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Event: PKL Playoff Round 1     
Date:   Nov 03, 2017
#R1#
Sykk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sykk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Sykk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Price wants to clinch up but Sykk keeps it at a distance.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Price slips under a jab.
And Price counters with a quick kick to the body but Sykk blocks it.
A big right from Sykk misses.
Sykk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sykk darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Price instigates a clinch.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Price doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Price working aggressively here.
Price misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Price has him pressed against the ropes.
Sykk lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Ozzie Price has been cut.
Price lands an uppercut.
Price takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
Sykk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Price tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Price back against the ropes. #T1#
Price misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Sykk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sykk moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozzie Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price thuds his shin into the meat of Sykk's side.
Sykk blocks the body kick.
Price throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk defending well as Price loads up on a big left hand.
Price misses with a body kick.
Sykk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sykk tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Price.
Price fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Price moves forwards but Sykk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Price just misses with a punch to the body.
Price blocks a jab.
Price slips a jab from Sykk.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Price scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Price moves forwards but Sykk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Price missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykk avoids the head kick by Price.
Price looks for the body kick but Sykk saw that one coming.
Price steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Sykk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sykk throws a right and a left that Price avoids nicely.
Sykk tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sykk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Price.
Price throws a shot from downtown. Sykk moves away and avoids it.
Sykk moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Price scores with a head kick. Sykk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Price looks to land a right hand but Sykk moved out of range.
Sykk feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price scores with a kick to the body.
Sykk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Price is out of range.
Sykk just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPrice.
Price comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Price lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Price throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ozzie Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ozzie Price's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sykk throws out a loose jab but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Sykk misses its intended target.
Price moves out of range of the body kick.
Sykk is looking to slow Price down with leg kicks.
Price connects with a body shot.
Price lands a lovely overhand right.
Sykk stalks Price and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Price's face. Price staggers backwards, shaken.
Price drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sykk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Price is out of range and Sykk settles back down.
Price tries to clinch there but Sykk circles away.
Price missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Sykk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sykk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Price's head.
Price lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykk was well out of range. Poor timing from Price.
Sykk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Price under the eye.
Price closes the distance but Sykk moves to the side
and Sykk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Price tries to clinch but Sykk moves out of range.
Price throws a poor cross that misses
and Sykk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sykk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Price, right into the meat.
Sykk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sykk scores with the left hand. Price knows he should have avoided that one.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Price lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Price throws a push kick but Sykk slaps the foot to one side.
Sykk throws a counter combo.
Price's corner calls for a 1-2. Price obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Price throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sykk on the side of the head.
Price fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sykk checks it well.
Price fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sykk takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Price takes the fight into the clinch.
Sykk gets through Price's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Sykk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prices head.
Price lands with a right to the head.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Price.
A short uppercut from Sykk.
Price misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Sykk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Price's brow.
Sykk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sykk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Price's elbow.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sykk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Price looks to land a left hand but Sykk moved out of range nicely.
Sykk thinks about the counter body kick.
Price connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
Price lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sykk throws a shot from downtown. Price moves away and avoids it.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Price misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vesa Sykk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ozzie Price's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sykk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sykk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Price blocks a leg kick.
Price scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sykk thuds a left hand into Price's body.
Price misses with a body kick.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Price with a hook.
Price defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand.
Sykk misses with a hook.
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
Price moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sykk swinging wildly here.
Sykk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk misses with a hook. Price ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Price.#T1#
Sykk blocks the body kick.
Sykk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozzie Price is winning the standup battle so far.
Price thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Sykk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Price connects with a nice looking jab.
Sykk throws a good cross that connects.
Price takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the liver by Sykk. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body kick from Price.
Price lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Price throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sykk misses with the combination.
Price lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sykk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk moves out of range as Price throws a body kick.
Sykk moves out of range as Price strikes.#T2#
Sykk misses with a two punch combination.
Price 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.#CL#
Price pushes Sykk up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Sykk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Price lands with a nice body kick.
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Price throws a half hearted mid kick.
Price fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykk moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Price.
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
Price throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sykk on the side of the head.
Sykk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sykk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Price checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Price throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykk pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozzie Price!

In his post fight interview, Ozzie Price started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Vesa Sykk stepped up to the mic, saying 'IT'S ALL OVER!! I'm retiring from MMA. Couldn't have asked for a better fight to end my career. So long, see you in the Bahamas.'.

 

Event: PKL 1.9     
Date:   Oct 20, 2017
#R1#
Good exchange - Sykk coming out on top.
Sykk tests Teimosia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykk.
Sykk blocks the body kick. #CL#
Teimosia gets a clinch.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Teimosia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Teimosia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykk.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Teimosia.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Sykk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teimosia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sykk paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Teimosia moves into the clinch.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike.
Teimosia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A short right from Sykk.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Teimosia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sykk moves out of range of the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Sykk.
Sykk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sykk throws a chopping leg kick but Teimosia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Teimosia throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Sykk misses with a hook.
Teimosia doesn't manage to clinch there - Sykk circles away.
Sykk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sykk missing with a left hand there. Teimosia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Sykk.
Teimosia tries to clinch but Sykk is having none of it.
Sykk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teimosia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sykk swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Sykk misses with an uppercut.
Teimosia tries to clinch there but Sykk circles away.
Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykk.
Teimosia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teimosia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Teimosia throws a leg kick but Sykk moved away.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Teimosia. Those never looked like landing.
Teimosia misses with an uppercut.
Teimosia scores with a nice strike.
Teimosia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Teimosia moves in looking to clinch but Sykk pushes him off.
A left and a right from Teimosia both land. Nice combination.
Nice straight punches there by Sykk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sykk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sykk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teimosia moves in looking to clinch but Sykk pushes him off.
Sykk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teimosia moves in looking to clinch but Sykk pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vesa Sykk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Teimosia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sykk throws a solid leg kick but Teimosia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sykk.
Sykk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teimosia lands an overhand right.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Teimosia.
Teimosia blocks a jab.
Sykk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sykk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teimosia's sensitive parts.
Sykk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Teimosia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Sykk.
Sykk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teimosia lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teimosia swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk keeps Teimosia at a distance using the push kick.
Teimosia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Teimosia's shoulder, as Teimosia tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk cracks Teimosia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teimosia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teimosia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sykk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Teimosia tries to clinch up.
Teimosia lands an overhand right.
Teimosia tried to score with a low kick but Sykk checks it.
Teimosia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teimosia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykk throws out the jab.
Sykk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Teimosia on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Sykk misses its intended target.
Teimosia ducks under a wild hook from Sykk.
Teimosia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Teimosia tries to score with a low kick but Sykk moves his leg out of the way.
Sykk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sykk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Teimosia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Teimosia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Teimosia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sykk's hands.
Vesa Sykk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Sykk does no damage.
Teimosia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teimosia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teimosia tries to clinch up.
Sykk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teimosia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teimosia tries to land a front kick but Sykk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Teimosia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykk moves away.
Teimosia doesn't manage to clinch there - Sykk circles away.
Sykk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teimosia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sykk thinking.
Sykk 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. #CL#
Teimosia has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
Teimosia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hilton Teimosia will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Teimosia moves out of range of the body kick from Sykk.
Teimosia tried to counter with a leg kick but Sykk avoided it.
Teimosia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Teimosia moves in looking to clinch but Sykk pushes him off.
Teimosia checks a low kick from Sykk.
Teimosia tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sykk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Teimosia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sykk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teimosia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Teimosia backing away here, and Sykk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Teimosia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Sykk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sykk is looking to slow Teimosia down with leg kicks.
Teimosia misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teimosia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk throws a body punch but Teimosia moves out of range.
Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykk.
Teimosia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sykk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teimosia. Teimosia obviously looking to wear him down.
Sykk throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Sykk thumps Teimosia with a low kick.
Teimosia is looking to clinch but Sykk is avoiding it.
Sykk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Teimosia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sykk, pushing him back against the ropes.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Sykk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Teimosia.
Hilton Teimosia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sykk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sykk looking to throw knees to the head but Teimosia is blocking nicely.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teimosia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykk backwards. #BC2#
Sykk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teimosia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teimosia misses with a head kick.
Teimosia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykk misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Teimosia catches Sykk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sykk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teimosia.
Teimosia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sykk.
Teimosia is looking to clinch.
Sykk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sykk moves out of range of the strikes.
Teimosia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sykk.
Sykk throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Teimosia moves into the clinch.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teimosia blocks an elbow strike from Sykk. #BC2#
Sykk breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Teimosia.
Sykk throws a jab when Teimosia was well out of range.
Sykk throws a big shot that misses.
Teimosia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
Teimosia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vesa Sykk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sykk 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vesa Sykk!

A less than humble Vesa Sykk misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: PKL 1.8     
Date:   Oct 13, 2017
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Sykk there.
Sykk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wonha on the side of the head.
Vesa Sykk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sykk.#CL#
Sykk gets tackled into the ropes by Wonha. Wonha maintains the clinch.
Wonha throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Wonha lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Sykk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wonha just misses with a punch to the body.
Wonha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykk throws out the jab.
Wonha scores with a body shot.
Sykk's corner calls for a 1-2. Sykk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk throws a good cross that connects.
Sykk checks the leg kick.
Wonha jabs Sykk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sykk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wonhas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wonha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sykk's head.
Wonha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Wonha tries to clinch up but Sykk circles away and keeps his distance.
Wonha takes one on the button.
Sykk thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Wonha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wonha is looking to wear down Sykk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wonha throws a low kick, looking for Sykk's leg but Sykk calmly moves out of range.
Sykk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wonha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Wonha misses.
Wonha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wonha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wonha slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Sykk.
Sykk dips to his left and cracks Wonha with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Wonha is rocked!
Sykk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wonha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonha 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.
Oh Wonha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wonha misses with a few strikes there.
Wonha seems to have got his legs back now.
Sykk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Wonha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sykk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sykk closes the distance and catches Wonha with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Wonha is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Wonha is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Wonha is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Sykk takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vesa Sykk!
Vesa Sykk spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: PKL 1.7     
Date:   Oct 06, 2017
#R1#
Shamkhalaev tried to score with a low kick but Sykk checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamkhalaev.
Sykk scores with a decent looking hook.
Sykk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Shamkhalaev slips the punch.
Shamkhalaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamkhalaev punishes Sykk's body with a nice straight punch.
Sykk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Shamkhalaev gets a clinch.
Shamkhalaev tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamkhalaev tries a knee to the head but Sykk blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sykk breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Sykk misses its intended target.
Shamkhalaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamkhalaev throws a nice looking combination but Sykk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sykk is looking to counter punch.
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!
Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot
and Sykk counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Shamkhalaev slips a straight right by Sykk.
Sykk avoids a kick to the body.
Shamkhalaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamkhalaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sykk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sykk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamkhalaev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shamkhalaev thows a leg kick but Sykk checks it
and Shamkhalaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sykk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shamkhalaev lands a body shot.
Sykk jabs Shamkhalaev right on the nose. Shamkhalaev blinks but takes it well.
Shamkhalaev cracks the inside of Sykk's front leg.
Sykk tries a low kick but Shamkhalaev avoids it.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk checks a leg kick.
Shamkhalaev throws out a leg kick but Sykk moves out of range and Shamkhalaev only half commits.
Shamkhalaev throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Shamkhalaev slips the punch.
Sykk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook
and Sykk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shamkhalaev is looking to chop away at Sykk's legs.
Shamkhalaev misses with a straight right.
Sykk misses with a looping right.
Sykk throws the left hand but Shamkhalaev avoids the punch easily.
Sykk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sykk throws a low kick but Shamkhalaev moves out of range easily.
Shamkhalaev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev slips a jab from Sykk.
Shamkhalaev scores with a spinning back kick!
A clash of legs there as Sykk blocks the low kick.
Sykk throwing a counter right hand but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamkhalaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook
and Sykk counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shamkhalaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykk.
Shamkhalaev is looking for the big counter here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamkhalaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamkhalaev throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Shamkhalaev misses.
Sykk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamkhalaev swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk walks into a straight right hand from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sykk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sykk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamkhalaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamkhalaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamkhalaev staying out of range there.
Sykk misses the shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sykk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Sykk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sykk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shamkhalaev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sykk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shamkhalaev feints and then cracks Sykk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sykk down.
Shamkhalaev thows a body kick. Sykk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook to the body
and Sykk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shamkhalaev cracks Sykk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Sykk throws a good cross that connects.
Sykk scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Shamkhalaev. Those never looked like landing.
Sykk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shamkhalaev lands a leg kick that knocks Sykk off balance momentarily.
Sykk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamkhalaev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheers as Shamkhalaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sykk doesn't seem phased though.
Sykk throws a hook but Shamkhalaev avoids it easily.
Shamkhalaev throws an overhand right that lands on Sykk's shoulder, as Sykk tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Shamkhalaev.
Sykk jabs at Shamkhalaev's body.
Shamkhalaev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sykk.
Sykk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has been cut.
Shamkhalaev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamkhalaev staying out of range there.
Shamkhalaev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sykk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sykk drops his hands momentarily and Shamkhalaev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sykk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shamkhalaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamkhalaev misses with a right hand
and Sykk counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamkhalaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sykk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sykk just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vesa Sykk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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#
Shamkhalaev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Shamkhalaev tenderised Sykk's leg. Sykk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sykk works the jab nicely.
Sykk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sykk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Shamkhalaev is rocked!
Shamkhalaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sykk avoids the body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Sykk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sykk just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk keeps the fight on the outside.
Shamkhalaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Shamkhalaev misses
and Sykk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamkhalaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Sykk circles away.
Shamkhalaev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
A low kick from Shamkhalaev misses
and Sykk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shamkhalaev's knee momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sykk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shamkhalaev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shamkhalaev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sykk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shamkhalaev cracks the inside of Sykk's front leg.
That kick from Shamkhalaev tenderised Sykk's leg. Sykk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vesa Sykk is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamkhalaev moves away from the strike by Sykk.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamkhalaev.
Sykk throws a good cross that connects.
Sykk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamkhalaev clobbers Sykk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sykk looks to land a right hand but Shamkhalaev moved out of range.
Sykk throws a leg kick
enabling Shamkhalaev to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk takes one to the chin there.
Sykk misses with a hook.
Shamkhalaev flicks out a counter leg kick but Sykk steps away.#T2#
Sykk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shamkhalaev under the eye.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sykk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shamkhalaev - the referee stops the clock and Sykk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shamkhalaev. Sykk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shamkhalaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk throws a solid leg kick but Shamkhalaev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sykk.
Sykk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shamkhalaev takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
Sykk throws out a loose jab but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk checks a low kick from Shamkhalaev.
Sykk checks a leg kick.
Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sykk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamkhalaev scores with a leg kick.
Shamkhalaev scores with a decent looking hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev.
Well Shamkhalaev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!

After the big win, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: PKL 1.6     
Date:   Sep 29, 2017
#R1##CL#
Teimosia moves into the clinch successfully.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Teimosia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teimosia swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
Teimosia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Teimosia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teimosia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Teimosia lands with a good body shot.
Teimosia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sykk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Teimosia slips under a jab.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Teimosia rushes Sykk and presses him up against the ropes.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Teimosia.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sykk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sykk tries to keep at a distance but Teimosia has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Sykk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sykk. Teimosia does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Teimosia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sykk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teimosia avoids the body shot from Sykk.
Teimosia connects with a leg kick. Sykk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Teimosia moves into the clinch.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk is trying to break free.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Teimosia.
Sykk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Teimosia lands a shoulder strike.
Teimosia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Teimosia lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teimosia fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
Teimosia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Teimosia as the two fighters clinch.
Sykk looks winded!
Teimosia misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teimosia.
A right hand to the body from Teimosia.
Sykk wants to break free but Teimosia has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Teimosia.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia blocking some punches.
Teimosia lands an uppercut.#BC#
Teimosia breaks from the clinch.
Sykk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teimosia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykk throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Teimosia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Teimosia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sykk throws out a counter right but Teimosia avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilton Teimosia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##KD#
Teimosia closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Sykk crashing to the mat! Sykk uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC#
Sykk is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Teimosia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sykk is still on wobbly legs! Can Teimosia finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Teimosia.
Sykk seems to have recovered his senses.
Teimosia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sykk's hands.
Teimosia moves in looking to clinch but Sykk pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Sykk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sykk is looking to land body kicks.
Teimosia tries to counter by clinching up but Sykk breaks away and moves out of range.
Teimosia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
Teimosia throws out a powerful jab.
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!
That kick from Teimosia tenderised Sykk's leg. Sykk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
Teimosia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Teimosia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Teimosia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Teimosia lands with a straight right. Sykk didn't see that one coming.
Teimosia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sykk on the side of the head. #KD#
Teimosia drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Sykk onto his butt! Sykk pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#T1##CL#
Sykk gets tackled into the ropes by Teimosia. Teimosia maintains the clinch.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Sykk throws an elbow but misses.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Teimosia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia is leaning against Sykk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sykk is breathing heavily.
Teimosia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Teimosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC2#
Sykk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sykk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sykk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teimosia.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teimosia lunges at Sykk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sykk's hand.
Sykk swings for the body but Teimosia moves out of range.
As Sykk tries to get set, Teimosia tries to push him back and clinch up but Sykk manages to avoid the attempt.#KD#
Teimosia scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Sykk to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Teimosia away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Sykk got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Teimosia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykk can do to turn this around?#KD#
Teimosia drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Sykk onto his butt! Sykk pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Teimosia scores with a nice head shot.
Sykk scores with a hook to the body. Teimosia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Teimosia lands a nice hook to Sykk's body. Sykk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Teimosia tries to clinch up.
Sykk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Teimosia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teimosia cracks the inside of Sykk's front leg. #KD#
Teimosia clips Sykk with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Sykk a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#KD#
Teimosia staggers Sykk with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Sykk looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sykk slips a jab and a cross from Teimosia.
Sykk swings for the body but Teimosia moves out of range.
Sykk takes one on the button.
Teimosia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilton Teimosia takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sykk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Teimosia.
Teimosia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sykk misses with a series of wild punches.
Teimosia lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Sykk gets tackled into the ropes by Teimosia. Teimosia maintains the clinch.
Sykk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Teimosia scores with a shot to the side of Sykk's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
Teimosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Teimosia lands with a left to the head.
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!
Teimosia creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Sykk crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Sykk face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Teimosia takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hilton Teimosia!

