycek is trying to break free. #T3#
Sycek trying to control but not successfully.
What can Sycek do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sycek is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tonissaar has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek is in bad spot here.
Sycek is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tonissaar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sycek can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Tonissaar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sycek tries to escape the position.
What can Sycek do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tonissaar is continuing to stall.
Tonissaar gets his hands free as Sycek looks to control.
Sycek is really stuck here.
Tonissaar is riding his opponent, not letting Sycek buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Tonissaar misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tonissaar enables Sycek to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tonissaar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tonissaar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sycek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sycek trying to control but Tonissaar is working from the bottom.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek is fighting to break Tonissaar's control of his arms but Tonissaar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tonissaar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Tonissaar blocks nicely. #T1#
Tonissaar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek cracks Tonissaar with a solid left hand.
Tonissaar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tonissaar has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek 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.
Tonissaar keeping full guard, as Sycek tries to pass.
Tonissaar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Tonissaar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sycek throws an elbow that misses. Tonissaar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sycek's guard. Nice move by Tonissaar!#REVB#
Sycek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sycek is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tonissaar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tonissaar being controlled here momentarily.
Tonissaar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sycek is trying to control the position but Tonissaar postures up. #T3#
Tonissaar wants to stand but Sycek has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tonissaar preventing the sweep.
Sycek looking to control.
Tonissaar preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Sycek's head but Sycek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar lands with a hook. Sycek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Sycek feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Tonissaar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonissaar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sycek postures up and lands a big shot to Tonissaar's brow. #T4#
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonissaar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Tonissaar blocks nicely.
Tonissaar wants to sweep here but Sycek controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sycek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tonissaar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tonissaar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Tonissaar blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sycek shoots for a double leg takedown but Tonissaar sprawls well. He's pushed Sycek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck for Sycek with that takedown attempt.
Sycek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but Tonissaar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tonissaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sycek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tonissaar is fending him off so far but Sycek persists. Nope, Tonissaar circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tonissaar lands with an overhand left.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Tonissaar misses #TD#
and Sycek counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sycek postures up in Tonissaar's guard and throws a big left but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar controlling Sycek's posture.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Sycek chips away with some ground and pound.
Sycek postures up in Tonissaar's guard and throws a big left but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek throws a strike but Tonissaar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tonissaar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tonissaar stopping the sweep attempt from Sycek.
Sycek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sycek lands an upkick as Tonissaar stands over him.
Tonissaar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sycek's guard.#T2#
Sycek wants to control but Tonissaar passes easily into half guard.
Tonissaar prevents Sycek from improving his position.
Sycek is pressing down on Tonissaar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sycek looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sycek is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonissaar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Tonissaar is adopting a defensive guard.
Sycek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sycek with a nice head shot there.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek postures up in Tonissaar's guard and throws a big left but Tonissaar blocks it.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek landing some decent shots from guard.
Tonissaar is pulling down on Sycek's head to control his posture. #T4#
Tonissaar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sycek throws a strike but Tonissaar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sycek lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Sycek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sycek wants to control the position but Tonissaar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sycek trying to hold on to Tonissaar's head to control him but Tonissaar postures up.
Sycek wants to improve his position but Tonissaar is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samuel Sycek.
I think Sycek 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SYN 1038 Choke vs Dinapoli
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Sycek gets a clinch. #TD2#
Sycek gets control of Escobar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sycek will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
Escobar content to stall in guard here.
Sycek keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Sycek working a defensive guard but Escobar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sycek sneaks back into half guard.
Escobar is pressing down on Sycek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sycek is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar stalling.
Sycek tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.#T1#
Sycek trying to control here.
Escobar stalling. #SUB#
Escobar is working for a kimura but Sycek is defending it quite comfortably.
Sycek trying to control but Escobar postures up.
Escobar controlling the pace.
Escobar prevents Sycek from improving his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Escobar moves nicely into side control.
Escobar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sycek will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Escobar has control of an arm but Sycek manages to advance to Escobar's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek throwing sloppy strikes.
Escobar tries to break free.
Sycek lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Sycek is working the ground and pound. Can Escobar escape?
Escobar is really stuck here.
Escobar is working hard here to advance position.
Sycek scores with punches and elbows.
Escobar tries to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Escobar as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sycek!
Escobar covers up after that shot from Sycek. #T3#
Escobar is trapped and Sycek is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sycek punches Escobar on the ear.
Escobar is really stuck here.
Sycek connects with a big shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar trying to control the action but Sycek just sinks the hooks in.
Escobar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sycek's guard. Nice work there by Escobar.
Sycek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sycek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sycek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sycek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Sycek scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar looking to control.
Sycek is in close to Escobar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sycek stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Escobar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sycek lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A low kick from Escobar is predictable there #TD2#
and Sycek decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Escobar's guard.
Sycek landing some decent shots from guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sycek working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sycek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Sycek pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Sycek from controlling successfully.
Sycek throws a strike but Escobar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
Escobar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Escobar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sycek trying to control from the bottom.
Sycek wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sycek wants to sweep but Escobar has passed to side control!
Sycek tries to buck Escobar off but Escobar is having none of it.
Sycek is letting Escobar control him for a moment.
Sycek is trying to get back to half guard.
Escobar trying to control the position but Sycek is working away.
Escobar advances to mount.
Escobar tries to control but Sycek wriggling away.
Sycek is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobar has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Sycek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sycek might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Escobar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sycek can't escape the position.
Escobar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sycek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Escobar controlling the pace for now.
Sycek regains half guard.#T3#
Escobar moves nicely into side control.
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.
Sycek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Escobar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sycek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sycek keeps working. #SUB#
Escobar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sycek is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Escobar off and has taken his back!#T4#
Sycek scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Sycek punches the canvas rather than the man.
Escobar tries to roll but Sycek sticks to his back.
Sycek scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Sycek connects with a big shot to the side of Escobar's head.
A lull in the action here.
Escobar trying to control but not successfully.
Sycek lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Sycek is trying to stick to Escobar's back but Escobar is turning into Sycek. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sycek's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Escobar.
Sycek is controlling Escobar's posture.
Sycek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sycek under the eye.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Escobar. No joy for Sycek on that attempt.
Escobar is looking to counter punch.
Escobar works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Sycek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Escobar sprawls well initially but Sycek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
Sycek trying to control the action but Escobar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Escobar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Sycek there.
Sycek is thwarting Escobar's attempts to control the position.
Escobar is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sycek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escobar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sycek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Escobar is looking for a sweep. Sycek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sycek working Escobar over with strikes.
Escobar moves into full guard.
Sycek stands up over Escobar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Sycek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sycek has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.
Sycek landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Sycek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sycek works over Escobar with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Escobar has wrist control.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Escobar wants to sweep here but Sycek controlling him for the moment.
Sycek trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Escobar 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.
Sycek trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Sycek chips away with some ground and pound.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Sycek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Escobar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Sycek stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.
Sycek is working Escobar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Escobar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek chips away with some ground and pound.
Samuel Sycek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB#
Sycek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sycek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sycek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Samuel Sycek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sycek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sycek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sycek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sycek!

Event: SYN 1036 Danger vs McGuire
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Sycek misses with a takedown
and Ignatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ignatov misses with a looping left.
Ignatov takes a swing at Sycek's ribcage but misses.
Ignatov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ignatov looks for the body kick but Sycek saw that one coming.
Ignatov scores with a kick to the midsection.
A low kick from Ignatov is predictable there #TD#
and Sycek counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ignatov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatov is pulling down on Sycek's head to control his posture.
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Ignatov has wrist control.
Ignatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Sycek throws a sloppy strike and Ignatov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Sycek is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ignatov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yevgeny Ignatov!
A relieved looking Yevgeny Ignatov 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: SYN 1029 Return of Tarver
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Sycek closes the distance but Conforto moves to the side
and Conforto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sycek tries to close the distance and clinch but Conforto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conforto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sycek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Conforto throws a looping overhand right but Sycek ducks down to avoid it.
Sycek with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Conforto counter with a right hand.
Sycek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sycek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sycek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Sycek gets a takedown into half guard.
Sycek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Conforto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sycek lands strikes from half guard.
Conforto wants to get back to his feet.
Conforto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sycek scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
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. Sycek connects with a nice short shot to Conforto's temple.
Conforto is looking to escape.
Sycek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Conforto pushes Sycek off looking to stand but Sycek dives back in and keeps control.
Sycek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto wants to get back to his feet.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Conforto is looking to escape.
Sycek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Conforto 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.
Conforto is trying to stand up here but Sycek is controlling him well.
Sycek working the head and body with strikes.
Conforto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sycek working the head and body with strikes.
Conforto is looking to escape.
We've been hearing that Sycek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sycek 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.
Sycek lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Sycek working Conforto over with strikes.
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!
Sycek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sycek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sycek stops Conforto from getting back to his feet.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sycek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Sycek.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Conforto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sycek is nestled in close to Conforto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Conforto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sycek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Conforto wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sycek working Conforto over with strikes.
Sycek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Conforto is trying to stand up here but Sycek is controlling him well.
Sycek drops an elbow to the side of Conforto's head.
Conforto is trying to stand. #T3#
Sycek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sycek working over Conforto with some ground and pound. Conforto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sycek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Conforto taking some punishment here, with Sycek in his half guard.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sycek lands a nice short elbow.
Sycek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sycek scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Conforto is rocked!
Conforto wants to get back to his feet.
Sycek working the head and body with strikes.
Conforto is still in real trouble! Can Sycek finish him?
Conforto pushes Sycek off looking to stand but Sycek dives back in and keeps control.
Conforto seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Sycek 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conforto is trying to stand back up but Sycek is controlling him
Sycek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Conforto wants to get back to his feet.
Sycek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Conforto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Conforto taking some punishment here, with Sycek in his half guard.
Sycek slips a nice elbow through Conforto's hands, connecting with Conforto's forehead.
Conforto wants to get back to his feet.
Sycek drops an elbow to the side of Conforto's head.
Conforto wants to get back to his feet.
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. Sycek connects with a nice short shot to Conforto's temple.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sycek scores with a big shot! Conforto's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Conforto! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sycek!

