Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TGC SF 1: Man vs Bruyne
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruyne.
Bruyne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Bruyne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man throws a good cross that connects.
Bruyne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bruyne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bruyne looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man flicks out a counter leg kick but Bruyne steps away.
Bruyne throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Man avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bruyne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Man sizes up Bruyne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bruyne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Bruyne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bruyne misses with a leg kick
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Man is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bruyne misses with a body shot.
Bruyne checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bruyne is out of range and Man settles back down.
Bruyne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man misses with a body shot.
Bruyne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man lands an overhand right.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Bruyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bruyne is looking for a counter combo.
Bruyne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man 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 Bruyne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bruyne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fook Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruyne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Bruyne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bruyne blocks the body kick.
Man misses with a low kick.
Bruyne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Man's waist but Man gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bruyne off to one side.
Man connects with the punch.
Bruyne moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Bruyne goes for a double leg but Man avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Man continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man slips under a jab from Bruyne.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Man motions for Bruyne to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Man explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bruyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruyne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick.
Bruyne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Man misses with a body shot.
Bruyne slips under a jab from Man.
A clash of legs there as Bruyne blocks the low kick.
Bruyne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruyne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bruyne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bruyne chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Man throws a solid leg kick but Bruyne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bruyne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Man - the referee stops the clock and Bruyne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Man. Bruyne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Bruyne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice jab there from Man.
Man is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bruyne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruyne throws out the jab.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man slips a jab from Bruyne.
Bruyne moves out of range of the leg kick from Man.
Man takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bruyne scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man swings for the body but Bruyne moves out of range.
Man misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruyne is just out of range.
Bruyne throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man misses with a body kick.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bruyne misses with a straight left.
Man misses with an uppercut. Bruyne saw that one coming.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Man.
Bruyne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Bruyne checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bruyne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruyne lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruyne. That's going to slow Man down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fook Man 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruyne. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruyne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bruyne looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Man with a nice cross.
Bruyne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Bruyne avoids a kick to the body.
Man moves out of range as Bruyne strikes.
A big left from Bruyne misses.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man throws a jab when Bruyne was well out of range.
Man looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bruyne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Man - the referee stops the clock and Bruyne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Man. Bruyne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Man connects with the punch.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruyne is just out of range.
Man 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.
Bruyne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruyne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bruyne misses with a hook.
Fook Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Bruyne throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Bruyne misses with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bruyne might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne.
Man scores with a body shot.
Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bruyne will feel that in the morning.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bruyne misses with a body kick.
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Man's head.
Man throws a front kick aimed at Bruyne's knee but Bruyne avoids it well.
Man slips a jab from Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man feints a counter leg kick.
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bruyne in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Bruyne.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruyne misses with a low kick as Man jumps back.
Man misses with a body punch
and Bruyne counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bruyne throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
Bruyne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bruyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruyne.
Man looks for the body kick but Bruyne saw that one coming.
Bruyne scores with a punch to the head.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bruyne.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
Bruyne looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Bruyne backing away here, and Man unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bruyne throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Bruyne misses its intended target.
Bruyne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Man ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruyne. That's going to slow Man down.
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Bruyne throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Man.
Bruyne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruyne walks into a stiff left hand from Man.
Bruyne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Man's calf.
Man is looking to chop away at Bruyne's legs.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Bruyne misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bruyne blocks a leg kick.
Bruyne misses the shot to the body.
Man stuns Bruyne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Bruyne tries a low kick but Man avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruyne throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruyne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruyne is looking to counter punch.
Man connects with a leg kick. Bruyne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Man looks to land a body kick but Bruyne moved away.
Man slips under a jab from Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a looping left.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bruyne has time to react.
Bruyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A combination from Bruyne does no damage.
Bruyne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man tries a low kick but Bruyne avoids it.
Man looks to land a body kick but Bruyne moved away.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bruyne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fook Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Man slips a jab from Bruyne.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Bruyne connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
Bruyne throws a push kick but Man slaps the foot to one side.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Bruyne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruyne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bruyne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Bruyne defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Bruyne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick.
Bruyne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne lands a slapping body shot.
Man slips a jab from Bruyne.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Man throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Bruyne misses with a jab to the body
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Man throws a chopping leg kick but Bruyne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bruyne slips under a jab.
Bruyne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bruyne scores with a body shot.
Man throws a push kick but Bruyne slaps the foot to one side.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man avoids the body shot from Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man looks to land a body kick but Bruyne moved away.
Bruyne throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruyne's head backwards.
Bruyne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Man's head backwards.