 

Event: PKL 1.5     
Date:   Sep 22, 2017
#R1#
Clap checks a low kick from Sykk.
Clap getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sykk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sykk throws a shot from downtown. Clap moves away and avoids it.
Sykk misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Clap. Beautiful body shot.
Sykk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clap is able to avoid easily.
Clap misses with a wild body shot.
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Clap tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clap lands a nice looking body kick.
Clap misses with a body kick.
Sykk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clap counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk misses with a straight left.
Sykk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A lazy left from Sykk finds it's target.
Clap lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clap throws a sloppy head kick and Sykk moves out of range easily. #T1#
Sykk throws a looping overhand right but Clap ducks down to avoid it.
Clap half committed to a counter leg kick.
Clap takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sykk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clap scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sykk moves out of range as Clap strikes.
Clap moves away from the strike by Sykk.
A quick step to the side and Clap tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sykk takes one on the button.
Clap on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Clap is rocked!
Clap ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Clap is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clap.
Clap seems to have got his legs back now.
Sykk looks to land a right hand but Clap moved out of range.
Sykk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
An inside leg kick lands from Sykk.
Sykk looks to score with a jab to the body but Clap is just out of range.#T2#
Clap scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Sykk misses
and Clap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykk scores with a nice strike.
Sykk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sykk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#
Sykk is rocked!
Clap takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clap checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sykk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clap throws a big shot that misses.
Clap bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sykk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sykk misses with a left hand
and Clap counters with a three punch combo that has Sykk backing up. Sykk nods at Clap to acknowledge the strikes.
Sykk is still on wobbly legs! Can Clap finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clap looks to throw the jab but Sykk is out of range.
Clap is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sykk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clap swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Erick Clap 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#
Sykk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clap's hands.
Sykk seems to have recovered his senses.
Sykk avoids the head kick by Clap.
Sykk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sykk scores with a hook.
Clap ducks under a wild hook from Sykk.
Clap cracks Sykk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Sykk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clap counters with a straight right hand.
Clap scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Clap slips the punch.
Clap tried to counter with a leg kick but Sykk avoided it.
Sykk lands a jab to the head.
Clap delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clap blocks a low kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Clap. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Clap has Sykk up against the ropes in a clinch.
Clap throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Clap struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clap.
Clap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sykk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clap's defenses.
Sykk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Clap throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Clap manages to break the clinch.
Erick Clap is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Sykk does no damage.
Clap defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand.
Clap throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Clap's shoulder, as Clap tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk throws the left hand but Clap avoids the punch easily.
Clap tries to bum rush Sykk with a series of wild strikes but Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clap avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body kick there by Clap.#T2#
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Clap.
Sykk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Clap has Sykk up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Sykk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clap with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clap throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clap lunges at Sykk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sykk's hand.
Clap takes one on the button.
Clap 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.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk misses with a hook.
Clap misses with a body kick.
Clap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erick Clap dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! 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#
Sykk throws a jab when Clap was well out of range.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Sykk flicks out a counter leg kick but Clap steps away.
Clap misses with a straight left.
Clap punishes Sykk's body with a nice straight punch.
Clap 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.
Clap throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Sykk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sykk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clap walks into a left hand.
Sykk thuds a left hand into Clap's body.
Sykk tests Clap's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Clap's head but Clap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykk looks to land a right hand but Clap moved out of range.
Sykk lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk takes one to the chin there.
Sykk misses the shot to the body.
Clap tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Clap misses with a straight left.
Clap works over Sykk's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Clap has managed to clinch.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sykk scores with a shot to the side of Clap's head. #BC2#
Sykk breaks the clinch.
Clap takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sykk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykk throws a jab but it's blocked by Clap.
Clap lands a nice hook to Sykk's body. Sykk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sykk throws a poor cross that misses
and Clap counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clap counters with a nice body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Clap scores with a four punch combination!
Clap blocks the body kick.
Clap jabs at Sykk's body.#T2#
Sykk throws a series of punches but Clap avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Sykk.
Clap checks a low kick from Sykk.
Clap pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clap connects with a looping right hand.
Clap moves out of range as Sykk strikes.
Sykk misses with a looping left.#CL#
Clap clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clap lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Clap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Sykk on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Clap scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Sykk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clap tries to clinch up but Sykk circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Clap.

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 Erick Clap.
Well Clap has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Clap!

Erick Clap gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: PKL 1.4     
Date:   Sep 15, 2017
#R1#
Sykk throws a shot from downtown. Silvestre moves away and avoids it.
Sykk looks to throw the jab but Silvestre is out of range.
Silvestre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykk throws out the jab.
Sykk lands with a straight right. Silvestre didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Silvestre has been cut.
Sykk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sykk swings widly with a right hand
and Silvestre counters with a nice uppercut.
Silvestre misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Sykk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sykk misses with a leg kick
and Silvestre counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Sykk is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Vesa Sykk has been cut.
Silvestre ducks right into an uppercut from Sykk.
Sykk thows a leg kick but Silvestre checks it #KD2#
and Silvestre counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Sykk goes down! Will Sykk beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Oh Sykk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk misses with an uppercut
letting Silvestre counter with a right hand. #T1#
Silvestre misses with a body punch
and Sykk counters with a stiff right hand.
Sykk seems to have got his legs back now.
Silvestre lands with a good body shot.
Silvestre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silvestre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sykk throws a right hand that misses
and Silvestre counters with a nice uppercut.
Sykk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silvestre's hands.
Silvestre blocks a jab.
Silvestre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sykk counters with a stiff right hand.
Silvestre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sykk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Silvestre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykk.
Sykk throws a right hand that misses
enabling Silvestre to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvestre checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sykk lands with a straight right. Silvestre didn't see that one coming.
Silvestre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silvestre looks to land a left hand but Sykk moved out of range nicely.
Sykk swings for the body but Silvestre moves out of range.
Silvestre looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Silvestre dips to his left and cracks Sykk with an uppercut!
Silvestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk staggers Silvestre with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Silvestre looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Sykk is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vesa Sykk!
Vesa Sykk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: PKL 1.3     
Date:   Sep 08, 2017
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Sykk. Beautiful body shot.
Teimosia misses with an uppercut.
Teimosia misses the shot to the body.
Teimosia tries to clinch up but Sykk circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Sykk clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
Sykk misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teimosia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Teimosia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Teimosia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Teimosia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykks head.
We've been informed that Sykk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short uppercut from Sykk.
Teimosia prevents a body shot from Sykk.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
A short left from Sykk.
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!
Teimosia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teimosia pushes Sykk back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Teimosia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Teimosia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
A short right from Teimosia on the inside.
Teimosia pushes Sykk back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Teimosia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teimosia takes an elbow to the temple.
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
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!#BC#
Teimosia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Teimosia gets tackled into the ropes by Sykk. Sykk maintains the clinch.
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teimosia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykk backwards. #T2#
Sykk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Teimosia lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sykk.
Sykk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Sykk lands a damaging elbow.
Teimosia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia lands a body shot.
Sykk lands with a right to the head.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Teimosia lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hilton Teimosia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sykk misses with an uppercut. Teimosia saw that one coming.#CL#
Teimosia moves into the clinch.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Teimosia lands an uppercut.
Teimosia tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teimosia. #T1#
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Teimosia.
Teimosia blocks an elbow strike.
Teimosia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teimosia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Teimosia pushes Sykk back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teimosia blocking some punches.
Sykk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teimosia blocks the elbow strike.
Teimosia lands a shot to the body.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia blocks an uppercut.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
A short right from Teimosia on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Teimosia scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teimosia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teimosia is working Sykk over against the ropes.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Teimosia blocks an uppercut.
Teimosia blocking some punches. #BC#
Teimosia breaks from the clinch.
Teimosia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sykk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Teimosia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sykk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Sykk pushes Teimosia up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sykk lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Teimosia.
Teimosia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sykk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Teimosia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilton Teimosia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Teimosia cracks a nice hook into Sykk's ribs.
Sykk tries to clinch but Teimosia moves out of range.
Sykk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Teimosia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Teimosia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teimosia slips a jab from Sykk.
Donk. Sykk catches Teimosia right on the button with a cross.
Sykk scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teimosia slips a jab from Sykk.
Teimosia wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Teimosia.#ROC#
Sykk is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Vesa Sykk has been cut.
Sykk lands a jab to Teimosia's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Teimosia.
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!
Sykk misses with a low kick as Teimosia jumps back.#T1#
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teimosia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teimosia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sykk paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Teimosia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sykk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Teimosia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teimosia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Sykk is still on wobbly legs! Can Teimosia finish him?
Sykk lands a shoulder strike.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk seems to have recovered his senses.
Teimosia struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sykk lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Teimosia on the inside.
Teimosia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia blocks an uppercut.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Sykk struggles to land a body shot inside as Teimosia controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Sykk.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sykk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Teimosia has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teimosia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teimosia.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Teimosia on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teimosia works on Sykk's body with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vesa Sykk.
I think Teimosia 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hilton Teimosia!

 

Event: PKL 1.2     
Date:   Sep 01, 2017
#R1#
Sykk slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin lands with a nice body punch.
Matoshin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sykk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matoshin looks to land a combination but Sykk avoids it well.
Sykk throws a jab but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk misses with a left hand
and Matoshin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matoshin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matoshin misses with a hook
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykk throws a hook but Matoshin blocks it.
Sykk throws a shot from downtown. Matoshin moves away and avoids it.
Matoshin throws a jab when Sykk was well out of range.
Matoshin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sykk throws a shot from downtown. Matoshin moves away and avoids it.
Matoshin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk misses with a straight left.
Sykk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Matoshin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Matoshin slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Matoshin misses its intended target.
Sykk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Matoshin jabs Sykk right on the nose. Sykk blinks but takes it well.
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sykk dips to his left and cracks Matoshin with an uppercut!
Sykk misses with a right hand
and Sykk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Sykk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sykk lands a nice hook to Matoshin's body. Matoshin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matoshin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matoshin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sykk counters with a leg kick.
Sykk scores with a leg kick.
Matoshin misses the jab.
Sykk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab from Sykk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
Sykk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matoshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
Matoshin misses with a head kick.
Sykk throws a big counter combination but Matoshin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matoshin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sykk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sykk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Sykk misses.
Matoshin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sykk misses with the body kick
and Matoshin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Matoshin tries to score with a low kick but Sykk moves his leg out of the way.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Matoshin takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
Sykk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Sykk there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matoshin scrambles back to his feet.
Matoshin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
A slow jab from Matoshin misses its intended target.
Sykk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vesa Sykk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Matoshin slips a straight right by Sykk.
Matoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Sykk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matoshin finds it's way round the side to connect with Sykk's head.
Matoshin lands with an uppercut that bounces Sykk off the ropes and back into range.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sykk lands a jab.
Matoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Nice defenses there by Matoshin.
Sykk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matoshin.
Sykk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin throws a big counter head kick but Sykk avoids it with no problem.
Matoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sykk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk misses with a body kick.
Jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Matoshin moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Matoshin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykk.
Matoshin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sykk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matoshin unleashes a big counter combination but Sykk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matoshin lands a nice hook to Sykk's body. Sykk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sykk throws a body kick that misses
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Matoshin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matoshin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sykk throws a hook but Matoshin blocks it.
Sykk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykk misses with a combination
and Matoshin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykk.
Sykk misses with a jab to the body
letting Matoshin counter with a right hand.
Sykk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sykk takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
Sykk checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sykk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin throws a body shot but no joy.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Matoshin swinging wildly here.
Matoshin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Sykk swings widly with a right hand
and Matoshin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sykk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matoshin takes a step back to recover.
Matoshin lands a head shot.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykk throws the left hand but Matoshin avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Matoshin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sykk misses the jab.
Sykk missing with a left hand there. Matoshin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matoshin swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Matoshin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sykk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sykk misses with a right hand
and Sykk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matoshin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matoshin blocks the body kick.
Matoshin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matoshin lands a slapping body shot.
Sykk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Sykk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sykk is looking to land body kicks.
Matoshin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sykk throws a jab but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a shot from downtown. Sykk moves away and avoids it.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk misses with a lunging right hand
and Matoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matoshin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sykk throws a jab but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Sykk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sykk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matoshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk walks into a stiff left hand from Matoshin.#T1#
Matoshin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matoshin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matoshin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matoshin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sykk tries to move into range but Matoshin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sykk scores with a nice head shot.
Sykk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matoshin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matoshin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sykk misses with a low kick as Matoshin jumps back.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Sykk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matoshin misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Sykk.
Sykk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matoshin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
Sykk throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matoshin swinging wildly here. #T2#
Sykk throws a looping overhand right but Matoshin ducks down to avoid it.
Sykk misses with a hook
and Matoshin counters with a left and a right that stings Sykk.
Matoshin scores with a nice head shot.
Matoshin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matoshin digs a good hook to Sykk's body.
Sykk looks to land a left hand but Matoshin moved out of range nicely.
Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykk.
It seemed like Matoshin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matoshin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sykk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Sykk.
Sykk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matoshin.
Sykk misses with a wild body shot.
Matoshin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sykk at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Matoshin jabs Sykk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sykk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sykk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sykk throws a right hand that misses
and Matoshin counters with a straight right hand.
Sykk scores with a nice strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matoshin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!

Toshi Matoshin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: PKL 1.1     
Date:   Aug 25, 2017
#R1#
Vamoosh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
Vamoosh misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
Sykk cracks Vamoosh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sykk catches Vamoosh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vamoosh looks for the body kick but Sykk saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Sykk misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Sykk.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sykk.
Vamoosh fakes the leg kick and cracks Sykk in the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Vamoosh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sykk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sykk misses with a looping right.
Vamoosh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Sykk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sykk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vamoosh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch lands to the side of Sykk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vamoosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykk.
We've been informed that Vamoosh has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sykk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vamoosh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Sykk throws an off balance right hand
and Vamoosh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sykk moves out of range as Vamoosh throws a body kick.
Vamoosh lands a really nice looking cross but Sykk seems unphased.
Sykk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh moves out of range as Sykk strikes.
Sykk misses with a hook. Vamoosh ducked under it nicely.
Vamoosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykk.
Sykk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sykk lands with a good body shot.
Vamoosh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sykk. Sykk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vamoosh scores with a punch to the head.
Sykk throws a low kick but Vamoosh moves out of range easily.
Vamoosh is looking for the big counter here.
Vamoosh is looking to land body kicks.
Vamoosh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sykk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk lands with an uppercut that bounces Vamoosh off the ropes and back into range.
Vamoosh throws a jab when Sykk was well out of range.
Vamoosh lands a jab to Sykk's midsection.
Sykk gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Vamoosh moves forwards but Sykk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sykk misses with an uppercut. Vamoosh saw that one coming.
Sykk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sykk motions for Vamoosh to come forward. Sykk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vamoosh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vamoosh lands with an overhand left.
Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Sykk.
Vamoosh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sykk connects with a crisp jab.
Vamoosh lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sykk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Sykk blocks the leg kick.
Sykk thows a leg kick but Vamoosh checks it
and Vamoosh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sykk thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vamoosh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sykk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ravi Vamoosh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy left from Sykk finds it's target.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh slips a jab from Sykk.
Sykk throws a right hand that misses
and Vamoosh counters with a nice leg kick.
Vamoosh misses with an uppercut. Sykk saw that one coming.
Sykk lands a jab to the head.
Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Vamoosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sykk at a distance.
Sykk misses with a few strikes there.
Sykk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk misses with a left hand
and Vamoosh counters with a right hand to the body.
Sykk needs to keep his hands up - Vamoosh had a free shot at his head there.
Vamoosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Sykk.
Vamoosh lands with a cross.
Ravi Vamoosh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vamoosh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Vamoosh blocks the low kick.
Sykk lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Sykk throws a head kick that half lands.
Vamoosh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sykk under the eye.
Sykk throws a series of punches but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Vesa Sykk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vamoosh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vamoosh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sykk on the side of the head.
Vamoosh looks to land a right hand but Sykk moved out of range.
Vamoosh misses with a looping left.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick that misses.
Vamoosh connects with a solid leg kick.
Sykk misses with the combination.
Sykk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykk throws a leg kick
and Vamoosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykk scores with a jab. Vamoosh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk throws a jab when Vamoosh was well out of range.
Sykk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh works Sykk's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Sykk tries to score with a low kick but Vamoosh moves his leg out of the way.
Vamoosh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sykk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
Sykk misses with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sykk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vamoosh - the referee stops the clock and Sykk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vamoosh. Sykk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vamoosh staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Sykk.
Sykk jabs Vamoosh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vamoosh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vamoosh blocks the body kick.
Sykk sizes up Vamoosh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vamoosh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A good leg kick by Sykk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vamoosh tries to clinch but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk half committed to a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sykk.
Sykk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vamoosh is able to avoid easily.
Vamoosh checks a leg kick.
Sykk 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vesa Sykk dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sykk looks to throw the jab but Vamoosh is out of range.
Sykk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vamoosh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vamoosh misses with a low kick.
Sykk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Vamoosh slips the punch.
Vamoosh connects with a right hand. Sykk shakes it off.
A low kick from Sykk misses
and Vamoosh counters with a nice uppercut.
Vamoosh checks a leg kick.
Sykk misses with a hook. Vamoosh ducked under it nicely.
Vamoosh moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Sykk misses with a leg kick
and Vamoosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vamoosh, right into the meat.
Sykk dips to his left and cracks Vamoosh with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykk drops his hands momentarily and Vamoosh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vamoosh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vamoosh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vamoosh. #T1#
A cross from Vamoosh lands.
A leg kick checked by Vamoosh.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vamoosh moves away.
Vamoosh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sykk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sykk thuds his shin into the meat of Vamoosh's side.
Vamoosh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sykk throws a body shot but no joy.
Sykk throws a big shot that misses.
Vamoosh slips a jab and a cross from Sykk.
A clash of legs there as Vamoosh blocks the low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sykk.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
Sykk lands with an overhand left.
Vamoosh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sykk.
Sykk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vamoosh throws a nice head kick! #ROC2#
Sykk is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykk tries to land a body kick
and Vamoosh counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Sykk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sykk throws a leg kick but Vamoosh moved away.
A little jabbing left from Vamoosh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sykk, as that shot connected.
Vamoosh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk throws a series of punches but Vamoosh avoids them all with ease.
Vamoosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Sykk throws a poor cross that misses
and Vamoosh counters with a straight right hand.
Sykk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vamoosh thuds a left hand into Sykk's body.
Sykk sizes up Vamoosh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vamoosh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vamoosh scores with a body shot.
Sykk seems to have got his legs back now.
Sykk throws a push kick but Vamoosh slaps the foot to one side.
Vamoosh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sykk.
Sykk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vamoosh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vamoosh tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sykk throws a right hand that misses
and Vamoosh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vamoosh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sykks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sykk throws out a loose jab but Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ravi Vamoosh.
Well Vamoosh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: CEC 526     
Date:   Jul 09, 2017
#R1#
Daghammar misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Sykk counters by clinching up.
Sykk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daghammar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk 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.
Daghammar blocking some punches.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar looking to stall.
Daghammar has Sykk pushed against the cage.
Sykk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykk takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar trying to stall but Sykk improves his position.
We've been informed that Daghammar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Daghammar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykk.
A nice left hand lands by Daghammar.
A short uppercut from Sykk. #TD#
Sykk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sykk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Daghammar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daghammar is controlling him. #SUB#
Sykk looking for a guillotine here but Daghammar defends easily.
Sykk wants to control the position but Daghammar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sykk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sykk.#SUB#
Sykk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daghammar defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Sykk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Daghammar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sykk.
Sykk tries to improve position but can't.
Sykk is not content to let Daghammar control the position.
Sykk can't do much from the bottom here.
Sykk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sykk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Daghammar is thwarting Sykk's attempts to control the position.
Sykk has his hands clasped together around Daghammar's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Sykk actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sykk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daghammar pulls his head out easily.
Daghammar controlling the pace.
Sykk trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Daghammar manages to pass to mount! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sykk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sykk is trying to escape back to his feet but Daghammar uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sykk struggling a bit here.
Sykk is letting Daghammar control him for a moment.
Sykk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Daghammar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sykk looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk misses with a body shot
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sykk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daghammar counters with a right hand to the body.
Sykk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk wants to clinch
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Daghammar misses. #T1#
Daghammar wants to clinch up but Sykk keeps it at a distance.
Daghammar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sykk has time to react.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykk was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a double jab.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Sykk.
Daghammar is looking to clinch but Sykk is avoiding it. #CL#
Sykk moves into the clinch.
Sykk throws an elbow but it misses.
Daghammar lands a nice uppercut.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sykk.#T2#
Daghammar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Daghammar back against the cage.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daghammar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk pushes Daghammar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sykk up against the cage.
Sykk jumps guard but Daghammar stands there with Sykk around his waist. Sykk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sykk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sykk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daghammar walks away with a smile on his face. Sykk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vesa Sykk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykk throws an off balance right hand
and Sykk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Daghammar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daghammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
Sykk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Sykk instigates a clinch.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Sykk manages to pull guard.
Sykk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Sykk working for a triangle but Daghammar defends it easily. #T4##SUB#
Sykk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Daghammar escapes and throws Sykk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sykk is trying to improve his position.
Sykk is working hard here to advance position.
Daghammar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sykk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Daghammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Sykk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sykk swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Sykk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Daghammar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sykk throws a lazy uppercut
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykk.
Daghammar unleashes a big counter combination but Sykk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar slips a jab from Sykk.
Daghammar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab lands there for Sykk.
A big right from Daghammar misses. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sykk.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch but Daghammar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daghammar misses with a jab to the body
and Sykk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sykk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sykk. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daghammar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A left lands for Sykk.#T2#
Sykk misses the jab.
Daghammar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Daghammar as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sykk.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut
and Sykk counters with a nice leg kick.
Daghammar misses with a double jab
and Sykk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Daghammar's shoulder, as Daghammar tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Daghammar throws a right and a left that Sykk avoids nicely.
Sykk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Daghammar.
Sykk throws a right hand that misses
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Daghammar blocks a leg kick.
Sykk connects with a jab.
Sykk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sykk throws a push kick but Daghammar slaps the foot to one side.
Sykk lands a lovely overhand right.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sykk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Sykk is rocked!
Sykk misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Daghammar moves into the clinch.
Oh Sykk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Sykk. #TD#
Sykk pulls guard effortlessly.
Dag Daghammar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB#
Sykk working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Daghammar has passed into half guard!
Sykk tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Daghammar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Sykk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daghammar pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sykk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Sykk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Daghammar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sykk.
Daghammar remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vesa Sykk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daghammar 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vesa Sykk!

