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Event: MMMA 86 Womack vs Legstrong     
Date:   Jul 22, 2018
#R1#
Saibot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Saibot.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Datsik lands a slapping body shot.
Saibot slips a jab from Datsik.
Saibot throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Dante Datsik has been cut.#TD2#
Saibot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Datsik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Datsik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Takeover that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Datsik sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Datsik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Saibot trying to pass the guard but Datsik defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saibot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from Datsik.
Datsik has control of Saibot's left arm, preventing Saibot from doing any damage. #T1#
Saibot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Datsik is adopting a defensive guard.#SU2#
Saibot stands up from Datsik's guard - Saibot perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jab from Datsik.
Datsik looks to throw a body kick
and Saibot counters with a nice uppercut.
Datsik shoots for a takedown but Saibot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Datsik missing with a left hand there. Saibot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik attempts a counter takedown but Saibot avoids it well and moves away.
Saibot tries a head kick but it misses.
Datsik feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD#
Datsik manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saibot on his heels. He'll look to pass Saibot's guard now, I'm sure.
Saibot seems keen to control Datsik's posture.
Datsik wants to pass the guard but Saibot is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Saibot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Datsik defends it easily.
Datsik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saibot keeping moving, preventing Datsik from controlling successfully.
Datsik postures up and lands a big shot to Saibot's brow. #T3#
Datsik pushes down on Saibot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Datsik trying to control the action but Saibot is working from the bottom.
Saibot trying to control from the bottom.
Datsik is keen to just control but Saibot is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Saibot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Datsik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saibot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Datsik throwing shots but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Saibot trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T4#
Datsik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Datsik avoids the attempt from Saibot to control.
Datsik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Saibot can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Saibot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Datsik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Datsik avoids the attempt from Saibot to control.
Datsik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Datsik lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Datsik lands a big shot there that rocks Saibot but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Datsik dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Datsik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot misses with a hook. Datsik ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Datsik.
Datsik is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saibot.#ROC2#
Datsik is rocked!
Saibot looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Saibot backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Datsik's temple! It sends Datsik violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Saibot celebrates and the doctors try to help Datsik!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Noob Saibot!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Noob Saibot waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: MMMA Yaj Vs Madness     
Date:   Jun 20, 2018
#R1#
Saibot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Distacio Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saibot takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Distacio Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Distacio Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Saibot can't do much from the bottom here.
Distacio Jr controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Distacio Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saibot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Distacio Jr working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Saibot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Distacio Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Takeover. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Distacio Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Saibot is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Saibot on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Distacio Jr in side control, throwing shots but Saibot defends.
Distacio Jr is putting a hurting on Saibot here, landing some big shots from side control.
Distacio Jr working the head with strikes.
Saibot struggling a bit here.
Distacio Jr is looking to take a break and control but Saibot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Distacio Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
Distacio Jr cracks Saibot with a big right hand but Saibot just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Distacio Jr grinds an elbow into Saibot's temple.
Distacio Jr takes a little break here. Saibot wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Distacio Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Distacio Jr working away.
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Saibot can't do much from the bottom here.
Saibot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saibot struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Distacio Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saibot struggling a bit here.#T3#
Distacio Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Distacio Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Distacio Jr throws an elbow but Saibot slips to the side and avoids it well.
Distacio Jr trying to control the position but Saibot is working away.
Saibot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Distacio Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Distacio Jr trying to control the position but Saibot is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Saibot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Distacio Jr.
Saibot is trying to control Distacio Jr's posture but Distacio Jr avoids it.
Saibot tries to improve position but can't.
Saibot can't do much from the bottom here.
Distacio Jr trying to control the position but Saibot is working away.
Saibot can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saibot on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Distacio Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Distacio Jr connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch combination from Distacio Jr misses.
Distacio Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Saibot.
Noob Saibot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Distacio Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot dodges the punch combination from Distacio Jr. #CL#
Saibot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Distacio Jr, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Saibot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Saibot pushes Distacio Jr up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Distacio Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Distacio Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Saibot.
Saibot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Distacio Jr misses with a body shot.
Distacio Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saibot takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Distacio Jr is predictable there #TD#
and Saibot counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Distacio Jr!
Distacio Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saibot tries to advance to mount but Distacio Jr denies him.
Saibot is working hard here to advance position.#SU#
Saibot decides to stand back up. Saibot steps back and let's Distacio Jr get back to his feet.
Saibot walks into a stiff left hand from Distacio Jr.
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!
Distacio Jr lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Saibot throws a leg kick but Distacio Jr checks it.
As Saibot backs off Distacio Jr throws a huge counter combo but Saibot manages to avoid it all.
Saibot darts in looking for a takedown but Distacio Jr gets double underhooks and turns Saibot into the cage.
Distacio Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Saibot.
Saibot avoids the head kick by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Distacio Jr connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Distacio Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Distacio Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saibot misses with a kick to the body
and Distacio Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Distacio Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Saibot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Distacio Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Distacio Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot tries to clinch but Distacio Jr is having none of it.
Saibot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
That kick from Distacio Jr tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Distacio Jr manages to avoid it.
Distacio Jr lands the left hand.
Saibot blocks a low kick nicely.
Saibot throws a sloppy head kick
and Distacio Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Saibot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Distacio Jr counter with a right hand.
Saibot slips a jab and a cross from Distacio Jr.
Harry Distacio Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Distacio Jr misses.
Saibot moves to clinch but Distacio Jr breaks away
and Distacio Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Distacio Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saibot scrambles back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saibot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Distacio Jr as he connects with a hook.
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!
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Saibot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Distacio Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Distacio Jr finds it's target.
Distacio Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saibot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Distacio Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Saibot counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Saibot finds it's target.
Saibot stuns Distacio Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Distacio Jr, right into the meat.
Distacio Jr lands a jab to the head.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Distacio Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Distacio Jr 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#
Distacio Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saibot sprawls well. Saibot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Distacio Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Saibot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Distacio Jr momentarily.
Saibot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Distacio Jr.
It appears Saibot was looking to counter with a kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr checks a low kick from Saibot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot tries a head kick but it misses.
Distacio Jr cracks the inside of Saibot's front leg.
Distacio Jr throws a head kick but Saibot moves out of range.
Distacio Jr lands with a right hand.
Distacio Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Distacio Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saibot circles away.
Distacio Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Saibot takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab from Distacio Jr.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saibot is defended easily by Distacio Jr.
Saibot misses with a body punch
and Distacio Jr counters with a left to the body.
Distacio Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saibot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Distacio Jr cracks Saibot with an open hand slap.
Saibot throws a low kick, looking for Distacio Jr's leg but Distacio Jr calmly moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Distacio Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Distacio Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Saibot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Distacio Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saibot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Distacio Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Saibot bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saibot takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A low kick from Saibot misses
and Distacio Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Distacio Jr scores with a one two! Saibot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Distacio Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot checks a low kick from Distacio Jr.
Saibot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr avoids the head kick by Saibot. #CL#
Saibot closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Saibot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Saibot rushes Distacio Jr and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Distacio Jr lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Saibot breaks from the clinch.
Distacio Jr staying out of range there.
Saibot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Distacio Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Distacio Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saibot's sensitive parts.
Distacio Jr misses with a body kick.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Saibot. Those never looked like landing.
As Saibot backs off Distacio Jr throws a huge counter combo but Saibot manages to avoid it all.
Distacio Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Saibot blocks the body kick.
Saibot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Harry Distacio Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CUT2#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Distacio Jr!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Distacio Jr throws a right and a left that Saibot avoids nicely. #T4#
Distacio Jr lands with a nice combination. Saibot backs away looking to recover.
Distacio Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Distacio Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saibot checks it well.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Distacio Jr as he avoids it easily.
Saibot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Distacio Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saibot as he avoids it easily.
Noob Saibot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Distacio Jr.
Saibot tries to land a front kick but Distacio Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saibot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saibot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Distacio Jr. That one must have hurt.
Distacio Jr throws a combination. Saibot tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Distacio Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saibot tries to clinch up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Distacio Jr!

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

 

Event: MMMA Fight Night 6     
Date:   Jun 06, 2018
#R1#
Atunes swinging wildly here.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
It looked like Atunes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Atunes 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.
Atunes tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Saibot ducks down to avoid it.
Saibot throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Saibot moved out of range nicely.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Saibot's defenses.
Atunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saibot on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes lands a jab.
Leonardo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saibot will feel that in the morning.
Saibot throws a push kick but Atunes slaps the foot to one side.
Saibot scores with a nice strike.
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!
Atunes lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Atunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Atunes.
Saibot cracks Atunes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Atunes lands a body shot.
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on Saibot's shoulder, as Saibot tries to avoid the shot.
Atunes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Atunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atunes cracks Saibot with an open hand slap.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Atunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
Atunes lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
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!
Atunes throws a leg kick but Saibot checks it.
Atunes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saibot looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes throws a low kick but Saibot avoids it.
Saibot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2##CL#
Atunes clinches up with Saibot and pushes him back against the cage.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atunes.
Atunes lands with a short shot to the head.
Saibot is trying to break free.
Atunes just leaning against Saibot, taking a breather.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes lands a left hand.
Saibot can't break the clinch. #BC#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saibot's hands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saibot.
Saibot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Atunes scores with a jab. Saibot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saibot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saibot tries to land a front kick but Atunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Atunes connects with a solid leg kick.
Atunes misses with an uppercut.
Atunes slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Atunes there.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
Atunes backing away here, and Saibot unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atunes.
Atunes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Atunes throws a right and a left that Saibot avoids nicely.
And Saibot responds with a good body kick, but Atunes manages to step out the way in time.
Good work by Saibot as he checks the leg kick.
Saibot throws a big counter head kick but Atunes avoids it with no problem.
Atunes lands the left hand.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes connects with a jab.
Saibot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Atunes.
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!
Atunes stuffs the takedown.
Saibot misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Saibot moves in looking to clinch but Atunes pushes him off.
Saibot blocks the body kick.
Saibot thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Saibot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes. Atunes obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Atunes misses with a low kick.
Saibot wants to clinch up but Atunes keeps it at a distance.
Atunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonardo Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atunes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Atunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saibot's calf.
Atunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.#CL2#
Saibot clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Atunes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Atunes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot throws a wild body kick that Atunes sees coming a mile off.
Atunes feints and then cracks Saibot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saibot down.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Saibot is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut there from Atunes.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Atunes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Atunes swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes scores with a shot 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!
Atunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Atunes thuds his right hand into Saibot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot moves out of range as Atunes strikes.#CL2#
Saibot gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Saibot breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot moves out of range as Atunes throws a body kick.
Atunes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonardo Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Atunes.
A solid body kick from Saibot.
Atunes misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saibot throws a leg kick that is checked
and Atunes counters with a left and a right that stings Saibot.
Atunes looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
Atunes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Atunes throws a right hand that Saibot ducks under and follows up with a left that Saibot also avoids with ease.
Saibot swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Saibot's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saibot duly obliges.
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!
Atunes throws a low kick but Saibot avoids it.
Saibot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Atunes punishes Saibot's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Atunes darts in and clinches Saibot up against the cage.
Saibot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saibot is trying to break the clinch but Atunes is controlling him.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Saibot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saibot throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
Saibot slips under a jab.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Atunes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Atunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Atunes takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Atunes scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Atunes.
Saibot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saibot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Atunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atunes lands a jab to the head.
Saibot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saibot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Saibot doesn't manage to clinch there - Atunes circles away.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atunes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saibot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Saibot fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Saibot moves into the clinch.
Atunes looking to slow down the pace here.
Saibot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Atunes working aggressively here. #BC2#
Saibot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot throws a counter combo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Atunes - that will leave a mark!
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
Saibot lands a front kick.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Atunes swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Atunes 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#
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Saibot counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes misses the jab.
Atunes throws a hook but Saibot blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saibot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Atunes throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Atunes takes the fight into the clinch.
Saibot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes trying to control the position but instead, Saibot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atunes into the cage.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Atunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Atunes cracks Saibot with a nice body shot.
Saibot is trying to force a seperation but Atunes has the dominant position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Atunes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Atunes prevents Saibot from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Atunes breaks from the clinch.
Saibot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a head kick.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Saibot tries to bum rush Atunes with a series of wild strikes but Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atunes wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Saibot throws a leg kick
and Atunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saibot tries to bum rush Atunes with a series of wild strikes but Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A cross from Atunes lands.
A jab lands there for Atunes.
Atunes lands a jab to Saibot's midsection.
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!
Atunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saibot swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Atunes gets tackled into the cage by Saibot. Saibot maintains the clinch.
Saibot is trying to push Atunes away but Atunes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Atunes lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Atunes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saibot on the side of the head.
Noob Saibot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL#
Atunes clinches.
Leonardo Atunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Atunes wants to stall.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Atunes. #BC#
Atunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atunes walks into a straight right hand from Saibot.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
Saibot misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Saibot darts in trying to clinch
and Saibot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Saibot finds it's way through Atunes's defenses. #TD2#
Saibot manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Atunes on his heels. He'll look to pass Atunes's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Saibot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Saibot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saibot is looking to stand up but Atunes won't let him.
Atunes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Atunes keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot postures up in Atunes's guard and throws a big left but Atunes blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Atunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atunes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Atunes!

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

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 30, 2018
#R1##CL#
Hasselhoff gets tackled into the cage by Saibot. Saibot maintains the clinch. #BC#
Saibot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hasselhoff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saibot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saibot fakes the leg kick and cracks Hasselhoff in the body. #CL#
Saibot pushes Hasselhoff up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Saibot breaks the clinch.
Hasselhoff closes the distance and clinches up with Saibot, looking for a takedown. Hasselhoff pushes Saibot against the cage but Saibot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hasselhoff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Saibot forces Hasselhoff back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Saibot. #BC#
Saibot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saibot cracks Hasselhoff with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Saibot lands a big head kick that sends Hasselhoff tumbling to the mat! Saibot takes a step backwards and waves Hasselhoff back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Hasselhoff is rocked!
Saibot stuns Hasselhoff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hasselhoff is still on wobbly legs! Can Saibot finish him?
Hasselhoff looks winded!
Saibot fails to land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Saibot slams his shin into Hasselhoff's torso.
Hasselhoff seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Crack! Saibot connects with the perfect overhand right and Hasselhoff falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Saibot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noob Saibot!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Noob Saibot waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 26, 2018
#R1#
Cause is looking to chop away at Saibot's legs.
Cause throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Saibot counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Saibot breaks the clinch.
Cause misses with a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a nice uppercut.
Saibot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saibot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saibot circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Cause drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Saibot follows Cause to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: DFN#33 Wrexham vs Lafayette     
Date:   Apr 14, 2018
#R1#
Saibot misses with a wild combination.
Embalmer shoots and misses
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Embalmer 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.
Embalmer misses with a hook
and Saibot counters with a left and a right that stings Embalmer. #TD#
Saibot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ROC#
Embalmer is rocked!
Saibot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Embalmer's head.
Embalmer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saibot is working away from the top position though.
Embalmer is holding on to half guard well.
Saibot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Embalmer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saibot scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Saibot escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1##TD#
Saibot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Embalmer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saibot is in Embalmer's guard.
Saibot wants to stand but Embalmer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Embalmer tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Embalmer has his foot on Saibot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saibot works his way back into a safe position though.
Embalmer keeping full guard, as Saibot tries to pass. #SU#
Saibot stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Embalmer misses with an uppercut. Saibot saw that one coming.
Saibot walks into a straight right hand from Embalmer.#T2#
Embalmer throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Embalmer sprawls well. Embalmer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saibot gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Saibot fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Embalmer to the ground. Saibot is now in Embalmer's guard.
Embalmer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Embalmer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Embalmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Saibot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Embalmer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saibot has managed to get both his arms back between Embalmer's legs - danger averted.
Embalmer is trying to control the position but Saibot postures up. #SU#
Saibot stands up and waves to Embalmer to follow him.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Embalmer misses with a body shot.
Saibot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saibot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Embalmer defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot shoots in but Embalmer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Embalmer tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Saibot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Embalmer did well to prevent Saibot getting side control.
Embalmer is trying to get back to full guard.
Saibot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot 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#
Embalmer misses with a body shot.
Embalmer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saibot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Embalmer throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Embalmer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saibot pinned against the cage. Saibot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saibot.
A combination from Embalmer does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embalmer fails to land with a series of punches.
Embalmer misses with a right hand #KD#
and Saibot counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Embalmer down! Saibot is looking to finish but Embalmer is intelligently defending himself. #SUB#
Saibot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Saibot decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1##TD#
Saibot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Embalmer is trying to control the position but Saibot postures up.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Embalmer can do to turn this around?#SU#
Saibot decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Embalmer, up you get! #TD#
Saibot shoots in and gets a takedown into Embalmer's guard.
Saibot wants to stand but Embalmer has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Saibot decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Embalmer, up you get! #T2#
Embalmer shoots for a double leg takedown but Saibot sprawls well. He's pushed Embalmer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Saibot feints and as Embalmer raises his hands in defense, Saibot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Saibot stands up and waves to Embalmer to follow him. #TD#
Embalmer gets caught napping as Saibot dives in and scores a takedown. Embalmer manages to retain guard.
Embalmer is breathing heavily.
Saibot postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saibot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saibot wants to stand but Embalmer has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Saibot gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Saibot dives in for a single leg takedown but Embalmer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saibot shoots and misses
letting Embalmer counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Embalmer as he jumps to the side.
Saibot walks into a left hand.
Egyptian Embalmer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saibot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Embalmer swings widly with a right hand
and Saibot counters with a left and a right that stings Embalmer.
Saibot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Embalmer's corner calls for a 1-2. Embalmer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saibot misses with a takedown attempt - Embalmer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Embalmer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saibot shoots for a takedown but Embalmer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice shot by Embalmer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Embalmer lands a lovely overhand right.
Embalmer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot lands a head kick. Embalmer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good exchange - Embalmer coming out on top.
Saibot walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saibot.
Embalmer 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.