Event: SYN 1026 Drax vs Obama
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
Sycek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swahn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Swahn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sycek dives in and grabs Swahn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swahn pushes down on Sycek's head and hops out.
Sycek tries for a takedown but Swahn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oke Swahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sycek is defended easily by Swahn.
As Sycek backs away, Swahn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Swahn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swahn throws a leg kick which misses Sycek's front leg but catches the back leg as Sycek tries to avoid it.
Swahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swahn with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Sycek dives in and scores a takedown into Swahn's guard.
Sycek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sycek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swahn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek is working Swahn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Swahn wants to stand and escape but Sycek is having none of it.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Swahn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Swahn is looking to stand up but Sycek isn't so interested in that idea.
Sycek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sycek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sycek distracts Swahn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Sycek works over Swahn with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek chips away with some ground and pound.
Sycek throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek being controlled here momentarily.
Sycek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sycek working his ground and pound in the gym.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Swahn blocks nicely.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Swahn has his hands on Sycek's head, controlling the position.
Sycek connects with a couple of short punches.
Swahn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sycek is controlling him. #T3#
Sycek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Swahn has wrist control.
Sycek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sycek connects with a couple of short punches.#ES#
Swahn wriggles free and stands up.
Sycek shoots and misses
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samuel Sycek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swahn sprawls well. Swahn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sycek gets slowly back to his feet.
Sycek takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Sycek drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sycek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4##ES#
Swahn uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A nice leg kick from Swahn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sycek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swahn defends it nicely.
Swahn scores with a nice strike.
Sycek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swahn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Swahn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Swahn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sycek on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sycek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Swahn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sycek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oke Swahn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sycek has his takedown stuffed
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Sycek fails to land the takedown.
Sycek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oke Swahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.
Sycek avoids the body shot from Swahn.
Swahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sycek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swahn scores with a three punch combo! #TD2#
Swahn tries to sprawl but Sycek drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sycek lands a nice short elbow.
Sycek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sycek throwing shots but Swahn is blocking nicely.
Sycek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Sycek lands with a punch from half guard.
Sycek is nestled in close to Swahn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sycek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sycek prevents Swahn from standing back up.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Swahn taking some punishment here, with Sycek in his half guard.
Swahn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sycek throws a strike but Swahn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Swahn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Swahn has wrist control.
Sycek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sycek stops Swahn from standing up. #T2#
Swahn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sycek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Sycek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swahn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sycek has managed to get both his arms back between Swahn's legs - danger averted.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Swahn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sycek off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Oke Swahn is winning the standup battle so far.
Sycek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Sycek on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Swahn throws an overhand right that lands on Sycek's shoulder, as Sycek tries to avoid the shot.
Sycek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Swahn defends well and Sycek ends up having to push Swahn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Swahn lands a front kick.
Sycek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Swahn lands with an overhand left.
Swahn 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.
Sycek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sycek fails with the takedown
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Sycek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sycek shoots in looking for a takedown. Swahn tries to sprawl out of it but Sycek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swahn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swahn feints and then cracks Sycek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sycek down.
Sycek misses with a takedown attempt
and Swahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swahn lands a high kick! #T4#
Sycek looks for a takedown but Swahn sprawls well.
Swahn lands with a nice body kick.
Swahn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sycek can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sycek goes for a double leg but Swahn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swahn continues to drive forward.
Sycek shoots and misses
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Sycek is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sycek.
Sycek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sycek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swahn pinned against the cage. Swahn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Donk. Swahn catches Sycek right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oke Swahn dominated that second round.
That's time! Swahn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Swahn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sycek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swahn tries to avoid it but Sycek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swahn to the ground. Swahn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Swahn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swahn lands a nice shot that snaps Sycek's head back.
Swahn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Swahn with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Sycek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Swahn's guard.

Swahn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched 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!
Swahn lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Swahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sycek lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Sycek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sycek drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swahn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Swahn. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Swahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sycek blocks a body shot from Swahn.
Swahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sycek backwards. #BC#
Swahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sycek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swahn can pounce on him.
Sycek fails to land the takedown.
Swahn tried to counter with a leg kick but Sycek avoided it.
Oke Swahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.
Swahn leaves Sycek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Swahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swahn as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Sycek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Swahn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sycek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swahn is pushing Sycek's head away, looking to escape. Sycek manages to hold on to the position though.
Sycek tries to score with some ground and pound. Swahn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Swahn isn't going anywhere.
Sycek throwing strikes but Swahn manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Samuel Sycek has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swahn blocks the strikes from Sycek.
Sycek tries to buck Swahn off but Swahn is having none of it.#SU#
Swahn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Swahn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swahn throws a looping overhand right but Sycek ducks down to avoid it.
Swahn scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Swahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swahn.
Swahn jabs Sycek right on the nose. Sycek blinks but takes it well.
Sycek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swahn as he jumps to the side.
Swahn lands a leg kick that knocks Sycek off balance momentarily.#T3#
Swahn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swahn with a jab.
Sycek misses with a takedown attempt - Swahn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Sycek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Swahn kicks Sycek off and gets to his feet.
Swahn cracks Sycek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sycek fails with the takedown
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swahn scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Sycek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sycek has his takedown stuffed
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swahn misses with an uppercut. Sycek saw that one coming.
Swahn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oke Swahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Swahn misses the target.
Sycek shoots in but Swahn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Samuel Sycek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swahn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Swahn cracks Sycek with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Sycek finds it's way through Swahn's defenses.
Sycek throws a shot from downtown. Swahn moves away and avoids it.
Sycek shoots for a takedown but Swahn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sycek misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oke Swahn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swahn, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oke Swahn!
A very excited looking Oke Swahn 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: SYN 1022 Torhte vs Vinogradov
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Sycek feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Sycek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sycek has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escobar's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sycek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sycek working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sycek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sycek is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Escobar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sycek is aware though and is defending well.
Escobar working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Sycek throws a strike but Escobar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sycek is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sycek postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sycek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Escobar trying to keep a closed guard but Sycek is proving a slippery customer.
Sycek being controlled here momentarily.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sycek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Escobar controls Sycek momentarily but Sycek frees himself. #T2##SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Escobar is trying to keep Sycek in close.
Escobar seems keen to control Sycek's posture.
Sycek works over Escobar with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek landing some decent shots from guard.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek won't allow Escobar to sweep him here.
Escobar 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#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Sycek is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobar.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sycek keeps working. #T3#
Sycek works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sycek trying to control the position.
Sycek wants to sweep here but Escobar controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Escobar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Escobar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Sycek keeps moving.
Sycek wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sycek wants to hit a sweep here but Escobar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sycek there!
Escobar trying to control but Sycek is having none of it. #T4#
Sycek keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Escobar tries to control but Sycek wriggling away.
Sycek tries to reverse the position but Escobar maintains control.
Escobar looking to control but Sycek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sycek wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Escobar is persistently looking for the submission but Sycek is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Sycek will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Sycek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Escobar sprawls well initially but Sycek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Escobar is pressing down on Sycek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Escobar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sycek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sycek is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek lands a couple of elbows.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sycek being controlled here momentarily.
Sycek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Escobar working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sycek works over Escobar with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
Samuel Sycek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sycek works over Escobar with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Sycek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sycek has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek distracts Escobar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sycek is working Escobar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sycek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek is working Escobar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escobar's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Escobar has his foot on Sycek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sycek works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.
Sycek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sycek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sycek's guard. #REVR#
Sycek trying to control the position.
Sycek keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sycek 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.
Sycek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sycek managing to control the position.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
Escobar trying to control but Sycek is working from the bottom.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there. #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.
Escobar forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Escobar 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.
Sycek missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Escobar is looking for a kimura here.
Sycek wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sycek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Escobar's guard.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Sycek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sycek has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Sycek stands up over Escobar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar is working hard here to advance position.
Sycek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sycek working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Sycek pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.
Sycek 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.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek distracts Escobar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sycek works over Escobar with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Escobar looking for a triangle here. Sycek is fighting it but it looks tight! Escobar pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sycek is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juanito Escobar!
Juanito Escobar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1015 Todd vs Exotic IV
Date: Sep 07, 2023