Vesa Sykk tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: CEC 522     
Date:   Jun 18, 2017
#R1#
Sykk slips under a jab from Diego.
Sykk motions for Diego to come forward. Sykk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sykk slips a straight right by Diego.
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick.
Diego wants to clinch up but Sykk keeps it at a distance.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
Spawn Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Sykk.
Diego tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Sykk as the two fighters clinch.
Diego avoids the elbow strike from Sykk, against the cage.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Sykk's ribcage. Sykk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Sykk's ribcage. Sykk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sykk lands a nice elbow.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Sykk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diego blocks it with crossed arms.
Diego blocking some punches.
Sykk lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Spawn Diego has been cut.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego lands with a right to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sykk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Sykk lands a nice elbow.
Sykk tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Sykk back against the cage.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Sykk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diego - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow. #T3#
Diego tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Good body shot from Diego.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego is trying to maintain a safe position but Sykk gets an underhook and turns Diego into the cage.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk misses with a body punch.
Sykk lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego trying to control the position but instead, Sykk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diego into the cage.
Diego lands a left hand. #T4#
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk lands with a right to the head.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego pushes Sykk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego blocks the elbow strike.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spawn Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spawn Diego's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Sykk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sykk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego connects with a single shot there.
Diego throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Jab by Diego.
Diego misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sykk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Sykk stuns Diego with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego scores with a sloppy right hand. Sykk should have avoided that one.
Diego lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Diego clinches up with Sykk and pushes him back against the cage.
Spawn Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk throws an elbow but it misses.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Sykk lands with a light punch inside.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego blocks the elbow strike.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Diego.
Sykk lands with a right to the head.
Sykk is working Diego over against the cage.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Sykk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sykk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sykk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sykk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow.
Diego misses with the head strike. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
A short right from Diego.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Sykk is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego is pushing Sykk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diego - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Sykk pushes off an throws an elbow but Diego leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Sykk tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego blocks the elbow strike.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
A short left from Sykk.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Diego.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego taking a breather.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sykk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego working aggressively here.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego blocks the elbow strike.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spawn Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spawn Diego's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sykk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diego 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.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sykk at a distance.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Sykk moved out of range nicely.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Sykk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego is looking to chop away at Sykk's legs.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Sykk throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Sykk only half commits.
Sykk looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego works the jab nicely.#CL#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sykk throws an elbow that misses.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sykk tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Sykk misses with a body punch.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Sykk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykk lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Diego misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Sykk.
Diego is working Sykk over against the cage.#T2#
Sykk prevents a body shot from Diego.
Sykk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego works on Sykk's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk misses with an elbow strike.
Sykk misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land. #T3#
Sykk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sykk.
Diego blocks a body shot from Sykk.
Sykk lands a right hand.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk lands a right hand.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego pushes Sykk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Sykk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #T4#
Sykk lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Sykk.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk lands with a left to the head.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Sykk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Sykk gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spawn Diego is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#
Diego is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vesa Sykk.
Well Diego has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spawn Diego!

 

Event: CEC 516     
Date:   May 21, 2017
#R1#
Korek takes one to the chin there.
Korek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#
Korek is rocked!
Korek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sykk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sykk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korek staying out of range there.
Korek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Korek's head coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Korek avoids the body shot from Sykk.
Korek throws a front kick aimed at Sykk's knee but Sykk avoids it well.
Sykk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sykk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Korek at a distance.
Korek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sykk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sykk cracks Korek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Korek checks a leg kick. #T1#
Korek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sykk misses with a leg kick
and Korek counters with a good, hard body kick but Sykk shrugs it off.
Sykk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korek misses with a body punch
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Sykk throws a nice looking combination but Korek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Korek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Korek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sykk tries to clinch
and Korek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michal Korek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korek looks to land a combination. Sykk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Korek.
Sykk looks to throw the jab but Korek is out of range. #T2#
Sykk thumps Korek with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sykk.
That kick from Korek tenderised Sykk's leg. Sykk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sykk throws a jab when Korek was well out of range.
Sykk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Korek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sykk momentarily.
Korek lands an overhand right.
Sykk throws a shot from downtown. Korek moves away and avoids it.
Korek tries to counter by clinching up but Sykk breaks away and moves out of range.
Korek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
Korek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Korek scrambles back to his feet.#KD2#
Sykk lands a left and a right that send Korek crashing to the mat, dazed. Sykk thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Korek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Michal Korek has been cut.
Korek throws a jab when Sykk was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sykk. Korek does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Sykk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Korek throws a solid leg kick but Sykk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Korek.
Korek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sykk counters with a leg kick.
Sykk connects with a stiff jab that staggers Korek - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vesa Sykk!
A very excited looking Vesa Sykk rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Michal Korek stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to apologise to my manager for letting him down. A dominating win would have matched hes heart of gold and kindness, He truly is the most humble man alive. Please forgive me'.

 

Event: T187     
Date:   Apr 30, 2017
#R1#
Nikolaev takes one to the chin there.
Sykk throws a body punch but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Nikolaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykk.
Sykk throws an off balance right hand
and Nikolaev counters with a stiff right hand.
Sykk throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Nikolaev counters with a single leg into guard. Sykk didn't expect that.
Sykk can't keep his opponent in guard - Nikolaev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sykk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nikolaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Sykk's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nikolaev trying to control from Sykk's half guard. Sykk has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nikolaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sykk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nikolaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Nikolaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Sykk looking for a guillotine here but Nikolaev defends easily.
Nikolaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nikolaev passes Sykk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sykk has hold of Nikolaev's hands but Nikolaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Sykk actively working from the bottom here.
Nikolaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sykk defending well though.
Nikolaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sykk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Nikolaev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Sykk trying to control from the bottom.
Nikolaev throwing shots but Sykk is blocking nicely.
Nikolaev controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Nikolaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sykk defends it well.
Nikolaev slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikolaev. #T3#
Sykk pushes Nikolaev off looking to stand but Nikolaev dives back in and keeps control.
Sykk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sykk wants to control but Nikolaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nikolaev is nestled in close to Sykk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sykk is pressing down on Nikolaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sykk keeping full guard, as Nikolaev tries to pass.
Nikolaev throws an elbow that misses. Sykk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikolaev's guard. Nice move by Sykk!#REVR#
Nikolaev controls Sykk momentarily but Sykk frees himself. #SUB2#
Nikolaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sykk defends it easily.#T4##SUB2#
Nikolaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sykk defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sykk has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nikolaev to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sykk is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nikolaev pulls down on the head and he's put Sykk to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Volya Nikolaev!
Volya Nikolaev took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: T184     
Date:   Apr 09, 2017
#R1#
Sykk lands a nice shot to the body.
Matoshin swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
Matoshin is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Matoshin moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykk.
Sykk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matoshin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matoshin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Matoshin.
Matoshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sykk throws an elbow but misses.
Sykk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykks head.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Sykk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Matoshin. #T1#
Sykk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
Matoshin is working for takedown but Sykk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Matoshin fails to land.
Matoshin working aggressively here. #BC#
Matoshin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matoshin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Matoshin thumps Sykk with a low kick.
Sykk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykk.
Sykk misses with a straight left.
Sykk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sykk misses with an uppercut.
Matoshin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hangar 18 in the buildup to the fight.
Sykk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matoshin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sykk.
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!
Matoshin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Sykk slips under a jab from Matoshin.#CL2#
Sykk moves into the clinch.
Matoshin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sykk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Matoshin.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matoshin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matoshin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Sykk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matoshin's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Matoshin tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Matoshin back against the cage.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin.
A head punch on the inside from Matoshin fails to land.
Matoshin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matoshin blocks an elbow strike from Sykk. #T3#
Sykk misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Matoshin - that landed with a thud.
Sykk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matoshin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matoshin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Matoshin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sykk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sykk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykk throws a body shot but no joy.
Sykk checks a low kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin jabs at Sykk's body.
Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Matoshin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykk tries to clinch there but Matoshin circles away.
Matoshin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matoshin throws the kick towards the body but Sykk avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk tries a low kick but Matoshin avoids it.#T4#
Matoshin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matoshin thumps Sykk with a low kick.
Matoshin punishes Sykk's body with a nice straight punch.
Sykk cracks Matoshin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Sykk.
A lazy left from Sykk finds it's target.
Matoshin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sykk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a leg kick
and Sykk counters with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sykk.
It looked like Matoshin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matoshin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matoshin misses with a hook to the body
and Sykk counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Sykk.
Sykk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Matoshin misses the target.
Sykk digs a good body shot into Matoshin's ribs.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vesa Sykk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A combination from Sykk does no damage.
Matoshin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sykk is out of range and Matoshin settles back down.
Matoshin blocks a jab.
Sykk checks a low kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws an overhand right that lands on Sykk's shoulder, as Sykk tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk connects with a looping right hand.
Sykk needs to keep his hands up - Matoshin had a free shot at his head there.
Matoshin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sykk. Sykk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matoshin scores with a hook.
Sykk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sykk tries to clinch but Matoshin moves out of range.
Sykk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matoshin.
Matoshin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matoshin doesn't seem bothered though.
Sykk takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Sykk is rocked!
Matoshin throws out a powerful jab.
Sykk is still on wobbly legs! Can Matoshin finish him?#CL2#
Sykk rushes Matoshin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matoshin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Matoshin.
Matoshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matoshin's elbow.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk seems to have recovered his senses.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Sykk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Matoshin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sykk just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Matoshin tries to clinch there but Sykk circles away.
Matoshin throws a jab when Sykk was well out of range.
Matoshin is looking to score with low kicks.
Sykk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a body shot but no joy.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin avoids a kick to the body.
Matoshin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matoshin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Sykk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Sykk.
Sykk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Sykk.
Sykk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sykk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matoshin tries to clinch but Sykk is having none of it.
Matoshin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sykk.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
That kick from Sykk tenderised Matoshin's leg. Matoshin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matoshin looks to land a left hand but Sykk moved out of range nicely.
Sykk throws out a powerful jab.
Matoshin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Sykk lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Sykk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matoshin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matoshin throws a hook but Sykk blocks it.
Matoshin connects with a body shot that sends Sykk's belly button to the back.
Sykk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matoshin.
Sykk lands a jab to Matoshin's midsection.
Matoshin lands a body shot.
A left lands for Sykk.
Sykk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matoshin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matoshin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sykk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin staying out of range there.
Matoshin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sykk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matoshin lunges at Sykk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sykk's hand. #T4#
Matoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin checks a low kick from Sykk.
Matoshin swinging wildly here.
Matoshin slips a jab from Sykk.
Sykk misses the jab.
Vesa Sykk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykk avoids the body shot from Matoshin.
Sykk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matoshin throwing a counter right hand but Sykk manages to avoid it.
Sykk lands a nice looking body shot.
Matoshin slips a jab from Sykk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk throws out a loose jab but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk looks to land a body kick but Matoshin moved away.
Matoshin throwing a counter right hand but Sykk manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vesa Sykk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sykk gets a clinch. #BC#
Matoshin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matoshin missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matoshin can pounce on him.
Matoshin wants to slow Sykk down by chopping away at his legs.
Matoshin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sykk blocks a jab.
Sykk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Matoshin throws a lazy uppercut
and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.
Sykk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin needs to keep his hands up - Sykk had a free shot at his head there.
Sykk lands a nice shot that snaps Matoshin's head back.
Sykk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin moves forwards but Sykk connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Matoshin motions for Sykk to come forward. Matoshin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk counters with a body kick.
Sykk throws a jab when Matoshin was well out of range.
Matoshin cracks a nice hook into Sykk's ribs.
A low kick from Matoshin is predictable there
and Sykk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykk was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Matoshin blocks a jab.
Sykk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matoshin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sykk moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Matoshin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matoshin.
Sykk scores with a shot to the body.
Matoshin throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Sykk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matoshin loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
Matoshin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matoshin wants to clinch up but Sykk keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin connects with a solid leg kick.
Matoshin misses with a straight right.
Matoshin thows a leg kick but Sykk checks it
and Sykk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Sykk responds with a good body kick, but Matoshin manages to step out the way in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sykk. Matoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matoshin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sykk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sykk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sykk jabs Matoshin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matoshin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sykk.
Matoshin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sykk is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Matoshin as he connects with a hook.
Matoshin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Matoshin.
That kick from Sykk tenderised Matoshin's leg. Matoshin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sykk misses with a body kick.
Matoshin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sykk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matoshin takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
Sykk works Matoshin's body with a nice hook.
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
Sykk stalks Matoshin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matoshin's face. Matoshin staggers backwards, shaken.
Vesa Sykk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#
Matoshin is rocked!
Matoshin tries to clinch but Sykk is having none of it.
Matoshin stuns Sykk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matoshin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Sykk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sykk lands a jab to Matoshin's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Matoshin scoring well with a low kick there.
Matoshin throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.
Sykk throws a body punch but Matoshin moves out of range.
Sykk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sykk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good shot there by Sykk.
Sykk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Sykk.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sykk.
Sykk scores with a shot to the body.
Sykk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matoshin at a distance.
Matoshin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Sykk tries a quick counter leg kick but Matoshin is wise to it.
Matoshin lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vesa Sykk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sykk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vesa Sykk!

Vesa Sykk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: T181 - Gold Fusion     
Date:   Mar 19, 2017
#R1#
Sykk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sykk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karter throws a right hand that misses
and Sykk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karter's knee momentarily.
Karter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykk looks to land a right hand but Karter moved out of range.
Karter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sykk's calf.
Sykk dodges the punch combination from Karter.
Karter lands an overhand right.
Karter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karter lands with an uppercut that bounces Sykk off the cage and back into range.
Karter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sykk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karter swats away the attempt to clinch by Sykk.
Karter throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karter misses with a low kick.
Sykk throws a series of punches but Karter moves out of range. #T1#
Karter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sykk throws a hook but Karter avoids it easily.
Karter slips under a jab from Sykk.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykk.
Karter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sykk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Sykk.
Crunch! Karter slams his shin into Sykk's torso.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sykk.
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karter throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sykk misses the target.
Karter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sykk checks it well.
Sykk misses with a left hand
enabling Karter to counter with a crisp jab.
Chris Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Sykk.
Karter wants to counter with a clinch but Sykk pushes him away.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Karter throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Karter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karter moves forwards but Sykk connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk digs a good hook to Karter's body.
Sykk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DJs Locker in the buildup to the fight.
Karter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karter. That's going to slow Sykk down.
Karter scores with a shot to the body.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykk.
Sykk swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Karter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karter throws a right and a left that Sykk avoids nicely.
That kick from Karter tenderised Sykk's leg. Sykk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sykk 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.
Sykk checks a leg kick.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Sykk.
Sykk throws a looping overhand right but Karter ducks down to avoid it.
Karter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karter misses with a low kick.
Karter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karter throws a sloppy head kick and Sykk moves out of range easily. #T3#
Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Karter misses with a combination
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Sykk looks to throw the jab but Karter is out of range.
A punch combination from Karter misses.
Karter misses with a low kick.
Sykk thumps Karter with a low kick.
Karter moves forwards but Sykk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sykk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sykk back to the cage. Karter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Karter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sykk. Sykk obviously looking to wear him down.
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sykk throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Karter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sykk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karter staying out of range there.#T4#
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sykk has time to react.
Karter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Karter misses.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses.
Sykk throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Chris Karter has been cut.
Karter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sykk throwing a counter right hand but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Karter is looking to chop away at Sykk's legs.
Karter missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karter blocks a head kick by Sykk.
Karter throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Karter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Karter misses.
Sykk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykk throws a jab but it's blocked by Karter.
Sykk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Karter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Karter'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.
#R2#
A punch combination from Karter misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sykk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sykk 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.
Karter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sykk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Sykk.
Sykk throws a body shot but no joy.
Sykk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karter scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sykk - just one landing.
Karter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter misses with a straight right.
Karter walks into a left hand.
Karter cracks Sykk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Sykk misses with an uppercut.
Karter throws a front kick aimed at Sykk's knee but Sykk avoids it well. #T1#
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Sykk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karter moves out of range as Sykk strikes.
A jab lands there for Karter.#CL#
Karter tries to keep at a distance but Sykk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karter's defenses.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sykk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karter lands with a right to the head.
Sykk lands a body punch.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karter backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sykk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karter tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Karter back against the cage.
Karter throws a head punch that misses.
Karter lands a left hand.
Karter lands with a short shot to the head.
Karter blocks an elbow strike from Sykk.
Karter effectively controlling the action here.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter.
Karter cracks Sykk with a nice body shot.
Sykk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vesa Sykk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Karter.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Karter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karter has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Sykk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Karter misses with some punches.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Karter blocks an elbow strike from Sykk.
Karter stalling.
Karter lands a body shot.
Karter slowing the pace effectively.
Karter blocks an elbow strike.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Karter.
Sykk working aggressively here. #T4#
Sykk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sykk.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Karter.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Sykk lands a nice shot to the body.
Karter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karter blocks an elbow strike.
Karter trying to stall but Sykk improves his position.
Karter throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk. #TD#
Sykk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sykk is adopting a defensive guard.
Sykk looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vesa Sykk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Karter'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#
Sykk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karter throws a leg kick but Sykk moved away.
Sykk connects with a looping right hand.
Sykk misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely.
Karter staying out of range there.
Sykk throws a sloppy head kick and Karter moves out of range easily.
Sykk lands with a slapping head kick.
Karter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sykk's calf.
Sykk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sykk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chris Karter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter misses with a leg kick.
Sykk ducks right into an uppercut from Karter.
Sykk lands a glancing blow to the side of Karter's head.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk. #T1#
Karter defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand.
Karter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sykk.
Karter misses with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Karter. Beautiful body shot.
Karter is looking to chop away at Sykk's legs.
Karter misses with a body punch
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Sykk.
Karter scores with a jab to the head.
Sykk checks a low kick from Karter.
Sykk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Karter throws the kick towards the body but Sykk avoids it.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykk throws out the jab.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sykk has time to react.
An inside leg kick lands from Sykk.
Sykk throws a jab but it's blocked by Karter.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Karter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sykk. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sykk looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely.
Sykk dodges the punch combination from Karter.
Sykk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karter scrambles back to his feet.
Karter motions for Sykk to come forward. Karter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Sykk misses the target.
Karter is looking to slow Sykk down with leg kicks.
Karter blocks a head kick by Sykk.
Karter throws out a counter right but Sykk avoids it with no problem.
Karter throws a push kick but Sykk slaps the foot to one side.
Karter missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Sykk checks the leg kick.#T3#
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Sykk.
Sykk just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk digs a good hook to Karter's body.
Karter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sykk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karter's hands.
Karter misses the body punch
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Sykk blocks the body kick.
Karter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sykk.
Sykk tries to land a leg kick but Karter saw it coming and moves away.
Sykk throws a big shot that misses.
Sykk scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sykk. Karter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sykk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Sykk moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Sykk throws an elbow but misses.
Karter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
That has opened up Chris Karter's cut even more.#BC2#
Karter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sykk blocks a jab.
Sykk looks to land a combination but Karter avoids it well.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sykk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karter wants to counter with a clinch but Sykk pushes him away.
Sykk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karter.
Sykk throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
Karter is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk connects with a nice looking jab.
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sykk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vesa Sykk!