Egyptian Embalmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saibot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Embalmer defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Embalmer! But no joy.
Saibot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Embalmer swivels and escapes.
Embalmer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saibot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saibot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Embalmer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saibot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Embalmer defends well and Saibot ends up having to push Embalmer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Embalmer lunges at Saibot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saibot's hand.
Embalmer lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Donk. Embalmer catches Saibot right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Saibot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saibot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Embalmer.
Saibot is pressed up against the cage. Embalmer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saibot down to the mat. Saibot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saibot looks for a takedown but Embalmer sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Embalmer. No joy for Saibot on that attempt.
Embalmer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Embalmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot fails with the takedown.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Saibot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Embalmer.
Noob Saibot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Embalmer throws out a powerful jab.
Saibot dodges the punch combination from Embalmer.
A telegraphed right hand from Embalmer misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Embalmer throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Saibot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Embalmer manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Embalmer managing to control the position.
Embalmer lands some strikes from the bottom.
Saibot throwing strikes but missing.
Embalmer trying to keep a closed guard but Saibot is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Embalmer wants to stand but Saibot is controlling the position.
Embalmer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saibot is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saibot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Embalmer pinned against the cage. Embalmer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Embalmer lands a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saibot is defended easily by Embalmer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Egyptian Embalmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Embalmer 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egyptian Embalmer!

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

 

Event: DUEL#139 Skrumbo vs Eirikson     
Date:   Mar 24, 2018
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Saibot tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saibot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saibot scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Saibot closes the distance and clinches.
Khan pushes Saibot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Khan.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saibot backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
I was talking to Khan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Saibot takes a shot to the head.
Saibot tries to land a knee to the head but Khan blocks with his arms.
Khan gets through Saibot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khan prevents a body shot from Saibot.
Saibot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saibot is keeping busy.#T1#
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khan lands a body punch.
Khan gets through Saibot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saibot digs a right hand underneath Khan's ribcage. Khan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan scores with a hook to the body.
Saibot tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Saibot misses with some punches.
Khan avoiding damage as Saibot throws knees to the body.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khan is stalling here.
A short right from Khan.
Saibot throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards. #T2#
Khan tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saibot letting Khan take a breather here.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
Khan working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Khan.
Saibot landing knees to the body.
Khan presses Saibot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khan tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Saibot avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
Saibot lands an elbow inside.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan scores with a hook to the body.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khan is trying to push Saibot away but Saibot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Khan blocking some punches.
Khan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot working aggressively here.
Khan misses with the head strike. #T4#
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan working aggressively here.
Saibot missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
Khan working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Khan.
Khan lands a right hand.
Saibot takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saibot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saibot tries to clinch there but Khan circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Argat Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Saibot pushes Khan up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Khan.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saibot.
Khan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot scores a nice knee to the body.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saibot working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Saibot misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Saibot misses with the head strike.
Saibot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khan.
A short uppercut from Khan.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
A shot in the inside from Khan.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan misses with some punches.
Saibot trying to land knees to the body.
Khan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Argat Khan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saibot lands an uppercut.
Khan lands a left hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saibot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
Khan misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Saibot throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Khan throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Nice elbow from Saibot.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Saibot tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Saibot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khan is keeping busy.
Saibot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saibot comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Khan.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Khan.
Saibot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khan avoiding damage as Saibot throws knees 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saibot backwards. #T4#
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
Saibot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saibot pushes off an throws an elbow but Khan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khan blocks a body shot from Saibot.
Saibot presses Khan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Saibot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khans head.
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Argat Khan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Khan digs a good body shot into Saibot's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Khan. That snapped Saibot's head back.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a takedown #CL#
and Khan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan lands a right hand.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Khan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Saibot misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Khan manages to break the clinch.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Khan misses. #T1#
Saibot moves in looking to clinch but Khan pushes him off.
Saibot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Khan misses.
Saibot is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Khan.
Saibot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khan takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Saibot gets a clinch.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
Khan looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Saibot. #CUT2#
It looks like Argat Khan has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khan avoiding damage as Saibot throws knees to the body.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saibot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saibot.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Saibot trying to land knees to the body.
Saibot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saibot lands a left hand.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Saibot avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saibot throws an elbow but it misses.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Saibot backwards. #T3#
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan tries to circle away but Saibot has him pinned against the cage.
Khan is working Saibot over against the cage.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saibot lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khan taking a breather.
Saibot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan blocking some punches.
Argat Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
Khan tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Saibot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saibot.
Khan misses with an elbow strike.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saibot tries a knee to the head but Khan blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Saibot.
Saibot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Saibot tries to land knees in the clinch but Khan avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Saibot.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
Still in the clinch, Saibot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Argat Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khan 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Argat Khan!

Argat Khan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DFN#31 Hauser vs Vee     
Date:   Feb 17, 2018
#R1#
Saibot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saibot there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Saibot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Saibot drives through and clinches with Reilly against the cage.
Reilly lands a body punch.
Reilly tries to break the clinch but Saibot is controlling the position.
Reilly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saibot.
Reilly lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Reilly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reilly. #KD#
Reilly lands a left and a right that send Saibot crashing to the mat, dazed. Reilly thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot connects with a nice looking jab.
Reilly throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Reilly's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saibot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reilly circles away.
Reilly is looking for a counter combo.
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saibot.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Reilly avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reilly lands a jab to the nose.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Reilly circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reilly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reilly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Saibot rushes Reilly and presses him up against the cage.
Reilly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saibot is working Reilly over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Reilly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reilly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saibot looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saibot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly. #BC#
Reilly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saibot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Saibot looks to land a combination. Reilly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saibot misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Reilly tries to keep at a distance but Saibot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reilly wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saibot missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Reilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Reilly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Saibot closes the distance and clinches.
Saibot keeps control of Reilly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
Saibot blocks the elbow strike.
Saibot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reilly avoids it.
Saibot misses with a knee to the head.
Reilly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saibot is defending well for now.
Reilly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saibot is defending well for now.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Saibot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Saibot.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot keeps control of Reilly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saibot.
Saibot scores with a shoulder strike.
Saibot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reilly managing to block the knees to the body from Saibot.
Reilly managing to block the knees to the body from Saibot.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
Reilly managing to block the knees to the body from Saibot. #BC#
Reilly breaks from the clinch.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot tries to clinch up.
Reilly connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Saibot closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Reilly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Reilly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot'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#
Saibot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reilly lands a lovely overhand right.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reilly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly stalks Saibot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saibot's face. Saibot staggers backwards, shaken.
Saibot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saibot wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly swinging wildly here.
Reilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
Reilly throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Reilly.#CL2#
Saibot gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Saibot pushes off an throws an elbow but Reilly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reilly lands an elbow inside.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly can't break the clinch.
Reilly tries to break free but Saibot pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reilly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saibot's brow.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saibot.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot keeps control of Reilly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saibot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land. #T2##BC#
Reilly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot tries to close the distance and clinch but Reilly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saibot fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
Reilly swats away the attempt to clinch by Saibot.
Saibot staying out of range there.
As Reilly backs off Saibot throws a huge counter combo but Reilly manages to avoid it all.
Saibot moves in looking to clinch but Reilly pushes him off.#CL2#
Saibot drives through and clinches with Reilly against the cage.
Saibot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saibot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Saibot lands a left hand.
Reilly lands with a light punch inside.
Saibot trying to land knees to the body.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saibot trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Reilly is trying to break the clinch but Saibot is controlling him.
Reilly wants to get back to striking at distance but Saibot won't allow it.
Saibot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Saibot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reilly is defending well for now.
Reilly managing to block the knees to the body from Saibot.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot lands a right hand.
Reilly presses Saibot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saibot gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saibot tries to land knees in the clinch but Reilly avoids the damage to the body.
Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reilly pushes Saibot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly throws an elbow that misses. #T4#
Reilly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saibot.
Noob Saibot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Reilly breaks from the clinch.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Frank Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Reilly avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Saibot closes the distance and clinches.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Saibot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saibot just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reilly's brow.
Reilly is trying to force a seperation but Saibot has the dominant position.
Saibot creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
Saibot lands a knee to the body.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot misses with a knee strike.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saibot looks to clinch
letting Reilly counter with a right hand.
Saibot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reilly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saibot is looking to clinch.
Reilly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reilly connects with an inside leg kick.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Saibot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reilly is looking to counter with head kicks.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Saibot wants to clinch up but Reilly keeps it at a distance.
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Saibot was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Saibot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Saibot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reilly was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saibot moves to clinch but Reilly breaks away
and Reilly counters with a three punch combo that has Saibot backing up. Saibot nods at Reilly to acknowledge the strikes.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Saibot wants to clinch.
Reilly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saibot tries to clinch but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly misses with a looping left.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saibot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Reilly breaks from the clinch.
Reilly takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot wants to clinch
and Reilly counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Reilly finds it's way through Saibot's defenses. #T2#
Reilly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reilly keeps the fight on the outside.
Reilly cracks Saibot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Saibot gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Reilly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Reilly misses.
Saibot wants to clinch.
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Saibot moves in looking to clinch but Reilly pushes him off.
Reilly throwing a counter right hand but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Reilly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saibot.
Saibot tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Saibot checks a low kick from Reilly.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
Saibot wants to clinch up but Reilly keeps it at a distance.
Saibot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saibot darts in trying to clinch
and Reilly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reilly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saibot's head backwards.#CL2#
Saibot clinches up with Reilly and pushes him back against the cage.
Saibot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Reilly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reilly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Saibot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Reilly avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Reilly gets tackled into the cage by Saibot. Saibot maintains the clinch.
Saibot blocks a punch 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!
Saibot misses with some punches.
Saibot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saibot's defenses.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly tries to circle away but Saibot has him pinned against the cage.
Saibot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reilly.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saibot just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reilly's brow.
Reilly lands a body shot.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
Reilly blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Reilly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reilly 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Reilly!

Frank Reilly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CEC 558     
Date:   Dec 06, 2017
#R1#
Rage throws a front kick that sends Saibot stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Saibot pushes Rage up against the cage in a clinch.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Saibot.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Rage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rage 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.
Rage wants a takedown but no success here.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
Rage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Rage.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rage can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Rage. #T1#
Saibot misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Saibot.
Saibot lands with a left to the head.
Saibot lands with a short shot to the head.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rage's elbow.
Rage prevents a body shot from Saibot.
Rage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rages head.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
Rage has had enough of the clinch but Saibot keeps him there for the moment.
Rage pushes Saibot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Rage gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Rage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saibot sees it coming and defends easily.
Rage seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SUB2#
Rage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Rage is looking for a kimura here.
Rage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Rage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saibot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rage. #T3#
Rage looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saibot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saibot trying to control but Rage postures up.
Rage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saibot's head.
Saibot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Rage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rage throwing shots but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Rage.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rage is thwarting Saibot's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rage is nestled in close to Saibot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rage working the head and body with strikes.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saibot defending well though.
Rage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saibot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rage working Saibot over with strikes.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rage lands a nice short elbow.
Rage passes to full mount!
Rage thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage working Saibot over with strikes here. #ROC2#
Saibot is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Rage connects with a bit shot that sees Saibot covering up! More strikes from Rage and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rage is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Rage!
Jason Rage decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: CEC 554     
Date:   Nov 15, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Saibot gets a clinch.
Saibot tries to work over Parnevik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Parnevik breaks the clinch.
Saibot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parnevik swats away the attempt to clinch by Saibot.
Saibot throws a body punch but Parnevik moves out of range.
Parnevik tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
Saibot takes one on the button.
Parnevik connects with the punch.
Parnevik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Saibot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parnevik. Parnevik obviously looking to wear him down.
Parnevik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Saibot has closed the distance and engaged Parnevik in a clinch.
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!
Parnevik looking to stall.
Saibot scores with a shot to the side of Parnevik's head.
Parnevik tries to break free but Saibot pushes him back against the cage.
Parnevik blocks a body shot from Saibot. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Parnevik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Parnevik has had enough of the clinch but Saibot keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Saibot.
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parnevik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parnevik is struggling to control the position.
Parnevik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
Saibot pushes Parnevik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Parnevik.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
Saibot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saibot is leaning against Parnevik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Parnevik.
Parnevik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saibot or not.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Parnevik.
Parnevik misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Saibot.
Saibot lands a hook that snaps the head of Parnevik backwards.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Parnevik.
Parnevik has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parnevik.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parnevik digs a right hand into Saibot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saibot's gas tank.
Parnevik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parnevik blocks a body shot from Saibot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parnevik.
Saibot can't find room to land a body shot as Parnevik controls the action.
Parnevik'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.
Parnevik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saibot up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Parnevik. #T3#
Parnevik working aggressively here.
Parnevik is looking to control Saibot's arms but Saibot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parnevik has his back to the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Parnevik - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parnevik leaning against his opponent.
Saibot digs a right hand into Parnevik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parnevik's gas tank.
Parnevik takes a shot to the head.
Parnevik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot tries a body shot but Parnevik blocks it.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parnevik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Parnevik looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jesper Parnevik.
Saibot with a nice cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Jesper Parnevik has been cut.
A jab from Saibot misses.
As Saibot looks to move away, Parnevik throws a big counter combo but Saibot just gets out of the way.#T4#
Saibot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saibot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saibot slips a jab from Parnevik.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot slips a jab from Parnevik.
Parnevik circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Saibot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Parnevik is looking to control Saibot's arms but Saibot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parnevik has his back to the cage.
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
Saibot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parnevik working aggressively here.
Parnevik stalling the fight.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Parnevik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Parnevik cracks Saibot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Parnevik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A clash of legs there as Saibot blocks the low kick.
Parnevik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saibot.
Saibot looks to clinch
and Saibot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Saibot closes the distance and clinches.
Parnevik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Parnevik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saibot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parnevik tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Saibot lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Parnevik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saibot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parnevik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parnevik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Parnevik, right into the meat.
Parnevik looks to land a body kick but Saibot moved away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1#
Saibot drops Parnevik with a naaaaasty hook - Parnevik is in real trouble here! Saibot dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noob Saibot!
A relieved looking Noob Saibot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Syn 550 - Devastation     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Saibot closes the distance and clinches.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
Debble lands with a light punch inside.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Debble's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Saibot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Debble.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Debble lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Debble scores with a nice short uppercut.
Debble presses Saibot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saibot looks winded!
A hook to the body from Debble.
Debble throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saibots head.
Debble tries to throw a body punch but Saibot avoids it by throwing Debble back against the cage.
Debble lands with a light punch inside.
Debble lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Debble.
Debble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Debble on the inside.
Debble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Debble's elbow.
Debble lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Debble throws a head punch that misses.
Debble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saibot lands a body shot.
Debble swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Debble lands with a light punch inside.
Saibot misses with some punches.
Debble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Debble misses with the head strike.
Debble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Debble.
Debble swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Debble scores with a nice hook to the head.
Debble prevents a body shot from Saibot.
Debble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Debble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Debble throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Saibot tries a body shot but Debble blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saibot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saibot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Debble throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
Debble lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Debble fails to land.
Debble is leaning against Saibot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Debble tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Debble throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Debble backwards.
Debble misses with some punches.
Debble lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Debble scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saibot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Debble or not.
Debble misses with the head strike.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot tries a body shot but Debble blocks it.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Debble controls his hands. #T3#
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Debble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Debble.
A nice left hand lands by Debble.
Debble pushes Saibot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Debble working aggressively here.
Debble throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Debble has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Debble is working Saibot over against the cage.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Debble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Debble lands a body shot.
Debble blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saibot.
Debble lands a nice uppercut.
Saibot digs a right hand underneath Debble's ribcage. Debble let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot blocking some punches. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Debble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Debble stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot lands a hook that snaps the head of Debble backwards.
Debble lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Debble lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Debble lands a hook to the side of the head.
Debble has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saibot.
Debble gets through Saibot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Debble misses with some punches.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Debble avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Debble swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Debble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Debble lands a body shot in the clinch.
Debble misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Debble lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dum Debble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
That's time! Debble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Debble cracks Saibot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Debble slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Debble.
Debble scores with a jab to the body.
Debble throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Debble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Saibot tries to counter with a clinch but Debble shakes him off and moves away.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Debble slips the punch.
Debble's corner calls for a 1-2. Debble obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saibot slips under a jab from Debble.
Debble throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Debble's shoulder, as Debble tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debble takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Debble with a hook.
Saibot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saibot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Debble at a distance.
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!
Saibot misses with a double jab.
Debble throwing a counter right hand but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Debble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Saibot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1##CL2#
Saibot closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Debble scores with a nice short uppercut.
Debble lands with a left to the head.
Debble misses with some punches.
Dum Debble has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Debble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Debble working aggressively here.
Debble lands with a right to the head.
Debble scores with a shot to the side of Saibot's head.
Debble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
Debble lands a hook that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saibot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Debble lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Debble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Debble.
Debble swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Debble lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Debble misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Debble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Debble blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Debble lands a nice uppercut.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Debble is working Saibot over against the cage.
Saibot is breathing heavily.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Debble.
Debble blocks a body shot from Saibot.
Debble lands with a right to the head.
Debble can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Debble lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Debble.
Debble can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action. #T3#
Debble stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Debble throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Debble fails to land.
Debble lands a right hand. #ROC#
Saibot is rocked!
A short left from Debble.
Saibot is still on wobbly legs! Can Debble finish him?
Debble throws a big uppercut that drops Saibot! More strikes from Debble and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Saibot lies dazed against the cage as Debble celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dum Debble!
In his post fight interview, Dum Debble started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Syn 542 - Apotheosis     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
Saibot throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Rutherford counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot. #BC#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Saibot as he checks the leg kick.
As Rutherford looks to move away, Saibot throws a big counter combo but Rutherford just gets out of the way.
Saibot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
Saibot lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Steven Rutherford has been cut.
Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Rutherford moves into the clinch.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Rutherford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Saibot.
Saibot working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot is leaning against Rutherford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Saibot slips a jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saibot's calf.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rutherford throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot throws a good cross that connects.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and pushes Saibot back into the cage.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford is working Saibot over 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!
Saibot prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
A shot in the inside from Rutherford.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford. #BC#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saibot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Steven Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford lands with a nice body kick.
Rutherford misses with a body kick. #T3#
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Rutherford is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
Rutherford lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Saibot slips a jab from Rutherford.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Saibot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saibot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutherford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rutherford. Saibot shrugs it off though. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot is looking to slow Rutherford down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Saibot tries to keep at a distance but Rutherford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Saibot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rutherford to score with a decent uppercut.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Good work by Saibot as he checks the leg kick.
Saibot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutherford wants to land a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford scores with a spinning back kick!
Rutherford tries to clinch but Saibot moves out of range.
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Saibot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Saibot misses the target.#T1#
Saibot throws an off balance right hand
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saibot. Saibot obviously looking to wear him down.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Rutherford tries to counter with a clinch but Saibot shakes him off and moves away.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rutherford.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutherford. #T2#
Saibot blocks the body kick.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
and Saibot counters with a nice kick to the body.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford throws a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford is looking to clinch but Saibot is avoiding it.
Saibot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rutherford scores with a nice right hand.
Rutherford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Rutherford misses with a jab to the body
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saibot half committed to a counter leg kick.
Saibot defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Saibot fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutherford in the body.
Rutherford looks to land a left hand but Saibot moved out of range nicely.
Rutherford thuds his right hand into Saibot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutherford has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Saibot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Rutherford staying out of range there.#T4#
A jab from Rutherford finds it's way through Saibot's defenses.
Rutherford scores with a hook.
Saibot 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.
Saibot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford throws a right hand that misses
and Saibot counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saibot throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
Rutherford scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Saibot is rocked!
Rutherford throws a head kick but Saibot moves out of range.
Rutherford moves out of range as Saibot strikes.#CL2#
Rutherford clinches up against the cage.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutherford tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Saibot throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Rutherford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Rutherford tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saibot misses with a head kick.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick
and Saibot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Rutherford.
Rutherford defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Rutherford tries to counter with a clinch but Saibot shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Rutherford lands a jab to the head.
Rutherford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford misses with a left hand
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saibot scores with a spinning back kick!
Rutherford misses with a left hand
and Saibot counters with a good low kick that Rutherford was not able to check.
Rutherford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saibot.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Crunch! Rutherford slams his shin into Saibot's torso.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Rutherford misses.
Saibot feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saibot misses with a hook #CL2#
and Rutherford counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Saibot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rutherford.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
Saibot tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford pushes Saibot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Saibot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Saibot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Rutherford.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot wants to get back to striking at distance but Rutherford won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Saibot blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Steven Rutherford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short uppercut from Saibot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Saibot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Saibot lands a body punch.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Saibot is trying to break free.
Rutherford tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saibot throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
A short body shot lands from Saibot as the two fighters clinch.
Saibot lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven Rutherford.
Well Rutherford 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Rutherford!