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sycek checks a leg kick.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Sycek moved away.
No luck for Sycek with that takedown attempt.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ignatov tried to counter with a leg kick but Sycek avoided it.
Ignatov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ignatov.
Ignatov stuffs the takedown attempt from Sycek. Sycek gets slowly back to his feet.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.
Nice uppercut lands for Ignatov. That snapped Sycek's head back. #CUT#It looks like Samuel Sycek has been cut.
Ignatov slaps away a takedown attempt from Sycek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek shoots for a double leg takedown but Ignatov sprawls well. He's pushed Sycek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ignatov scores with a body shot.
A jab from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sycek circles away quickly and effectively.
Sycek changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sycek tries for a takedown but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Sycek looks for a takedown but Ignatov sprawls well.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Sycek counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ignatov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ignatov continues to stall.
Ignatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Ignatov 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#
Sycek tries to roll over but Ignatov keeps him under control.
Ignatov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Sycek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sycek is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ignatov jumps into side control!
A lull in the action here as Ignatov stalls from top position.
Sycek is trying to control Ignatov's posture but Ignatov avoids it.
Sycek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sycek wants to improve his position but Ignatov is controlling well.
Ignatov trying to pass the guard but Sycek defending well. #T3#
Sycek is trying to control but Ignatov manages to pass to mount!
Ignatov controlling the pace for now.
Sycek tries to hold on but Ignatov pushes him away.
Sycek wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ignatov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sycek is trying to break free.
What can Sycek do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sycek wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignatov gets his hands free.
Sycek is really stuck here.
Ignatov biding his time, looking for the opening. #T4#
Sycek trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sycek tries to escape the position.
Sycek trying to control the hands but Ignatov breaks the grip.
What can Sycek do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sycek is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sycek trying to control but not successfully.
Sycek wants to escape the position.
Sycek wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignatov gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeny Ignatov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Sycek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sycek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ignatov swivels and escapes.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ignatov as he avoids it easily.
Ignatov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good shot there by Ignatov.
Sycek steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ignatov. That one must have hurt.
Ignatov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sycek on the side of the head.
Ignatov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ignatov misses with the combination.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Ignatov sends Sycek crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ignatov is motioning to the referee to let Sycek up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Sycek is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sycek is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatov finish him?
Ignatov steps in with a hook that catches Sycek right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ignatov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sycek looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1012 Seran vs De Minaur
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ginger misses the target.
Sycek on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ginger connects with a solid leg kick.
Sycek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ginger pinned against the cage. Ginger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ginger throws an overhand right that lands on Sycek's shoulder, as Sycek tries to avoid the shot.
Sycek shoots for a takedown but Ginger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sycek with a poor takedown
and Ginger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ginger throws a body shot but no joy.
Ginger throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Sycek counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ginger gets back to full guard.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sycek postures up in Ginger's guard and throws a big left but Ginger blocks it. #T1#
Ginger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sycek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sycek throws a strike but Ginger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ginger looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek wants to hit a sweep here but Ginger passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sycek there!
Ginger is looking to work his way around to Sycek's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ginger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ginger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sycek's coaches at Brloh have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sycek working to try and regain half guard.
Sycek is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
Ginger content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Ginger has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sycek is desperately trying to improve his position but Ginger has a good base and remains in mount.
Ginger controlling from mount.
More stalling from Ginger.
Sycek is desperately trying to improve his position but Ginger has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Sycek regains half guard.
Sycek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sycek is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if Ginger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sycek is looking to improve his position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sycek trying to hold on to Ginger's head to control him but Ginger postures up.
Sycek is refusing to be controlled, as Ginger sits in half guard.
Ginger slows the pace down in half guard.
Ginger is continuing to stall.
Sycek trying to hold on to Ginger's head to control him but Ginger postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sycek is looking for a sweep. Ginger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sycek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sycek.
Ginger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haitian Ginger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ginger throws a leg kick which misses Sycek's front leg but catches the back leg as Sycek tries to avoid it. #TD#
Sycek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ginger was covering up waiting for the punch and Sycek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sycek is fighting to break Ginger's control of his arms but Ginger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sycek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ginger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sycek's guard. #REVB#
Sycek 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.
Sycek is striking from the bottom but Ginger uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ginger is trying to control the action in half guard but Sycek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Sycek tries to roll over but Ginger keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sycek wants to improve his position but instead Ginger has moved into half guard.
Sycek is looking for a sweep. Ginger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ginger wants to pass to mount but Sycek is defending the position.
Ginger is thwarting Sycek's attempts to control the position.
Ginger moves into full mount! Sycek won't be happy about that!
Sycek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ginger wants to take his opponent's back but Sycek doesn't allow it. #T2#
Ginger controlling the position easily from mount.
Sycek can't escape the position.
Sycek 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.
Sycek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ginger is working away from the top position though.
Sycek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sycek is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sycek throws an elbow that misses. Ginger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sycek's guard. Nice move by Ginger!#REVB#
Ginger looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Ginger won't allow Sycek to sweep him here.
Ginger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sycek wants to improve his position but instead Ginger has moved into half guard.
Sycek wants to get back to full guard.
Ginger performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sycek punching from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Ginger seems content to control.
Sycek wants to control but Ginger is keeping busy.
Ginger is controlling the pace.
Sycek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sycek manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haitian Ginger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sycek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ginger is fending him off so far but Sycek persists. Nope, Ginger circles away and we're back to standing.
Sycek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ginger's waist but Ginger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sycek off to one side.
Sycek dives in and grabs Ginger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ginger pushes down on Sycek's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sycek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sycek tries to clinch but Ginger is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Ginger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ginger scores with a body shot.
Sycek slips a jab from Ginger.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ginger as he jumps to the side.
Ginger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sycek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ginger tries to avoid it but Sycek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ginger to the ground. Ginger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek closes the distance but Ginger moves to the side
and Ginger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ginger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sycek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Samuel Sycek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!#KD2#
Ginger lands a big uppercut and Sycek crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sycek looks OK. Ginger waves Sycek back to his feet!#ROC2#Sycek is rocked!#T1#
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Ginger engages and cracks Sycek with a massive lead left hook - Sycek tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Ginger is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haitian Ginger!
Our winner, Haitian Ginger, 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: SYN 1000 Maluga vs Puno II
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1#
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sycek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Sycek moves out of range.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Garcia darts in and clinches Sycek up against the cage.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Sycek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garcia smiles and moves away.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Sycek is just out of range.
Sycek tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garcia manages to circle out of the way.
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
Sycek ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Sycek feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Sycek shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sycek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Sycek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garcia tries to bum rush Sycek with a series of wild strikes but Sycek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia misses with a left hand #CL#
and Sycek counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Garcia manages to pull guard. #T1#
Sycek throws a big right hand that misses.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia slips a nice elbow through Sycek's hands, connecting with Sycek's forehead.
Ground and pound from Garcia.
Sycek trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
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. Garcia connects with a nice short shot to Sycek's temple.
Garcia drops an elbow to the side of Sycek's head.
Sycek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garcia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garcia landing with the ground and pound.
Garcia passes into half guard.
Sycek trying to control here.
Sycek on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Garcia throwing shots but Sycek is blocking nicely.
Sycek is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are battling for position here. Sycek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sycek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Garcia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sycek's head.
Sycek keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Sycek 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.
Garcia cracks Sycek with a solid left hand.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
Sycek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Garcia working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3#
Sycek wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Sycek trying to control the position.
Garcia cracks Sycek with a solid left hand.
Garcia lands a couple of digs.
Garcia controlling from the top position.
Garcia postures up and lands a big shot to Sycek's brow.
Garcia advances to half guard.
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garcia controlling the action here.
Garcia working over Sycek with some ground and pound. Sycek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garcia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garcia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Garcia is nestled in close to Sycek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garcia lands strikes from half guard.
Sycek misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Garcia works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Garcia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sycek tries to reverse the position but Garcia maintains control.
Sycek sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Garcia is nestled in close to Sycek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garcia working over Sycek with some ground and pound. Sycek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sycek manages to get to full guard.
Garcia is in close to Sycek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Garcia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sycek shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed Sycek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Sycek should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Sycek is rocked!#KD2#
Garcia lands a big shot that drops Sycek! Can he finish him?
Oh Sycek is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sycek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia distracts Sycek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia gets to his feet and stands over Sycek, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sycek felt that one! Garcia unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sycek from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Garcia!
Our winner, Mickey Garcia, 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: SYN 992 Bleak vs Seran
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
Adamos tries to clinch up.#TD#
Sycek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Adamos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek 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.
Adamos wants to sweep here but Sycek controlling him for the moment.
Adamos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sycek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adamos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek postures up in Adamos's guard and throws a big left but Adamos blocks it.
Adamos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adamos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sycek throws a big right hand that misses.
Sycek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sycek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adamos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sycek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sycek throws a big right hand that misses.
Sycek throws a big right hand that misses.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Adamos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Adamos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sycek postures up in Adamos's guard and throws a big left but Adamos blocks it.
Sycek postures up in Adamos's guard and throws a big left but Adamos blocks it. #T2#
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Adamos has wrist control.
Sycek is working Adamos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adamos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek distracts Adamos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Sycek landing some decent shots from guard.
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adamos's head.
Adamos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adamos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adamos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adamos works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adamos's head.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adamos's head.
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Adamos has wrist control.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adamos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sycek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sycek cracks Adamos with a solid left hand.
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Adamos has wrist control.
Sycek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adamos's head.
Sycek postures up and lands a big shot to Adamos's brow. #T4#
Adamos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Adamos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sycek throws a big right hand that misses.
Sycek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sycek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adamos trying to control the position here.
Adamos has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.
Sycek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sycek is in close to Adamos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sycek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sycek postures up and lands a big shot to Adamos's brow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adamos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sycek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sycek distracts Adamos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek 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#
Sycek shoots in but Adamos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adamos throws out a counter right but Sycek avoids it with no problem.
Adamos lands a nice shot that snaps Sycek's head back. #CL#
Sycek closes the distance and pushes Adamos back into the cage.
Adamos swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Sycek gets control of Adamos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sycek will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sycek throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sycek thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sycek 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adamos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Sycek connects with a nice short shot to Adamos's temple.
Sycek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adamos can do to turn this around?#T1#
Sycek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sycek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adamos defending well though.
Sycek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adamos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sycek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sycek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sycek slips a nice elbow through Adamos's hands, connecting with Adamos's forehead.
Sycek 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.
Sycek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sycek working the head and body with strikes.
Samuel Sycek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adamos trying to hold on to Sycek's head to control him but Sycek postures up.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Sycek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sycek working the head and body with strikes.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adamos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adamos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sycek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Sycek.
Adamos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sycek.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Adamos dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Sycek there.
Adamos is breathing heavily.
Adamos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sycek.
Sycek is nestled in close to Adamos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sycek drops an elbow to the side of Adamos's head. #ROC#Adamos is rocked!
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Adamos is still in real trouble! Can Sycek finish him?
Adamos has hold of Sycek's hands but Sycek slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Sycek is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Adamos is hurt! He's hurt bad - Sycek fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Adamos from any more punishment! Congratulations to Sycek! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sycek!