In his post fight interview, Vesa Sykk started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vesa Sykk and Alphons Draclau. Sykk comes into the arena with Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name blaring out of the sound system. Vesa Sykk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.




172 cm
36 yrs
155 lbs



168 cm
46 yrs
143 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vesa Sykk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Alphons Draclau!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Sykk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sykk is trying to pull guard but Draclau turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Sykk manages to pull guard.
Sykk wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Draclau is now in half guard.
Draclau wants to take a breather but Sykk is having none of it.
Draclau uses his free foot to push down on Sykk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sykk.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sykk (0) vs (3) Draclau
Sykk wants to hold on but Draclau pushes him away.
Sykk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk is squirming around, avoiding Draclau's attempts to control the action.
Sykk manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sykk looking for submissions off his back.
Draclau is thwarting Sykk's attempts to control the position.

Sykk actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draclau is pressing down on Sykk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sykk is holding on for now.

Draclau is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sykk actively working from the bottom here.
Draclau is pressing down on Sykk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sykk is holding on for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sykk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykk is trying to keep Draclau in close.

Sykk has an active guard here but Draclau has managed to pass into half guard.

Sykk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sykk wants to control but Draclau is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Sykk looking for subs from the bottom but Draclau mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sykk (0) vs (6) Draclau
Draclau fails to advance to Sykk's back.
Sykk wants to control but Draclau is having none of it.
Sykk gets back to half guard.
Sykk trying to control from the bottom.
Draclau controlling the pace.
My spies in Outer Heaven Dojo inform me that Draclau has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykk is trying to maintain the position but Draclau is very close to passing his half guard.
Sykk gets back to full guard.
Sykk controls Draclau momentarily but Draclau frees himself.
Draclau advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sykk (0) vs (9) Draclau
Sykk is trying to control Draclau's posture but Draclau avoids it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sykk is not content to let Draclau control the position.
Sykk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sykk is trying to improve his position.
Draclau tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Draclau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sykk keeps working.
Sykk regains half guard.

Sykk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Draclau pulls his head out easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sykk is trying to control but can't.

Draclau is working for a submission of some sort.
Draclau stalling away here and it's allowed Sykk to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Draclau pushing down on Sykk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sykk is trying to maintain the position but Draclau is very close to passing his half guard.

Sykk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Draclau looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sykk is looking to control Draclau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sykk avoid being mounted?
Well, if Draclau 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.
Draclau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sykk keeps working.
Sykk trying to hold on to Draclau's head to control him but Draclau postures up.
Sykk is trying to control but Draclau passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sykk (0) vs (12) Draclau

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Draclau is looking to take a break and control but Sykk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sykk can't do much from the bottom here.

Draclau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sykk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Draclau working away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sykk tries to improve position but can't.
Sykk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Draclau off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sykk (4) vs (12) Draclau

Draclau defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sykk wants to control the position but Draclau frees himself and scrambles - Sykk manages to regain control in side control.
Sykk trying to control the position but Draclau is working away.
Draclau is looking to reverse the position.
Draclau is trying to control Sykk's posture but Sykk avoids it.

Sykk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Sykk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Draclau has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sykk but great work by Draclau.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sykk (4) vs (16) Draclau

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sykk is trying to control Draclau's posture but Draclau avoids it.

Draclau is trying to get an arm triangle but Sykk is defending well.
Draclau wants to control but Sykk is keeping him busy.
Sykk is looking for a sweep.

Draclau working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sykk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Sykk is defending against the submission attempts here by Draclau.
Sykk is looking to control Draclau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sykk avoid being mounted?

Sykk actively working from the bottom here.
Draclau wants to pass the guard but Sykk is defending well.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sykk trying to control from the bottom.

Sykk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sykk wants to get back to full guard but Draclau has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sykk (4) vs (19) Draclau
Sykk wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sykk (4) vs (22) Draclau
Sykk trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sykk is really stuck here.

Draclau is persistently looking for the submission but Sykk is defending it well.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Draclau trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sykk trying to control the hands but Draclau won't let him.

Draclau working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sykk trying to control the position but Draclau manages to sink in the hooks.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Draclau is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sykk is defending well though. Draclau let's go of the attempt for now.
Draclau not allowing Sykk to control his hands.

Sykk showing good submission defense here.
Draclau keeps control of the position as Sykk tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draclau not allowing Sykk to control his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Draclau wins on points by 22 to 4.

 

Event: EVO 155 Bronze Medal     
Date:   Feb 08, 2017
#R1#
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Sykk.
Ridgeway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sykk doesn't seem bothered though.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Sykk avoids it.
Sykk is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sykk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Sykk.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the body
and Sykk counters with a solid body kick.
Sykk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ridgeway checks it well. #CL2#
Ridgeway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sykk throws an elbow that misses.
Ridgeway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sykk throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ridgeway is defending well for now.#T1#
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Sykk pushes Ridgeway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sykk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sykk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ridgeway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ridgeway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ridgeway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands with a light punch inside.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sykk.
Sykk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ridgeways head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykk lands with a right to the head.
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Ridgeway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykk misses with an elbow over the top.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ridgeway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ridgeway is trying to stall.
Ridgeway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sykk or not.
Ridgeway scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Ridgeway has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sykk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ridgeway can turn it around.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch. #T3#
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk slowing the pace effectively.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sykk.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sykk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ridgeway.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Sykk lands a body punch.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage. #T4#
A short left from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a left to the head.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Sykk.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Ridgeway lands a right hand.
Ridgeway cracks Sykk with a nice body shot.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Sykk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice shot by Sykk.
Ridgeway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ridgeway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sykk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sykk's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sykk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ridgeway counters with a stiff right hand.
Sykk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sykk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sykk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sykk connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk misses with an uppercut
and Ridgeway counters with a leg kick.
Sykk checks the leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sykk on the side of the head. #T1#
That kick from Sykk tenderised Ridgeway's leg. Ridgeway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sykk drops his hands momentarily and Ridgeway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ridgeway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sykk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Sykk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ridgeway just manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sykk. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ridgeway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sykk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sykk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sykk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ridgeway's sensitive parts. #T2#
Sykk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Sykk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sykk connects with a crisp jab.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykk throws a head kick but Ridgeway moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Ridgeway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sykk doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick from Sykk is predictable there
and Ridgeway counters with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Ridgeway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Sykk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Ridgeway misses with a hook
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykk moves forwards but Ridgeway connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Ridgeway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sykk misses with a left hand
and Ridgeway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sykk is looking to score with low kicks.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Sykk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ridgeway blocks a leg kick.
Sykk lands with a cross.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Sykk.
Sykk throws a leg kick
and Ridgeway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sykk pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Ridgeway clinches up with Sykk and pushes him back against the cage.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Sykk slows down the pace here.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch. #T4#
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Ridgeway blocks a body shot from Sykk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Sykk breaks the clinch.
Sykk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Ridgeway.
Sykk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy head kick and Sykk moves out of range easily.
Sykk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ridgeway throws a good cross that connects.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick from Sykk.
Sykk misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ridgeway! But no joy.
A jab from Ridgeway finds it's way through Sykk's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sykk throws a leg kick
and Ridgeway counters with a low kick, right behind Sykk 's knee.
A low kick from Ridgeway misses
and Sykk counters with a good low kick that Ridgeway was not able to check.
Ridgeway is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sykk.
Sykk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sykk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sykk blocks a leg kick.
Ridgeway wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway throws a head kick but Sykk moves out of range.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy head kick and Sykk moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Sykk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ridgeway lands a jab.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sykk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ridgeway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sykk throws a front kick aimed at Ridgeway's knee but Ridgeway avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sykk, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Sykk.
Sykk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ridgeway checks it well.
Ridgeway thumps Sykk with a low kick.
Sykk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ridgeway. That did some damage!
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
Sykk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Sykk throws out a leg kick but Ridgeway moves out of range and Sykk only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk lands a jab to the nose.
Sykk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot.
Sykk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk moves forwards but Ridgeway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ridgeway tries to clinch there but Sykk circles away.
Sykk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Sykk lands with a cross.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Ridgeway blocks a leg kick.
Sykk missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridgeway lunges at Sykk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sykk's hand.
Sykk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sykk swats away the attempt to clinch by Ridgeway.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sykk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sykk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sykk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sykk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ridgeway on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Sykk.
Sykk is looking to slow Ridgeway down with leg kicks. #T4#
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Ridgeway lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sykk at a distance.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Sykk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway 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.
Sykk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sykk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ridgeway has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ridgeway and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway blocks a low kick nicely.
Ridgeway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Sykk blocks it.
A good leg kick by Sykk.
A low kick from Sykk is predictable there
and Ridgeway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ridgeway defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand.
Ridgeway throws out a counter right but Sykk avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mathew Ridgeway.
Well Ridgeway has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!

During a confident post fight interview, Mathew Ridgeway thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EVO 12212016     
Date:   Dec 21, 2016
#R1#
Sykk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dunas's calf.
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Sykk throws a leg kick but Dunas checks it.
Sykk fakes the leg kick and cracks Dunas in the body.
Sykk tries a head kick but it misses.
Sykk lands with a hook. Dunas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dunas with a hook.
Sykk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sykk avoids the body shot from Dunas.
Sykk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Andrei Dunas has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykk moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dunas thuds his shin into the meat of Sykk's side.
Dunas scores with a decent looking hook.
Dunas avoids the head kick by Sykk.
Dunas misses the shot to the body.
Dunas defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand.
Dunas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
A solid body kick from Dunas.
Sykk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dunas's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dunas.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dunas.
Sykk throws a hook but Dunas avoids it easily.
Dunas misses with the body kick
and Sykk counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dunas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sykk. #KD#
Sykk lands a big head kick that sends Dunas tumbling to the mat! Sykk takes a step backwards and waves Dunas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sykk defending well as Dunas loads up on a big left hand.
Sykk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dunas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sykk under the eye.
Sykk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sykk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sykk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunas 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.#T2#
Sykk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dunas tries to clinch but Sykk is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sykk.
Dunas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Sykk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dunas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Dunas closes the distance and clinches.
Sykk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dunas backwards.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Dunas scores with a shoulder strike.
Dunas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk is looking to break free of the clinch but Dunas has double underhooks.
Dunas working aggressively here.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk lands an uppercut.
Dunas taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Dunas misses with a punch to the body.
Dunas tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dunas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sykk struggles to land a body shot inside as Dunas controls his hands.
Dunas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dunas tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Dunas lands with a light punch inside.
Dunas struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Dunas lands a shoulder strike.
Dunas looking to stall.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Dunas scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Sykk.
Dunas misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Dunas blocking some punches.
Sykk lands an uppercut.
A short left from Sykk.
Dunas swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sykk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykk lands with a light punch inside.
Sykk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunas avoids the elbow strike from Sykk, against the cage.
Dunas can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunas misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk struggles to land a body shot inside as Dunas controls his hands.
Dunas working aggressively here.
Dunas tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Dunas back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vesa Sykk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Dunas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sykk lands a front kick.
Vesa Sykk is winning the standup battle so far.
Sykk thuds his shin into the meat of Dunas's side.
Dunas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Sykk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dunas scores with a sloppy right hand. Sykk should have avoided that one.
Sykk misses with a leg kick.
Sykk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunas can do to turn this around?
Dunas throws a body kick that misses.
Sykk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dunas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sykk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses.
Dunas lands a head shot.
Sykk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunas.
Dunas swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dunas avoids it.
Dunas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunas misses with a body shot.
Sykk tries to land a front kick but Dunas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Dunas connects with a leg kick. Sykk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
Dunas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dunas throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.
Dunas lands with a nice body kick.
Dunas checks a leg kick.
Dunas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dunas works the jab nicely.
Sykk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Dunas blocks the leg kick.
Dunas throws a push kick but Sykk slaps the foot to one side.
Sykk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dunas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykk manages to avoid it.
Dunas throws an off balance right hand
and Sykk counters with a head kick.
Sykk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dunas misses with a body kick. #T2#
Dunas connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dunas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sykk walks into a jab.
Dunas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Dunas throws a low kick but Sykk avoids it.
Dunas misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Dunas as he connects with a hook.
Dunas thuds a left hand into Sykk's body.
Sykk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dunas scores with a leg kick.
Dunas's corner calls for a 1-2. Dunas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dunas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dunas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sykk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dunas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Sykk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dunas is able to avoid easily.
Dunas swings widly with a right hand
and Sykk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunas's corner calls for a 1-2. Dunas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dunas.
Sykk misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Dunas moves into the clinch.
Dunas is struggling to control the position.
Sykk lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Andrei Dunas's cut even more.
Dunas taking a breather.
Vesa Sykk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sykk lands with a right to the head.
Sykk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dunas.#BC#
Sykk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sykk gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Dunas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sykk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykk throws a leg kick but Dunas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dunas misses with a body shot.
Dunas ducks under a wild hook from Sykk.
Dunas throws a head kick that misses.
Sykk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunas, as that shot connected.
Dunas just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Dunas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dunas.
Sykk misses with a body punch.
Sykk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dunas's defenses.
Sykk stalling the fight.
Dunas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike.
Dunas blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Dunas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrei Dunas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Dunas misses with a kick to the body.
Sykk throwing a counter right hand but Dunas manages to avoid it.
Andrei Dunas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunas slips a straight right by Sykk.
Dunas keeps Sykk at a distance using the push kick.
Dunas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sykk throws a solid leg kick but Dunas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sykk.
Dunas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sykk.
Dunas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
Sykk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunas.
Sykk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dunas throws a push kick but Sykk slaps the foot to one side.
Sykk throws a leg kick which misses Dunas's front leg but catches the back leg as Dunas tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sykk.
Dunas throws a leg kick but Sykk checks it.
Dunas throws a head kick that misses.
Dunas scores with a decent looking hook.
Dunas tries to land a front kick but Sykk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Sykk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Sykk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dunas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykk moves away.
Sykk throws a sloppy head kick and Dunas moves out of range easily.
Dunas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sykk at a distance.
Dunas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dunas misses with a body kick.
Sykk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dunas. That did some damage!
Dunas drops his hands momentarily and Sykk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sykk tests Dunas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sykk throws a body kick that misses.
Sykk drops his hands momentarily and Dunas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sykk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dunas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sykk misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Dunas misses with a shot to the body
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Sykk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dunas has time to react.
Sykk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dunas stuns Sykk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sykk takes one to the side of the head.
Dunas scores with a jab to the body.
Dunas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sykk. That one must have hurt.
Sykk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunas misses with a body shot.
Sykk swings for the body but Dunas moves out of range.
Sykk throws the kick towards the body but Dunas avoids it.
Sykk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sykk. #T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dunas.
Dunas throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Dunas takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Sykk misses
and Sykk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dunas moves out of range of the body kick.
Dunas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sykk checks a low kick from Dunas.
Sykk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dunas misses with a hook to the body
and Sykk finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dunas misses with a wild body shot.
Dunas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Sykk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dunas has time to react.
Dunas throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Dunas keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sykk.
Sykk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dunas misses with a body kick.
And Sykk counters with a quick kick to the body but Dunas blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sykk.
Sykk avoids the body shot from Dunas.
Dunas slips under a jab.
Sykk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dunas on the side of the head.
Sykk lands an overhand right.#CUT#
The cut above Andrei Dunas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dunas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dunas lands the left hand.
Sykk throws a front kick aimed at Dunas's knee but Dunas avoids it well.
Sykk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dunas takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
Sykk tried to counter with a leg kick but Dunas avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vesa Sykk did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Andrei Dunas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Good shot there by Dunas.
Dunas scores with a spinning back kick!
Dunas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykk throws out the jab.
Sykk scores with a leg kick.
Dunas throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body punch from Dunas.
Dunas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sykk rather than just go for the knockout.
Sykk throws a sloppy head kick and Dunas moves out of range easily.
Dunas blocks the body kick.
Dunas slips under a jab from Sykk.
Dunas checks a low kick from Sykk.
Sykk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunas can pounce on him.
Dunas catches Sykk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Dunas scores with a kick to the body.
Dunas throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Dunas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykk moves away.
Sykk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dunas lunges at Sykk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sykk's hand.
Sykk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dunas's sensitive parts.
Dunas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sykk throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Dunas does it's job there.
Dunas moves out of range of the strikes.
Sykk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dunas checks a leg kick.
Dunas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sykk.
Dunas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sykk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunas thuds a left hand into Sykk's body.#T2#
Dunas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Dunas swats away the attempt to clinch by Sykk.
Sykk sets himself, and Dunas steps forward looking for the clinch! Sykk avoids it this time.
Dunas lands a leg kick that knocks Sykk off balance momentarily.
Dunas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Dunas throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykk throws a leg kick but Dunas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Dunas misses.
Dunas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sykk.
Dunas with a nice cross.
Sykk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sykk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sykk dips to his left and cracks Dunas with an uppercut!#T3#
Sykk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dunas.
Dunas flicks out a counter leg kick but Sykk steps away.
Sykk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dunas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sykk's head backwards.
Sykk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunas.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunas.
Dunas missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykk manages to avoid it.
Dunas scoring well with a low kick there.
Sykk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sykk tests Dunas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dunas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dunas dips to his left and cracks Sykk with an uppercut!
Dunas connects with a right hand. Sykk shakes it off.
A bone on bone clash there as Dunas blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Sykk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dunas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk throws a leg kick but Dunas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sykk throws a low kick, looking for Dunas's leg but Dunas calmly moves out of range.
Dunas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sykk connects with a leg kick. Dunas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters circling a little - Dunas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dunas throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses.
Sykk sets himself, and Dunas steps forward looking for the clinch! Sykk avoids it this time.
Dunas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykk manages to avoid it.
Dunas misses with a left hand
and Dunas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sykk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Dunas.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Andrei Dunas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andrei Dunas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Nice body kick there by Dunas.
Sykk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dunas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dunas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Sykk avoids the body shot from Dunas.
Sloppy strikes from Sykk. Those never looked like landing.
Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Dunas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sykk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sykk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dunas's head.
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Dunas 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.
Dunas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sykk counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunas wants to counter with a clinch but Sykk pushes him away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Sykk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dunas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sykk takes a step back to recover.
A leg kick checked by Dunas.
Sykk tries to score with a low kick but Dunas moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Dunas blocks the leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunas.
Sykk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dunas is out of range.
Dunas walks into a left hand.
Sykk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dunas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Sykk misses.
Sykk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sykk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dunas avoids it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sykk is looking to land body kicks.
Sykk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dunas finds it's way round the side to connect with Sykk's head.
Sykk on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Sykk is rocked!
Sykk blocks a head kick by Dunas.
Sykk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dunas.
Oh Sykk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A clash of legs there as Dunas blocks the low kick.
Sykk misses with an uppercut. Dunas saw that one coming.
Dunas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Sykk throwing a counter right hand but Dunas manages to avoid it.
Sykk seems to have got his legs back now.
Dunas scoring well with a low kick there.
Sykk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot lands for Sykk.#T3#
Dunas moves out of range as Sykk throws a body kick.
Dunas wants to counter the offense by Sykk and move into the clinch position.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sykk.
Dunas misses with a body shot.
Sykk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dunas takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Sykk misses.
Dunas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykk moves away.
Dunas avoids the head kick by Sykk.
Sykk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunas.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Dunas's shoulder, as Dunas tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sykk connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Dunas ducks under a wild hook from Sykk.
Dunas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dunas lands a leg kick that knocks Sykk off balance momentarily.
Dunas checks a leg kick.
Dunas lands with a slapping head kick.
Dunas throws a sloppy head kick and Sykk moves out of range easily.
Sykk throws a jab when Dunas was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dunas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykk moves away.
Sykk misses with an uppercut.
Sykk is looking to clinch but Dunas is avoiding it.
Dunas throws a sloppy body shot
and Sykk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dunas checks a low kick from Sykk.
Sykk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