Steven Rutherford very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Syn 536 - Maleficium     
Date:   Jul 21, 2017
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rollins. That's going to slow Saibot down.
Rollins shoots for a double leg takedown but Saibot sprawls well. He's pushed Rollins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rollins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot slips a jab from Rollins.
Saibot flicks out a counter leg kick but Rollins steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target.
Saibot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rollins, right into the meat.
A leg kick checked by Saibot.
Rollins 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.
Saibot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rollins. That did some damage!
Rollins tries a low kick but Saibot avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Rollins throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Rollins throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
That kick from Saibot tenderised Rollins's leg. Rollins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rollins connects with a crisp jab.
Rollins lands a nice shot to the body.
Rollins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot ducks right into an uppercut from Rollins.
Saibot walks into a left hand.
Rollins throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rollins wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Rollins blocks the leg kick.
Rollins is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Rollins.#CUT#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saibot counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
Saibot scoring well with a low kick there.
Saibot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rollins tries to work over Saibot's front leg with a kick but Saibot checks it.
Rollins misses with a looping right.
Rollins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Rollins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saibot scores with a jab to the head.
Saibot misses with an uppercut
and Rollins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rollins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saibot at a distance.
Rollins misses with a hook to the body
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rollins throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Saibot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rollins tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rollins, right into the meat.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins misses with a looping left.
Saibot appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rollins throws a leg kick but Saibot moved away.
Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot slips under a jab from Rollins.
Saibot slips under a jab.
Saibot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rollins with a body shot.
Rollins scores with a jab to the head.
Rollins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saibot counters with a right hand to the body.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range.
Rollins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot ducks right into an uppercut from Rollins.
A shot to the liver by Rollins. Beautiful body shot.
Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot misses with a wild combination.
Rollins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saibot.
A bone on bone clash there as Rollins blocks the leg kick.
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rollins misses with a leg kick
and Saibot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rollins throws out the jab.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Castor Rollins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick.
Saibot has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Rollins.
Saibot clobbers Rollins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rollins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot scores with a decent looking hook.
Rollins is looking to score with low kicks.
Saibot lands with a cross.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
Nice cross by Rollins.
Rollins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saibot's sensitive parts.
Rollins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Rollins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.#T1#
Saibot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saibot thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rollins if he has to take too many more of those.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Saibot might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rollins has got the better of the exchanges.
Rollins punishes Saibot's body with a nice straight punch.
Rollins throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Saibot counters with a crisp one two that drops Rollins! Saibot thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rollins to his feet! Rollins is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Rollins is rocked!
Saibot lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Rollins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rollins drops his hands momentarily. Saibot doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rollins staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rollins doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Syn 532 - Euphoria     
Date:   Jun 30, 2017
#R1#
Marsden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saibot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marsden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Marsden feints and as Saibot raises his hands in defense, Marsden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marsden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marsden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saibot trying to control the position here.
Marsden wants to pass the guard but Saibot is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Marsden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saibot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marsden throws a big right hand that misses.
Marsden advances position into side control!
Marsden tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Marsden lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Saibot managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marsden.
Marsden connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saibot some visible discomfort.
Marsden cracks Saibot with a big right hand but Saibot just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Saibot regains half guard there - taking advantage of Marsden's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Saibot taking some punishment here, with Marsden in his half guard.
Marsden thows a huge punch but Saibot dodges it nicely.
Marsden throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Saibot to regain full guard.
Marsden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marsden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saibot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marsden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Marsden advances to half guard.
Marsden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marsden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marsden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marsden wants to free his trapped foot but Saibot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marsden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marsden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saibot's head.
Saibot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Marsden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marsden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Marsden throwing shots but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Marsden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marsden looks to land a strike but Saibot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marsden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsden pushing down on Saibot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marsden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saibot controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Marsden is trying to control. Saibot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Good exchange - Marsden coming out on top.
Saibot swats away the attempt to clinch by Marsden.
Brandon Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Marsden avoids it with no problem.
Marsden throws a body kick that misses.
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Marsden scores with a sloppy right hand. Saibot should have avoided that one.
Marsden throws a leg kick that misses.
Saibot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marsden loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden throws a lazy uppercut
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marsden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marsden throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Saibot slips under a jab.
Saibot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marsden stuns Saibot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marsden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marsden tries to land a front kick but Saibot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marsden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marsden.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot is not content to let Marsden control the position.
Saibot on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Saibot can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Marsden working the strikes but Saibot uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Marsden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saibot is looking to improve his position.
Saibot taking some punishment here, with Marsden in his half guard.
Marsden winds up and cracks Saibot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marsden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saibot tries to roll over but Marsden keeps him under control.#T3#
Marsden looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saibot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marsden wants to pass the guard but Saibot is defending well.
Marsden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marsden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brandon Marsden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saibot tries to get to full guard but Marsden has control of the leg.
Saibot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marsden. #T4#
Marsden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marsden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marsden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marsden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marsden throwing shots but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Marsden trying to control from half guard but Saibot is working away.
Saibot has his hands clasped together around Marsden's back. He's all about the action.
Marsden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saibot's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Marsden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saibot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Marsden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marsden misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marsden misses with the ground and pound.
Saibot is trying to get back to half guard.
Saibot dodges the ground and pound from Marsden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden is working Saibot over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marsden with the ground and pound but Saibot regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Marsden wants to control but Saibot is keeping him busy. #T1#
Marsden throwing shots but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Marsden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marsden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marsden thows a huge punch but Saibot dodges it nicely.
Saibot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marsden.
Marsden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marsden is looking to take a break and control but Saibot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marsden with the ground and pound but Saibot uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marsden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marsden works over Saibot with some ground and pound from guard.
Marsden throws a big right hand that misses.
Marsden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marsden throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Saibot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandon Marsden is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Marsden coming out on top.#T3#
Marsden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Noob Saibot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsden moves to clinch but Saibot breaks away
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Marsden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marsden backing away here, and Saibot unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marsden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marsden lands with a good body shot.
Marsden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saibot. That did some damage!
Saibot throws a low kick but Marsden avoids it.
Marsden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marsden checks a leg kick.
Saibot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marsden darts in looking for a takedown but Saibot gets double underhooks and turns Marsden into the cage. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marsden, as that shot connected.
Saibot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marsden dives in for a single leg takedown but Saibot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saibot steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saibot sprawls well. Saibot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marsden gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Marsden.
Marsden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Marsden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marsden 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden!

Post fight, Brandon Marsden took to the microphone: 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.

 

Event: Syn 524 - Mayhem     
Date:   May 12, 2017
#R1#
Hyde takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saibot slips a straight right by Hyde.
Hyde tries to move into range but Saibot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saibot avoids a kick to the body.
Hyde scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hyde swings widly with a right hand
and Saibot counters with a nice body shot.
Saibot throws out a powerful jab.
Hyde has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saibot finds it's way round the side to connect with Hyde's head.
Hyde swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot misses with a looping left.#T1#
Hyde moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hyde.
Saibot takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hyde tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Saibot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good leg kick by Hyde there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick by Hyde misses
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot feints and then cracks Hyde's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hyde down. #T2#
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hyde tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hyde throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Hyde flicks out a counter leg kick but Saibot steps away.
Saibot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hyde on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyde chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saibot can pounce on him.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good shot there by Saibot.
Saibot moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saibot thumps Hyde with a low kick.#T3#
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Saibot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyde.
Saibot swings for the body but Hyde moves out of range.
Saibot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Hyde blocks the low kick.
Hyde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Saibot works Hyde's body with a nice hook.
Hyde connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saibot momentarily.
Hyde throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Saibot throws a hook but Hyde blocks it.
Hyde looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
Hyde misses with a hook
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyde scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hyde. Saibot shrugs it off though.
Saibot avoids a kick to the body.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyde.
Hyde replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Saibot blocks it well.
Donk. Hyde catches Saibot right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Saibot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hyde makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hyde throws a front kick that sends Saibot stumbling back into the cage.
Hyde swings widly with a right hand
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Hyde on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Hyde now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hyde misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hyde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saibot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saibot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Saibot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saibot feints and then cracks Hyde's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hyde down.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyde throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hyde tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Hyde.
Hyde blocks a jab.
A jab from Saibot finds it's way through Hyde's defenses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hyde.#T2#
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Hyde's head but Hyde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Saibot connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyde scores with a hook.
Saibot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saibot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hyde throws out the jab.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Hyde counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Saibot lands a nice looking body kick.
Hyde comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
It looked like Saibot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hyde misses with an uppercut. Saibot saw that one coming.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Hyde is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saibot with a body shot.
Saibot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saibot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hyde.
Hyde throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Saibot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hyde misses with a looping left.
Hyde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hyde lands a high kick!
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Hyde.
Hyde stuns Saibot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hyde looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tito Hyde will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot'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.
#R3#
Hyde throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
Hyde takes one to the chin there.
Hyde misses with a hook
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
Saibot sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hyde staying out of range there.
Hyde ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot throws a leg kick
and Hyde counters with a head kick. That will keep Saibot thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hyde throws a head kick but Saibot moves out of range. #T1#
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hyde is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saibot with a body shot.
Saibot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hyde is trying to counter with his kicks.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot misses with an uppercut
and Hyde counters with a left to the body.
Hyde explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hyde slips a jab from Saibot.
Saibot misses with a hook. Hyde ducked under it nicely.
Hyde blocks the body kick. #T2#
Hyde comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hyde throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
Saibot defending well as Hyde loads up on a big left hand.
Hyde will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Hyde counters with a right hand to the body.
Saibot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot motions for Hyde to come forward. Saibot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Saibot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hyde takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hyde crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saibot - the referee stops the clock and Hyde gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saibot. Hyde manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hyde scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
Noob Saibot's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Hyde cracks Saibot with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Saibot looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hyde finish him? #ROC2#
Saibot is rocked!
Hyde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Saibot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyde lands a brutal uppercut that launches Saibot off his feet! Saibot tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tito Hyde!
Tito Hyde seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Syn 522 - Melee     
Date:   Apr 28, 2017
#R1#
Gracie lands a body shot.
Saibot throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Saibot there.#CUT#
It looks like Mateus Gracie has been cut.
Good work by Saibot as he checks the leg kick.
Saibot thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Saibot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saibot continues to drive forward.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saibot's calf.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Saibot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Saibot sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Saibot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
Saibot throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Saibot throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Gracie crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Noob Saibot!
A victorious Noob Saibot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Mateus Gracie had this to say: 'Hard to stay confident when the Org wont give me a shot at the title. Alex and Him should have a talk to get me out here and give me a real shot'.