Event: SYN 988 Olsen vs Hoost
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
Sycek looks for a takedown but Erdogan sprawls well.
Erdogan throws a looping overhand right but Sycek ducks down to avoid it.
Sycek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sycek or perhaps it was just good defense by Erdogan, which made it look bad.
Erdogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mustafa Erdogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.
A slow jab from Erdogan misses its intended target.
Sycek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sycek has his takedown stuffed
and Erdogan counters with a nice leg kick.
Erdogan lands with a nice body punch.
Sycek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Erdogan avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Erdogan tries to avoid it but Sycek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Erdogan to the ground. Erdogan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Erdogan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Erdogan closes the distance and pushes Sycek back into the cage.
Sycek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Erdogan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Erdogan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Erdogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Erdogan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sycek misses with a hook.
Erdogan cracks Sycek with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Samuel Sycek has been cut.
Sycek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#KD#
Erdogan lands a big head kick that sends Sycek tumbling to the mat! Erdogan takes a step backwards and waves Sycek back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Sycek is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erdogan shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sycek takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Erdogan sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sycek bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mustafa Erdogan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mustafa Erdogan waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Bellicose XLII
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1##TD#
Sycek gets a takedown into half guard.
Conforto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sycek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sycek drops an elbow to the side of Conforto's head.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Sycek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Conforto is looking to escape.
Conforto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sycek.
Sycek lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto is trying to stand.
Sycek working Conforto over with strikes.
Conforto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sycek lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sycek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Conforto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sycek with the ground and pound but Conforto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Conforto wants to stand and escape but Sycek is having none of it.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Sycek throws a strike but Conforto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Conforto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Conforto won't allow Sycek to sweep him here.
Sycek 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.
Conforto wants to get up but he can't break Sycek's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sycek controlling Conforto's posture.
Conforto wants to stand but Sycek is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sycek wants to sweep but no luck.
Conforto wants to stand but Sycek is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there. #T2#
Sycek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conforto manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sycek prevents Conforto from getting back to his feet.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Sycek lands a couple of digs.
Sycek with a nice head shot there.
Conforto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sycek is controlling him.
Sycek postures up and lands a big shot to Conforto's brow. #T3#
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Conforto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Conforto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sycek is controlling him.
Sycek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Conforto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Conforto's head.
Sycek prevents Conforto from getting back to his feet.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Sycek tries to pass.
Sycek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sycek stops Conforto from standing up.
Sycek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Conforto's head.
Sycek cracks Conforto with a solid left hand.
Conforto is looking to stand up but Sycek isn't so interested in that idea.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek lands a couple of elbows.
Sycek won't allow Conforto to get back to his feet.
Sycek is in close to Conforto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Conforto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sycek is controlling him.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Sycek is working Conforto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sycek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sycek connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#Conforto is rocked!
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Conforto's head.
Conforto is still in real trouble! Can Sycek finish him?
Sycek arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Conforto's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samuel Sycek!

Event: Bellicose XXXII
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1##TD#
Sycek drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Sycek pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing that Sycek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cartwright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sycek is one step ahead there.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sycek's head.
Sycek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Sycek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sycek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sycek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sycek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cartwright is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sycek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sycek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sycek is keeping the position for now.
Sycek wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Cartwright postures up in Sycek's guard and throws a big left but Sycek blocks it.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Sycek is keeping the position.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there. #T2#
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Sycek's brow.
Sycek keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Sycek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Sycek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sycek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sycek looking to control.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright distracts Sycek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright works over Sycek with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cartwright manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sycek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sycek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sycek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek works over Cartwright with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Sycek is posturing up here but Cartwright has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sycek tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sycek has to tap! Slick submission there by Cartwright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cam Cartwright!
An out of breath Cam Cartwright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose XXI
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1##TD#
Sycek scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Khanna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sycek is working away from the top position though.
Khanna is pressing down on Sycek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sycek postures up.
Khanna managing to control the position.
Khanna is trying to keep Sycek in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khanna is pulling down on Sycek's head to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khanna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khanna's head.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Khanna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khanna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khanna controls Sycek momentarily but Sycek frees himself. #SUB2#
Khanna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sycek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Khanna has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sycek throws a big right hand that misses.
Sycek is in close to Khanna's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khanna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing that Sycek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khanna trying to control the position. #T2#
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sycek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khanna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khanna throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sycek postures up.
Sycek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sycek lands a couple of digs.
Sycek cracks Khanna with a solid left hand.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khanna is trying to keep Sycek in close.
Sycek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sycek distracts Khanna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sycek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sycek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Khanna has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khanna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sycek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Khanna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khanna is trying to control the position but Sycek postures up.
Sycek postures up in Khanna's guard and throws a big left but Khanna blocks it.
Sycek postures up in Khanna's guard and throws a big left but Khanna blocks it.
Khanna looking to control.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek distracts Khanna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sycek chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Khanna seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Khanna working a defensive guard here.
Sycek is working Khanna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khanna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Khanna is trying to control the position but Sycek postures up.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sycek lands a couple of elbows.
Khanna looking to control.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sycek distracts Khanna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Khanna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sycek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sycek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khanna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sycek somewhat.
Khanna misses with a body kick.
Khanna stuffs the takedown attempt from Sycek. Sycek gets slowly back to his feet.
Khanna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sycek slips a straight right by Khanna.
Sycek tries to counter with a takedown but Khanna is quick to defend against it.
Khanna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sycek.
Nice shot by Khanna.
Sycek goes for a double leg but Khanna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khanna continues to drive forward.
Khanna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sycek.
Sycek tries a body shot but Khanna blocks it.
Khanna misses with the head strike.
Khanna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sycek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khanna just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sycek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khanna can do to turn this around?
Khanna tries a body shot but Sycek blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Khanna fails to land. #T1#
Khanna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sycek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khanna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sycek ducks right into an uppercut from Khanna.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khanna misses with a body kick.
Khanna digs a good hook to Sycek's body.
Khanna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khanna lands a really nice looking cross but Sycek seems unphased.
Khanna throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sycek tries for a takedown but Khanna circles away easily
and Khanna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sycek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khanna tries to avoid it but Sycek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khanna to the ground. Khanna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khanna - that will leave a mark! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanna lands a head shot.#TD#
Sycek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Khanna manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sycek throws a big right hand that misses.
Khanna is trying to control the position but Sycek postures up.
Khanna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khanna throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Khanna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khanna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khanna is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sycek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khanna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Khanna throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khanna's head.#SUB2#
Khanna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.#T3#
Khanna is trying to keep Sycek in close. #SUB2#
Sycek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khanna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sycek has managed to get both his arms back between Khanna's legs - danger averted.
Khanna throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Khanna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khanna trying to keep a closed guard but Sycek is proving a slippery customer.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khanna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound.
Khanna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Khanna has wrist control.
Sycek lands a couple of digs.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound.
Sycek stands up over Khanna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khanna looking to control.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Khanna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khanna trying to control the position.
Khanna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sycek landing some decent shots from guard.
Sycek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khanna can't keep his opponent in guard - Sycek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raja Khanna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sycek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sycek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khanna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khanna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sycek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khanna pinned against the cage. Khanna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Sycek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Khanna to the ground. Sycek is now in Khanna's guard.
Sycek postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khanna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khanna is pulling down on Sycek's head to control his posture.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Khanna is trying to keep Sycek in close.
Sycek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khanna has his hands on Sycek's head, controlling the position.
Sycek is in close to Khanna's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khanna controls Sycek momentarily but Sycek frees himself.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khanna is trying to keep Sycek in close. #SUB2#
Khanna is looking for a triangle but Sycek pushes his legs off easily.
Sycek working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Khanna working a defensive guard here.
Khanna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sycek haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khanna's head.
Sycek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sycek lands a couple of digs.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khanna controls Sycek momentarily but Sycek frees himself. #SUB2#
Khanna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khanna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khanna is controlling Sycek's posture.
Khanna controls Sycek momentarily but Sycek frees himself. #T3#
Sycek working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khanna's head.
Sycek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound.
Khanna looking to control.
Khanna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Sycek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khanna controls Sycek momentarily but Sycek frees himself.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Samuel Sycek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Sycek with a nice head shot there.
Khanna working a defensive guard here.
Sycek connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#Khanna is rocked!
Khanna trying to keep a closed guard but Sycek is proving a slippery customer.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek lands a couple of digs.
Khanna trying to keep a closed guard but Sycek is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khanna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Khanna blocks nicely.
Sycek postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sycek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sycek 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sycek!