Bruyne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bruyne throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Bruyne throws a hook but Man blocks it.#T2#
Man jabs Bruyne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Man wants to slow Bruyne down by chopping away at his legs.
Man throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruyne shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Man eats them both and turns towards Bruyne to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bruyne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
A clash of legs there as Man blocks the low kick.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruyne scores with a nice head shot.
Man throws a low kick but Bruyne avoids it.
Bruyne blocks a low kick nicely.
Bruyne avoids the body shot from Man.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Man coming out on top.
Man checks a low kick from Bruyne.
Bruyne is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bruyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Bruyne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Man feints and then cracks Bruyne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruyne down.
Man motions for Bruyne to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Bruyne. Those never looked like landing.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Man avoids the body shot from Bruyne.
Bruyne moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Bruyne misses the jab.
Bruyne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Bruyne throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Bruyne throws a solid leg kick but Man takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bruyne.
Bruyne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man digs a good body shot into Bruyne's ribs.
Man misses with a hook
and Bruyne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bruyne lands a two punch combo.
Man lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Man moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Man ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Man looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bruyne connects with the punch.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Man - that will leave a mark!
Bruyne tries to land a leg kick but Man saw it coming and moves away.
Bruyne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bruyne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man counters with a nice kick to the body.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bruyne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man misses with a hook. Bruyne ducked under it nicely.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Bruyne. Those never looked like landing.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Bruyne walks into a stiff left hand from Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man scores with a kick to the body.
Man tries to land a front kick but Bruyne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Bruyne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man dodges the punch combination from Bruyne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Fook Man just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
A jab from Man does it's job there.
Man throws a good cross that connects.
Good work by Bruyne as he checks the leg kick.
Bruyne will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bruyne throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Bruyne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruyne.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Bruyne feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bruyne feints and then cracks Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man down.
Bruyne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bruyne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Bruyne blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Bruyne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Man sprawls well initially but Bruyne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Man trying to control the position. #T1#
Bruyne stands up over Man, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Man keeping moving, preventing Bruyne from controlling successfully.
Bruyne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bruyne working some strikes from top position.
Bruyne postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Man wants to stand and escape but Bruyne is having none of it.
Bruyne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Man keeping moving, preventing Bruyne from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bruyne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Man trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bruyne.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruyne's head backwards.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Bruyne wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Bruyne throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Bruyne thuds a left hand into Man's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target. #T3#
Bruyne tries to move into range but Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a looping left.
Man blocks a jab.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Bruyne misses with a straight right.
Man throws a jab when Bruyne was well out of range.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruyne.
Bruyne misses the jab.
Man scores with a jab.
Man throws a chopping leg kick but Bruyne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bruyne slips under a jab from Man.
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man lunges at Bruyne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bruyne's hand.
Man misses with a low kick. #T4#
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bruyne shoots in and drives through. Man sprawls well.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Bruyne does it's job there.
Bruyne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruyne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A thudding body kick lands there by Man!
Man staying out of range there.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man wants to slow Bruyne down by chopping away at his legs.
Man connects with a body shot that sends Bruyne's belly button to the back.
Man misses with a hook.
Bruyne scores with a push kick.
Bruyne blocks the body kick.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Bruyne was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Man.
Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bruyne avoids a kick to the body.
Man misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fook Man dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bruyne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Bruyne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Man throws a push kick but Bruyne slaps the foot to one side.
Bruyne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Bruyne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Bruyne throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
Man misses with a body shot.
Bruyne misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bruyne's hands.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Man misses.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Bruyne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
A solid body kick from Man.
Nice shot by Man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruyne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Man lands the left hand.#T1#
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bruyne misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruyne misses the target.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bruyne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bruyne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.
Man throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Man lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man's corner calls for a 1-2. Man obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bruyne dives in and grabs Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Man pushes down on Bruyne's head and hops out.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
Bruyne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
Man moves out of range as Bruyne strikes.
Bruyne swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Bruyne attempts a counter takedown but Man avoids it well and moves away.
Man slips a straight right by Bruyne.
Bruyne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bruyne throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
Man now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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.
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick.
Bruyne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruyne lands with a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Bruyne.
Man connects with a right hand. Bruyne shakes it off.
Man is looking to slow Bruyne down with leg kicks. #T3#
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bruyne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruyne.
Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice combination there by Bruyne.
Bruyne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bruyne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from Bruyne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bruyne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bruyne's sensitive parts.
Man blocks a jab.
Bruyne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Man moves out of range as Bruyne strikes.
Man scores with a jab.
Man misses with a looping left.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Bruyne misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Man misses with a body kick.
Bruyne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruyne.
Man scores with a nice head shot.