 

Event: Syn 520 - Nemesis     
Date:   Apr 14, 2017
#R1#
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saibot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rollins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saibot takes one on the button.
Rollins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rollins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rollins throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Rollins only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Rollins.
Saibot on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rollins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rollins scores with a hook to the body. Saibot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rollins throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot scores with a nice strike.#T1#
A nice combination there by Rollins.
Saibot looks to land a body kick but Rollins moved away.
Rollins throws a hook but Saibot blocks it.
It looked like Saibot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rollins.
An inside leg kick lands from Rollins.
Rollins lands a jab.
Saibot avoids the head kick by Rollins.
Saibot avoids a kick to the body.
Rollins throws an overhand right that lands on Saibot's shoulder, as Saibot tries to avoid the shot.
Rollins lands an overhand right.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rollins takes one to the chin there.
Rollins misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rollins checks it well. #T2#
Rollins tries a low kick but Saibot avoids it.
Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot scores with a decent looking hook.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Rollins counters with a body kick.
Rollins is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
Rollins looks to throw a body kick
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Rollins lands with a hook. Saibot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rollins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rollins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rollins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Rollins misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Rollins moved out of range nicely.
Saibot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rollins. Rollins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Rollins is rocked!
Rollins looks to land a combination but Saibot avoids it well.
Saibot throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rollins avoids it.
Rollins is still on wobbly legs! Can Saibot finish him?
Rollins walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Saibot! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noob Saibot!
A very excited looking Noob Saibot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SYN 517 - Hoshino vs Lil wayne     
Date:   Apr 02, 2017
#R1#
Saibot looks to land a body kick but Jong Guk moved away.
A jab from Jong Guk does it's job there.
Jong Guk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saibot is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Saibot misses with a shot to the body
and Jong Guk counters with a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a solid leg kick but Saibot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jong Guk.
Saibot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jong Guk misses the body punch
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jong Guk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Jong Guk moves into the clinch.
Jong Guk blocks an uppercut.
Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Saibot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk.
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Saibot manages to break the clinch.
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!
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saibot's calf.
Jong Guk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saibot.
Saibot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jong Guk throws out the jab. #T1##CL2#
Jong Guk darts in and clinches Saibot up against the cage.
Jong Guk lands with a short shot to the head.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Saibot throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
Jong Guk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saibot.
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Saibot has had enough of the clinch but Jong Guk keeps him there for the moment.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jong Guk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk cracks Saibot with a nice body shot.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk blocking some punches.
Jong Guk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk lands with a left to the head.
Jong Guk tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Guk.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk blocks an uppercut.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saibot lands a hook that snaps the head of Jong Guk backwards.
Jong Guk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Saibot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.#T3#
Saibot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saibot circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jong Guk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saibot lands a glancing blow to the side of Jong Guk's head.
Jong Guk throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Jong Guk only half commits.
Jong Guk wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Saibot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Saibot tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch.
As Jong Guk backs away, Saibot returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saibot blocks a leg kick.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saibot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saibot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Saibot misses its target.#T4#
Jong Guk lands with a cross.
Nice body kick there by Jong Guk.
Saibot scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saibot moves out of range as Jong Guk strikes.
Jong Guk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saibot on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Jong Guk - just one landing.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body. Saibot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Saibot is predictable there
and Jong Guk counters with a right hand to the body.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Nice uppercut there from Jong Guk.
Saibot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jong Guk doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saibot checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot'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#
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jong Guk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jong Guk tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Jong Guk gets a clinch.
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jong Guk cracks Saibot with a nice body shot.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Saibot breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jong Guk lands with a shot to the body.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Jong Guk flicks out a counter leg kick but Saibot steps away.
A low kick from Jong Guk misses
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Jong Guk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saibot throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Saibot lands a jab to the head.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jong Guk thinking.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saibot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
It looks like Saibot has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Saibot takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk wants to counter the offense by Saibot and move into the clinch position.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saibot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saibot lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk closes the distance but Saibot moves to the side
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Jong Guk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saibot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jong Guk tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jong Guk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saibot throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Saibot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Jong Guk instigates a clinch.
Jong Guk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saibot lands with a light punch inside.
Jong Guk pushes Saibot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Jong Guk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saibot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saibot can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Jong Guk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saibot.
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
Saibot lands with a right to the head.
Jong Guk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saibot. #T4#
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!
Saibot takes a shot to the head.
Jong Guk pushes Saibot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Saibot is rocked!
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
Oh Saibot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Saibot seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Saibot.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jong Guk.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jong Guk.
Saibot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Jong Guk.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot'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#
Jong Guk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saibot.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Saibot moves out of range.
Jong Guk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch but Saibot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Saibot as he checks the leg kick.
Saibot blocks a leg kick.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk wants to counter the offense by Saibot and move into the clinch position.
Donk. Jong Guk catches Saibot right on the button with a cross.
Saibot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Saibot's body.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk cracks Saibot with a good jab.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.#T1#
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick from Saibot.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk misses with a looping left.
It looked like Saibot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jong Guk.
Decent striking displayed by Saibot there.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jong Guk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jong Guk misses the target.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Jong Guk looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
Saibot misses the jab.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jong Guk throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jong Guk looks to throw a body kick
and Jong Guk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saibot's calf.
Saibot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jong Guk's sensitive parts.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saibot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jong Guk under the eye.
Saibot connects with the punch.
Jong Guk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jong Guk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saibot is out of range and Jong Guk settles back down.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Saibot throws a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Saibot.
Saibot swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range. #T3#
Saibot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Saibot.
Saibot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jong Guk's sensitive parts.
Saibot blocks a low kick nicely.
Jong Guk throws a jab when Saibot was well out of range.
Saibot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saibot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saibot cracks the inside of Jong Guk's front leg.
Saibot misses the jab.
Saibot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Saibot moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saibot throws a head kick but Jong Guk moves out of range. #CL2#
Jong Guk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Saibot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Saibot.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Jong Guk works on Saibot's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Saibot breaks from the clinch.
Jong Guk moves in looking to clinch but Saibot pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kim Jong Guk.
Well Jong Guk 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!

Our winner, Kim Jong Guk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SYN 115 Pedro vs Smith 2     
Date:   Mar 24, 2017
#R1#
Saibot's corner calls for a 1-2. Saibot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Santo Cristo checks a leg kick nicely.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot leaves De Santo Cristo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Santo Cristo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Santo Cristo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Santo Cristo misses with a double jab
and Saibot counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Santo Cristo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Santo Cristo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. De Santo Cristo does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo misses with a looping right.
De Santo Cristo darts in trying to clinch
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
Saibot throws the kick towards the body but De Santo Cristo avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Santo Cristo. Saibot shrugs it off though. #T1#
De Santo Cristo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Noob Saibot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Santo Cristo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saibot counters with a left and a right that stings De Santo Cristo. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and pushes Saibot back into the cage.
De Santo Cristo presses Saibot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saibot blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Saibot lands a body punch.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
Saibot misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo has clasped his hands together around Saibot's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes there by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
De Santo Cristo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2##SUB2#
De Santo Cristo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of short elbows.
De Santo Cristo misses with the ground and pound.
Saibot takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Saibot wants to control but De Santo Cristo postures up.
De Santo Cristo misses with the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo working away.
Saibot is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
De Santo Cristo misses with the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo throwing strikes but Saibot manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
De Santo Cristo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saibot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saibot wants to control but De Santo Cristo is keeping him busy.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a sweep.
De Santo Cristo has one of Saibot's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T4#
You can see the frustration on De Santo Cristo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a sweep.
De Santo Cristo regains half guard.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Santo Cristo is doing well to control the position and prevent Saibot from advancing to side control.
De Santo Cristo manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joao De Santo Cristo 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##CL2#
De Santo Cristo has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Santo Cristo works on Saibot's body with a couple of short punches.
De Santo Cristo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot gets through De Santo Cristo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo tries to score a body lock takedown but Saibot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Santo Cristo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot lands a right hand.
Saibot lands a hook that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown.
Noob Saibot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo wants a takedown.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo has clasped his hands together around Saibot's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Saibot is looking for a sweep.#T1#
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound but Saibot is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saibot has escaped the position, nice work there.
De Santo Cristo in side control, throwing shots but Saibot defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound but Saibot is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Saibot rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Santo Cristo's guard! Nice work there by Saibot!
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
De Santo Cristo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saibot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saibot preventing the sweep.
De Santo Cristo has Saibot pulled in close to control his posture.
De Santo Cristo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
De Santo Cristo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
De Santo Cristo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saibot blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saibot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saibot is holding on to half guard well.
De Santo Cristo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saibot's head.
Saibot holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
De Santo Cristo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
De Santo Cristo avoids a kick to the body.
De Santo Cristo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saibot!
De Santo Cristo throws a body kick that misses.
De Santo Cristo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch.
Saibot throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saibot explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. De Santo Cristo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo clinches with his opponent.
De Santo Cristo gets through Saibot's defenses to land a nice punch 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!
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Saibot.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Saibot.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joao De Santo Cristo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Saibot lands with a straight right. De Santo Cristo didn't see that one coming.
De Santo Cristo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saibot can pounce on him. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo rushes Saibot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
De Santo Cristo has Saibot pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. De Santo Cristo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Saibot tumbling to the mat - De Santo Cristo dives into Saibot's guard.
Saibot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saibot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Saibot keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Saibot keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
De Santo Cristo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Santo Cristo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Santo Cristo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Santo Cristo throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by De Santo Cristo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Santo Cristo chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
De Santo Cristo has Saibot up against the cage in a clinch.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Santo Cristo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo wants to take the fight to the mat but Saibot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saibot working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
Saibot misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
De Santo Cristo lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
Saibot lands with a short shot to the head.
Saibot tries a body shot but De Santo Cristo blocks it. #T3#
Saibot working aggressively here.
Saibot misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Santo Cristo.
Saibot blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Saibot lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot tries a body shot but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
De Santo Cristo is trying to drag Saibot to the mat but Saibot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for De Santo Cristo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Santo Cristo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saibot.#T4#
Saibot is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Noob Saibot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
Saibot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saibot blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo has Saibot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saibot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Santo Cristo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santo Cristo pushes Saibot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saibot stops a takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
Saibot lands with a short shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo is working Saibot over against the cage.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Saibot is trying to keep an underhook but De Santo Cristo manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Saibot manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. De Santo Cristo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Santo Cristo 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Noob Saibot!

Our winner, Noob Saibot, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Syn 513Belliveau vs Rutherford     
Date:   Mar 17, 2017
#R1#
Sullivan blocks the body kick.
Sullivan is looking to clinch but Saibot is avoiding it.
Sullivan has a takedown stuffed.
Saibot throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#
It looks like Jeremy Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan tries to move into range but Saibot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sullivan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Sullivan is looking to stall here but Saibot recovers full guard.
Sullivan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan throws a big elbow that misses.
Saibot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sullivan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sullivan throwing strikes but missing.
Saibot looking to control.
Sullivan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sullivan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saibot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saibot managing to control the position.
Sullivan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saibot is controlling Sullivan's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sullivan misses with a takedown
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saibot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sullivan.
Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noob Saibot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Saibot keeps the fight on the outside.
Sullivan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sullivan misses with a body shot
and Sullivan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sullivan misses with a takedown
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noob Saibot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Sullivan.
Nice uppercut there from Saibot.#CUT#
That has opened up Jeremy Sullivan's cut even more.
Sullivan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jeremy Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan moves away from the strike by Saibot.
A lazy body kick from Saibot #TD2#
and Sullivan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sullivan looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot controlling Sullivan's posture. #T4#
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan distracts Saibot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sullivan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sullivan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saibot keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Sullivan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Sullivan'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#
Saibot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A counter left hand to the body from Saibot misses its target.
Sullivan has his takedown stuffed
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sullivan clobbers Saibot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saibot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot throws a hook but Sullivan avoids it easily.
Saibot lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saibot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sullivan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Sullivan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saibot appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Noob Saibot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Sullivan.
Saibot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saibot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sullivan feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Sullivan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sullivan lands with a right to the head.
Sullivan leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Saibot. #BC#
Saibot breaks the clinch.
Saibot misses with a body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saibot throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sullivan. #T2#
Saibot can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan controls the action.
Saibot presses Sullivan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sullivan blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Saibot manages to break the clinch.
Saibot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saibot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sullivan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saibot slaps away a takedown attempt from Sullivan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saibot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saibot wants it to stay on the feet.
Saibot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Sullivan shoots in and drives through. Saibot sprawls well.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sullivan is defended easily by Saibot.#CL2#
Sullivan has managed to clinch. #BC#
Saibot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
Saibot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sullivan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Sullivan feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Saibot circles away easily
and Saibot counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
The cut above Jeremy Sullivan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sullivan shoots and misses
and Saibot counters with an inside leg kick.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Sullivan darts in trying to clinch
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Sullivan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot looks for the body kick but Sullivan saw that one coming.
Sullivan has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Saibot counters with a nice right hand that sends Sullivan toppling to the canvas! Sullivan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Saibot finish him?!
Sullivan is still on wobbly legs! Can Saibot finish him?
Sullivan misses with a takedown
and Saibot counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Sullivan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saibot pushes Sullivan away with a front kick.
Sullivan seems to have recovered his senses.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sullivan if he has to take too many more of those.
Good exchange - Saibot coming out on top.
Saibot lands with a kick to the temple. Sullivan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saibot lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Sullivan head around and knocks him out cold! Saibot hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noob Saibot!
A very excited looking Noob Saibot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Syn 510 -Rutherford vs Wein II     
Date:   Mar 08, 2017
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Saibot blocks the low kick.
Vasilev throws a leg kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Adrik Vasilev has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saibot. Vasilev shrugs it off though.
Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saibot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasilev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vasilev tried to score with a low kick but Saibot checks it.
Vasilev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Vasilev backs away, Saibot returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Vasilev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saibot with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev lands a lovely overhand right.
Vasilev misses with a hook.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vasilev digs a good hook to Saibot's body.
Vasilev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Vasilev only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Vasilev thumps Saibot with a low kick.
Vasilev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilev was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vasilev can pounce on him.
Saibot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Vasilev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saibot connects with a body shot.
Adrik Vasilev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilev was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Vasilev moved out of range.#T2#
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Vasilev's head but Vasilev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Vasilev slips the punch.
Vasilev throws an off balance right hand
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saibot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vasilev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Vasilev swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Vasilev digs a good body shot into Saibot's ribs.
Vasilev scores with a kick to the body.
Vasilev misses with a low kick.
Vasilev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasilev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vasilev looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.#T3#
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Vasilev connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saibot misses with a two punch combination.
Saibot is looking to score with low kicks.
Saibot tries to land a front kick but Vasilev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasilev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vasilev misses with a jab to the body
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasilev tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
A solid body kick from Vasilev.
Vasilev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vasilev tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
Vasilev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saibot rather than just go for the knockout.
Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saibot swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Vasilev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Vasilev throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilev misses with a body punch
and Saibot counters with an inside leg 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!
Both fighters circling a little - Vasilev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vasilev works the jab nicely.
Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vasilev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasilev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saibots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saibot throws a body punch but Vasilev moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasilev.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilev.
Vasilev lands a jab to the head.
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 Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vasilev lands a front kick.
Vasilev tries to clinch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saibot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasilev has time to react.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Vasilev ducks down to avoid it.
Vasilev moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasilev connects with a body shot.
Saibot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev blocks a head kick by Saibot.
Vasilev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saibot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasilev.
Saibot throws a body punch but Vasilev moves out of range.
A low kick from Saibot misses #CL2#
and Vasilev counters by moving into the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Vasilev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasilev misses with a low kick.
Vasilev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilev lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Vasilev.
Vasilev slips under a jab from Saibot.
Good leg kick by Vasilev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vasilev throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Saibot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasilev has time to react.
Saibot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vasilev in his tracks. #CL2#
Vasilev closes the distance and pushes Saibot back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saibot scores with a shot to the side of Vasilev's head.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasilev misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot blocking some punches. #BC#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasilev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilev throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Vasilev takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilev was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Vasilev cracks Saibot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saibot misses the body punch
and Vasilev counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasilev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot avoids the head kick by Vasilev.
Vasilev gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#
That has opened up Adrik Vasilev's cut even more.
Saibot takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saibot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vasilev finds it's way round the side to connect with Saibot's head.
Vasilev looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Vasilev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saibot swings for the body but Vasilev moves out of range.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Saibot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vasilev is out of range.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilev is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilev was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot scores with a body shot.
Vasilev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasilev manages to avoid it.
Vasilev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saibot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saibot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vasilev counters with a nice body kick.
Saibot throws a hook but Vasilev blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adrik Vasilev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Vasilev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vasilev loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vasilev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasilev.
Vasilev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Saibot misses. #CL2#
Vasilev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vasilev throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev looking to throw knees to the head but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Vasilev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vasilev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Vasilev's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Saibot lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards. #T1#
Vasilev working hard to break the clinch.
Vasilev throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilev.
Saibot takes a shot to the head.
Saibot lands with a left to the head.
Vasilev prevents a body shot from Saibot.
Vasilev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vasilev stalling.
Vasilev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adrik Vasilev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vasilev throws a head punch that misses.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Vasilev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Vasilev fails to land.
Vasilev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasilev lands a shoulder strike.
Vasilev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Saibot lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilev lands a right hand.
Vasilev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Vasilev is out of range.
Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vasilev misses with a straight right.
Vasilev avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Vasilev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Vasilev.
Vasilev misses with a low kick.
Vasilev lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Saibot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vasilev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Vasilev connects with an inside leg kick.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Vasilev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saibot misses the jab.
Vasilev tries to clinch but Saibot is having none of it.
Saibot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Saibot throws a hook but Vasilev avoids it easily.
Vasilev punishes Saibot's body with a nice straight punch.
Saibot 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.
Saibot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vasilev at a distance.
Vasilev throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Saibot connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Vasilev rushes Saibot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasilev lands with a short shot 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!
Vasilev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saibot's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Vasilev looking to throw knees to the head but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Vasilev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot digs a right hand underneath Vasilev's ribcage. Vasilev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vasilev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasilev takes a shot to the head.
Saibot lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Saibot breaks from the clinch.
Vasilev looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Vasilev manages to avoid it.
Saibot slips a jab and a cross from Vasilev.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasilev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vasilev! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrik Vasilev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vasilev 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 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrik Vasilev!