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 Vesa Sykk.
Well Sykk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andrei Dunas!

During a confident post fight interview, Andrei Dunas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EVO 278: Sykk vs Ridgeway     
Date:   Nov 13, 2016
#R1#
Sykk on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Ridgeway forces Sykk back against the cage and clinches.
Ridgeway dodges an elbow strike from Sykk.
Sykk lands a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
We've been informed that Ridgeway has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short uppercut from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway digs a right hand underneath Sykk's ribcage. Sykk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Sykk pulls guard successfully.
Sykk working a defensive guard here.
Sykk pulls Ridgeway in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Sykk throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ridgeway uses it to pass to side control.
Sykk is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Sykk tries to control but Ridgeway manages to take his back.
Sykk trying to control the hands but Ridgeway breaks the grip.
Sykk tries to escape but Ridgeway has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sykk manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ridgeway's guard. Nice work there by Sykk. #T2#
Sykk throws a strike but Ridgeway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sykk being controlled here, momentarily.
Sykk working a defensive guard but Ridgeway passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridgeway is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sykk is trying to maintain the position but Ridgeway is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Sykk looking for submissions off his back.
Sykk is trying to maintain the position but Ridgeway is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Sykk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sykk trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sykk tries to control Ridgeway's body but Ridgeway pushes him off. Sykk squirms to his side and now Ridgeway has his back!
Sykk is holding onto Ridgeway's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Sykk trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sykk turns into Ridgeway and is now in his guard. #T4#
Ridgeway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sykk is one step ahead there.
Ridgeway controlling Sykk's posture.
Sykk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ridgeway's head.
Sykk connects with a couple of short punches.
Sykk wants to control from the top but Ridgeway keeps moving.
Sykk throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykk wants to control from the top but Ridgeway keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway 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#
Sykk throws an off balance right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Sykk is looking to land body kicks.
Ridgeway lands a really nice looking cross but Sykk seems unphased.
Sykk keeps the fight on the outside.
Sykk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters circling a little - Ridgeway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sykk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ridgeway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ridgeway thows a body kick. Sykk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sykk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk tries to clinch
and Ridgeway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sykk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ridgeway throws out a counter right but Sykk avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Sykk misses.
Sykk moves out of range as Ridgeway throws a body kick. #T1#
Sykk 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.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ridgeway misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway lands a body shot.
Sykk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sykk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sykk in his tracks.
Sykk defending well as Ridgeway loads up on a big left hand.
Ridgeway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ridgeway throws an overhand right that lands on Sykk's shoulder, as Sykk tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk moves out of range of the body kick from Ridgeway.
Sykk throws a lazy head kick
and Ridgeway counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Ridgeway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykk dodges the punch combination from Ridgeway.
It looked like Sykk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sykk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sykk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ridgeway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sykk lands a head kick. Ridgeway smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice jab there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Sykk was well out of range.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sykk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ridgeway checks it well. #T3#
A lazy body kick from Sykk
and Ridgeway counters with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Sykk moves into the clinch.
Sykk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
A short right from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ridgeway as Sykk tries to tie him up.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body.
Sykk blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##CL2#
Ridgeway moves into the clinch.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Sykk stalls.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Sykk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sykk scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway lands with a left to the head.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Sykk throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Ridgeway lands an uppercut.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykk lands an elbow just above Ridgeway 's eye. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Ridgeway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk trying to control the position but instead, Ridgeway has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sykk into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land. #T3#
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Ridgeway tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Sykk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Sykk blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Sykk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ridgeway is defending well for now.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway pushes Sykk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Ridgeway scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Sykk swings widly with a right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Sykk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ridgeway just manages to avoid it.
Sykk moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridgeway 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.
Sykk moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Ridgeway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sykk.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway thuds his shin into the meat of Sykk's side.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Ridgeway lands.
Ridgeway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sykk doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Ridgeway misses with a hook.
Ridgeway tries to land a front kick but Sykk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sykk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Sykk moves out of range. #CL2#
Ridgeway instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Ridgeway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Sykk.
Sykk lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Sykk.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sykk.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykk lands a left hand. #T3#
Ridgeway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Sykk.
Sykk throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Sykk blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway. #T4#
Ridgeway lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Sykk pushes Ridgeway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sykk is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sykk for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Ridgeway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ridgeway scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A punch lands to the side of Ridgeway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sykk lands an overhand right.
Sykk throws a wild body kick that Ridgeway sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a right hand.
A big left from Sykk misses.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway lands with a good body shot.
A left lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
Ridgeway just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSykk.
Sykk connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Ridgeway connects with a body shot that sends Sykk's belly button to the back.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykk.
Sykk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ridgeway misses with a left hand
and Sykk counters with a thumping low kick.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sykk avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Sykk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sykk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykk checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway lands with a hook. Sykk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ridgeway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Ridgeway misses with a low kick as Sykk jumps back.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Sykk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sykk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Sykk.
Both fighters circling a little - Ridgeway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sykk is able to avoid easily.
As Ridgeway backs away, Sykk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway tries to work over Sykk's front leg with a kick but Sykk checks it.
Sykk moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridgeway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ridgeway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sykk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Sykk throws a sloppy head kick and Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sykk in his tracks.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Sykk throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sykk.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick.
Sykk tries to clinch but Ridgeway is having none of it.
Ridgeway was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab lands there for Ridgeway.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sykk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Sykk avoids it.#T4#
A lazy body kick from Sykk
and Ridgeway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykk throws a leg kick
and Ridgeway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD#
Sykk lands a big head kick that sends Ridgeway tumbling to the mat! Sykk takes a step backwards and waves Ridgeway back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Ridgeway is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mathew Ridgeway has been cut.
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!
Crack! Sykk connects with the perfect overhand right and Ridgeway falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Sykk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vesa Sykk!
Vesa Sykk was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: EVO 272: Cortes vs Tsoi 2     
Date:   Oct 15, 2016
#R1#
Sykk misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as NKone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
NKone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sykk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before NKone has time to react.
Sykk misses with a low kick as NKone jumps back.
NKone throws an off balance right hand
and Sykk counters with a nice uppercut.
NKone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
NKone throws a combination that misses
and Sykk counters with a huge left! NKone is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sykk isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save NKone from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sykk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vesa Sykk!
Vesa Sykk spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: EVO 269: Tallon vs Cortes     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1#
Hawkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sykk. That's going to slow Hawkins down.
Hawkins looks to land a left hand but Sykk moved out of range nicely.
Hawkins is looking to land body kicks.
Sykk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DJs Locker in the buildup to the fight.
Hawkins throws a push kick but Sykk slaps the foot to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sykk.
Sykk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sykk connects with a jab.
Hawkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sykk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins digs a good hook to Sykk's body.
Hawkins moves out of range as Sykk strikes.
We've been informed that Hawkins has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sykk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Sykk.
The crowd cheers as Sykk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawkins doesn't seem phased though.
Hawkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkins throws a wild body kick that Sykk sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Hawkins misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Sykk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawkins misses with the body kick
and Sykk counters with a thumping low kick.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawkins at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sykk.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sykk. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sykk cracks Hawkins with an open hand slap.
Hawkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hawkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawkins tries a low kick but Sykk avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Hawkins.
A little feinted left hand from Sykk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawkins throws a jab when Sykk was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sykk slips under a jab.
Hawkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sykk counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawkins checks the leg kick.#T2#
Sykk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawkins connects with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Hawkins misses
and Sykk counters with a nice leg kick.
Sykk throws the left hand but Hawkins avoids the punch easily.
Sykk tries to score with a low kick but Hawkins moves his leg out of the way.
Hawkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykk throws out the jab.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawkins off the cage and back into range.
Sykk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sykk throws the left hand but Hawkins avoids the punch easily.
Hawkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sykk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hawkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sykk slips a jab from Hawkins.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses.
Sykk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawkins.
Hawkins stuns Sykk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawkins throws a low kick but Sykk moves out of range easily. #T3#
Hawkins slips a jab from Sykk.
Sykk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Hawkins finds it's target.
Hawkins moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Nice defenses there by Sykk.
Hawkins feints and then cracks Sykk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sykk down.
Sykk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hawkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Sykk misses its intended target.
Hawkins throws out a counter right but Sykk avoids it with no problem.
Hawkins misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Sykk misses the target.
Sykk walks into a stiff left hand from Hawkins.
Sykk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hawkins.
Hawkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hawkins misses with a body kick.
Sykk checks a low kick from Hawkins.
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!
Hawkins lands an overhand right.
Sykk walks into a straight right hand from Hawkins.
Sykk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawkins thuds his right hand into Sykk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hawkins lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Sykk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hawkins's calf.
Sykk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Hawkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawkins throws a fast counter high kick but Sykk manages to duck under it in time.
Sykk is looking to slow Hawkins down with leg kicks.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykk manages to avoid it.
Jab by Hawkins.
Hawkins lands with a good body shot.
Hawkins lands a right hook to the body.
Sykk looks for the body kick but Hawkins saw that one coming.
Hawkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawkins is looking to chop away at Sykk's legs.
Sykk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Hawkins.
Hawkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkins lands with a hook. Sykk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk misses with a body shot.
Hawkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Sykk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Hawkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawkins misses with a hook.
Sykk misses with a hook.
Sykk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sykk checks a low kick from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a looping overhand right but Sykk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hawkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawkins throws a good cross that connects.
Sykk throws a leg kick but Hawkins checks it.
Hawkins slips a jab from Sykk.
Hawkins missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hawkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sykk.
Hawkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sykk under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sykk moves out of range as Hawkins throws a body kick.
Sykk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sykk moves out of range as Hawkins strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Sykk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Sykk misses with a straight right.
Hawkins misses with a double jab.
Sykk throwing a counter right hand but Hawkins manages to avoid it.#CL#
Sykk darts in and clinches Hawkins up against the cage.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk tries to pull guard but Hawkins won't allow it.
Hawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkins.
Hawkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk is trying to pull guard but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sykk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sykk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sykk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Sykk's shoulder, as Sykk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sykk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Sykk misses with a straight left.
Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Hawkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk 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.
Hawkins moves out of range as Sykk strikes.
Hawkins misses with a straight right.
Sykk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sykk misses the jab.
Sykk throws a jab when Hawkins was well out of range.
Sykk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawkins.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawkins.
Sykk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sykk feints and then cracks Hawkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawkins down.
A jab from Hawkins misses.
Sykk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Hawkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sykk slips a jab from Hawkins.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykk manages to avoid it.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawkins throws out the jab. #T3#
Hawkins throws a head kick but Sykk moves out of range.
Hawkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykk.
Hawkins lands with a nice body punch.
Hawkins jabs at Sykk's body.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Sykk's shoulder, as Sykk tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hawkins avoids the body shot from Sykk.
Sykk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Hawkins misses the shot to the body.
Hawkins checks a leg kick.
Hawkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykk.
Hawkins throws the kick towards the body but Sykk avoids it.
Hawkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawkins misses the target.
Hawkins misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawkins, as that shot connected. #T4#
Hawkins misses with a low kick as Sykk jumps back.
Sykk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sykk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins cracks Sykk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sykk moves away from the strike by Hawkins.
Sykk scores with a jab to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Hawkins blocks the leg kick.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sykk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
A jab from Sykk misses.
Hawkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sykk scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawkins should have avoided that one.
Sykk misses with a hook. Hawkins ducked under it nicely.
Hawkins lands a body shot.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Hawkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Sykk moves into range and clinches up with Hawkins.#BC#
Sykk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sykk throws out a loose jab but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lamont Hawkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
Hawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Sykk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykk is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hawkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sykk missing with a left hand there. Hawkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawkins cracks the inside of Sykk's front leg.
Hawkins throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Sykk.
Sykk is looking to clinch.
Hawkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sykk misses with a looping right.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sykk misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Hawkins's head but Hawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Sykk is looking to score with low kicks.
Hawkins keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
A jab from Sykk misses.
Hawkins missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawkins throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Sykk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawkins.
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk misses with an uppercut.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Hawkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawkins throws out a counter right but Sykk avoids it with no problem.
Sykk looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawkins is just out of range.
Hawkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawkins swinging wildly here.
Sykk slips a straight right by Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Sykk misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Hawkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Sykk cracks Hawkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Hawkins's head but Hawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykk throws a low kick, looking for Hawkins's leg but Hawkins calmly moves out of range.
Sykk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sykk.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the head.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses.
Hawkins connects with a jab.
Hawkins misses with a leg kick
and Sykk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sykk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sykk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sykk.
Sykk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some bone on bone action there as Hawkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Hawkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Sykk missing with a left hand there. Hawkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawkins cracks the inside of Sykk's front leg.
Hawkins throws a jab when Sykk was well out of range.
Hawkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sykk. That snapped Hawkins's head back.
Sykk throws a body shot but no joy.
Sykk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hawkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hawkins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hawkins throws out a leg kick but Sykk moves out of range and Hawkins only half commits.
Sykk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Sykk.
Sykk checks a leg kick nicely.
Hawkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sykk slips under a jab from Hawkins.#T4#
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
Hawkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sykk. Hawkins shrugs it off though.
Hawkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sykk is out of range and Hawkins settles back down.
Sykk tried to counter with a leg kick but Hawkins avoided it.
Sykk blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Hawkins.
Sykk is looking to clinch but Hawkins is avoiding it.
Sykk misses the jab.
Hawkins lands a two punch combo.
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hawkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Hawkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Hawkins really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sykk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Sykk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sykk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sykk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawkins swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykk.
Sykk blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Sykk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sykk cracks a nice hook into Hawkins's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hawkins 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.
A jab lands there for Hawkins.
Sykk missing with a left hand there. Hawkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Sykk slips a straight right by Hawkins.
Sykk misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Hawkins.
Sykk is looking to chop away at Hawkins's legs.
Sykk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
It looked like Sykk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawkins throws a leg kick
and Sykk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sykk.
A countering left hand to the body from Hawkins misses.
Hawkins takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Hawkins. Beautiful body shot.
A jab lands there for Hawkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sykk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykk looks to land a combination but Hawkins avoids it well.
Sykk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a straight right. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Hawkins. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins misses with a body punch.
Hawkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykk.
Hawkins cracks Sykk with a nice body shot.
Sykk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hawkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hawkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sykk backwards. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Hawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
Hawkins cracks Sykk with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawkins misses the target.
Sykk lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hawkins digs a good hook to Sykk's body.
Sykk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Hawkins checks a leg kick.
Sykk defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand.
Sykk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hawkins. That one must have hurt.
Sykk tries to work over Hawkins's front leg with a kick but Hawkins checks it.
Hawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sykk wants to land a leg kick but Hawkins is out of range.
Sykk wants to clinch
letting Hawkins counter with a right hand. #T4#
Hawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sykk in his tracks.
Nice shot lands for Sykk.
Hawkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sykk doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk tries to clinch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Hawkins 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.
A leg kick checked by Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a right hand that Sykk ducks under and follows up with a left that Sykk also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hawkins.
Hawkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sykk is out of range and Hawkins settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Sykk.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut.
Sykk throwing a counter right hand but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Sykk blocks a low kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Hawkins blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Hawkins dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
#R5#
Sykk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawkins sizes up Sykk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sykk avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
Sykk is looking to counter punch.
Sykk tries a head kick but it misses.
Sykk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawkins is able to avoid easily.
Sykk throws a low kick, looking for Hawkins's leg but Hawkins calmly moves out of range.
Hawkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawkins throws a leg kick but Sykk checks it.
Hawkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
Sykk throws out a leg kick but Hawkins moves out of range and Sykk only half commits.
Hawkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawkins tries to land a front kick but Sykk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Hawkins throws a leg kick but Sykk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sykk slips a straight right by Hawkins.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
Hawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Hawkins's shoulder, as Hawkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykk.
Hawkins throws a right hand that misses
and Sykk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Hawkins - just one landing.
Sykk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawkins. That did some damage!
Sykk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hawkins looks to land a left hand but Sykk moved out of range nicely.
Sykk slips under a jab.
Sykk avoids a kick to the body.
Lamont Hawkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hawkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Sykk scores with a leg kick.
Hawkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Sykk.
Hawkins misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Hawkins.
Hawkins feints and then cracks Sykk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sykk down.
Hawkins swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hawkins misses with a leg kick.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykk manages to avoid it.
Sykk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sykk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Sykk's shoulder, as Sykk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawkins takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Sykk moves into the clinch.
Hawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Sykk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hawkins smiles and moves away.
Hawkins takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
Sykk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Sykk's head.
Sykk avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
Sykk tried to counter with a leg kick but Hawkins avoided it.
Sykk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawkins checks a leg kick.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins wants to slow Sykk down by chopping away at his legs.
Sykk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot lands for Hawkins.
Sykk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sykk misses the jab.#T4#
Hawkins connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sykk.
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!
Donk. Sykk catches Hawkins right on the button with a cross.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Hawkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sykk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sykk scrambles back to his feet.
Hawkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sykk misses with an uppercut. Hawkins saw that one coming.
Sykk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hawkins missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawkins throws a shot from downtown. Sykk moves away and avoids it.
Hawkins scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy body kick from Hawkins
and Sykk counters with a nice leg kick.
Sykk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Hawkins!