Event: Bellicose XII
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1##TD#
Sycek shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Badmus is trying to defend but Sycek finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Badmus wants to control but Sycek is keeping busy.
Sycek lands strikes from half guard.
Badmus wants to control but Sycek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sycek is nestled in close to Badmus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Badmus actively working from the bottom here.
Badmus trying to hold on to Sycek's head to control him but Sycek postures up.
Sycek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sycek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Badmus wants to control but Sycek is keeping busy.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Badmus is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Badmus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sycek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Sycek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Badmus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Badmus dodges it nicely.
Badmus 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.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Badmus dodges it nicely.
Badmus trying to control from the bottom.
Sycek is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Badmus!
Badmus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sycek looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Badmus covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sycek!

Event: Bellicose IV
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Sycek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sycek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glover as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Glover misses.
Glover slips under a jab from Sycek.
Glover looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Sycek decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sycek has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sycek lands a big elbow.
Sycek looking to finish with strikes here!
Sycek has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Glover's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sycek.
Sycek thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T1#
Sycek misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sycek looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sycek looking to ground and pound but Glover is blocking nicely.
Sycek thowing shots but they're missing.
Sycek looking to finish with strikes here!
Glover is working to get back to half guard.
Sycek thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek punching from mount but Glover doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sycek punching from mount but Glover doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Sycek there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sycek cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T2#
Sycek looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover is bucking up trying to escape but Sycek cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sycek misses with a head shot.
Sycek sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sycek looking to ground and pound but Glover is blocking nicely.
Sycek throwing strikes here but Glover is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sycek raining down shots from the mount!
Sycek 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.
Glover wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sycek.
Sycek with shots to the head and body - Glover looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sycek has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Glover's face.
Sycek cracks Glover with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sycek!

Event: Bellicose 148
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Sycek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Conforto unleashes a big counter combination but Sycek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sycek shoots in but Conforto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Conforto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sycek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Samuel Sycek has been cut.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conforto but Conforto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Conforto tries a quick counter leg kick but Sycek is wise to it.
Conforto throws a big shot that misses.
Sycek feinted with a counter takedown.
Conforto looks to score with a jab to the body but Sycek is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Conforto.
Sycek slips a jab from Conforto.
Conforto looks to score with a jab to the body but Sycek is just out of range.
Conforto missing with a left hand there. Sycek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sycek moves out of range of the strikes.
Sycek staying out of range there.#CL#
Sycek has Conforto up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Sycek drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conforto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Conforto.
Conforto effectively controlling the action here.
Conforto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sycek.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Conforto to keep the fight standing.
Sycek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Conforto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sycek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Conforto can't find room to land a body shot as Sycek controls the action.
Conforto tries to break free but Sycek pushes him back against the cage.
Conforto misses with an elbow over the top.
I was talking to Sycek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Conforto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Sycek pulls guard.
Conforto wants to stand but Sycek is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sycek wants to sweep here but Conforto controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Conforto wants to stand but Sycek is controlling his posture from full guard.
Conforto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sycek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conforto tries to stand but Sycek is controlling from the bottom.
Sycek throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Conforto cracks Sycek with an open hand slap.
Conforto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sycek manages to avoid it.#CL#
Sycek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sycek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Conforto is defending well.#T3##TD#
Sycek pulls guard.
Conforto wants to stand but Sycek has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sycek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sycek is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek works over Conforto with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek distracts Conforto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Sycek stops Conforto from standing up. #T4#
Sycek stands up over Conforto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Conforto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Conforto wants to stand up but Sycek is controlling him.
Sycek works over Conforto with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek stops Conforto from standing up.
Conforto has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.
Sycek chips away with some ground and pound.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sycek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sycek 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 are loving this. Great action here.
Sycek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Conforto wants to stand up but Sycek is controlling him.
Conforto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Conforto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Sycek's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sycek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conforto! But no joy.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but Conforto shows good takedown defense.
Conforto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sycek manages to avoid it.
Sycek appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Sycek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Conforto parries the strikes from Sycek easily there. Sycek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Conforto to escape.
Conforto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sycek asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Sycek are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Conforto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sycek asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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.
Conforto takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sycek throws a strike aimed at the side of Conforto's head but Conforto avoids it well.
Sycek scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Conforto to see if he's OK.
Sycek misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Sycek 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.
Sycek in side control, throwing shots but Conforto defends.
Conforto wants to get back to his feet but Sycek drags him back down.
Sycek cracks Conforto with a big right hand but Conforto just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Conforto 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.
Sycek cracks Conforto with a big elbow.
Sycek is working Conforto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Conforto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Conforto taking a bit of punishment here - Sycek scoring with strikes.
Sycek misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Check out the look on Sycek's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sycek landing strikes.
Conforto is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sycek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conforto can do to turn this around?
Conforto parries the strikes from Sycek easily there. Sycek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Conforto to escape. #T2#
Sycek works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sycek throwing shots but missing, from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sycek throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Conforto wants to get back to his feet but Sycek drags him back down.
Sycek throwing strikes but Conforto manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sycek sneaks back into half guard.
Sycek punching from the bottom.
Conforto wants to stand but Sycek has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sycek is looking for a sweep. Conforto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sycek moves into full guard.
Conforto wants to stand but Sycek is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there. #T3#
Conforto wanted to stand there but Sycek had control of the position.
Sycek wants to sweep here but Conforto controlling him for the moment.
Sycek with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Conforto can't handle though.
Sycek 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#
Sycek lands with a punch from half guard.
Sycek working over Conforto with some ground and pound. Conforto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sycek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sycek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Conforto pushes Sycek off looking to stand but Sycek dives back in and keeps control.
Sycek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Conforto defending well though.
Conforto is trying to stand up here but Sycek is controlling him well.
Sycek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Conforto defending well though.
Sycek stops Conforto from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sycek lands a nice short elbow.
Sycek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sycek prevents Conforto from standing back up.
Sycek is nestled in close to Conforto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Conforto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Conforto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Sycek's cut.
That's time! Sycek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sycek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conforto as he avoids it easily.
Conforto digs a good hook to Sycek's body.
Sycek with a poor takedown
and Conforto counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Sycek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Conforto was covering up waiting for the punch and Sycek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Conforto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek cracks Conforto with a solid left hand.
Sycek landing some decent shots from guard.
Sycek stops Conforto from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
Sycek stops Conforto from standing up.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Conforto has wrist control.
Conforto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sycek is controlling him.
Sycek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Conforto wants to stand up but Sycek is controlling him.
Samuel Sycek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek stops Conforto from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sycek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conforto.
Sycek attempts a counter takedown but Conforto avoids it well and moves away.
Conforto throws out a loose jab but Sycek uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Conforto misses with a body shot.
Sycek has his takedown stuffed
and Conforto counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conforto slaps away a takedown attempt from Sycek, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Sycek takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Conforto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conforto lands a head shot.
Sycek slips a jab from Conforto.
Sycek moves away from the strike by Conforto.
Samuel Sycek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conforto jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Sycek scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sycek drops an elbow to the side of Conforto's head. #T3#
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sycek lands with a punch from 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. Sycek connects with a nice short shot to Conforto's temple.
Conforto pushes Sycek off looking to stand but Sycek dives back in and keeps control.
Sycek slips a nice elbow through Conforto's hands, connecting with Conforto's forehead.
Sycek stops Conforto from getting back to his feet.
Conforto has hold of Sycek's hands but Sycek slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sycek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sycek working the head and body with strikes.
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. Sycek connects with a nice short shot to Conforto's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek slips a nice elbow through Conforto's hands, connecting with Conforto's forehead.#ROC#Conforto is rocked!
Sycek working the head and body with strikes.
Conforto is still in real trouble! Can Sycek finish him?
Sycek has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Conforto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sycek has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Conforto's face. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conforto is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sycek loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Conforto scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Sycek land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Sycek stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sycek!