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

 

Event: Syn 506 - Wein vs Icky     
Date:   Feb 17, 2017
#R1#
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bryzgalov can pounce on him.
Saibot slips a jab from Bryzgalov.
Saibot throws a sloppy head kick
and Bryzgalov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bryzgalov. That's going to slow Saibot down.
Bryzgalov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saibot checks a low kick from Bryzgalov.
Saibot 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.
Bryzgalov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryzgalov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saibot lands a nice hook to Bryzgalov's body. Bryzgalov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bryzgalov scores with a nice right hand.
Ilya Bryzgalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryzgalov thuds a left hand into Saibot's body.
Bryzgalov looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryzgalov is looking to chop away at Saibot's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Bryzgalov throws a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Bryzgalov misses.
Saibot scoring well with a low kick there.
Bryzgalov thows a body kick. Saibot tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bryzgalov missing with a left hand there. Saibot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Bryzgalov throws an off balance right hand
and Saibot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bryzgalov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryzgalov scores with a hook to the body. Saibot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saibot works the jab nicely.
Bryzgalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saibot throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saibot checks a leg kick nicely.
Bryzgalov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saibot is able to avoid easily.
Bryzgalov connects with a single shot there.
Bryzgalov throws a leg kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Saibot does it's job there.
Saibot walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryzgalov throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Saibot misses.
A slow jab from Bryzgalov misses its intended target.
Bryzgalov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bryzgalov misses with a straight left.
Saibot was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Saibot takes one to the chin there.
Saibot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bryzgalov. Bryzgalov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Saibot is predictable there
and Bryzgalov counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Bryzgalov.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Bryzgalov.
Nice shot by Saibot.
The fighters circling - Bryzgalov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bryzgalov throws a hook but Saibot blocks it.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryzgalov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bryzgalov misses with a straight right.
Donk. Saibot catches Bryzgalov right on the button with a cross.
Bryzgalov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryzgalov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saibot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bryzgalov slips a jab from Saibot.
Bryzgalov throws a right hand that misses
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryzgalov misses with an uppercut.
Bryzgalov wants to land a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
A low kick from Bryzgalov misses
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saibot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saibot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saibot wants to land a leg kick but Bryzgalov is out of range.
Saibot scores with a body shot.
Bryzgalov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saibot momentarily.
Bryzgalov tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
Bryzgalov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bryzgalov checks a leg kick.
Bryzgalov is looking to chop away at Saibot's legs.
Saibot throws a hook but Bryzgalov avoids it easily.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot takes a swing at Bryzgalov's ribcage but misses.
Bryzgalov takes one to the chin there.
Saibot connects with a solid leg kick.
Bryzgalov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bryzgalov dodges the punch combination from Saibot.
Bryzgalov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saibot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bryzgalov defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Bryzgalov tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bryzgalov scores with a jab. Saibot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bryzgalov thows a leg kick but Saibot checks it
and Saibot counters with a left to the body.
Bryzgalov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bryzgalov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryzgalov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saibot in his tracks.
Bryzgalov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saibot.
Bryzgalov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Bryzgalov ducks down to avoid it.
Bryzgalov throwing a counter right hand but Saibot manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Bryzgalov dominated that round.
That's time! Bryzgalov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bryzgalov throws a shot to the body.
Saibot is looking to land body kicks.
Ilya Bryzgalov is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Bryzgalov misses.
A cross from Saibot lands.
Bryzgalov looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bryzgalov throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Bryzgalov only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bryzgalov throwing a counter right hand but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Bryzgalov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bryzgalov misses with a leg kick.
Bryzgalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryzgalov throws a low kick, looking for Saibot's leg but Saibot calmly moves out of range.
Saibot misses with a body kick.
Bryzgalov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
Bryzgalov wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Saibot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bryzgalov throws a solid leg kick but Saibot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bryzgalov.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bryzgalov misses with a looping right.#T1#
Saibot connects with a right hand. Bryzgalov shakes it off.
Saibot lands with a nice body punch.
Bryzgalov slips a jab from Saibot.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryzgalov was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot tests Bryzgalov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bryzgalov connects with a solid leg kick.
Saibot misses with a double jab.
Saibot cracks Bryzgalov with an open hand slap.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Bryzgalov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bryzgalov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryzgalov jabs Saibot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Bryzgalov finds it's way through Saibot's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Saibot pushes Bryzgalov away with a front kick.
Bryzgalov misses with a straight left. #T2#
Saibot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bryzgalov, right into the meat.
Bryzgalov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Bryzgalov is looking to counter punch.
Saibot slips under a jab.
Bryzgalov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saibot.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Bryzgalov throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
Saibot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bryzgalov with a body shot.
Bryzgalov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saibot is able to avoid easily.
Bryzgalov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bryzgalov moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bryzgalov. Bryzgalov obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Saibot finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bryzgalov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot flicks out a counter leg kick but Bryzgalov steps away.
The fighters circling - Bryzgalov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot misses with a leg kick.
Bryzgalov throws a solid leg kick but Saibot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bryzgalov.#T3#
Bryzgalov jabs at Saibot's body.
Bryzgalov slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryzgalov misses the target.
A shot to the body from Bryzgalov misses
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Bryzgalov ducks down to avoid it.
Bryzgalov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bryzgalov looks to land a combination but Saibot avoids it well.
Bryzgalov throws a sloppy head kick
and Bryzgalov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saibot needs to keep his hands up - Bryzgalov had a free shot at his head there.
Bryzgalov scores with a decent looking hook.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Bryzgalov saw that one coming.
Bryzgalov misses with a looping right.
Bryzgalov 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.
Bryzgalov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryzgalov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryzgalov. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot tries a quick counter leg kick but Bryzgalov is wise to it.
Bryzgalov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
A big right from Bryzgalov misses. #T4#
Bryzgalov throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryzgalov throws a chopping leg kick but Saibot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saibot counters with a body kick.
Saibot throws a low kick but Bryzgalov moves out of range easily.
Bryzgalov throws a head kick but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot slips a jab from Bryzgalov.
Good leg kick by Bryzgalov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saibot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bryzgalov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
A little feinted left hand from Bryzgalov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryzgalov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryzgalov.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot takes a swing at Bryzgalov's ribcage but misses.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryzgalov.
A low kick from Bryzgalov misses
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bryzgalov scores with a nice strike.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Bryzgalov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryzgalov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Bryzgalov moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Saibot.
Saibot finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saibot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bryzgalov throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot looks to land a body kick but Bryzgalov moved away.
Bryzgalov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bryzgalov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Bryzgalov throws a good cross that connects.
Saibot throws out a leg kick but Bryzgalov moves out of range and Saibot only half commits.
Bryzgalov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryzgalov 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.
Bryzgalov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saibot. Saibot obviously looking to wear him down.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Bryzgalov saw that one coming.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bryzgalov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot throws a low kick, looking for Bryzgalov's leg but Bryzgalov calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Bryzgalov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bryzgalov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bryzgalov throws a leg kick
and Bryzgalov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bryzgalov throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Bryzgalov only half commits.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryzgalov.
Saibot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bryzgalov. Bryzgalov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut there from Bryzgalov.
Saibot misses with a hook. Bryzgalov ducked under it nicely.
As Saibot backs away, Bryzgalov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Bryzgalov blocks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bryzgalov.
An inside leg kick from Bryzgalov misses.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bryzgalov jabs at Saibot's body.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Saibot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot lands a nice hook to Bryzgalov's body. Bryzgalov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Bryzgalov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bryzgalov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bryzgalov misses with an uppercut.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bryzgalov takes one to the side of the head.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Bryzgalov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Saibot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot checks a low kick from Bryzgalov.
Saibot is looking to land body kicks.
Bryzgalov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Bryzgalov throws an off balance right hand
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryzgalov looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Bryzgalov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saibot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saibot.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryzgalov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bryzgalov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Bryzgalov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saibot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bryzgalov moves forwards but Saibot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov scores with a leg kick.
Bryzgalov moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Bryzgalov moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Saibot as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Bryzgalov lands with an overhand left.
Bryzgalov misses with a body kick.
Saibot misses with a low kick. #T4#
Saibot is looking to chop away at Bryzgalov's legs.
An inside leg kick from Bryzgalov misses.
Bryzgalov throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Bryzgalov throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryzgalov blocks a jab.
A low kick from Bryzgalov misses
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov misses with a straight left.
Saibot only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bryzgalov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saibot.
Bryzgalov misses with an uppercut. Saibot saw that one coming.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Bryzgalov's head but Bryzgalov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryzgalov lands with an overhand left.
Saibot 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.
Saibot 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.
Bryzgalov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Noob Saibot.
I think Saibot 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Noob Saibot!

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

 