Lamont Hawkins is the new lightweight champion!
Lamont Hawkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Vesa Sykk spoke after the fight, saying 'Great fights Camacho. If I won I was prepared to fiercely defend the title but with this loss I think this may be a good time to hang up the gloves. EVO has been awesome, thanks for all the great matchups.'.

 

Event: EVO 266: Tsoi vs Cortes 2     
Date:   Sep 08, 2016
#R1#
Camacho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sykk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DJs Locker in the buildup to the fight.
Sykk doesn't manage to clinch there - Camacho circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camacho.
Camacho digs a good body shot into Sykk's ribs.
Camacho slips a jab from Sykk.
Camacho misses the jab.
Camacho blocks a jab.
Camacho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sykk connects with a jab.
Sykk connects with a single shot there.
Sykk avoids the head kick by Camacho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Camacho's shoulder, as Camacho tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camacho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Camacho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Camacho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Camacho tries a quick counter leg kick but Sykk is wise to it.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses.
Sykk 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.
Sykk feints and then cracks Camacho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camacho down.
Sykk throws a lazy uppercut
and Camacho counters with a low kick, right behind Sykk 's knee.
Sykk lands with an uppercut that bounces Camacho off the cage and back into range.
Camacho tries to work over Sykk's front leg with a kick but Sykk checks it.
Sykk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sykk throws a leg kick but Camacho moved away.
Sykk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camacho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vesa Sykk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A low kick from Sykk misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sykk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camacho.
Camacho tries to land a front kick but Sykk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Camacho slips under a jab.
Camacho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Sykk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Camacho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sykk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sykk throws a low kick but Camacho moves out of range easily.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Camacho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sykk tries to avoid it but Camacho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sykk to the ground. Sykk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Camacho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Camacho thows a huge punch but Sykk dodges it nicely. #T3#
Camacho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Camacho seems content to control.
Camacho throwing shots but Sykk is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Sykk actively working from the bottom here.
Sykk is looking to control Camacho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sykk avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sykk is looking for a sweep. Camacho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camacho controlling the pace.
Camacho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Camacho wants to free his trapped foot but Sykk is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Camacho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Camacho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sykk can pounce on him.
Sykk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
Sykk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sykk throws a leg kick which misses Camacho's front leg but catches the back leg as Camacho tries to avoid it.
Camacho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sykk.
Camacho misses with a straight left.
Sykk throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vesa Sykk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sykk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sykk misses with an uppercut.
Sykk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sykk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sykk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camacho.
Camacho loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
Good exchange - Sykk coming out on top.
Sykk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Camacho misses.
Camacho looks to land a body kick but Sykk moved away.
Sykk lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camacho throws a push kick but Sykk slaps the foot to one side.
Camacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho walks into a left hand. #T1#
Sykk catches Camacho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Camacho takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
Sykk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Sykk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Camacho swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
Vesa Sykk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Sykk misses.
Nice defenses there by Sykk.
A good leg kick by Camacho.
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
Camacho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camacho tries to land a leg kick but Sykk saw it coming and moves away.
Sykk throws a leg kick
and Camacho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camacho shapes to counter with a head kick.
Camacho walks into a left hand. #T2#
Sykk takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Sykk backing away here, and Camacho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sykk blocks a head kick by Camacho.
Sykk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Camacho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sykk is out of range and Camacho settles back down.
Sykk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camacho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk throws a leg kick that is checked
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Camacho counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sykk's knee momentarily.
Camacho tries to land a front kick but Sykk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Camacho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sykk.
Camacho feints a counter leg kick.
Sykk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Sykk.
Sykk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Camacho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sykk.
Camacho misses with an uppercut. Sykk saw that one coming.
Sykk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sykk just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk scoring well with a low kick there.
Camacho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sykk. Sykk obviously looking to wear him down.
Camacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Camacho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sykk.
Sykk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Camacho cracks Sykk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Camacho avoids a kick to the body.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Sykk connects with the punch.#T4#
Camacho moves out of range as Sykk strikes.
Sykk scores with a nice strike.
Sykk moves away from the strike by Camacho.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camacho.
Sykk swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Sykk checks a low kick from Camacho.
Camacho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sykk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sykk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sykk misses the shot to the body.
Sykk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camacho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykk scores with a sloppy right hand. Camacho should have avoided that one.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camacho moves away.
Camacho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vesa Sykk dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Camacho throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sykk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camacho tries a low kick but Sykk avoids it.
Camacho throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykk.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Sykk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camacho! But no joy.
Sykk lands a jab to the head.
Camacho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Camacho looks to land a left hand but Sykk moved out of range nicely.
Camacho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sykk on the side of the head.
Camacho thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk thuds his shin into the meat of Camacho's side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camacho.
Sykk swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Sykk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sykk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Camacho has time to react.#T1#
Camacho takes a kick to the side of the head.
Camacho blocks a low kick nicely.
Camacho connects with a leg kick. Sykk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sykk throws a body punch but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho throws a leg kick which misses Sykk's front leg but catches the back leg as Sykk tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sykk.
Nice shot by Camacho.
Camacho scores with a push kick.#TD2#
Camacho shoots in and bounces Sykk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Sykk looking for a guillotine here but Camacho defends easily. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Sykk looking for subs off his back but Camacho has passed one foot through into half guard.
Camacho wants to pass the guard but Sykk is defending well. #T3#
Camacho wants to take a breather but Sykk is having none of it.
Camacho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho 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.
Camacho is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Camacho postures up in Sykk's guard and throws a big left but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sykk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camacho defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Sykk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camacho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camacho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sykk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camacho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sykk is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Hector Camacho just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Sykk blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Camacho, right into the meat.
Sykk tries to land a front kick but Camacho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Camacho throws the kick towards the body but Sykk avoids it.
Sykk misses with a body kick.
Sykk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sykk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camacho.
Camacho throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho misses with a left hand
and Sykk counters with a good low kick that Camacho was not able to check.
Camacho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Camacho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camacho scrambles back to his feet.
Camacho moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Sykk lands with a cross.
Sykk throws a lazy uppercut
and Camacho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camacho missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Sykk misses the target.
Sykk jabs at Camacho's body.#TD2#
Camacho dives in and scores a takedown into Sykk's guard.
Camacho throwing strikes but missing.
Camacho connects with a couple of short punches.
Camacho distracts Sykk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Camacho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Camacho showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Camacho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sykk works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Sykk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hector Camacho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Camacho wants to control from the top but Sykk keeps moving.
Camacho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Sykk has an active guard here but Camacho has managed to pass into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Sykk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Camacho connects with a nice short shot to Sykk's temple.
Sykk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Camacho. #SUB#
Sykk looking for submissions off his back.
Camacho is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Good work by Camacho as he checks the leg kick.
Camacho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sykk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Camacho feints and then cracks Sykk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sykk down.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykk looks for the body kick but Camacho saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camacho.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vesa Sykk is winning the standup battle so far.
Camacho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sykk misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hector Camacho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sykk throws a low kick but Camacho moves out of range easily.
Sykk moves out of range of the body kick.
Camacho misses with a hook to the body
and Sykk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sykk wants to slow Camacho down by chopping away at his legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Camacho misses.
Camacho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camacho moves out of range as Sykk throws a body kick.
Sykk lands with a straight right. Camacho didn't see that one coming.
Sykk lands with an overhand left.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sykk.
Sykk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sykk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sykk scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Camacho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sykk.
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Camacho slips the punch.
Sykk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camacho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sykk throws a poor cross that misses
and Camacho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camacho looks to throw a body kick
and Sykk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camacho slips under a jab from Sykk.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camacho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sykk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camacho. Camacho obviously looking to wear him down.
Sykk scores with a decent looking hook.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camacho moves away.#T2#
Sykk avoids a kick to the body.
Camacho lands a jab to the head.
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camacho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sykk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sykk wants to land a leg kick but Camacho is out of range.
Sykk thows a leg kick but Camacho checks it
and Camacho counters with a good low kick that Sykk was not able to check.
Sykk takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Sykk jabs Camacho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sykk lands a head shot.#T3#
Camacho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Camacho defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camacho! But no joy.
No joy there for Sykk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sykk pushes Camacho away with a front kick.
Sykk digs a good hook to Camacho's body.
Sykk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Camacho staying out of range there.
Sykk lands with a kick to the temple. Camacho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sykk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sykk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykk quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Camacho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Camacho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sykk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sykk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camacho.
Camacho follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sykk misses with a hook
enabling Camacho to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho throws an off balance right hand
and Sykk counters with a three punch combo that has Camacho backing up. Camacho nods at Sykk to acknowledge the strikes.
Sykk misses with a body shot.
A big left from Sykk misses.
Camacho lands a front kick.
Sykk cracks Camacho with a good jab.
Sykk lands an overhand right.
Sykk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Camacho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vesa Sykk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sykk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vesa Sykk!

Vesa Sykk retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Vesa Sykk misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Hector Camacho had this to say: 'Sykk is a great fighter, tricky fucker.'.

 

Event: EVO 264: Cortes vs Lesnoe     
Date:   Aug 25, 2016
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Camacho. That snapped Sykk's head back.
Sykk misses with a body shot.
Camacho seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Camacho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, jab by Camacho - just one landing.
Camacho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykk.
Sykk checks a low kick from Camacho.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Sykk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Camacho - that will leave a mark!
Sykk takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Sykk throws a low kick, looking for Camacho's leg but Camacho calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Camacho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camacho.
Camacho slips a straight right by Sykk.
Sykk misses with a straight left.
A big left from Sykk misses.
Sykk tries to clinch there but Camacho circles away.
Sykk throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sykk misses with a leg kick.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Camacho's shoulder, as Camacho tries to avoid the shot.
Camacho thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Camacho is looking to chop away at Sykk's legs.
Camacho lands a jab to Sykk's midsection.
Camacho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sykk blocks the body kick.
Sykk takes one on the button.
Sykk tests Camacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Camacho.
Camacho looks for the body kick but Sykk saw that one coming.
Sykk misses with a body kick.
Sykk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Camacho under the eye.
Sykk throws a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Camacho.
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!
Camacho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sykk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camacho misses with an uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Sykk
and Camacho counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Camacho is looking to land body kicks.
Camacho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykk.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Sykk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camacho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykk replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Camacho blocks it well.
Sykk tries to clinch up.
Camacho throws a lazy right hand but Sykk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykk misses with a straight left.
Sykk cracks Camacho with a good jab.
Camacho needs to keep his hands up - Sykk had a free shot at his head there.
Sykk throws a chopping leg kick but Camacho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Camacho misses with a straight right.
Sykk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camacho tried to counter with a leg kick but Sykk avoided it.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Camacho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sykk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Camacho misses with a looping left.#T3#
Camacho scores with a sloppy right hand. Sykk should have avoided that one.
Camacho blocks the body kick.
Sykk throws an off balance right hand
and Camacho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camacho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sykk's sensitive parts.
A big left from Camacho misses.
Sykk thumps Camacho with a low kick.
Camacho checks a leg kick.
Camacho throwing a counter right hand but Sykk manages to avoid it.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camacho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sykk.
Sykk misses with a left hand
and Camacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camacho. That's going to slow Sykk down.
Sykk moves away from the strike by Camacho.
Camacho is looking to chop away at Sykk's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sykk! But no joy.
Camacho misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Sykk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camacho thuds his right hand into Sykk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camacho cracks Sykk with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camacho sets himself, and Sykk steps forward looking for the clinch! Camacho avoids it this time.#T4#
Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camacho.
Sykk feints a counter leg kick.
Sykk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho connects with an inside leg kick.
Camacho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Camacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sykk.
Camacho throws a low kick but Sykk moves out of range easily.
Camacho is looking to slow Sykk down with leg kicks.
Camacho slips a jab from Sykk.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Sykk thinks about the counter body kick.
Sykk throws a leg kick but Camacho checks it.
Sykk tests Camacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camacho tries to score with a low kick but Sykk moves his leg out of the way.
Sykk throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.
Camacho misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Camacho dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Sykk rushes Camacho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camacho.
Camacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Camacho is stalling here.
Sykk lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Camacho fails to land.
Camacho throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk working aggressively here. #T1#
Camacho working hard to break the clinch.
Camacho tries to break free but Sykk pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Camacho breaks from the clinch.
Camacho lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Sykk misses.
Camacho walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Sykk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camacho throws a solid leg kick but Sykk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camacho.
A slow jab from Camacho misses its intended target.
Sykk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sykk lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho throws a solid leg kick but Sykk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camacho.
Sykk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sykk throws out a leg kick but Camacho moves out of range and Sykk only half commits.
It looked like Camacho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sykk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camacho is out of range and Sykk settles back down.
Camacho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sykk.
Camacho throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Camacho throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk thumps Camacho with a low kick.
Sykk throws a front kick aimed at Camacho's knee but Camacho avoids it well.
Sykk misses the jab.
Sykk connects with a jab.
Sykk throws a leg kick but Camacho checks it.
Sykk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sykk. Sykk obviously looking to wear him down.
Sykk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camacho's head backwards.
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
Sykk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sykk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camacho.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camacho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Sykk moves forwards but Camacho connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Camacho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camacho misses with a leg kick.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Sykk.
Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Camacho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters circling - Sykk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sykk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Camacho checks it well.
Sykk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camacho.
A clash of legs there as Camacho blocks the low kick.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Sykk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camacho throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.
Camacho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sykk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sykk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Camacho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camacho.#T4#
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camacho moves away.
As Sykk tries to get set, Camacho tries to push him back and clinch up but Sykk manages to avoid the attempt.
Sykk scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk connects with a nice looking jab.
Sykk moves forwards but Camacho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sykk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Camacho will feel that in the morning.
Sykk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Sykk.
Camacho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camacho throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho throws a low kick but Sykk avoids it.
Sykk takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Camacho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Sykk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sykk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camacho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vesa Sykk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Sykk scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sykk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
Camacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Camacho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sykk is looking to chop away at Camacho's legs.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camacho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camacho scrambles back to his feet.
Sykk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camacho.
Camacho misses with a kick to the body.
Camacho takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sykk tries to clinch but Camacho moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Camacho.
Sykk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Sykk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Camacho throws out a leg kick but Sykk moves out of range and Camacho only half commits.
Sykk feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Nice body punch from Sykk.
Camacho misses with a hook
and Sykk finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sykk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vesa Sykk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Sykk connects with a body shot that sends Camacho's belly button to the back.
Camacho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Camacho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sykk lands the left hand.
Sykk lands a nice hook to Camacho's body. Camacho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camacho wants to land a leg kick but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sykk.
Nice jab there from Camacho.
Sykk throws the left hand but Camacho avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Camacho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camacho moves out of range of the body kick from Sykk. #T2#
Sykk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Camacho counters by clinching up.
Camacho throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Camacho.
Camacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Camacho tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camacho.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camacho trying to stall but Sykk improves his position.
Camacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Camacho fails to land.
Camacho slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camacho. #T3#
Camacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camacho can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Camacho controlling the action here for a moment.
Camacho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Sykk lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Camacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Camacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Camacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sykk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.#CL2#
Sykk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sykk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Camacho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sykk lands a hook that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
Camacho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Camacho breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vesa Sykk really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Sykk throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range.
Sykk moves out of range of the body kick.
Camacho avoids a kick to the body.
Sykk checks a low kick from Camacho.
Sykk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sykk misses with a leg kick.
Camacho checks a leg kick.
Camacho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camacho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Camacho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donk. Sykk catches Camacho right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camacho throws an off balance right hand
and Sykk counters with a body kick that stops Camacho in his tracks momentarily.
Sykk throws a body kick that misses.
Sykk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Camacho.
Sykk slips a straight right by Camacho.#T1#
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Camacho throws a front kick aimed at Sykk's knee but Sykk avoids it well.
Camacho gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sykk wants to slow Camacho down by chopping away at his legs.
Camacho is looking to counter punch.
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab.
Sykk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camacho scores with a nice head shot.
Sykk checks the leg kick.
Sykk with a nice cross.
Sykk 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.
Sykk scores with a sloppy right hand. Camacho should have avoided that one.
Sykk thumps Camacho with a low kick.#T2#
Camacho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Camacho misses
and Sykk counters with a good low kick that Camacho was not able to check.
Camacho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Sykk misses.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykk closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Camacho counter with a right hand.
Camacho thumps Sykk with a low kick.
Camacho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sykk is out of range.
Camacho moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Camacho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sykk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Camacho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Sykk catches Camacho right on the button with a cross.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Camacho.
Sykk throws a front kick that sends Camacho stumbling back into the cage.
Camacho throws a right hand that misses
and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.
Sykk scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Camacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Sykk defending well as Camacho loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Sykk.
Camacho swings widly with a right hand
and Sykk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sykk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Camacho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Camacho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Sykk. #T4#
Sykk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sykk blocks a jab.
Camacho looks to throw the jab but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Camacho slips the punch.
Sykk misses with a hook.
Camacho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Camacho throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Sykk scores with a four punch combination!
Sykk moves away from the strike by Camacho.
Sykk scores with a leg kick.
Camacho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Camacho feints and then cracks Sykk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sykk down.
Sykk lands with a straight right. Camacho didn't see that one coming.
Sykk scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vesa Sykk dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Sykk connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Sykk. Beautiful body shot.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Camacho's shoulder, as Camacho tries to avoid the shot.
Camacho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sykk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camacho doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Sykk misses.
Camacho is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sykk blocks a leg kick.
Sykk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Camacho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk misses with a hook
letting Camacho counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Camacho. Beautiful body shot.
Sykk works the jab nicely.
Camacho tries to work over Sykk's front leg with a kick but Sykk checks it.
Camacho throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Camacho misses the jab.
Camacho throws a low kick, looking for Sykk's leg but Sykk calmly moves out of range.
Sykk tries to clinch up.
Camacho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sykk. That one must have hurt.
Camacho takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
Camacho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sykk to score with a decent uppercut.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
Camacho connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy left from Camacho finds it's target.
Camacho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Sykk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sykk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camacho thows a leg kick but Sykk checks it #CL2#
and Sykk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sykk.
Sykk lands a left hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Camacho.
Camacho controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Camacho for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hector Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camacho.
Sykk lands with a light punch inside.
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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Camacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camacho has had enough of the clinch but Sykk keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Camacho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Sykk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk throws out a loose jab but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sykk checks it well.
Nice body kick from Sykk.
Sykk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sykk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Camacho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Camacho jabs Sykk right on the nose. Sykk blinks but takes it well.
Camacho throws a hook but Sykk blocks it.
Vesa Sykk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Camacho feints and then cracks Sykk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sykk down.
Sykk scores with a spinning back kick!
Sykk misses with a kick to the body.
Camacho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camacho moves away.
Camacho motions for Sykk to come forward. Camacho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk catches Camacho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Sykk lands with a hook. Camacho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Camacho throws a body kick that misses.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camacho connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sykk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sykk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sykk lands a body shot.
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Sykk throws a head kick that half lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sykk. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sykk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Sykk misses its intended target.
It looked like Camacho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camacho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sykk at a distance.
Camacho throws a right and a left that Sykk avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sykk! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vesa Sykk.
I think Sykk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vesa Sykk!