Event: Bellicose 136
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Cash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sycek was well out of range. Poor timing from Cash.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cash enables Sycek to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cash manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Cash scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sycek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cash avoids it really well and circles away.
Sycek shoots in for a double leg but Cash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cash lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Sycek drives through with a takedown into Cash's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cash wants to stand but Sycek is controlling the position.
Cash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cash tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cash wants to stand and escape but Sycek is having none of it.
Sycek postures up in Cash's guard and throws a big left but Cash blocks it.
Sycek won't allow Cash to get back to his feet. #T1#
Cash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sycek on the ground.
Sycek stands up over Cash, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sycek is controlling him.
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Cash has wrist control.
Cash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cash wants to stand up but Sycek is controlling him.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Cash wants to stand and escape but Sycek is having none of it.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cash's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Cash blocks nicely.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cash's head.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Sycek stops Cash from standing up.
Cash trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sycek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Cash blocks nicely. #T3#
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Cash uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Sycek looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Cash has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sycek has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Sycek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sycek.
Victor Cash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.
Sycek avoids the body shot from Cash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sycek staying out of range there.
Cash takes a swing at Sycek's ribcage but misses.
Cash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sycek.
Cash is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cash misses with a body shot.
Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sycek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Sycek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cash is fending him off so far but Sycek persists. Nope, Cash circles away and we're back to standing.
Sycek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cash.
Sycek blocks a jab.
Sycek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sycek. #TD2#
Sycek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cash is pushing Sycek's head away, looking to escape. Sycek manages to hold on to the position though.
Sycek tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cash pushes Sycek away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sycek gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cash taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cash is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sycek asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sycek lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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 Victor Cash will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cash just misses with a punch to the body.
Cash just misses with a punch to the body.
Sycek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck for Sycek with that takedown attempt.
Sycek fails with the takedown.
Sycek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cash defends well and Sycek ends up having to push Cash into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Victor Cash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.#TD2#
Sycek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cash manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Samuel Sycek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sycek is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek working some strikes from top position.#T1##ES#
Cash kicks Sycek off and gets to his feet.
Cash darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cash sprawls well. Cash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sycek gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Cash on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Victor Cash is winning the standup battle so far.
Sycek shoots in but no luck this time.
Cash throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sycek on the side of the head.
Cash is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by Cash's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cash throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sycek on the side of the head.
Cash lands a jab to the head.
Sycek takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sycek slips a jab from Cash.
Samuel Sycek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sycek staying out of range there.
Sycek drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cash defends it well.#TD2#
Sycek closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cash did well to prevent Sycek getting side control.#T2#
Cash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sycek.
Cash wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Cash has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sycek is on him like a limpet, forcing Cash back against the cage.
Cash lands with a short shot to the head.
Cash lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sycek effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Cash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sycek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cash avoids it really well and circles away.
Sycek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sycek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
A big right from Cash misses.
And Sycek tries to counter it with a takedown but Cash pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sycek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cash swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from Cash misses the target.
Victor Cash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cash lands a glancing blow to the side of Sycek's head.
Cash throws a jab but it's blocked by Sycek.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but Cash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cash lands a really nice looking cross but Sycek seems unphased.
Sycek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cash defends it nicely.
Sycek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cash defends well and Sycek ends up having to push Cash into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sycek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cash tries to avoid it but Sycek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cash to the ground. Cash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sycek on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sycek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cash throws a lazy right hand but Sycek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Sycek shoots and misses
letting Cash counter with a right hand.
Sycek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sycek somewhat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt.
Sycek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cash to score with a decent uppercut.
Sycek slips a straight right by Cash.
Cash moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Cash.#TD2#
Sycek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cash to the ground. Sycek is now in Cash's guard.#ES#
Cash has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sycek off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Sycek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Cash kicks Sycek off and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Cash 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cash throws a lazy right hand but Sycek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Sycek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cash is trying to get back to his feet.
Sycek lands some shots froms side control.
Cash taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cash is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sycek has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sycek in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cash is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sycek is controlling him well.
Sycek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sycek cracks Cash with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cash wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Sycek is chipping away with strikes.
Cash is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sycek is controlling him well.
Sycek lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sycek prevents Cash from escaping the position.
Sycek cracks Cash with a big right hand but Cash just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cash takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sycek lands a few punches from side control.
Cash is pushing Sycek's head away, looking to escape. Sycek manages to hold on to the position though.
Sycek working the ground and pound but Cash is defending the strikes.
Cash taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cash is trying to get back to his feet.
Sycek scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#Cash is rocked!
Sycek in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Cash looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Sycek turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sycek!
Victor Cash was interviewed post fight and said 'Not sure how I lost. I'll have to go back a look at the tape. I'll be back stronger next time.'.

Event: Bellicose 125 - Prospects 10
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1#
A lazy left from Cash finds it's target.
Cash tries to bum rush Sycek with a series of wild strikes but Sycek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Cash. No joy for Sycek on that attempt.
Cash just misses with a punch to the body.
Cash throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Sycek closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cash quickly recovers to half guard.
Cash is trying to stand.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Cash dodges it nicely.
Sycek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cash wants to get back to his feet.
Cash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sycek on the ground.
Cash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cash tries to get out of the position.
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cash is trying to stand back up but Sycek is controlling him
Sycek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sycek wants to free his trapped foot but Cash is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek stops Cash from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Sycek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cash wants to get back to his feet.
Cash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sycek.
Cash tries to kick Sycek off but Sycek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Cash dodges it nicely.
Cash is looking to escape.
Sycek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cash is trying to stand.
Sycek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cash defending well though.
Cash tries to kick Sycek off but Sycek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sycek 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.
Cash is trying to stand up here but Sycek is controlling him well. #T2#
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sycek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cash is trying to stand up here but Sycek is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Sycek.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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. Sycek connects with a nice short shot to Cash's temple.
Cash has hold of Sycek's hands but Sycek slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sycek prevents Cash from standing back up.
Cash on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sycek throwing shots but Cash is blocking nicely.
Cash wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Sycek there.
Sycek prevents Cash from standing back up.
Sycek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cash avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sycek.
Sycek lands with a punch from half guard.
Cash pushes Sycek off looking to stand but Sycek dives back in and keeps control.
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. Sycek connects with a nice short shot to Cash's temple.
Sycek winds up and cracks Cash with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Cash is rocked!
Sycek lands a big elbow - Cash is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sycek!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sycek!
The defeated Victor Cash had this to say: 'Not sure how I lost. I'll have to go back a look at the tape. I'll be back stronger next time.'.