Event: Syn 501 - Mood vs Furia     
Date:   Jan 25, 2017
#R1#
Icky cracks Saibot with an open hand slap.
Saibot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Icky jabs Saibot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Icky swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Icky connects with a body shot that sends Saibot's belly button to the back.
A leg kick checked by Saibot.
Icky throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot throws a push kick but Icky slaps the foot to one side.
Icky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Icky 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.
Icky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Icky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
Saibot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Icky doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot lands with a cross.
Icky scores with a jab to the head.
Saibot slips a straight right by Icky.#T1#
Icky throws an off balance right hand
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Icky stuns Saibot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Icky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Icky throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
Icky misses with a straight right.
Saibot tries a quick counter leg kick but Icky is wise to it.
Icky throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Icky moves out of range as Saibot throws a body kick.
Good work by Saibot as he checks the leg kick.
Icky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Icky misses with a looping right.
Saibot throws a hook but Icky blocks it.#T2#
Icky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Icky thuds his shin into the meat of Saibot's side.
A good leg kick by Saibot.
Icky misses with a body punch
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Icky, right into the meat.
Ricky Icky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Icky.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Icky.
Saibot walks into a left hand.
Saibot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Icky's head.
Icky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saibot.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Icky ducks down to avoid it.
Icky throwing a counter right hand but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Icky just misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot flicks out a counter leg kick but Icky steps away.
Icky blocks a leg kick.
Saibot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Icky counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Icky connects with a looping right hand.
Saibot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Icky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick from Saibot misses.
Saibot fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Icky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Icky lands a really nice looking cross but Saibot seems unphased.
Icky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Icky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Icky backs off Saibot throws a huge counter combo but Icky manages to avoid it all.
Icky defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Icky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saibot.
Icky misses with a shot to the body
and Saibot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Icky.
Icky lunges at Saibot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saibot's hand.
A jab from Icky finds it's way through Saibot's defenses.
Icky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saibot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Icky works the jab nicely.
Icky misses with a hook.
Saibot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Icky.
Good shot there by Icky.
Saibot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saibot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Icky misses with a body punch
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saibot thuds his shin into the meat of Icky's side.
Icky blocks a head kick by Saibot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Icky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Saibot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saibot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Icky counters with a good low kick that Saibot was not able to check.
Icky slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot takes a swing at Icky's ribcage but misses.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Icky counters with an outside leg kick.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Icky saw that one coming.
Icky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ricky Icky is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Icky saw that one coming.
Icky looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Icky.
Icky missing with a left hand there. Saibot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Icky backing away here, and Saibot unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Icky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, jab by Icky - just one landing.
Icky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Saibot misses
enabling Icky to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Icky misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saibot.
Saibot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the liver by Saibot. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saibot.
Icky scores with a sloppy right hand. Saibot should have avoided that one.
Saibot checks a leg kick nicely.
Icky connects with an inside leg kick.
Saibot avoids the head kick by Icky.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Icky counters with a body kick that stops Saibot in his tracks momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Icky.
Icky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Icky throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Icky looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Icky counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Icky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Icky scores with a four punch combination!
Icky swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
That kick from Icky tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Icky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
Nice straight punches there by Icky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Icky.
Icky throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Icky only half commits.
Icky throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Saibot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Icky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Icky lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saibot takes a step back to recover.
Saibot fakes the leg kick and cracks Icky in the body. #T3#
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saibot thows a leg kick but Icky checks it
and Icky counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saibot's knee momentarily.
Icky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saibot throws a low kick, looking for Icky's leg but Icky calmly moves out of range.
Icky misses with a head kick.
Saibot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Icky misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot tries a low kick but Icky avoids it.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Icky half committed to a counter leg kick.
Icky swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
And Saibot responds with a good body kick, but Icky manages to step out the way in time.
Saibot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Icky.
Saibot tries a quick counter leg kick but Icky is wise to it.
Saibot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Icky counters with a thumping low kick.
Icky moves out of range as Saibot strikes.#T4#
Saibot checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Icky throws a head kick but Saibot moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Icky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saibot finds it's way round the side to connect with Icky's head.
Icky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Icky throws a poor cross that misses
and Saibot counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Saibot.
Saibot slips a straight right by Icky.
Saibot thinks about the counter body kick.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Icky.
Saibot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saibot slips under a jab.
That kick from Icky tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Icky.
Icky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Icky dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Saibot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice cross by Icky.
Saibot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Icky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saibot scrambles back to his feet.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Icky.
Icky looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Icky with a body shot.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Icky.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky lands an overhand right.
Icky throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
Saibot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saibot misses with a body kick.
Icky throws an ugly left hook that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Saibot counters with a good low kick that Icky was not able to check. #T1#
Icky takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Icky.
Icky swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Icky on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saibot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saibot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saibot has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Icky.
Nice body kick there by Icky.
Icky tries a head kick but it misses.
Saibot cracks Icky with a good jab.
A leg kick checked by Icky.
Icky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Icky.
Icky throws a leg kick
and Saibot counters with an outside leg kick.
Icky feints and then cracks Saibot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saibot down. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saibot throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Icky throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Saibot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Saibot does it's job there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Saibot might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Icky has got the better of the exchanges.
Saibot lands with a kick to the ribs.
Icky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saibot counters with a thumping low kick.
Icky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Icky moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Icky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Icky misses with a body shot
and Saibot counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Icky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Icky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Saibot works Icky's body with a nice hook.
Saibot throws a lazy uppercut
and Icky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Icky needs to keep his hands up - Saibot had a free shot at his head there.
Icky tries a head kick but it misses.
Saibot cracks the inside of Icky's front leg.
Saibot connects with a leg kick. Icky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Icky lands a nice looking body kick.
Icky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saibot.
Icky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saibot. Icky shrugs it off though.
Icky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Icky pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Icky lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Icky.
Saibot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saibot avoids the head kick by Icky.
Saibot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Icky on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Icky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saibot's head.
Saibot defending well as Icky loads up on a big left hand.
Icky throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Icky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saibot in his tracks.
Saibot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saibot lands with an overhand left.
Saibot throws a lazy uppercut
and Icky counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Noob Saibot just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Icky blocks a leg kick.
Icky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Icky misses with a body punch
and Saibot counters with an inside leg kick.
Saibot moves out of range of the leg kick from Icky.
Saibot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Icky's calf.
Icky checks a leg kick.
Icky throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Saibot counters with a series of strikes. Icky will be more careful next time no doubt.
Icky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Saibot clobbers Icky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky just misses with a punch to the body.
Icky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot tries to score with a low kick but Icky moves his leg out of the way.
Icky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Saibot slips under a jab.
Icky throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Saibot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Icky misses with a double jab.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Icky.
Icky throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
A low kick from Icky misses
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saibot scores with a kick to the body.
Icky blocks a jab.
Icky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot looks to land a body kick but Icky moved away.#T2#
Icky works Saibot's body with a nice hook.
Icky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot throws a leg kick that misses.
Saibot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saibot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Icky throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Icky.
Icky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Icky avoids it with no problem.
Icky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
Icky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Icky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saibot. Saibot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saibot misses with a low kick as Icky jumps back.#T3#
Icky slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saibot swings for the body but Icky moves out of range.
Icky throws an off balance right hand
and Saibot counters with an outside leg kick.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Icky misses with a two punch combination.
Saibot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saibot misses with a hook. Icky ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Icky.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Icky.
Icky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot moves out of range as Icky strikes.
Icky misses with a body shot
and Saibot counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Icky is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot fakes the leg kick and cracks Icky in the body.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot feints a counter leg kick.
Icky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Icky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Icky, right into the meat.
Saibot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Icky.
Saibot scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Icky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Saibot lands a leg kick that knocks Icky off balance momentarily.
Icky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saibot's sensitive parts.
Icky throws a body shot but no joy.
Icky lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Saibot. Beautiful body shot.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Icky misses with a straight right.
Icky misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Icky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky throws a body kick that misses
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saibot!
Icky throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Icky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Icky throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Icky. Icky obviously looking to wear him down.
Icky slips under a jab.
Icky throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Icky lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saibot will feel that in the morning.
Saibot moves out of range as Icky throws a body kick.
Saibot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saibot checks a low kick from Icky.
Saibot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Icky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saibot checks a leg kick.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Icky slips the punch.
Icky throws a leg kick which misses Saibot's front leg but catches the back leg as Saibot tries to avoid it. #T2#
Icky swings widly with a right hand
and Saibot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Icky thinking.
Icky misses with a hook to the body
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saibot clobbers Icky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Icky throws a head kick but Saibot moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saibot.
Icky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saibot counters with a leg kick.
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.
Decent striking displayed by Saibot there.
Saibot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Icky's calf.
Icky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Icky ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Saibot throws a lazy uppercut
and Icky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Icky connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Icky just misses with a punch to the body.
Icky drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saibot throws a leg kick but Icky checks it.
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Icky takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Icky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Icky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Saibot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Icky misses with a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a good low kick that Icky was not able to check.
Saibot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saibot takes one to the side of the head.
Saibot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A lazy left from Icky finds it's target.#T4#
Icky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saibot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Icky tries a low kick but Saibot avoids it.
Icky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot feints and then cracks Icky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Icky down.
Saibot throws a hook but Icky avoids it easily.
Icky thumps Saibot with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saibot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Icky. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Icky avoids it with no problem.
Icky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saibot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saibot 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Syn 498 - Wein vs Saibot     
Date:   Jan 13, 2017
#R1#
Wein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saibot throws out a leg kick but Wein moves out of range and Saibot only half commits.
Wein misses the jab.
Saibot has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wein is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot misses the jab.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wein throws a jab when Saibot was well out of range.
Saibot wants to land a leg kick but Wein is out of range.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wein throws a front kick aimed at Saibot's knee but Saibot avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saibot flicks out a counter leg kick but Wein steps away.
Nice body kick there by Wein.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wein.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Wein throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein is looking to counter punch.
Saibot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wein circles away quickly and effectively.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Wein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saibot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Wein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Wein.
Saibot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Saibot misses.
A left lands for Wein.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saibot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Wein connects with a right hand. Saibot shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wein throws a leg kick that misses.
Saibot flicks out a counter leg kick but Wein steps away.
Saibot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wein.#CL#
Wein drives through and clinches with Saibot against the cage.
Wein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Wein.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wein lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land. #T3#
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein lands a hook that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Saibot breaks from the clinch.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Wein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Wein avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Wein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Saibot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Saibot misses. #T4#
Wein blocks a leg kick.
Wein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saibot.
Wein throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Saibot blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Wein blocks a jab.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein moves in looking to clinch but Saibot pushes him off.
Saibot misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saibot thinking.
Saibot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Wein misses with a looping right.
As Wein backs off Saibot throws a huge counter combo but Wein manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saibot.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot punishes Wein's body with a nice straight punch.
Wein swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Wein misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot 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.
Wein misses with a looping left.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot jabs at Wein's body.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Saibot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wein tries to clinch up but Saibot circles away and keeps his distance.
Wein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Saibot checks a low kick from Wein.
Saibot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wein slips a straight right by Saibot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saibot throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saibot - the referee stops the clock and Wein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saibot. Wein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Wein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saibot on the side of the head.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot scores with a leg kick.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
A bone on bone clash there as Saibot blocks the leg kick.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Wein slips under a jab.
Wein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
Saibot misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Saibot blocks the body kick.
Saibot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Wein as he checks the leg kick.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot throws an off balance right hand
letting Wein counter with a right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein scores with a decent looking hook.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saibot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saibot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
Wein throws an off balance right hand
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saibot feints a counter leg kick.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Saibot saw that one coming.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein throws a right hand that Saibot ducks under and follows up with a left that Saibot also avoids with ease.
Saibot ducks right into an uppercut from Wein.
Wein misses with a low kick as Saibot jumps back.
Wein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saibot doesn't seem bothered though.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saibot is looking to chop away at Wein's legs. #T3#
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wein misses with a right hand
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wein throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
Wein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saibot will feel that in the morning.
Wein moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Saibot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saibot checks a leg kick nicely.
Wilder Wein is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Saibot throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wein.
Jab, jab by Wein - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
A lazy left from Saibot finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Wein 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.
Wein lands a nice shot that snaps Saibot's head back.
Wein connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Saibot - just one landing.
Saibot lands with a straight right. Wein didn't see that one coming.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Wein avoids it with no problem.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saibot.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saibot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wein, as that shot connected.
Saibot throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Wein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein 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#
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saibot lands a jab to Wein's midsection.
Wein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saibot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein scores with a nice strike.
Saibot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
Wein moves in looking to clinch but Saibot pushes him off.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wein. That one must have hurt.
Wein misses with a right hand
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Saibot ducks down to avoid it.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Wein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Wein thows a leg kick but Saibot checks it
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
Saibot wants to slow Wein down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Wein has Saibot up against the cage in a clinch.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Wein.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot tries to break free but Wein pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Wein digs a right hand underneath Saibot's ribcage. Saibot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein. #T2#
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Wein.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wein prevents a body shot from Saibot.
Wein tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Saibot has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wein.
Wein blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Saibot.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow. #BC2#
Saibot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wein blocks the body kick.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot misses the shot to the body. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein checks a leg kick.
And Wein counters with a quick kick to the body but Saibot blocks it.
Good leg kick by Wein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Saibot's shoulder, as Saibot tries to avoid the shot.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wein is looking to chop away at Saibot's legs.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Wein jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Wein misses.
Wein throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Saibot looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saibot. That did some damage!
Wein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saibot momentarily. #T4#
Saibot checks a low kick from Wein.
Wein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saibot's hands.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Wein only half commits.
Saibot misses with a hook to the body
and Wein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
Wein throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Wein.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wein moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Saibot throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.#CL#
Wein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saibot, pushing him back against the cage.
Saibot misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot tries to break the clinch but Wein is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Wilder Wein did the better work so I'd imagine he'll 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#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saibot checks a leg kick.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein slips under a jab from Saibot.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Saibot motions for Wein to come forward. Saibot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Wein counters with an inside leg kick.
Saibot avoids a kick to the body.
Saibot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wein tries to clinch but Saibot moves out of range.
Wein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Saibot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target. #T1#
Wein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saibot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saibot lands a right hook to the body.
Wein moves forwards but Saibot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Wein blocks a low kick nicely.
Saibot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Wein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saibot. Saibot obviously looking to wear him down.
Saibot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wein.
A cross from Saibot lands.
Saibot connects with a leg kick. Wein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saibot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Saibot off balance momentarily.
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!
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein. #T2#
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot throws a shot to the body.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot tries to land a leg kick but Wein saw it coming and moves away.
Saibot cracks Wein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein stuns Saibot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wein misses with a low kick as Saibot jumps back.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Wein tries to clinch there but Saibot circles away.
Wein backing away here, and Saibot unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Wein walks into a stiff left hand from Saibot.
Saibot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saibot misses with a low kick.
Wein is looking to clinch.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein connects with the punch.
Saibot scores with a kick to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saibot!
Wein feints a jab promting Saibot to slip. Wein then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saibot slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wein throws a poor cross that misses
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Saibot throws a combination that misses
and Saibot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wein doesn't seem bothered though.
Wein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saibot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wein throwing a counter right hand but Saibot manages to avoid it.#T4#
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot throws a sloppy body shot
and Wein counters with a left to the body.
Wein scores with a decent looking hook.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Wein counters with a body kick.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot lands a jab to Wein's midsection.
Saibot with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Saibot tenderised Wein's leg. Wein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wein misses with an uppercut.
Wein defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saibot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saibot motions for Wein to come forward. Saibot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R5#
Wein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saibot doesn't seem bothered though.
Saibot scores with a kick to the body.
Saibot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Wein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saibot.
Saibot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saibot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Nice jab there from Saibot.
Saibot throws an off balance right hand
and Wein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Wein takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot throws the kick towards the body but Wein avoids it.
Wein lands a slapping body shot.
Wein throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Wein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wein tries to work over Saibot's front leg with a kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saibot's sensitive parts.
Wein throws a leg kick but Saibot moved away.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wein.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wein lands an overhand right.
Saibot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saibot cracks Wein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wein moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Saibot throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saibot misses with a low kick.#CL#
Wein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein working aggressively here.
Wein misses with some punches. #T3##BC2#
Saibot breaks the clinch.
Wein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wein connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saibot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Saibot off balance momentarily.
Saibot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wein.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Saibot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Wein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saibot will feel that in the morning.
A cross from Wein lands.
Wein takes one to the side of the head.
Wein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saibot.
Saibot throws a front kick aimed at Wein's knee but Wein avoids it well.
Saibot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wein finds it's way round the side to connect with Saibot's head.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Saibot misses.
Wein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saibot throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Wein moves out of range as Saibot throws a body kick.

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 Wilder Wein.
Well Wein 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!

Wilder Wein retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Wilder Wein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Syn 494 - Holiday Melee     
Date:   Dec 28, 2016
#R1#
Saibot slips under a jab.
Saibot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saibot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hale's sensitive parts.
Saibot throws a leg kick which misses Hale's front leg but catches the back leg as Hale tries to avoid it.
Hale dodges the punch combination from Saibot.
Hale slips under a jab from Saibot.
Saibot slips a jab from Hale.
Saibot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hale.
Hale moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
As Saibot backs away, Hale returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
As Saibot backs away, Hale returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hale misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saibot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Saibot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hale lands with a shot to the body.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hale.
Saibot feints a counter leg kick.
Hale throws a looping overhand right but Saibot ducks down to avoid it.
Saibot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Hale.
Hale throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saibot throws a chopping leg kick but Hale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saibot has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Hale moved out of range nicely.
Saibot throws the kick towards the body but Hale avoids it.
Jab, jab by Saibot - just one landing.
Hale 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.
Hale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
A punch combination from Saibot misses.
Hale attempts a counter takedown but Saibot avoids it well and moves away.
Hale just misses with a punch to the body.
Hale throws a big shot that misses.
Hale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot blocks a head kick by Hale.
Saibot lands a nice hook to Hale's body. Hale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Saibot.
Saibot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saibot.
Saibot lands a head shot.
Saibot digs a good hook to Hale's body.
The crowd cheers as Saibot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hale doesn't seem phased though.
Hale misses with a body shot. #T3#
Saibot lands a really nice looking cross but Hale seems unphased.
Saibot throws a leg kick which misses Hale's front leg but catches the back leg as Hale tries to avoid it.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hale.
As Saibot looks to move away, Hale throws a big counter combo but Saibot just gets out of the way.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Hale tries to land a front kick but Saibot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saibot scores with a decent looking hook.
Saibot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Hale.
Hale scores with a jab. Saibot acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Saibot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saibot lands with a right hand.
Good work by Saibot as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
A lazy left from Hale finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot scores with a nice right hand.
Hale misses with an uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saibot.
Hale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saibot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hale has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saibot.
Saibot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Saibot.
Hale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.
Hale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hale connects with a body shot.
Saibot throws a body kick that misses.
Hale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saibot.
Hale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Hale feinted with a counter takedown.
Saibot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hale throws a leg kick which misses Saibot's front leg but catches the back leg as Saibot tries to avoid it.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hale.
Saibot flicks out a counter leg kick but Hale steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale lands a leg kick that knocks Saibot off balance momentarily.
Hale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saibot slips under a jab from Hale.
Saibot misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hale counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hale. #T1#
Hale throwing strikes from guard but Saibot blocks nicely.
Hale throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Hale gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Saibot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hale clobbers Saibot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hale slips under a jab.
Hale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot lands with a kick to the temple. Hale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Hale drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saibot throws out a powerful jab.
Saibot has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Hale swings widly with a right hand
and Hale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hale blocks a head kick by Saibot.
Hale went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Saibot with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hale missing with a left hand there. Saibot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saibot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saibot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saibot cracks a nice hook into Hale's ribs.
Hale is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Saibot's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Saibot punishes Hale's body with a nice straight punch.
Hale takes one to the side of the head.
Saibot is looking to land body kicks.
Hale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Hale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hale loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Saibot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saibot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saibot works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hale.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Hale with a hook.
Hale throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Saibot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot tried to score with a low kick but Hale checks it.
Hale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saibot slips a straight right by Hale.
Saibot connects with a leg kick. Hale looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hale misses with a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hale misses with an uppercut
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saibot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hale throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Hale only half commits.
Saibot throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hale misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Saibot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Hale moved out of range nicely.
Hale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot lands an overhand right.
Saibot feints and then cracks Hale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hale down.
A shot to the body from Hale misses
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saibot. Saibot obviously looking to wear him down.
Hale throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot throws a chopping leg kick but Hale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saibot throws a low kick, looking for Hale's leg but Hale calmly moves out of range.
Hale tries to counter with a takedown but Saibot is quick to defend against it.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hale.
Hale swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Hale walks into a stiff left hand from Saibot.
Saibot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Hale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hale throws out the jab.
Saibot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hale appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hale.
Hale moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot throws a front kick aimed at Hale's knee but Hale avoids it well.
Hale takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Saibot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hale's hands.
Saibot throws a leg kick which misses Hale's front leg but catches the back leg as Hale tries to avoid it.
Hale slips a straight right by Saibot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Hale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saibot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hale looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
A nice side step and Saibot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Hale misses the target.
Saibot misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Hale counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hale wants to control from the top but Saibot keeps moving.
Hale is fighting to break Saibot's control of his arms but Saibot is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Hale trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot is trying to keep Hale in close. #SU#
Hale decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saibot, up you get! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hale delivers a nice body kick.
A jab from Hale misses.
Saibot slips under a jab from Hale.
Saibot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hale.
Saibot scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saibot lands a really nice looking cross but Hale seems unphased.
Hale takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Hale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Saibot misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Hale tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot is looking to score with low kicks.
Hale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hale throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
Saibot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Hale misses the target.
Hale sizes up Saibot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saibot connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Hale's head but Hale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hale tries to land a front kick but Saibot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hale throws a sloppy body shot
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Saibot checks a low kick from Hale.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Hale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot moves out of range as Hale strikes.
Saibot lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hale will feel that in the morning.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Hale moves away and avoids it.
Hale looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hale.
Hale scores with a body shot.
Hale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hale checks the leg kick.#T2#
Saibot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hale looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hale takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good shot there by Saibot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hale walks into a jab.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hale.
Hale needs to keep his hands up - Saibot had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, jab by Saibot - just one landing.
Hale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saibot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by Saibot.#T3#
Saibot blocks the body kick.
Saibot cracks Hale with a good jab.
Hale stalks Saibot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saibot's face. Saibot staggers backwards, shaken.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hale.
Saibot feints a counter leg kick.
Hale misses with an uppercut. Saibot saw that one coming.
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hale.
Hale misses with a body shot.
Saibot delivers a nice body kick.
Hale moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Hale is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saibot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hale.
Hale scores with a leg kick.
Saibot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Hale feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Hale saw that one coming.
Saibot scores with a kick to the body.
Saibot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saibot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saibot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hale walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Saibot moves out of range as Hale strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Hale tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hale swings widly with a right hand
and Saibot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Hale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hale is looking to counter punch.
Saibot throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hale misses with a looping left.
Saibot staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot slips a jab from Hale.
Hale misses with the body kick
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Hale ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Hale misses its target.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Hale throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Hale misses with a body kick.
Hale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hale half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saibot slips under a jab from Hale.
Hale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saibot pushes Hale away with a front kick.
Hale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Noob Saibot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Hale.
Saibot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hale slips under a jab from Saibot.
Saibot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hale moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hale.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hale will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hale fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saibot checks it well.
Saibot throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Hale counters with a shoot takedown. Saibot fights it but they end up in guard.
Hale wants to control from the top but Saibot keeps moving. #T3#
Saibot pulls Hale in close to his closed guard and prevents Hale from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brandon Hale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hale with a nice head shot there.
Saibot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hale.
Hale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saibot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saibot scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Hale.
Hale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saibot sizes up Hale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Hale misses.
Hale looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Hale misses with a straight right.
Hale takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saibot with a hook.

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 Brandon Hale.
I think Saibot 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!