Vesa Sykk is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Vesa Sykk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Hector Camacho spoke after the fight, saying 'Vogler is a great fighter, maybe the curtain is coming down on my career, we will see.'.

 

Event: EVO 262: Luzhin vs Taisto     
Date:   Aug 11, 2016
#R1#
Ridgeway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ridgeway 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.
Sykk misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Sykk misses.
Sykk backing away here, and Ridgeway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway scores with a spinning back kick!
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Sykk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridgeway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ridgeway appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sykk scores with a nice strike.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ridgeway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Sykk swings widly with a right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sykk's knee momentarily.
Sykk tries to clinch up but Ridgeway circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ridgeway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ridgeway throws a poor cross that misses
and Sykk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sykk.
Sykk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DJs Locker in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sykk. Sykk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Ridgeway does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway. #CL2#
Ridgeway moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sykk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ridgeway's brow.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk lands a nice elbow.
Sykk lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway digs a right hand into Sykk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sykk's gas tank.
Sykk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykk digs a right hand underneath Ridgeway's ribcage. Ridgeway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands. #T2#
Ridgeway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
A short right from Sykk on the inside.
Sykk tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Sykk back against the cage.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ridgeway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sykk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykks head.
Sykk digs a right hand underneath Ridgeway's ribcage. Ridgeway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sykk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ridgeways head.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sykk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sykk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ridgeway gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk lands a nice uppercut.
Sykk misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk working aggressively here. #T4#
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway.
A short body shot lands from Sykk as the two fighters clinch.
Sykk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sykk lands a hook that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridgeway looks to throw a body kick
and Sykk counters with a good low kick that Ridgeway was not able to check.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway throws a lazy body kick
and Sykk counters with a good low kick that Ridgeway was not able to check.
Ridgeway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ridgeway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Sykk tenderised Ridgeway's leg. Ridgeway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ridgeway thuds his right hand into Sykk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ridgeway blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target. #T1#
Ridgeway thumps Sykk with a low kick.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses. #CL#
Sykk gets a clinch.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Sykk.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ridgeway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sykk.
Sykk blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykk lands an elbow just above Ridgeway 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Mathew Ridgeway has been cut.
Sykk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sykk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Ridgeway lands a left hand.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Sykk wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Sykk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sykk.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Sykk tries to land knees in the clinch but Ridgeway avoids the damage to the body.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
Sykk struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Sykk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sykk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ridgeway tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway scores with a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk. #T4#
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
A short left from Sykk.
Sykk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sykk has had enough of the clinch but Ridgeway keeps him there for the moment.
Ridgeway lands a body punch.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sykk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sykk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sykk throws a lazy uppercut
and Ridgeway counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sykk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ridgeway throws a big counter head kick but Sykk avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vesa Sykk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mathew Ridgeway's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Sykk tries to clinch up but Ridgeway circles away and keeps his distance.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Sykk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ridgeways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sykk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Sykk tried to counter with a leg kick but Ridgeway avoided it.
Ridgeway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ridgeway connects with a nice looking jab.
Sykk looks for the body kick but Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Sykk misses with a double jab.
A nice side step and Ridgeway releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Sykk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridgeway misses with a kick to the body.
Sykk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ridgeway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sykk doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Sykk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Sykk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch but Ridgeway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykk. #CL2#
Sykk gets tackled into the cage by Ridgeway. Ridgeway maintains the clinch.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk gets through Ridgeway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sykk lands with a left to the head.
Sykk is trying to break the clinch but Ridgeway has him pressed against the cage.
Vesa Sykk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ridgeway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Ridgeway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ridgeway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk lands a nice elbow.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Sykk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ridgeways head.
Sykk lands a shot to the body.
Sykk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Sykk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ridgeway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sykk. #T3#
Sykk is looking to clinch but Ridgeway is avoiding it.
Sykk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sykk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ridgeway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ridgeway works over Sykk's head and body with a nice combination.
Ridgeway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses.
Ridgeway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykk.
Ridgeway scores with a push kick.
A big right from Ridgeway misses.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk backing away here, and Ridgeway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Sykk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ridgeway to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway clobbers Sykk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sykk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ridgeway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ridgeway 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.
Sykk takes one on the button.
Sykk throws out a powerful jab.
Sykk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Sykk's front leg but catches the back leg as Sykk tries to avoid it.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Sykk.
Sykk throws a leg kick
and Ridgeway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mathew Ridgeway's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Sykk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykk throwing a counter right hand but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Sykk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sykk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sykk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sykk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Sykk.
Ridgeway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk tries a head kick but it misses.
Sykk tried to score with a low kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Ridgeway thuds his right hand into Sykk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sykk catches Ridgeway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway lands with an overhand left.
Ridgeway lands a nice hook to Sykk's body. Sykk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway scores with a nice strike.
Sykk throws a right hand that misses
and Ridgeway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ridgeway looks to throw a body kick
and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.
Sykk 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.
Sykk blocks a head kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway needs to keep his hands up - Sykk had a free shot at his head there.
Sykk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sykk is looking to slow Ridgeway down with leg kicks. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykk manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Sykk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses.
Ridgeway misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Ridgeway tries to keep at a distance but Sykk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Ridgeway cracks Sykk with a nice body shot.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Sykk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ridgeway lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Sykk lands with a light punch inside.
Sykk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ridgeway lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Sykk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ridgeway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ridgeway lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Sykk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sykk.
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ridgeway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sykk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Ridgeway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mathew Ridgeway's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Sykk misses with a lunging right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sykk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sykk thows a leg kick but Ridgeway checks it
enabling Ridgeway to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Sykk clinches up with Ridgeway and pushes him back against the cage.
Ridgeway takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ridgeway blocks a body shot from Sykk.
Sykk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ridgeways head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ridgeways head.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Sykk.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway working aggressively here. #T1#
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk wants to get back to striking at distance but Ridgeway won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
Sykk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Sykk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land. #T2#
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Ridgeway.
Sykk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk is trying to pull guard but Ridgeway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sykk tries to work over Ridgeway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk has Ridgeway pushed against the cage.#T3#
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sykk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Ridgeway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Sykk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Ridgeway is rocked!
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway is still on wobbly legs! Can Sykk finish him?
Sykk creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ridgeway's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ridgeway drops to his knees and Sykk pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vesa Sykk!
After winning the bout, Vesa Sykk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EVO 259: Kakoullis vs Murphy     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
Teimosia throws a series of punches but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Teimosia's calf.
Sykk moves out of range as Teimosia strikes.
A shot to the liver by Sykk. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Teimosia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
Sykk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Teimosia's defenses.
Teimosia lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Teimosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk misses with the head strike. #T1#
Teimosia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Teimosia tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Teimosia has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Sykk fails to pull guard.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Teimosia.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Teimosia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykk lands a nice uppercut.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Sykk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short right from Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia blocking some punches.
Teimosia blocks an elbow strike from Sykk.
Teimosia tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Sykk scores with a knee to the head.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Good body shot from Teimosia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teimosia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teimosia.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Teimosia misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk lands a hook that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Teimosia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk throws an elbow but it misses.
Teimosia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykks head.
Sykk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Teimosia tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Teimosia fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Teimosia.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teimosia.
Teimosia blocking some punches.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teimosia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sykk throws an elbow but it misses.
Sykk misses with a body punch.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Sykk struggles to land a body shot inside as Teimosia controls his hands.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teimosia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Teimosia lands a right hand.
Teimosia misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Sykk lands a nice elbow.
Teimosia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykk.
Teimosia lands a nice uppercut.
Teimosia blocking some punches.
Sykk lands with a left to the head.
Sykk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teimosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia avoids the elbow strike from Sykk, against the cage. #BC#
Teimosia manages to break the clinch.
Teimosia lands a really nice looking cross but Sykk seems unphased.
Teimosia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hilton Teimosia will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sykk avoids the body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia backing away here, and Sykk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Teimosia instigates a clinch.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
A short right from Teimosia.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Teimosia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sykk or not.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sykk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sykk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teimosia.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Teimosia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Sykk slowing the pace effectively.
Teimosia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk struggles to land a body shot inside as Teimosia controls his hands.
Hilton Teimosia has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sykk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teimosia avoids the elbow strike from Sykk, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Teimosia.
Teimosia works on Sykk's body with a couple of short punches.
Sykk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Teimosia lands with a left to the head.
Teimosia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
Sykk misses with a body punch. #T2#
Sykk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Sykk breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Teimosia.
Teimosia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Teimosia misses the shot to the body.
Teimosia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sykk can pounce on him.
Sykk slips a straight right by Teimosia.
Teimosia scores with a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Teimosia misses
and Sykk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Teimosia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sykk in his tracks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sykk.
A big right from Sykk misses.
Teimosia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Teimosia blocks the leg kick.
Sykk throws a low kick but Teimosia moves out of range easily.
That kick from Teimosia tenderised Sykk's leg. Sykk is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Teimosia misses with a hook.
Sykk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sykk cracks Teimosia with a good jab.
We've been told by Teimosia's head coaches at Brazilian Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Teimosia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sykk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sykk jabs at Teimosia's body.#KD2#
Sykk sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Teimosia to the ground! Sykk dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Teimosia is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teimosia wants to hold on but Sykk pushes him away.
Oh Teimosia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Teimosia working to try and regain half guard.
Sykk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Teimosia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Teimosia tries to lock up and control but Sykk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Teimosia seems to have got his legs back now.
Teimosia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sykk working the ground and pound effectively. #T4#
Teimosia tries to hold on but Sykk pushes him away.
Teimosia working to try and regain half guard.
Teimosia is squirming around, avoiding Sykk's attempts to control the action.
Sykk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Teimosia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Teimosia is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teimosia is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vesa Sykk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sykk throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Sykk does it's job there.
Teimosia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vesa Sykk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teimosia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Teimosia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teimosia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Teimosia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Teimosia lands a front kick.
Teimosia misses with an uppercut. Sykk saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Teimosia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Sykk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teimosia cracks the inside of Sykk's front leg.
Sykk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Teimosia is able to avoid easily.
Sykk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sykk works Teimosia's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teimosia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.#T1#
Sykk cracks Teimosia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Teimosia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Teimosia misses with a low kick.
Sykk misses with a straight left.
Teimosia tried to score with a low kick but Sykk checks it.
Sykk wants to clinch.
Teimosia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sykk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sykk blocks a jab.
Sykk misses with an uppercut. Teimosia saw that one coming.
Sykk misses with an uppercut.
Teimosia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sykk throws a series of punches but Teimosia avoids them all with ease.
Sykk thuds his right hand into Teimosia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Sykk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sykk scores with a jab to the head.
Teimosia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teimosia misses with a head kick.
Teimosia tries to close the distance and clinch but Sykk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sykk throws out a counter right but Teimosia avoids it with no problem.
Sykk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Teimosia throws a good cross that connects.
Sykk throws an overhand right that drops Teimosia like a sack of potatoes! Sykk dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vesa Sykk!
Vesa Sykk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EVO 254: Tallon vs Saibot     
Date:   Jul 07, 2016
#R1#
Hawkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Hawkins forces Sykk back against the cage and clinches.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Sykk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sykk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sykk trying to keep a closed guard but Hawkins is proving a slippery customer.
Sykk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hawkins postures up.
Sykk pulls Hawkins in to control the position.
Sykk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Sykk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hawkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Hawkins throws a leg kick but Sykk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hawkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses.
Hawkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sykk.
Sykk scores with a jab. Hawkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hawkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Sykk.
Sykk throws a shot from downtown. Hawkins moves away and avoids it.
Hawkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sykk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Hawkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sykk, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Sykk won't allow it.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hawkins tries to break the clinch but Sykk is controlling the position.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawkins.
Sykk misses with a body punch.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Sykk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Hawkins. #BC#
Sykk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sykk is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hawkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sykk in his tracks.
Sykk connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawkins scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Hawkins moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sykk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawkins prevents a body shot from Sykk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawkins wants to break free but Sykk has control. #T3#
Sykk misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins lands with a left to the head.
Sykk lands with a light punch inside.
Hawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawkins blocks the elbow strike.
Hawkins stalling in the clinch.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Hawkins.
Sykk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hawkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sykk throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Hawkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sykk up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sykk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Hawkins.
Hawkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Hawkins lands a body punch.
Hawkins stalls.
Sykk cracks Hawkins with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vesa Sykk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Hawkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk is trying to stall.
Sykk tries a body shot but Hawkins blocks it.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawkins has Sykk pressed against the cage.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawkins misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins blocks an uppercut.
Hawkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Sykk blocking some punches.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Hawkins.
Hawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hawkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Nice body punch from Hawkins - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkins.
Sykk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Sykk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins cracks Sykk with an open hand slap.
Hawkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sykk momentarily.
A slow jab from Hawkins misses its intended target.
Sykk tried to counter with a leg kick but Hawkins avoided it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hawkins!
Hawkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Sykk's head.
Sykk missing with a left hand there. Hawkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Sykk misses. #T2#
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Hawkins.
Sykk tried to counter with a leg kick but Hawkins avoided it.
Hawkins scores with a nice right hand.
Hawkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sykk throws the left hand but Hawkins avoids the punch easily.
Sykk throws a leg kick but Hawkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sykk looks to land a combination but Hawkins avoids it well.
Hawkins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sykk blocks it well.
Hawkins misses with a body kick.
Hawkins tries to bum rush Sykk with a series of wild strikes but Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Hawkins closes the distance and pushes Sykk back into the cage.
Sykk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Sykk struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawkins controls his hands.
Sykk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hawkins smiles and moves away.
Sykk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Hawkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sykk momentarily.
Hawkins throws a lazy right hand but Sykk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawkins throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Sykk throws the left hand but Hawkins avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Sykk.
Sykk blocks a leg kick.
Hawkins tries to bum rush Sykk with a series of wild strikes but Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sykk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Hawkins feints and then cracks Sykk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sykk down.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawkins throws a body kick that misses.
Sykk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sykk misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Hawkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
Hawkins misses with a hook.
Hawkins missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
That kick from Sykk tenderised Hawkins's leg. Hawkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sykk throws a leg kick
and Hawkins counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawkins. That's going to slow Sykk down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hawkins.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Hawkins's shoulder, as Hawkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykk.
Hawkins moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Hawkins throws a nice looking combination but Sykk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Hawkins throws out a powerful jab.
A good leg kick by Hawkins.
Hawkins stuns Sykk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sykk blocks the body kick.
Hawkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Sykk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hawkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Hawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Sykk throws a leg kick
and Hawkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Sykk is looking to clinch.
Hawkins throws the kick towards the body but Sykk avoids it.
Hawkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Hawkins throws an off balance right hand
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Hawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Hawkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawkins digs a good hook to Sykk's body.
A left lands for Hawkins.
Hawkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sykk.
Sykk is looking to counter punch.
Hawkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sykk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Hawkins misses
and Sykk counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Hawkins slips the punch.
Hawkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykk throws out the jab.
Hawkins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Sykk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sykk tries to land a front kick but Hawkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sykk throws a leg kick which misses Hawkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawkins tries to avoid it. #T1#
Hawkins delivers a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Hawkins misses its intended target.
Sykk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawkins checks it well.
Donk. Sykk catches Hawkins right on the button with a cross.
Hawkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sykk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Sykk clinches up against the cage.
Hawkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hawkins working aggressively here.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Sykk decides to pull guard.
Sykk working a defensive guard but Hawkins manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sykk can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Hawkins is working Sykk over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hawkins just content to control the position.
Sykk tries to bench press Hawkins off him but Hawkins keeps the position.
Sykk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk is doing well to control the position and prevent Hawkins from advancing to side control.#T3#
Hawkins winds up and cracks Sykk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sykk is holding on to half guard well.
Hawkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hawkins slips a nice elbow through Sykk's hands, connecting with Sykk's forehead.
Sykk is trying is best to control the position here.
Hawkins is controlling the pace.
Sykk is positioning himself well to prevent Hawkins advancing to mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sykk is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hawkins wants to clinch.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins 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.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice jab there from Hawkins.
Sykk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins swings widly with a right hand
and Sykk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lamont Hawkins just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Hawkins tries to clinch but Sykk is having none of it.
Sykk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sykk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawkins.
Sykk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawkins lands with a nice body punch.
Sykk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sykk tries to clinch there but Hawkins circles away.
Sykk looks for the body kick but Hawkins saw that one coming.
Hawkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sykk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins jabs Sykk right on the nose. Sykk blinks but takes it well.
Hawkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sykks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sykk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hawkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Hawkins backs away, Sykk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Hawkins with a nice cross.#CL#
Sykk rushes Hawkins and presses him up against the cage.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Sykk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Hawkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hawkins blocks the body kick.
Hawkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hawkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawkins with a jab.
Hawkins throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins cracks Sykk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykk.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Hawkins misses.
Hawkins 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.
Good shot there by Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
Sykk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sykk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Sykk darts in and clinches Hawkins up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawkins.
A bit of stalling here from Sykk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Hawkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawkins cracks Sykk with a nice body shot.
Hawkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Hawkins to work.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Hawkins is looking to control Sykk's arms but Sykk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawkins has his back to the cage.
Hawkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Hawkins misses with some punches. #BC2#
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Hawkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hawkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Sykk clinches.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk tries to work over Hawkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawkins tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykk tries to land a knee to the head but Hawkins blocks with his arms.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawkins.
Hawkins takes a shot to the head.
Hawkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Hawkins tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Hawkins tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Hawkins back against the cage.
A short right from Sykk on the inside.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawkins digs a right hand into Sykk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sykk's gas tank.
Hawkins lands a right hand.
Hawkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Sykk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hawkins blocks an elbow strike from Sykk.
Hawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Sykk is trying to break the clinch but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hawkins.
Hawkins blocking some punches.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lamont Hawkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hawkins loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
Sykk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hawkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawkins checks a low kick from Sykk.
A lazy left from Hawkins finds it's target.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sykk is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawkins checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hawkins throws a leg kick but Sykk checks it.
Sykk throws a counter high kick but Hawkins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sykk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Sykk.#T1#
Hawkins loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Sykk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sykk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawkins connects with a leg kick. Sykk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Hawkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Hawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk takes a shot to the head.
Hawkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Hawkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawkins gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sykk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawkins wants to break free but Sykk has control.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Hawkins.
A short right from Hawkins. #BC2#
Hawkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Hawkins lands a nice shot that snaps Sykk's head back.
Hawkins swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Sykk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sykk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hawkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Hawkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hawkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sykk misses with a body punch.
Hawkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Sykk lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Hawkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawkins throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Hawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sykk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sykk throws a leg kick but Hawkins moved away.#T4#
Hawkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Sykk misses.
A nice side step and Hawkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hawkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sykk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawkins cracks Sykk with a good jab.
Hawkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sykk has time to react.
Hawkins misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Sykk misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins scores with a shot to the body.
Hawkins scores with a punch to the head.
Sykk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the body.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sykk under the eye.
A jab from Sykk misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Hawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hawkins 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Hawkins!