Event: Bellicose 106
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Raak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sycek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raak misses the shot to the body.
Raak scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Sycek closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raak's guard.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Raak has Sycek pulled in close to control his posture.
Raak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sycek working some strikes from top position.
Sycek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sycek tries to free his leg and advance position but Raak is retaining full guard.
Sycek throws an elbow that misses. Raak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sycek's guard. Nice move by Raak!#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raak is working Sycek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sycek keeping moving, preventing Raak from controlling successfully.
Raak tries to free his leg and advance position but Sycek is retaining full guard. #T1#
Sycek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sycek is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sycek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sycek postures up in Raak's guard and throws a big left but Raak blocks it.
Raak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Raak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Raak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sycek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sycek cracks Raak with a solid left hand.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sycek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Raak looking for a sweep. Not yet Raak, not yet.
Raak trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sycek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Raak is trying to control the position but Sycek postures up.
Sycek is in close to Raak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raak is trying to keep Sycek in close.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Raak blocks nicely.
Raak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sycek being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound.
Sycek won't allow Raak to sweep him here.
Sycek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sycek is fighting to break Raak's control of his arms but Raak is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Sycek lands a couple of digs.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Raak blocks nicely.
Raak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raak trying to strike off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sycek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sycek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sycek preventing the sweep.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sycek throws an elbow that misses. Raak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sycek's guard. Nice move by Raak!#REVB##T4#
Raak is looking to work some ground and pound but Sycek has wrist control.
Raak preventing the sweep.
Raak 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.
Raak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sycek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sycek tries to get out of the position.
Raak controlling from the top position.
Sycek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raak on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
Raak looking to pass the guard.
Sycek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sycek's head.
Sycek wants to hit a sweep here but Raak passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sycek there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Raak digs a good body shot into Sycek's ribs.
Raak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raak tries to clinch but Sycek is having none of it.
Raak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sycek shoots for a takedown but Raak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raak lands a jab-cross combination.
Raak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raak wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raak lands a glancing blow to the side of Sycek's head.
Raak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sycek.
Raak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sycek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Raak. Beautiful body shot.
Raak lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Raak scores with the left hand. Sycek knows he should have avoided that one.
Raak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sycek tries to move into range but Raak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sycek's hands.
Sycek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raak.
Sycek shoots in for a double leg but Raak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Raak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raak misses with a body shot.
Sycek appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Raak lands with a shot to the body.
Raak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sycek has been working on his balance at Brloh, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Raak.
Raak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sycek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Raak defends well and Sycek ends up having to push Raak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Raak is pressed up against the cage. Sycek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raak down to the mat. Raak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hjalmar Raak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sycek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sycek shoots for a takedown but Raak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sycek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raak lands a right hook to the body.
Raak throws a one two combo. #T2#
Raak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sycek changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Raak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sycek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raak tries to avoid it but Sycek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raak to the ground. Raak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sycek has a takedown stuffed.
Sycek has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raak lands with a good body shot.
Raak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sycek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Sycek backs off Raak throws a huge counter combo but Sycek manages to avoid it all.
Raak lands a slapping body shot.
Raak jabs at Sycek's body.
Raak connects with a body shot that sends Sycek's belly button to the back.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but Raak shows good takedown defense. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Raak. Beautiful body shot.
Raak lands a jab to Sycek's midsection.#CL2#
Raak closes the distance and clinches.
Sycek is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sycek has Raak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sycek is working for takedown but Raak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Raak is struggling to control the position.
Sycek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Raak takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sycek has Raak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Raak has Sycek pushed against the cage.#T4#
Sycek can't get the takedown.
Sycek being controlled against the cage.
Sycek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sycek goes for a takedown attempt but Raak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Sycek with that takedown attempt.
Raak scores with the left hand. Sycek knows he should have avoided that one.
Sycek looks for a takedown but Raak sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hjalmar Raak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Raak scores with a hook.
Sycek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck for Sycek with that takedown attempt.
Raak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sycek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raak.
Sycek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raak scores with a body shot.
Sycek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raak.
Raak connects with a single shot there.
Raak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sycek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sycek somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sycek misses with a takedown attempt
and Sycek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raak just misses with a punch to the body.
Sycek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raak counters with a straight right hand.
Sycek shoots for a takedown but Raak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sycek shoots in but no luck this time.
Raak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sycek at a distance.
Raak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sycek walks into a left hand.
Sycek dives in and grabs Raak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raak pushes down on Sycek's head and hops out.
Sycek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Raak defends well and Sycek ends up having to push Raak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Raak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sycek with a body shot.
Sycek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sycek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raak connects with a body shot that sends Sycek's belly button to the back.#T2#
Sycek dives in and grabs Raak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raak pushes down on Sycek's head and hops out.
Sycek misses with a takedown attempt - Raak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sycek walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sycek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raak misses with a body shot.
Raak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raak scores with a jab to the head.
Raak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sycek shoots in looking for a takedown but Raak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sycek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Raak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab lands there for Raak.
Raak lands a nice hook to Sycek's body. Sycek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raak lands a nice hook to Sycek's body. Sycek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sycek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Raak counter with a right hand. #T3#
Raak looks to score with a jab to the body but Sycek is just out of range.
Sycek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sycek was well out of range. Poor timing from Raak.
Donk. Raak catches Sycek right on the button with a cross.
Sycek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Raak misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raak.
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raak lands a jab to Sycek's midsection.
Sycek tries for a takedown but Raak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raak but Raak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sycek ducks right into an uppercut from Raak.
Sycek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raak is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sycek fails to land the takedown.
Raak throws out a counter right but Sycek avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Raak punishes Sycek's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sycek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raak jabs at Sycek's body.
Raak lands the left hand.
Sycek has a takedown stuffed.
Raak feints a jab promting Sycek to slip. Raak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sycek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Samuel Sycek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sycek goes for a double leg but Raak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raak continues to drive forward.
Sycek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Raak lands a body shot.
Raak gets underhooks to prevent Sycek's takedown attempt.
Raak is stalling here.
Raak stalling.
Raak receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hjalmar Raak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjalmar Raak!
A relieved looking Hjalmar Raak 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: Bellicose 93
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Havoc wants to clinch.
Sycek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sycek shoots in looking for a takedown. Havoc tries to sprawl out of it but Sycek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Havoc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sycek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sycek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sycek's coach down at Brloh was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sycek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Havoc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Havoc staying out of range there.
Havoc wants to clinch up but Sycek keeps it at a distance.
Samuel Sycek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sycek paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Sycek has Havoc pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sycek pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Havoc tumbling to the mat - Sycek dives into Havoc's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Havoc tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Havoc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Havoc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Sycek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Havoc has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sycek has managed to get both his arms back between Havoc's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Sycek lands a couple of elbows.
Havoc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Havoc seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Havoc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Havoc looking for a guillotine here but Sycek defends easily.
Havoc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sycek connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Sycek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Havoc has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sycek has managed to get both his arms back between Havoc's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Havoc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Havoc is looking for a triangle but Sycek pushes his legs off easily.
Sycek is in close to Havoc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Havoc 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.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Havoc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sycek postures up.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Havoc is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sycek is aware though and is defending well.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sycek with a nice head shot there.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Sycek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Havoc keeping full guard, as Sycek tries to pass. #SUB#
Havoc looking for a guillotine here but Sycek defends easily.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Havoc working for a triangle but Sycek defends it easily.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Havoc swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Havoc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Sycek distracts Havoc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Havoc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sycek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sycek connects with a couple of short punches.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Havoc's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havoc working a defensive guard here.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that 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.#R2#
Havoc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Havoc slips a jab from Sycek.
Havoc wants to clinch.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sycek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Havoc slips a jab from Sycek.
Sycek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Havoc slaps away a takedown attempt from Sycek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slow jab from Sycek misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Sycek - just one landing.
Havoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Sycek circles away.
Sycek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sycek motions for Havoc to come forward. Sycek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Havoc tries to clinch up.
Sycek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sycek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Sycek tries to counter it with a takedown but Havoc pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Havoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Sycek circles away.
Sycek scores with a jab. Havoc acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sycek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sycek drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Havoc defends it well.
Havoc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sycek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dedrick Havoc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Sycek misses the target.
Sycek tries a head kick but it misses.
Sycek swats away the attempt to clinch by Havoc.
Havoc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dedrick Havoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.#TD2#
Sycek dives in and scores a takedown into Havoc's guard.
Sycek distracts Havoc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sycek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Havoc's guard.
Samuel Sycek has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Havoc has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sycek. Oh but Havoc has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sycek goes limp - he's gone! Havoc jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dedrick Havoc!
Dedrick Havoc decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose 85
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Payne closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Payne lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Payne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sycek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sycek throws an elbow that misses. Payne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sycek's guard. Nice move by Payne!#REVB#
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
Payne wants to control from the top but Sycek keeps moving.
Sycek 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#
Sycek drops an elbow to the side of Payne's head.
Payne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Sycek trying to pass the guard but Payne defending well. #T1#
Sycek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Payne defending well though.
Payne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Payne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sycek.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Payne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Payne trying to control but Sycek postures up.
Sycek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sycek looks to land a strike but Payne avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Payne pulls Sycek in close to prevent any damage.
Payne is trying to control the position but Sycek postures up.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Payne 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.
Payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek throws a strike but Payne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Payne preventing the sweep.
Sycek wants to hit a sweep here but Payne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sycek there!
Sycek bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Sycek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sycek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Payne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Payne looking to control.
Payne is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek is looking to pass into half guard but Payne pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Payne is in guard.#REVB#
Sycek looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Payne wants to control from the top but Sycek keeps moving.
Sycek wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sycek is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Payne's head.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Payne wants to sweep here but Sycek controlling him for the moment.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Payne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sycek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sycek trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Payne manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sycek wants to improve his position but instead Payne has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Payne with a nice cross.
Sycek fails with the takedown.
Sycek leaves Payne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sycek tries to counter with a takedown but Payne is quick to defend against it.
Payne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sycek.#TD#
Sycek gets a takedown into half guard.
Sycek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sycek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payne can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Payne defending well though.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sycek wants to pass to mount but Payne is defending the position. #T1#
Payne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sycek scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sycek wants to free his trapped foot but Payne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Samuel Sycek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sycek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sycek throwing shots but Payne is blocking nicely.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Payne looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne manages to get to full guard.
Payne keeping full guard, as Sycek tries to pass. #T2#
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Payne blocks nicely.
Sycek is looking to pass into half guard but Payne pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Payne is in guard.#REVB#
Payne trying to control but Sycek is working from the bottom.
Sycek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Payne's guard. #REVR#
Payne looking to control.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Sycek throws a big right hand that misses.
Payne controls Sycek momentarily but Sycek frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sycek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Payne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek throws a strike but Payne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Payne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sycek is keeping the position for now.
Sycek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Payne manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sycek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sycek postures up in Payne's guard and throws a big left but Payne blocks it.
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Payne has wrist control.#T4#
Payne trying to control the position.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek lands a couple of elbows.
Sycek is fighting to break Payne's control of his arms but Payne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sycek is in close to Payne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sycek postures up in Payne's guard and throws a big left but Payne blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Payne has wrist control.
Sycek postures up in Payne's guard and throws a big left but Payne blocks it.
Payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sycek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Payne moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sycek shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Sycek scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sycek is nestled in close to Payne, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Payne is trying to maintain the position but Sycek is very close to passing his half guard.
Payne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sycek.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Payne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Payne is trying to maintain the position but Sycek is very close to passing his half guard.
Sycek working Payne over with strikes. #ROC#Payne is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sycek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Payne is still in real trouble! Can Sycek finish him?
Sycek looks to land a strike but Payne avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Payne blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Payne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.
Payne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Payne seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sycek stands up over Payne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek loads up on a big left hand. Payne felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sycek looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Payne can't hide his disappointment, as Sycek celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sycek!