Man staying out of range there.
Bruyne connects with a body shot.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bruyne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bruyne walks into a left hand.
Fook Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruyne misses the target.
Man cracks a nice hook into Bruyne's ribs.
Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Man checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man scores with a jab. Bruyne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man throws a front kick that sends Bruyne stumbling back into the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fook Man!

Event: CEC 600
Date: Jul 11, 2018

#R1#
Laine misses with a looping right.
Bruyne lands a jab.
Laine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bruyne motions for Laine to come forward. Bruyne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Bruyne 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.
Laine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bruyne's calf.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine checks a leg kick.
Bruyne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bruyne scores with a nice head shot.
A left lands for Bruyne.
Bruyne walks into a straight right hand from Laine.
Laine slips a jab from Bruyne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Bruyne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bruyne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
A punch lands to the side of Bruyne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Bruyne's shoulder, as Bruyne tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Bruyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Bruyne lands a nice hook to Laine's body. Laine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laine is looking to chop away at Bruyne's legs.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruyne.
Laine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Laine scores with a shot to the body.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Bruyne throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Bruyne moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Bruyne throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruyne missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bruyne's hands.
Bruyne throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Laine checks a low kick from Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne is looking to score with low kicks.
Bruyne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bruyne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Laine.
Bruyne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Bruyne
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine works the jab nicely.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine goes for a double leg but Bruyne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bruyne continues to drive forward.
Laine sizes up Bruyne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bruyne throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Bruyne pushes Laine away with a front kick.
Bruyne scores with a hook to the body. Laine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Bruyne connects with the punch.
Bruyne avoids the head kick by Laine.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Bruyne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laine scores with a hook to the body. Bruyne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Laine misses the target.
Laine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine throws a leg kick but Bruyne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Laine misses.
Laine avoids the body shot from Bruyne.
Bruyne lands a jab.
Bruyne lands a front kick.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Laine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bruyne connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine punishes Bruyne's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Laine moved away.
Some wild striking there from Laine.
Bruyne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Laine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laine misses with a straight left.
A jab from Bruyne misses.
Laine attempts a counter takedown but Bruyne avoids it well and moves away.
Laine is looking to clinch.
Bruyne takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bruyne scrambles back to his feet.
Bruyne throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruyne is just out of range.
Laine misses with a left hand
letting Bruyne counter with a right hand.
Laine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bruyne counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Bruyne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine misses with a right hand
and Bruyne counters with a stiff right hand.
Bruyne throws out a powerful jab.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bruyne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but De Bruyne will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bruyne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laine is out of range and Bruyne settles back down.
Laine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Bruyne misses with a body kick.
Laine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bruyne is out of range.
Laine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruyne.
Bruyne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Laine misses with the body kick
and Bruyne counters with a two punch combo.
Bruyne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Bruyne misses its intended target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laine.
Bruyne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruyne.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bruyne looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bruyne digs a good body shot into Laine's ribs.#T1#
Bruyne tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bruyne lands with a nice body kick.
Laine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laine lands a jab to Bruyne's midsection.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Bruyne moves away and avoids it.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Bruyne throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Bruyne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bruyne slips under a jab.
Laine lands a jab to the head.
Bruyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bruyne! But no joy.
Laine scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Bruyne jabs Laine right on the nose. Laine blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Bruyne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bruyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bruyne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laine circles away quickly and effectively.
Laine fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bruyne just manages to avoid it.
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Bruyne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruyne throws a leg kick
and Laine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bruyne lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Laine throws a hook but Bruyne blocks it.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruyne misses with a looping left.
Laine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bruyne on the side of the head.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
Laine throws the left hand but Bruyne avoids the punch easily.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bruyne's waist but Bruyne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laine off to one side.
Laine throws a low kick but Bruyne avoids it.
Bruyne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Bruyne misses with a looping left.
Bruyne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bruyne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Bruyne.
A big left from Laine misses.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Laine catches Bruyne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bruyne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bruyne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Laine lunges at Bruyne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bruyne's hand.
Laine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Bruyne counters with a body kick.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Bruyne's shoulder, as Bruyne tries to avoid the shot.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Laine tries to work over Bruyne's front leg with a kick but Bruyne checks it.
Laine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bruyne to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine misses with an uppercut. Bruyne saw that one coming.#T4#
Bruyne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bruyne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laine is able to avoid easily.
Laine throws a leg kick but Bruyne checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laine.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Laine.
Bruyne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Laine misses the target.
Laine shoots in looking for a takedown. Bruyne tries to sprawl out of it but Laine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bruyne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruyne jabs Laine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bruyne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
A big left from Bruyne misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine slips under a jab.