An out of breath Lamont Hawkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: EVO 250: Chernov vs Shillings     
Date:   Jun 16, 2016
#R1##TD#
Hurmio drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Sykk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sykk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hurmio defends it easily.
Hurmio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Sykk 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.
Sykk is trying to keep Hurmio in close.
Hurmio lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Hurmio trying to control but Sykk is working from the bottom.
Hurmio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sykk is trying to control the position but Hurmio postures up. #SUB2#
Sykk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hurmio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hurmio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sykk working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Hurmio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hurmio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hurmio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hurmio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Sykk looking for a guillotine here but Hurmio defends easily. #SUB2#
Sykk is looking for a triangle but Hurmio pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB2#
Sykk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hurmio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sykk has momentary wrist control but Hurmio slips an elbow through the middle.
Hurmio works over Sykk with some ground and pound from guard.
Hurmio tries to free his leg and advance position but Sykk is retaining full guard.
Hurmio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sykk is looking to regain half guard here but Hurmio keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Hurmio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sykk manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sykk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hurmio scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Sykk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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. Hurmio connects with a nice short shot to Sykk's temple. #SUB2#
Sykk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hurmio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sykk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Hurmio as he connects with a hook.
Hurmio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykk can do to turn this around?
Hurmio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hurmio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sykk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sykk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurmio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
Hurmio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Hurmio misses.
Hurmio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sykk in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk thows a left - swing and a miss!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hurmio here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hurmio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sykk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sykk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
Sykk misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hurmio counters with a single leg into guard. Sykk didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Sykk looking for subs off his back but Hurmio has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hurmio working over Sykk with some ground and pound. Sykk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hurmio is looking to take a break and control but Sykk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hurmio is pressing down on Sykk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sykk is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Sykk looking for submissions off his back.
Sykk is looking to control Hurmio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sykk avoid being mounted?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
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. Hurmio connects with a nice short shot to Sykk's temple.
Tuomari Hurmio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sykk taking some punishment here, with Hurmio in his half guard. #SUB2#
Sykk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sykk wants to control but Hurmio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hurmio working the head and body with strikes.
Sykk is trying to control but can't.
Hurmio 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.
Hurmio is looking to take a break and control but Sykk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Sykk looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hurmio pushes past his half guard into mount!
Sykk is trying to escape the mount.
Sykk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hurmio working Sykk over with strikes here.
Sykk is in a horrible position here. Hurmio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#
Sykk is rocked!
Sykk is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Sykk tries to hold on but Hurmio postures up.
BOOM! Hurmio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hurmio working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sykk tries to reverse the position but Hurmio maintains control.
Hurmio with shots to the head and body - Sykk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sykk is still in real trouble! Can Hurmio finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3##TD#
Hurmio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sykk!
Sykk seems to have recovered his senses.
Hurmio lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hurmio trying to control the position but Sykk is working away.
Hurmio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hurmio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hurmio is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hurmio scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hurmio trying to control but Sykk is having none of it.
Hurmio landing strikes, looking to finish! #T1#
Sykk in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hurmio looking to finish Sykk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sykk!
Hurmio scoring with strikes but Sykk is staying in there.
Hurmio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sykk is looking to escape.
Sykk is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Sykk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hurmio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hurmio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sykk can't escape the position.
Hurmio controlling the position easily from mount.
Sykk 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.#T3##SUB2#
Sykk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hurmio trying to pass the guard but Sykk defending well.
Sykk is not content to let Hurmio control the position.
Still in half guard, Hurmio seems content to control.#SUB2#
Sykk actively working from the bottom here.
Sykk is looking for a sweep. Hurmio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hurmio tries to pass to full mount but Sykk defends it.
Sykk trying to control here.
Hurmio wants to free his trapped foot but Sykk is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vesa Sykk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmio blocks a head kick by Sykk.
Hurmio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykk.
Hurmio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykk moves away.
Sykk throws out a counter right but Hurmio avoids it with no problem.
Hurmio misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Hurmio misses with a low kick.
Hurmio looks to throw a body kick
and Sykk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Sykk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hurmio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sykk scores with a hook to the body. Hurmio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hurmio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sykk connects with a leg kick. Hurmio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sykk looks to land a body kick but Hurmio moved away.
Hurmio tries to clinch but Sykk is having none of it. #TD#
Hurmio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hurmio showed some decent athleticism there.
Hurmio is looking to stall here but Sykk recovers full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Sykk looking for a guillotine here but Hurmio defends easily. #T1#
Hurmio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sykk isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hurmio stacks Sykk on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hurmio!
Sykk is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sykk regains half guard.
Hurmio slows the pace down in half guard.
Sykk gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurmio passes Sykk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sykk moves into full guard.
Hurmio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Hurmio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurmio is really struggling to control Sykk but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sykk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Sykk is looking for a triangle but Hurmio pushes his legs off easily.
Hurmio scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Sykk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hurmio wants to control from the top but Sykk keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hurmio lands with a nice body punch.
Hurmio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Hurmio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hurmio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hurmio wants to control but Sykk is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hurmio connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio had his way with Vesa Sykk in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Hurmio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sykk's half guard.
Sykk regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Sykk working for submissions but it's allowed Hurmio to get to half guard.
Hurmio passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio with shots to the head and body - Sykk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hurmio with a couple of short strikes.
Sykk tries to lock up and control but Hurmio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Hurmio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sykk wants to hold on but Hurmio pushes him away.
Hurmio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sykk is looking to escape.
Hurmio controlling from mount.
Sykk is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hurmio tries to control but Sykk wriggling away.
Sykk is looking to improve his position but Hurmio isn't that keen on the idea.
Hurmio is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hurmio lands a couple of good shots and Sykk has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hurmio lands a shot to the body.
Hurmio is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T3#
Sykk breaks Hurmio's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sykk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sykk wants to control from the top but Hurmio keeps moving.
Hurmio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sykk is one step ahead there.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sykk wants to control from the top but Hurmio keeps moving.
Sykk throwing strikes from guard but Hurmio blocks nicely.
Sykk postures up. #T4##SUB#
Sykk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hurmio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sykk has managed to get both his arms back between Hurmio's legs - danger averted.
Hurmio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sykk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sykk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hurmio's head.
Sykk is pushing down on Hurmio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hurmio is fighting to maintain full guard but Sykk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sykk is trying to control. Hurmio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sykk is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:44
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:44
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuomari Hurmio!

Tuomari Hurmio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: EVO 246: Hess vs Turpin     
Date:   May 28, 2016
#R1#
Hanak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hanak has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Hanak drives through with a takedown into Sykk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Sykk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sykk looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hanak is defending well. Sykk quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hanak has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sykk celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vesa Sykk!
Our winner, Vesa Sykk, 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: EVO 240: Bowdrie vs Hess     
Date:   Apr 20, 2016
#R1#
Castro misses the shot to the body.
Castro misses with a looping left.
Castro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Castro's head coaches at Turbo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Castro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sykk's calf.
Castro connects with a body shot.
Sykk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castro was well out of range. Poor timing from Sykk.
Castro punishes Sykk's body with a nice straight punch.
Castro throws a series of punches but Sykk moves out of range.
Castro scores with a nice strike.
Castro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
Sykk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Castro blocks the leg kick.
Castro lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from Sykk.
Castro is looking to counter punch.
Castro lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Vesa Sykk has been cut.#T1#
Sykk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Sykk is rocked!
Sykk lands with a straight right. Castro didn't see that one coming.
Sykk is still on wobbly legs! Can Castro finish him?
Giovani Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
Sykk seems to have recovered his senses.
Castro takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
Sykk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castro can pounce on him.
Sykk slips a jab from Castro.
Castro scores with a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Castro!
Castro throws a hook but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk 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.
Castro misses with the combination.
Sykk scores with a hook to the body. Castro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castro throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Castro scores with a jab. Sykk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sykk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Castro throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.
Sykk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Castro with a body shot.
Castro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sykk. Sykk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sykk lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sykk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro is looking to counter punch.
Castro misses with a hook
and Sykk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castro misses with a low kick.
A big right from Castro misses.
A good leg kick by Castro.
Sykk throws the kick towards the body but Castro avoids it.
Sykk lands a nice shot to the body.
Sykk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Sykk closes the distance and pushes Castro back into the cage.#T3#
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Castro is keeping busy.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
Castro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sykk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Castro dodges an elbow strike from Sykk.
Castro scores with a shot to the side of Sykk's head.
Sykk works on Castro's body with a couple of short punches.
Castro misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castro.
Sykk managing to block the knees to the body from Castro.
Castro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Sykk on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
Castro lands a nice uppercut.
Castro misses with the head strike.
Sykk gets through Castro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sykk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Castro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sykk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sykk slips under a jab from Castro.
Sykk scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giovani Castro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vesa Sykk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sykk slips a straight right by Castro.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from Sykk.
Castro scores with a jab. Sykk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Castro gets a clinch.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castro.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castro obliges.
Sykk takes a shot to the head.
Sykk managing to block the knees to the body from Castro.
Castro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castro.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Castro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Sykk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Castro lands with a left to the head.
Castro blocks an uppercut.
Sykk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
Castro lands with a short shot to the head.
Castro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Castro blocks an uppercut.
Castro tries a knee to the head but Sykk blocks it.
Castro tries to land a knee to the head but Sykk blocks with his arms.
Sykk lands with a left to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykk can do to turn this around?
Castro tries to land a knee to the head but Sykk blocks with his arms.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Castro breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Castro.
The fighters circling - Sykk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sykk.
Giovani Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
Castro misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sykk, as that shot connected.
Castro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk throws a leg kick but Castro moved away.#CL#
Castro moves into the clinch.#T3#
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk letting Castro take a breather here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sykk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sykk lands with a light punch inside.
Castro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sykk is defending well for now.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Sykk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Castro.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk blocking some punches. #T4#
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castro looking to stall.
Castro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sykk lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk pushes off an throws an elbow but Castro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Castro is struggling to control the position.
Castro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Castro misses with some punches.
Castro misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Giovani Castro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vesa Sykk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Castro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
As Castro backs off Sykk throws a huge counter combo but Castro manages to avoid it all.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sykk.
Castro connects with a leg kick. Sykk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Castro wants to clinch.
Castro cracks Sykk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk throws out a leg kick but Castro moves out of range and Sykk only half commits.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykk.
Castro connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Sykk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sykk.#T1#
A cross from Sykk lands.
Castro thuds a left hand into Sykk's body.
Castro misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Sykk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Sykk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Castro connects with a body shot.
Sykk throws a hook but Castro blocks it.
Castro throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.#KD2#
A big head kick from Sykk and Castro is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#
Castro is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykk postures up and lands a big shot to Castro's brow.
Oh Castro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castro working a defensive guard here.
Sykk throwing strikes from guard but Castro blocks nicely.
Sykk wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
Castro looking to control.
Sykk stands up over Castro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sykk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castro seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Sykk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sykk postures up.
Sykk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykk is looking to work some ground and pound but Castro has wrist control.
Sykk scoring with some ground and pound.
Sykk wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Castro pulls Sykk in close to prevent any damage.
Sykk trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykk scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Sykk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sykk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Castro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sykk.
Sykk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Castro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sykk trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Castro scores with a head kick. Sykk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Sykk lands a lovely overhand right.
Castro tried to score with a low kick but Sykk checks it.
Castro avoids the body shot from Sykk.
Sykk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castro's head.
Castro gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Sykk gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Castro is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vesa Sykk!
A relieved looking Vesa Sykk 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: EVO 236: Seia vs Kakoullis     
Date:   Mar 31, 2016
#R1#
Sykk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanak.
Sloppy strikes from Hanak. Those never looked like landing.
Sykk wants to counter the offense by Hanak and move into the clinch position.
Hanak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sykk.
Sykk throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanak.
Sykk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sykk lands with a nice body kick.
Sykk moves in looking to clinch but Hanak pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanak.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sykk checks a leg kick.
Sykk misses with an uppercut
and Hanak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanak checks a leg kick.
Hanak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanak connects with a jab.
Hanak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sykk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!
Sykk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Hanak finds it's target.
Hanak with a hook.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanak.
Sloppy strikes from Sykk. Those never looked like landing.
Hanak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hanak lands the left hand.
Hanak moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanak stuns Sykk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sykk.
Hanak moves out of range of the leg kick from Sykk.
Sykk connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot by Hanak.
Sykk 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.
Hanak wants to slow Sykk down by chopping away at his legs.
Hanak misses with a straight right.
Sykk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hanak sets himself, and Sykk steps forward looking for the clinch! Hanak avoids it this time.
Sykk misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looks like Hanak has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk misses the jab.
Hanak scoring well with a low kick there.
Hanak scores with a hook to the body. Sykk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sykk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sykk fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanak misses the target.
Hanak throws a series of punches but Sykk moves out of range.
Hanak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some bone on bone action there as Hanak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hanak loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanak. That's going to slow Sykk down.
Lukas Hanak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanak swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
Hanak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sykk.#T3#
Hanak lands the left hand.
Hanak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sykk is able to avoid easily.
Hanak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sykk. That did some damage!
Hanak missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hanak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
That kick from Sykk tenderised Hanak's leg. Hanak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanak cracks Sykk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sykk moves out of range as Hanak strikes.
A slow jab from Sykk misses its intended target.
Hanak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Sykk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sykk checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Sykk.
Hanak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sykk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanak finds it's way round the side to connect with Sykk's head. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sykk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sykk misses with a looping right.
Hanak throws a leg kick
and Sykk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sykk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sykk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hanak.
Sykk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sykk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sykk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hanak throws a low kick, looking for Sykk's leg but Sykk calmly moves out of range.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
Hanak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sykk's calf.
Hanak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanak lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Hanak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hanak lands with a good body shot.
Hanak throws a leg kick
and Sykk counters with a thumping low kick.
Hanak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sykk might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hanak has got the better of the exchanges.
Hanak lands with a right hand.
Hanak is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Sykk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanak lands a leg kick that knocks Sykk off balance momentarily.
Lukas Hanak is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sykk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykk can do to turn this around?
Sykk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sykk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hanak thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak misses with a left hand
and Sykk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanak misses with a body punch
and Hanak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sykk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk lands with a kick to the temple. Hanak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hanak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Hanak staying out of range there.
Sykk connects with the punch.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sykk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sykk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sykk blocks a head kick by Hanak.
Sykk flicks out a counter leg kick but Hanak steps away.
Hanak throws a solid leg kick but Sykk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hanak.
Donk. Sykk catches Hanak right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanak.
Sykk connects with a jab.
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Hanak slips the punch.
Hanak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sykk checks a low kick from Hanak.#T2#
Hanak throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk misses with a wild body shot.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Hanak's head but Hanak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Sykk.
Sykk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hanak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sykk, as that shot connected.
Hanak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hanak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykk moves away.
Sykk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanak loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
Hanak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hanak misses with a low kick as Sykk jumps back.
Sykk wants to counter the offense by Hanak and move into the clinch position.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanak. #T3#
Sykk throws a leg kick
and Hanak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanak just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanak tries a low kick but Sykk avoids it.
Hanak misses with a low kick.
Hanak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sykk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A left lands for Hanak.
Sykk cracks Hanak with an open hand slap.
Hanak looks to land a left hand but Sykk moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Sykk misses
and Hanak counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Hanak misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sykk.
Hanak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sykk's calf.#T4#
Sykk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanak. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanak motions for Sykk to come forward. Hanak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk misses with an uppercut.
Hanak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hanak connects with a body shot that sends Sykk's belly button to the back.
Hanak moves out of range of the strikes.
Sykk blocks a jab.
Hanak backing away here, and Sykk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hanak thuds his right hand into Sykk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hanak sizes up Sykk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sykk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanak was well out of range. Poor timing from Sykk.
Hanak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Hanak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sykk counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lukas Hanak will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Hanak 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.
Sykk digs a good body shot into Hanak's ribs.
Sykk misses with an uppercut. Hanak saw that one coming.
Hanak throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Hanak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sykk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanak misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
Hanak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hanak motions for Sykk to come forward. Hanak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk misses with a series of wild punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanak. #T1#
Hanak missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Sykk blocks the low kick.
Sykk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hanak lands the left hand.
Sykk thuds his shin into the meat of Hanak's side.
Sykk scores with a leg kick.
Hanak lands a jab to the head.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sykk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sykk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hanak throws a leg kick but Sykk moved away.#T2#
Sykk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hanak looks to land a body kick but Sykk moved away.
Sykk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
A swing and a miss from Hanak.
Nice body kick there by Sykk.
Sykk lands a head shot.
Sykk looks to land a body kick but Hanak moved away.
Hanak 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.
Sykk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hanak throws a jab when Sykk was well out of range.
Hanak moves out of range of the leg kick from Sykk.
Sykk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanak misses with the combination.
Sykk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hanak.#T3#
Sykk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hanak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hanak throws a lazy right hand but Sykk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykk throws a front kick aimed at Hanak's knee but Hanak avoids it well.
Sykk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sykk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sykk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hanak is able to avoid easily.
Hanak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hanak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanak misses the target.
Sykk cracks a nice hook into Hanak's ribs.#T4#
Hanak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanak blocks a head kick by Sykk.
Hanak throws a looping overhand right but Sykk ducks down to avoid it.
Hanak blocks a low kick nicely.
Sykk lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk looks to land a left hand but Hanak moved out of range nicely.
Hanak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sykk blocks a jab.
Sykk looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sykk lands a really nice looking cross but Hanak seems unphased.
Sykk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sykk misses with an uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hanak. Sykk shrugs it off though.
Hanak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Vesa Sykk just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Sykk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sykk is looking to land body kicks.
Hanak throws a leg kick which misses Sykk's front leg but catches the back leg as Sykk tries to avoid it.
Hanak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#
Hanak is rocked!
Hanak throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykk.
Oh Hanak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sykk throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Sykk engages and cracks Hanak with a massive lead left hook - Hanak tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Sykk is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vesa Sykk!
After winning the bout, Vesa Sykk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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