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

 

Event: Syn 490 - Wayne v. Keosayan     
Date:   Dec 09, 2016
#R1#
A jab from DeVanzo finds it's way through Saibot's defenses.
DeVanzo scores with a push kick.
DeVanzo moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
DeVanzo scores with a decent looking hook.
DeVanzo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saibot at a distance.
DeVanzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Good leg kick by DeVanzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saibot lands a right hook to the body.
DeVanzo tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
DeVanzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a body kick.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saibot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DeVanzo - the referee stops the clock and Saibot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DeVanzo. Saibot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
DeVanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but DeVanzo slips the punch.
DeVanzo moves out of range of the leg kick from Saibot.#T1#
DeVanzo misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeVanzo scores with a one two! Saibot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
DeVanzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeVanzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
DeVanzo misses with a wild combination.
DeVanzo loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saibot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeVanzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeVanzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Saibot.
Saibot throws a push kick but DeVanzo slaps the foot to one side.
Saibot blocks the body kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVanzo manages to avoid it.
DeVanzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
DeVanzo looks to land a combination. Saibot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good exchange - DeVanzo coming out on top.
DeVanzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeVanzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot defending well as DeVanzo loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeVanzo is out of range and Saibot settles back down.
Artie DeVanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVanzo scores with a nice strike.
DeVanzo jabs at Saibot's body.
Saibot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saibot looks to land a body kick but DeVanzo moved away.#T3#
DeVanzo with a hook.
DeVanzo throws a hook but Saibot blocks it.
DeVanzo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
DeVanzo throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Saibot. No joy for DeVanzo on that attempt.
DeVanzo misses with a low kick.
Saibot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeVanzo misses with a low kick.
DeVanzo misses with a body shot.
Saibot throws a lazy body kick
and DeVanzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeVanzo delivers a nice body kick.
Saibot throws a leg kick
and DeVanzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Saibot throws a leg kick but DeVanzo sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
DeVanzo throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Noob Saibot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeVanzo is looking to land body kicks.
Saibot misses with a body kick.
Saibot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and DeVanzo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
DeVanzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saibot tries to get to full guard but DeVanzo has control of the leg.
Saibot is looking to control DeVanzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saibot avoid being mounted?
DeVanzo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artie DeVanzo dominated that round.
That's time! DeVanzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeVanzo.
Saibot connects with a nice looking jab.
DeVanzo misses the body punch
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artie DeVanzo is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeVanzo. That's going to slow Saibot down.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeVanzo stuns Saibot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeVanzo is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
Saibot lands a jab.
DeVanzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeVanzo tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
DeVanzo misses with the body kick
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saibot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeVanzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVanzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
DeVanzo is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. DeVanzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh DeVanzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Saibot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeVanzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saibot scrambles back to his feet.
DeVanzo misses with a wild body shot.
DeVanzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeVanzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeVanzo.
Saibot tests DeVanzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeVanzo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
DeVanzo lands a really nice looking cross but Saibot seems unphased.
Saibot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeVanzo tried to counter with a leg kick but Saibot avoided it.
DeVanzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
DeVanzo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Saibot counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVanzo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeVanzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Saibot moves out of range as DeVanzo strikes.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeVanzo lands a nice looking body kick.
Saibot drops his hands momentarily and DeVanzo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeVanzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
DeVanzo shoots for a takedown but Saibot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DeVanzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
DeVanzo misses with a body shot.
DeVanzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Saibot should have avoided that one.
DeVanzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saibot.
Saibot throws a jab when DeVanzo was well out of range.#T3#
DeVanzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeVanzo moves away.
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saibot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DeVanzo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeVanzo throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
DeVanzo gets a double leg takedown into Saibot's guard.
DeVanzo trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom.
DeVanzo being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
DeVanzo pushing down on Saibot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot keeping control of the position.
DeVanzo throwing shots but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Saibot trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artie DeVanzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot'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.
#R3#
Saibot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeVanzo.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DeVanzo loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
DeVanzo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saibot flicks out a counter leg kick but DeVanzo steps away.
DeVanzo throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
DeVanzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saibot avoids it really well and circles away.
DeVanzo wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
DeVanzo misses with a hook to the body
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeVanzo checks a leg kick.
DeVanzo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saibot defends well and DeVanzo ends up having to push Saibot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saibot stuffs the takedown attempt from DeVanzo. DeVanzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Saibot throws out a counter right but DeVanzo avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artie DeVanzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeVanzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saibot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saibot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeVanzo works Saibot's body with a nice hook.
DeVanzo feints and then cracks Saibot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saibot down.
DeVanzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeVanzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from DeVanzo.#T2#
Saibot misses with a looping right.
DeVanzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
DeVanzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saibot makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. DeVanzo really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeVanzo jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD2#
Saibot cracks DeVanzo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saibot has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning DeVanzo to stand back up!
DeVanzo misses with a hook to the body
and Saibot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saibot lands a body shot.
DeVanzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeVanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeVanzo fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Saibot counters with a nice right hand that sends DeVanzo toppling to the canvas! DeVanzo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Saibot finish him?!
Saibot weaves into range and cracks DeVanzo right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! DeVanzo goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Saibot is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noob Saibot!
After winning the bout, Noob Saibot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Artie DeVanzo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey, are we done here? 'Cause I'm losing my buzz. '.

 

Event: Syn 486 - Wayne v. Donowitz     
Date:   Nov 23, 2016
#R1#
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot scores with a jab to the head.
Saibot is looking to land body kicks.
Naoki lands with a nice body punch.
A left lands for Naoki.
Saibot lands with an uppercut that bounces Naoki off the cage and back into range.
Saibot scores with a push kick.
Saibot defending well as Naoki loads up on a big left hand.
Naoki ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Naoki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saibot on the side of the head.
Naoki scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Naoki lands a slapping body shot.
Saibot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Naoki throws a low kick, looking for Saibot's leg but Saibot calmly moves out of range.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Naoki moved out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Naoki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Naoki moves into range and clinches up with Saibot.#T1#
Naoki wants a takedown but no success here.
Naoki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saibot or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saibot.
Saibot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saibot prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saibot lands with a right to the head.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Naoki controls his hands. #BC#
Naoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Naoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot 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.
A shot to the liver by Saibot. Beautiful body shot.
Nice cross by Saibot.
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naoki.
Naoki swinging wildly here. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot tries to clinch but Naoki moves out of range.
Noob Saibot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a body kick.
Naoki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Naoki.
Saibot lands a head kick. Naoki smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Naoki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saibot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naoki. That did some damage!
Naoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Naoki lands a right hook to the body.
Naoki throws a push kick but Saibot slaps the foot to one side.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Naoki tries to move into range but Saibot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saibot checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Naoki loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Naoki scores with a leg kick.
Naoki throws a leg kick which misses Saibot's front leg but catches the back leg as Saibot tries to avoid it.
Naoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Naoki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naoki throws out the jab.
Saibot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Naoki wants to land a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot flicks out a counter leg kick but Naoki steps away.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Naoki saw that one coming.
Saibot throws a wild body kick that Naoki sees coming a mile off.
Saibot tests Naoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Naoki is out of range.
Takeshi Naoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naoki throws a head kick but Saibot moves out of range. #CL#
Naoki closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naoki lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Naoki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Naoki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Naoki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Naoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saibot defends well.
Naoki is trying to control the position but Saibot postures up.
Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from Naoki.
Saibot sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 Takeshi Naoki will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Naoki lands a slapping body shot.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Naoki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Naoki blocks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Naoki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saibot. That did some damage!
Naoki scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Naoki.
Naoki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saibot throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saibot 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 Naoki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Naoki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Naoki throws a head kick that misses
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Saibot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Saibot tenderised Naoki's leg. Naoki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Naoki is looking to wear down Saibot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Naoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naoki tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Naoki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saibot tries to avoid it but Naoki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saibot to the ground. Saibot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Saibot lands a jab to the nose.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Naoki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Naoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naoki misses with a left hand
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Naoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Naoki throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot lands a nice hook to Naoki's body. Naoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Naoki throws a series of punches but Saibot moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Saibot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Naoki misses with a body kick.
Naoki throws a body kick that misses.
Saibot misses with a hook. Naoki ducked under it nicely.
Saibot sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saibot.
Naoki is looking to counter punch.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naoki.
Naoki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Naoki rushes Saibot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naoki is looking for a takedown.
Naoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Naoki avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Naoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naoki is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Naoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot tries to work over Naoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Naoki has Saibot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saibot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Naoki lands a body punch.
Naoki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naoki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saibot lands a hook that snaps the head of Naoki backwards. #T3#
Naoki is trying to break the clinch but Saibot is controlling him.
Naoki wants to get back to striking at distance but Saibot won't allow it.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Naoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naoki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naoki.
Naoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Naoki throwing a counter right hand but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saibot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Naoki's hands.
Naoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
Naoki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Naoki throws a sloppy body shot
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Saibot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Naoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naoki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Naoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Naoki.
A head kick misses from Naoki.
A head kick misses from Naoki.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Naoki.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Naoki is able to avoid easily.
Saibot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Naoki throws a poor cross that misses
and Saibot counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Saibot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saibot working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Saibot prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Naoki throws a leg kick which misses Saibot's front leg but catches the back leg as Saibot tries to avoid it.
Naoki lands with a hook. Saibot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Naoki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Naoki counters with a left to the body.
Saibot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Naoki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saibot looks to land a body kick but Naoki moved away.
Naoki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Saibot counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Saibot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saibot.
Naoki walks into a straight right hand from Saibot.
A big right from Saibot misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naoki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saibot catches Naoki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Naoki.#T1#
Naoki thumps Saibot with a low kick.
Naoki throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saibot throws a big counter head kick but Naoki avoids it with no problem.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Naoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saibot throws a jab when Naoki was well out of range.
Naoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Naoki.
Naoki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saibot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Naoki's head.
Naoki tries to clinch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Naoki.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Naoki takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Naoki looks for a takedown but Saibot sprawls well.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown but Saibot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Naoki lands with a shot to the body.
Naoki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Naoki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saibot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Naoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saibot lands with a nice body punch.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saibot tries to work over Naoki's front leg with a kick but Naoki checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Saibot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saibot.
Saibot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Naoki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saibot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Naoki on the side of the head.
Naoki takes one to the chin there.
Saibot lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Naoki is rocked!#T3#
Naoki connects with a body shot that sends Saibot's belly button to the back.
Oh Naoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saibot closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Naoki! Saibot dives in looking to finish! Naoki is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn 483 - Turpin vs. Gravius 3     
Date:   Nov 10, 2016
#R1#
Saibot scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saibot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Galdra Kiddi has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Kiddi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saibot lands a brutal head kick. Kiddi looks out on his feet and Saibot throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Noob Saibot!
A relieved looking Noob Saibot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Syn 477 - Matus vs Wayne     
Date:   Oct 13, 2016
#R1#
Saibot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rose. Rose obviously looking to wear him down.
Saibot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Rose.#CUT2#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Rose with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rose can pounce on him.
Saibot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rose.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Rose as he connects with a hook.
Rose misses with a shot to the body
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saibot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Saibot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saibot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saibot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rose scores with a nice body kick.
Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rose throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Saibot.
A head kick misses from Rose.
Nice body kick from Saibot.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rose.
Saibot throws a leg kick
and Rose counters with a nice body shot.
Saibot tries to land a body kick
and Rose counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Rose.
Rose dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saibot. That did some damage!
Rose throws a shot to the body.
Saibot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saibot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Rose lands with a good body shot.
Rose throws a front kick aimed at Saibot's knee but Saibot avoids it well.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rose lands with a right hand.
Saibot misses with a hook
and Rose counters with a nice leg kick.
Rose is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saibot rather than just go for the knockout.
Rose 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.
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saibot is able to avoid easily.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.
Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saibot doesn't seem bothered though.
Saibot lands with a cross.
Rose avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Saibot misses with a leg kick
and Rose counters with an inside leg kick.
Saibot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rose scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Saibot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rose finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rose throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
Saibot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rose lands a jab-cross combination.
Rose misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Rose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rose throws a front kick aimed at Saibot's knee but Saibot avoids it well.
Saibot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rose lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rose.
Axl Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.
Rose tries a quick counter leg kick but Saibot is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Rose misses with a body shot. #T1#
Saibot misses with a hook
and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rose.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
A quick step to the side and Saibot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot is looking to counter with a body kick.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Rose ducks down to avoid it.
Rose lands a head shot.
Saibot throws a head kick that misses.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
Rose misses with the combination. #T2#
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Rose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rose's corner calls for a 1-2. Rose obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rose lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rose scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Rose moves out of range.
A nice side step and Rose releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Saibot looks to land a combination. Rose sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saibot.
Saibot walks into a straight right hand from Rose.
Saibot slips under a jab from Rose.
Rose with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saibot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Rose tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saibot blocks a jab.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rose.
Axl Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Saibot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rose. That's going to slow Saibot down.
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!
Rose chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rose.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.
Rose circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Saibot drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Rose follows Saibot to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axl Rose!
Axl Rose thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn 472 - Malvo v. Wayne     
Date:   Sep 18, 2016
#R1#
Rocker scores with a kick to the body.
Rocker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Rocker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Rocker.
Rocker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Saibot reverses the position - he's now on top in Rocker's guard.
Rocker trying to control the position. #SUB#
Rocker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saibot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Rocker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Rocker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Rocker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saibot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Saibot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saibot has managed to get both his arms back between Rocker's legs - danger averted.
Rocker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Rocker looking for a guillotine here but Saibot defends easily.
Rocker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saibot manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Saibot trying to control the position here.
Rocker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Rocker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rocker working the strikes but Saibot uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Saibot felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rocker is thwarting Saibot's attempts to control the position.
Rocker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saibot! #SUB#
Rocker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rocker dominating with strikes here.
Saibot is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Rocker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Saibot that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Saibot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saibot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rocker wants to control but instead Saibot manages to regain half guard.
Rocker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saibot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rocker.
Saibot gets full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocker with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Rocker drops back looking for a leg! Saibot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saibot manages to kick Rocker off! Rocker jumps back into Saibot's guard.
Rocker throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rocker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Good exchange - Rocker coming out on top.
Rocker throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.
Rocker blocks a head kick by Saibot.
Rocker scores with a decent looking hook.
Saibot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rocker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rocker connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Rocker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saibot counters with a nice uppercut.
Saibot lands with a hook. Rocker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Rocker with that takedown attempt.
Rocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocker.
Saibot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rocker with a body shot.
Rocker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
Rocker throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Saibot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rocker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rocker!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rocker.
Rocker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rocker shoots for a takedown but Saibot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saibot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saibot wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocker scores with a body shot.
Rocker loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Saibot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rocker's calf.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rocker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saibot if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Rocker scores with the left hand. Saibot knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Rocker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rocker.
Saibot slips a jab from Rocker.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Ricky Rocker is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saibot is fending him off so far but Rocker persists. Nope, Saibot circles away and we're back to standing.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocker.
Rocker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rocker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saibot on the side of the head.
Rocker scores with a nice head shot.
A good leg kick by Rocker.
Rocker looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.#T3#
Rocker 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 Saibot responds with a good body kick, but Rocker manages to step out the way in time.
Rocker lands a leg kick that knocks Saibot off balance momentarily.
Rocker thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Saibot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rocker to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Saibot has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rocker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rocker scoring well with a low kick there.
Noob Saibot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rocker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rocker's corner calls for a 1-2. Rocker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saibot as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rocker avoids the body shot from Saibot. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rocker.
Saibot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saibot wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rocker!
Saibot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rocker misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Saibot 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.
A good leg kick by Rocker.
Rocker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocker.
Rocker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocker misses the shot to the body.
Saibot flicks out a counter leg kick but Rocker steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rocker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Rocker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rocker throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Rocker throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Saibot feints a counter leg kick.
Rocker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rocker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rocker thuds his right hand into Saibot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Rocker lands with a nice body kick.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker scores with a shot to the body.
Rocker connects with a body shot.
Rocker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rocker misses with a right hand
and Saibot counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Saibot walks into a straight right hand from Rocker.
Saibot drops his hands momentarily and Rocker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A leg kick checked by Saibot.
Rocker connects with the punch.
Rocker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rocker throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocker.
Ricky Rocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rocker misses with a low kick.
Saibot appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rocker misses with a hook to the body
and Saibot makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rocker really felt that one!
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocker.
Rocker tries to work over Saibot's front leg with a kick but Saibot checks it. #T2#
Rocker throws a low kick but Saibot moves out of range easily.
Rocker lands the left hand.
Rocker throws a low kick, looking for Saibot's leg but Saibot calmly moves out of range.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saibot throws a jab when Rocker was well out of range.
Rocker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocker throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocker dips to his left and cracks Saibot with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot swings for the body but Rocker moves out of range.
Rocker throwing a counter right hand but Saibot manages to avoid it.
A jab from Rocker misses.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Saibot has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rocker.
Rocker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Rocker misses with an uppercut
and Saibot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Rocker loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Rocker avoids it with no problem.
Saibot lands with a shot to the body.
Saibot on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saibot scores with a leg kick.
Saibot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saibot wants it to stay on the feet.
Rocker misses with a shot to the body
and Saibot counters with a nice uppercut.
Rocker throws a front kick that sends Saibot stumbling back into the cage.
Rocker walks into a stiff left hand from Saibot.
Saibot slips under a jab.
And Saibot responds with a good body kick, but Rocker manages to step out the way in time.
Danga de danga de dang - Rocker scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saibot sprawls well. Saibot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rocker gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rocker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocker misses with an uppercut. Saibot saw that one coming.
Rocker just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocker misses with a hook.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Saibot connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rocker clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Saibot with a jab.
Rocker tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rocker misses with a straight left.
Saibot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rocker misses with a lunging right hand
and Saibot counters with a body kick.
Saibot misses with a head kick.
Rocker throws a leg kick which misses Saibot's front leg but catches the back leg as Saibot tries to avoid it.
Saibot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saibot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Rocker misses.
Rocker throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocker is just out of range.#T1#
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocker.
Rocker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Saibot takes one to the side of the head.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rocker tries to land a front kick but Saibot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Rocker does it's job there.
Rocker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rocker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Saibot looks to land a combination but Rocker avoids it well. #T2#
Rocker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocker throws a big shot that misses.
Rocker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saibot slips a jab from Rocker.
Saibot drops his hands momentarily and Rocker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rocker throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice side step and Saibot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rocker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Rocker takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Rocker throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot is trying to counter with his kicks.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocker. #T3#
Rocker blocks the body kick.
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Rocker misses with a low kick. #TD#
Saibot gets caught napping as Rocker dives in and scores a takedown. Saibot manages to retain guard.
Rocker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saibot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rocker looking to pass the guard.
Ricky Rocker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rocker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Rocker throws a big elbow that misses.
Rocker advances to half guard.
Saibot is refusing to be controlled, as Rocker sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Saibot kicks off Rocker and gets to his feet. #TD#
Rocker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Saibot wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocker connects with an inside leg kick.
Saibot lands a jab.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Rocker saw that one coming.
Rocker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ricky Rocker will probably get the nod.
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!
#R5#
Saibot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rocker to score with a decent uppercut.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rocker throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Rocker fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Rocker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.
Good leg kick by Rocker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rocker scores with the left hand. Saibot knows he should have avoided that one.
Saibot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A countering left hand to the body from Saibot misses.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rocker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Rocker misses with a low kick.
Saibot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rocker misses with a low kick.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Rocker avoids it with no problem.
Rocker jabs at Saibot's body.
Rocker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saibot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocker.
That kick from Rocker tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rocker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rocker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rocker scores with the left hand. Saibot knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Rocker misses
and Saibot 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!
Saibot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saibot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rocker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rocker tries a low kick but Saibot avoids it.
Rocker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot checks a low kick from Rocker.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocker is just out of range.
Rocker is looking to counter punch.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Rocker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Rocker ducks down to avoid it.
Rocker scores with a jab to the body.
Rocker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rocker feints and then cracks Saibot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saibot down.
Rocker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rocker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rocker.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rocker is defended easily by Saibot.#T4#
Rocker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saibot.
Rocker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crunch! Rocker slams his shin into Saibot's torso.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rocker.
Rocker cracks Saibot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saibot throws a low kick, looking for Rocker's leg but Rocker calmly moves out of range.
Rocker throws a push kick but Saibot slaps the foot to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Rocker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rocker 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Rocker!