Bruyne looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Bruyne lands a nice looking body shot.
Laine slips under a jab.
Bruyne connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but De Bruyne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Bruyne looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Laine slips a straight right by Bruyne.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruyne's head backwards.
Bruyne misses the jab.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laine misses with a low kick as Bruyne jumps back.
A punch lands to the side of Laine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bruyne scores with the left hand. Laine knows he should have avoided that one.
Bruyne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Laine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bruyne throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a low kick but Bruyne avoids it.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laine connects with a nice looking jab.
Laine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruyne scores with a nice body kick.
Bruyne misses with a straight left. #T1#
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Laine misses with the combination.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bruyne's head.
Laine looks to throw the jab but Bruyne is out of range.
Laine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruyne can pounce on him.
Bruyne lands a jab to Laine's midsection.
Bruyne misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Bruyne. Beautiful body shot.
Laine connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Laine misses.
Bruyne throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Bruyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bruyne 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Bruyne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laine will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Laine throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne clobbers Laine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Laine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Laine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bruyne counters with an outside leg kick.
Laine shoots in but Bruyne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A clash of legs there as Laine blocks the low kick.
Bruyne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bruyne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bruyne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bruyne throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Laine half committed to a counter leg kick.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruyne is just out of range.
Bruyne is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Bruyne throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne 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.
Laine blocks a jab.
Bruyne lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bruyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Bruyne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruyne clobbers Laine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bruyne.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Bruyne moves away and avoids it.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bruyne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bruyne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Laine will feel that in the morning.
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Laine.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruyne swinging wildly here.
Bruyne misses the jab.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bruyne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laine.
Bruyne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laine is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Bruyne misses.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Laine.
Laine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bruyne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laine scrambles back to his feet.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Bruyne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruyne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick
and Bruyne counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but De Bruyne just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Bruyne connects with a body shot that sends Laine's belly button to the back.
Bruyne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Bruyne throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruyne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bruyne as he jumps to the side.
Laine scores with a sloppy right hand. Bruyne should have avoided that one.
Bruyne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine avoids the body shot from Bruyne.
Laine shoots and misses
and Bruyne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bruyne.
Laine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bruyne in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Bruyne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine slips a straight right by Bruyne.
Laine tries a low kick but Bruyne avoids it.
Bruyne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bruyne feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
A big left from Bruyne misses. #T1#
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruyne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Bruyne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Laine tries to clinch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Bruyne lands a slapping body shot.
Bruyne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Bruyne does it's job there.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bruyne's head.
Bruyne punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
Bruyne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Laine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pako Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bruyne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Laine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Bruyne tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine scores with a nice head shot.
Laine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bruyne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruyne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruyne was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Bruyne lands a jab to Laine's midsection.
Nice jab there from Bruyne.
Bruyne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruyne. That's going to slow Laine down.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bruyne blocks a head kick by Laine.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
Bruyne misses with a hook.
Laine scores with a jab to the body.
Bruyne misses with a hook.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Laine is looking to slow Bruyne down with leg kicks.
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Bruyne's head.
Bruyne misses with a kick to the body.
Bruyne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine moves in looking to clinch but Bruyne pushes him off.#T4#
Nice body kick from Bruyne.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Bruyne counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laine 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 Bruyne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bruyne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Bruyne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruyne. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine slips a straight right by Bruyne.
A left lands for Bruyne.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bruyne.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruyne.
Laine throws a leg kick but Bruyne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laine shoots in and drives through. Bruyne sprawls well.
Bruyne tries a quick counter leg kick but Laine is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bruyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Laine lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot lands for Bruyne.
Laine checks the leg kick.
Laine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Laine misses.
Bruyne throws a leg kick that misses.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruyne was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruyne. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruyne can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bruyne lands with a straight right. Laine didn't see that one coming.
Laine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bruyne finds it's way round the side to connect with Laine's head.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruyne walks into a stiff left hand from Laine.#T1#
Laine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bruyne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bruyne misses with a leg kick
and Laine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Bruyne's shoulder, as Bruyne tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Bruyne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bruyne throws a front kick aimed at Laine's knee but Laine avoids it well. #CL#
Laine darts in and clinches Bruyne up against the cage.
Bruyne misses with some punches. #BC2#
Bruyne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bruyne - that will leave a mark!
Laine throws a nice looking combination but Bruyne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bruyne slips under a jab.
Bruyne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Laine misses.
Pako Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bruyne misses with a body shot. #TD#
Laine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bruyne is trying to defend but Laine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Laine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bruyne trying to control from the bottom.