Event: Bellicose - Bors vs Dash
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Sycek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Usman is trying to get back to full guard.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sycek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sycek is thwarting Usman's attempts to control the position.
Usman 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.
Sycek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Usman is looking to control Sycek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Usman avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Usman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sycek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sycek throwing shots but Usman is blocking nicely.
Sycek misses with a head shot. Usman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sycek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Usman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sycek defends it easily.#T1#
Sycek is in close to Usman's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#Usman is rocked!
Sycek loads up on a big left hand. Usman felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sycek looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Usman can't hide his disappointment, as Sycek celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sycek!
RaeRae Usman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Bellicose - Dunbar vs Ramano
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sycek or perhaps it was just good defense by Bouchard, which made it look bad.
Sycek shoots in looking for a takedown but Bouchard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sycek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bouchard throws a head kick that misses.
Bouchard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sycek on the side of the head.#CL#
Bouchard takes the fight into the clinch.
Bouchard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bouchard wants to get back to striking at distance but Sycek won't allow it. #TD2#
Sycek works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bouchard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bouchard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sycek landing some decent shots from guard.
Bouchard wants to stand but Sycek is controlling the position. #T1#
Bouchard has control of Sycek's left arm, preventing Sycek from doing any damage.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sycek lands a couple of elbows.
Sycek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sycek connects with a couple of short punches.
Sycek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bouchard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bouchard, not yet.
Sycek throws a big right hand that misses.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bouchard is looking to stand up but Sycek isn't so interested in that idea.
Bouchard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sycek on the ground.
Bouchard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Bouchard blocks nicely.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sycek advances to half guard. #T2#
Sycek 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.
Sycek is pressing down on Bouchard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bouchard is holding on for now.
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. Sycek connects with a nice short shot to Bouchard's temple.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sycek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bouchard defending well though.
Bouchard wants to get back to full guard.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bouchard's head.
Sycek working Bouchard over with strikes.
Sycek drops an elbow to the side of Bouchard's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouchard trying to hold on to Sycek's head to control him but Sycek postures up.
Bouchard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sycek.
Sycek lands strikes from half guard.
Sycek is nestled in close to Bouchard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bouchard is trying to maintain the position but Sycek is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Sycek works his way into full mount!
Sycek is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Bouchard is rocked!
Sycek lands a big shot there that rocks Bouchard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Bouchard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sycek postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Bouchard badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Sycek around the waist but Sycek pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Sycek is the winner by TKO! Sycek jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sycek!

Event: Bellicose - Prokop vs Vedran
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1##TD#
Sycek changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Glover looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Glover avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sycek.
Glover 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.
Sycek in side control, throwing shots but Glover defends.
Glover is looking for a sweep.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sycek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sycek working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sycek cracks Glover with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sycek throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Glover wants to control but Sycek postures up.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Glover wants to get back to his feet but Sycek drags him back down.
Sycek misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Sycek seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Sycek working the ground and pound but Glover is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sycek throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sycek tries to move into full mount but can't pass Glover's legs.
Sycek is trying to ground and pound but Glover uses the momentary lack of control by Sycek to regain half guard.
Sycek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Glover wants to get back to his feet.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sycek not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sycek throwing shots but Glover is blocking nicely.
Sycek works his foot free and advances to mount.
Glover is in all sorts of trouble here.
Glover slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Glover dodges it nicely.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Glover's head.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sycek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Glover keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Glover to regain full guard.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sycek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sycek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Glover preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Glover avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Glover works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Glover avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sycek throws an elbow that misses. Glover uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sycek's guard. Nice move by Glover!#REVB#
Sycek wants to sweep here but Glover controlling him for the moment.
Glover wants to stand but Sycek has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sycek is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sycek postures up in Glover's guard and throws a big left but Glover blocks it. #T4#
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sycek throws an elbow that misses. Glover uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sycek's guard. Nice move by Glover!#REVB#
Glover is looking to stand up but Sycek won't let him.
Sycek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Glover's guard. #REVR#
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Glover preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Glover wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sycek postures up in Glover's guard and throws a big left but Glover blocks it.
Glover has control of Sycek's left arm, preventing Sycek from doing any damage.
Glover utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt.
Sycek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like Glover was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glover darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sycek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glover can do to turn this around?
Sycek has his takedown stuffed
and Glover counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Samuel Sycek has been cut.
Sycek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glover tries to avoid it but Sycek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glover to the ground. Glover escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Glover throws out a counter right but Sycek avoids it with no problem.
Sycek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Glover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover lands with a nice body punch.
Sycek seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sycek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Glover circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sycek to the canvas! Sycek doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Glover keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Glover!
A very excited looking Buster Glover 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: Bellicose - Pustik vs Wilson
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Sycek gets a double leg takedown into Shamrock's guard.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock wants to stand and escape but Sycek is having none of it.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek with a nice head shot there.#ES#
Shamrock uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Shamrock tries to sprawl but Sycek drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shamrock has hold of Sycek's hands but Sycek slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sycek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamrock defending well though.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
Sycek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sycek scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#Shamrock is rocked!
Sycek lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Shamrock quite badly. Shamrock pulls Sycek in close trying to recover. Sycek postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Shamrock on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Shamrock doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sycek!

Event: NYCL Fight Night (4)
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1##TD#
Sycek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Usman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sycek's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Usman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sycek pulls his head out easily.
Sycek wants to control but Usman is keeping him busy.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Usman manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Usman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Sycek is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Usman has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sycek is looking to defend but Usman has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sycek! Usman pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sycek taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). RaeRae Usman!
After winning the bout, RaeRae Usman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYCL Fight Night (1)
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Imbembe throws a solid leg kick but Sycek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Imbembe.
Samuel Sycek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sycek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Imbembe dodges it nicely.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sycek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sycek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Imbembe defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2#It looks like Calvino Imbembe has been cut.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES#
Imbembe manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sycek keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sycek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Imbembe is defending well.
Imbembe is looking to control Sycek's arms but Sycek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Imbembe has his back to the cage.
Imbembe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sycek.
Sycek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Imbembe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Calvino Imbembe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.#T1#
Imbembe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Imbembe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sycek.
Calvino Imbembe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Sycek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Imbembe's guard.

Imbembe pushes Sycek off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Imbembe gets caught flat footed, as Sycek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sycek working some strikes from top position.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Imbembe blocks nicely.
Sycek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Imbembe wants to stand up but Sycek is controlling him. #T2#
Sycek with a nice head shot there.
Imbembe is breathing heavily.
Sycek with a nice head shot there.
Sycek throws a strike but Imbembe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Imbembe preventing the sweep.
Sycek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Imbembe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sycek cracks Imbembe with a solid left hand.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Imbembe blocks nicely.
Imbembe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Imbembe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Imbembe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Imbembe blocks nicely.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Imbembe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Imbembe blocks nicely.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Sycek throws an elbow that misses. Imbembe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sycek's guard. Nice move by Imbembe!#REVR#
Sycek throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imbembe is one step ahead there.
Sycek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Imbembe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sycek's coach down at Brloh was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sycek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sycek dodges the punch combination from Imbembe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Sycek changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Imbembe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvino Imbembe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Sycek looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Imbembe!
Imbembe parries the strikes from Sycek easily there. Sycek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Imbembe to escape.
Imbembe wants to get back to his feet but Sycek drags him back down.
Sycek throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Imbembe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Imbembe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sycek 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.
Sycek in side control lands a decent elbow. #CUT2#Calvino Imbembe's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek misses with the ground and pound.
Sycek working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Imbembe is rocked!#CUT2#Calvino Imbembe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Imbembe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sycek asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Oh Imbembe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sycek working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #CUT2#Jeez, Calvino Imbembe's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Calvino Imbembe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samuel Sycek!

Event: NYCL 13 - Bishop vs Alaskiano
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cap enables Sycek to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cap manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Sycek has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cap to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sycek is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cap pulls down on the head and he's put Sycek to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Cap!

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