Ricky Rocker retains his welterweight title!
Ricky Rocker 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: Syn 465 - Gymer vs. Bustamante     
Date:   Aug 21, 2016
#R1#
Kiddi misses with a lunging right hand
and Saibot counters with a low kick, right behind Kiddi 's knee.
Kiddi misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kiddi. That's going to slow Saibot down.
Kiddi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saibot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Kiddi throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Kiddi moved out of range nicely.
Kiddi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Saibot blocks it well.
Kiddi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kiddi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Galdra Kiddi has been cut.
Saibot throws a right and a left that Kiddi avoids nicely.
Saibot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kiddi misses with a jab to the body
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiddi throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kiddi tries a head kick but it misses.
Saibot seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Galdra Kiddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kiddi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kiddi misses with a double jab
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiddi misses with a hook
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiddi doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Saibot counters with a nice right hand that sends Kiddi toppling to the canvas! Kiddi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Saibot finish him?!#ROC#
Kiddi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiddi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saibot counters with a big left hand that crumples Kiddi! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noob Saibot!
A very excited looking Noob Saibot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Syn 460 - Gymer vs. Borschev     
Date:   Aug 01, 2016
#R1#
A jab from Tights misses.
Saibot looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tights scores with a hook to the body. Saibot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saibot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saibot lands with a nice body punch.
Tights moves out of range as Saibot throws a body kick.
Saibot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saibot jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saibot.
Tights just misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot throws a lazy body kick
and Saibot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Tights tries to clinch but Saibot is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Saibot misses its target.
Tights dips to his left and cracks Saibot with an uppercut!
Tights connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saibot's hands.
A head kick by Saibot misses
and Tights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Tights misses the target.
Saibot went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tights rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Tights is looking to clinch but Saibot is avoiding it.
Saibot throws a big counter combination but Tights scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tights fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tights misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Saibot explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tights throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saibot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Tights tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saibot counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Tights looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Tights manages to avoid it.
Tights doesn't manage to clinch there - Saibot circles away.
Saibot went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Saibot gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A nice combination there by Saibot.
Tights throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saibot.
Saibot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body punch from Tights.
Tights misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saibot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Tights's shoulder, as Tights tries to avoid the shot.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Tights saw that one coming.#T4#
Saibot throws a low kick, looking for Tights's leg but Tights calmly moves out of range.
Saibot lands with an overhand left.
Saibot cracks Tights with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Pimbo Tights has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tights scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Tights does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tights scores with a jab to the head.
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 Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pimbo Tights'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#
Tights jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Tights throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot throws a hook but Tights avoids it easily.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tights.
Tights scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tights moves into the clinch successfully.
Tights misses with an elbow over the top.
Tights lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Tights lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Tights lands an elbow inside.
Tights tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saibot avoids it.
Tights throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tights tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saibot avoids it.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Tights avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Tights misses with an elbow over the top.
Saibot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tights missing with knees to the body.
Saibot has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC#
Saibot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tights tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saibot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Saibot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tights misses with a body shot
and Saibot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tights throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
And Saibot counters with a quick kick to the body but Tights blocks it.
Tights pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2##CL2#
Tights rushes Saibot and presses him up against the cage.
Tights lands an elbow just above Saibot 's eye.
Tights misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saibot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Tights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tights landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tights fails to land.
Saibot blocks an elbow strike from Tights.
Saibot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saibot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pimbo Tights seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Tights.
Tights misses with an elbow over the top.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tights lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Tights can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Saibot.
Tights blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saibot.
Tights misses with some punches. #BC#
Saibot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tights looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saibot throws a big counter combination but Tights scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tights fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saibot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saibot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saibot slips under a jab from Tights.
Saibot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tights with a jab.#T4#
Tights scores with the left hand. Saibot knows he should have avoided that one.
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tights.
Saibot lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tights tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tights throws an overhand right that lands on Saibot's shoulder, as Saibot tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tights takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick lands from Saibot.
Tights tries to clinch
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pimbo Tights will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tights tries to close the distance and clinch but Saibot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tights connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tights misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Saibot counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tights! Saibot lets Tights back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Tights is rocked!
Tights misses with a hook.
Tights throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Saibot lands a big right hand that sends Tights crashing to the mat! Saibot stays standing though and waves Tights back to his feet!
Tights is still on wobbly legs! Can Saibot finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot finds Tights's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Tights flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Saibot lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Tights will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Syn 453 - Great American Bash     
Date:   Jun 30, 2016
#R1#
Saming throws a jab when Saibot was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Saming lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saibot doesn't seem phased though.
Saming tries to clinch but Saibot moves away
and Saibot counters with a body kick that stops Saming in his tracks momentarily.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Saming slips the punch.
Saibot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saming.
Saming throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saibot feints a counter leg kick.
Saming throws a sloppy head kick and Saibot moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Saming moves into the clinch.
Saibot misses with a punch to the body.
Saming misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saibot.
Saming controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Saming as the two fighters clinch.
Saming taking a breather.
Saming has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Saibot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saming or not.
Saming misses with a knee strike.
Saming lands with a right to the head.
Saming lands a knee to the body.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Saming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saming struggles to land a body shot inside as Saibot controls his hands.
Saming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saming misses with the head strike.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saming. #BC2#
Saibot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saibot cracks the inside of Saming's front leg. #T2#
Saming ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Saming throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saming throws a solid leg kick but Saibot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saming.
Saibot tries a head kick but it misses.
Saming tries to clinch there but Saibot circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Saming counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Saibot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saming.
A lazy body kick from Saming
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Sud Saming has been cut.
Saming lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Saming thows a body kick. Saibot tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Saming was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saming is looking for a counter combo.
Saming lands a nice shot that snaps Saibot's head back.
Saibot moves out of range of the leg kick from Saming.
Saibot is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Saming sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saming lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saming. That's going to slow Saibot down.
Saibot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saming counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
A shot to the body from Saming misses
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Saming ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saming misses with a low kick.
Saming avoids a kick to the body.
Saming avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Saming on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot misses with a body kick.
Saming takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saibot avoids a kick to the body.
Saibot replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Saming blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sud Saming dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Saming's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Saming moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saming misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Saming swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saming throws a leg kick that misses.
Saibot shapes to counter with a head kick.
Saibot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saming finds it's way round the side to connect with Saibot's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Saming avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Saming rushes Saibot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saming tries to land knees in the clinch but Saibot avoids the damage to the body.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Saming misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saming.
Saming is trying to maintain a safe position but Saibot gets an underhook and turns Saming into the cage.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Saming.
Saming tries to land knees in the clinch but Saibot avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Saibot.
Saming takes a shot to the head.
Saibot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saming.
Saming lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Saming.
Saming throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saibot blocks it with crossed arms.
Saming lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Saming taking a breather. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saibot.
Saming throws a head punch that misses.
Saming fails to land with a short punch on the 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!
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saming misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Saming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saming lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saming.
Saming is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saibot is defending well for now.
Saibot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saibot tries to work over Saming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saming misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot is working Saming over against the cage.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Saming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saming swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saming's elbow.
Saming lands a nice knee to the body.
Saming throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot misses with some punches.
Saming is stalling here.
Saming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saming lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Saming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saming misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saming tries to throw a body punch but Saibot avoids it by throwing Saming back against the cage.
Saming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saming lands a hook that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Saming has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot. #T4#
Saming misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saibot.
Saming tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Saming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Saibot.
Saming trying to land knees to the body.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Saming fails to land.
Saming has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot. #BC2#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saming throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Saming avoids it with no problem.
Saibot slips a straight right by Saming.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saming throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saming throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Saibot counters with a nice right hand that sends Saming toppling to the canvas! Saming scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Saibot finish him?!#ROC2#
Saming is rocked!
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 Sud Saming will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Saming misses the shot to the body.
Saibot lands a jab to Saming's midsection.
Saming misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saming throws a body kick that misses.
Saibot is looking to score with low kicks.
Saming misses with a kick to the body
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Saming is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saibot blocks a head kick by Saming.
Saming looks to clinch
and Saibot counters with a huge left! Saming is in big trouble! He's backing up but Saibot isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Saming from any more damage. A dominating finish by Saibot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noob Saibot!
After winning the bout, Noob Saibot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Syn 448 - Turpin vs. Slinga     
Date:   Jun 09, 2016
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saibot enables Strange to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saibot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Strange tries to free his leg and advance position but Saibot is retaining full guard.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange is looking to work some ground and pound but Saibot has wrist control.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange tries to free his leg and advance position but Saibot is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Saibot isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Strange stacks Saibot 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 Strange!
Saibot sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot is staying active underneath Strange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strange controlling the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Saibot actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Strange is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Strange is looking for a kimura here.
Saibot has hold of Strange's hands but Strange slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strange not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strange working Saibot over with strikes.
Saibot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strange scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Strange is working for a kimura but Saibot is defending it quite comfortably.
Saibot is staying active underneath Strange, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Strange wants to work for an arm triangle but Saibot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saibot wants to improve his position but Strange is controlling well.
Saibot regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Saibot is adopting a defensive guard.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saibot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strange.
Saibot trying to keep a closed guard but Strange is proving a slippery customer.
Saibot is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Strange drops back looking for a leg! Saibot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saibot manages to kick Strange off! Strange jumps back into Saibot's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Strange'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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Strange drops back looking for a leg! Saibot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saibot manages to kick Strange off! Strange jumps back into Saibot's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Strange thuds his right hand into Saibot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saibot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strange with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Strange shoots in and gets a takedown into Saibot's guard.
Strange postures up in Saibot's guard and throws a big left but Saibot blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Strange dominated that round.
That's time! Strange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Strange tries to clinch up
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Saibot finds it's way through Strange's defenses.
Strange slips under a jab from Saibot.
Strange moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strange lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the body from Strange misses
and Saibot counters with a big right hand! Oh Strange is in trouble here! Saibot follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noob Saibot!
A very excited looking Noob Saibot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Simon Strange had this to say: 'FFS, can't seem to catch a break at the moment.'.

 

Event: Syn 441 - Ratore vs. Slinga     
Date:   May 16, 2016
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Saibot
and Kukko counters with a one-two to the body.
Kukko checks a leg kick nicely.
Kukko scores with a jab.
Kukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kukko throws out a counter right but Saibot avoids it with no problem.
Saibot throws a solid leg kick but Kukko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saibot.
Saibot lands a glancing blow to the side of Kukko's head.
Saibot lands with a right hand.
Kukko avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kukko manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Kukko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Kukko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saibot catches Kukko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saibot scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Saibot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kukko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saibot checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Saibot misses the target.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Kukko counters with a straight right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kukko 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.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kukko moves away.
Saibot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kukko is able to avoid easily.
Kukko moves out of range as Saibot throws a body kick.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko.
Saibot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Kukko lands.
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saibot misses with a low kick.
Saibot tried to score with a low kick but Kukko checks it.
Kukko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Kukko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kukko throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kukko slips a jab from Saibot.
Saibot backing away here, and Kukko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot scores with a head kick.
Saibot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kukko feints the counter takedown.
Saibot throws a body punch but Kukko moves out of range.
A jab from Saibot finds it's way through Kukko's defenses. #T3#
Saibot takes one to the side of the head.
Noob Saibot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Kukko avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Kukko lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot throws a leg kick but Kukko moved away.
Saibot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Kukko moved out of range nicely.
Kukko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot scores with a hook.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Saibot throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kukko counters with a shoot takedown. Saibot fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Kukko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kukko throws a big elbow that misses.
Saibot is trying to control the position but Kukko postures up.
Kukko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kukko lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Saibot connects with a solid leg kick.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kukko can do to turn this around?
Kukko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kukko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saibot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kukko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saibot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kukko.
Kukko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saibot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kukko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saibot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left and a right from Saibot both land. Nice combination.
Saibot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kukko.
Saibot cracks Kukko with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1##TD2#
Kukko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kukko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kukko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Saibot is looking for a sweep.
Kukko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Saibot is avoiding damage well.
Saibot is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Kukko lands a nice forearm strike.
Kukko controlling from side mount.
Kukko throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Kukko lands a few punches from side control.
Kukko misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Kukko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kukko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kukko in side control, throwing shots but Saibot defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kukko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kukko trying to control the action but Saibot is working from the bottom.
Kukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saibot wants to improve his position but Kukko is controlling well.
Kukko trying to control from half guard but Saibot is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Kukko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kukko prevents Saibot from improving his position.
Saibot wants to control the action here but instead Kukko manages to pass to full mount!
Kukko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Saibot tries to lock up and control but Kukko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kukko looking to finish Saibot with some ground and pound. This is bad for Saibot!
Kukko with good strikes from the mount here!
Kukko lands a big elbow.
Kukko trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Saibot wants to hold on but Kukko pushes him away.
Kukko with shots to the head and body - Saibot looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kukko controlling his opponent.
Kukko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Saibot manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot trying to control but Kukko postures up.
Kukko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kukko slips a nice elbow through Saibot's hands, connecting with Saibot's forehead.
Kukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saibot keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokki Kukko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Saibot.
Kukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Kukko ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Kukko feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot lands a right hook to the body.
Saibot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kukko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saibot throws a leg kick but Kukko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saibot misses with a body kick.#T1#
Saibot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kukko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kukko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kukko dives in and grabs Saibot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saibot pushes down on Kukko's head and hops out.
Some bone on bone action there as Kukko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot misses with a low kick as Kukko jumps back.
A punch lands to the side of Kukko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saibot misses with a jab to the body
and Kukko counters with a nice uppercut.
Saibot pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kukko is out of range and Saibot settles back down.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Saibot gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Kukko counter with a right hand.
Kukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Kukko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kukko flicks out a counter leg kick but Saibot steps away.
Saibot misses with an uppercut
letting Kukko counter with a right hand.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Kukko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kukko counter with a right hand.
Kukko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown but Saibot shows good takedown defense.
Kukko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Noob Saibot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokki Kukko.#T3#
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko.
A countering left hand to the body from Kukko misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kukko. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saibot. That's going to slow Kukko down.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Kukko.
Kukko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saibot scores with a decent looking hook.
Kukko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saibot throws a sloppy head kick and Kukko moves out of range easily. #T4#
Saibot stuns Kukko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saibot.
Saibot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kukko finds it's way round the side to connect with Saibot's head.
Kukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
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!
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Kukko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saibot keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Saibot is controlling Kukko's posture.
Kukko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saibot 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!

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

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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