Bruyne keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Laine works his way into full mount!
Laine throwing strikes but Bruyne uses the opportunity to regain half guard.#T3#
Bruyne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laine.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine looks to land a strike but Bruyne avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bruyne is adopting a defensive guard.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruyne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laine 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.
Laine looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bruyne wants to stand up but Laine is controlling him.
Bruyne wants to improve his position but instead Laine has moved into half guard.
Bruyne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Laine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laine wants to pass to mount but Bruyne is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pako Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bruyne 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... De Bruyne!
De Bruyne took some time post fight to say the following; 'Peel Steel, you absolutely suck'.

Event: GAMMA#716 Goodman v Jones
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Nice body punch from Sarkisyan.
Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarkisyan.
A counter left hand to the body from Bruyne misses its target.
Sarkisyan checks the leg kick.
Sarkisyan swinging wildly here.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Sarkisyan checks it.
Sarkisyan scores with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bruyne.
Sarkisyan misses with a hook to the body
and Sarkisyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sarkisyan looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarkisyan misses with a straight left.
Crunch! Sarkisyan slams his shin into Bruyne's torso.
The crowd cheers as Sarkisyan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bruyne doesn't seem phased though.
Sarkisyan misses with a looping left.#T1#
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Sarkisyan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sarkisyan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bruyne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sarkisyan.
Nice defenses there by Bruyne.
Bruyne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sarkisyan throws an off balance right hand
and Bruyne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Bruyne misses.
Aharon Sarkisyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarkisyan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sarkisyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sarkisyan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bruyne's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Bruyne.
Bruyne 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.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Sarkisyan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sarkisyan.
Bruyne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bruyne fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sarkisyan just manages 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!
Sarkisyan cracks Bruyne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sarkisyan misses with a leg kick.
Sarkisyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan misses with an uppercut. Bruyne saw that one coming.
Sarkisyan misses with a looping right.
Sarkisyan throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sarkisyan throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Sarkisyan.#T3#
Sarkisyan scores with a jab to the head.
Bruyne moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bruyne on the side of the head.
Bruyne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarkisyan moves out of range as Bruyne strikes.
Sarkisyan throws a low kick but Bruyne moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bruyne misses the target.
Bruyne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sarkisyan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sarkisyan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bruyne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from Sarkisyan misses.
Bruyne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bruyne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Bruyne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sarkisyan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruyne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sarkisyan to score with a decent uppercut.
Bruyne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sarkisyan lands with a shot to the body.
Sarkisyan throws a head kick that misses.
Sarkisyan throws a big shot that misses.
Sarkisyan keeps Bruyne at a distance using the push kick.
Sarkisyan cracks the inside of Bruyne's front leg.
Bruyne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sarkisyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bruyne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aharon Sarkisyan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bruyne staying out of range there.
Bruyne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aharon Sarkisyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sarkisyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Bruyne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bruyne 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.
Sarkisyan throws a hook but Bruyne blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bruyne misses the target.
Bruyne scores with a head kick. #ROC#
Sarkisyan is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Aharon Sarkisyan has been cut.
Sarkisyan misses with a leg kick
and Bruyne rattles Sarkisyan with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Sarkisyan tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Bruyne dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Sarkisyan stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). De Bruyne!
Post fight, an emotional De Bruyne said 'Peel Steel, you absolutely suck'.

Event: GAMMA#712 Keenan v Ramos
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Springs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Springs moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruyne.
A shot in the inside from Springs.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruyne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Springss head.
Bruyne misses with some punches.
Springs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Bruyne.
Springs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bruynes head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Bruyne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Bruyne manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Springs misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bruyne! But no joy.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruyne. That's going to slow Springs down.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruyne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Springs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bruyne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bruyne misses with a straight right. #T1#
Bruyne misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Springs.
Springs swings for the body but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bruyne throws a leg kick
and Springs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bruyne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Springs lands the left hand.
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
Bruyne sizes up Springs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Springs misses the jab.
Springs checks the leg kick.
Springs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
Jab, jab by Springs - just one landing.
Springs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Bruyne responds with a good body kick, but Springs manages to step out the way in time.
Bruyne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Springs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Bruyne misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Bruyne misses
and Springs counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruyne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Bruyne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Springs. Springs obviously looking to wear him down.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne takes one to the side of the head.
Bruyne misses with a straight right.
Springs is looking to counter the offense by Bruyne and move into the clinch.
Springs misses with a body kick.
Springs 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.
Bruyne takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Springs 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 Bruyne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bruyne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Springs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruyne throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Springs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruyne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bruyne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
Springs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bruyne. Bruyne obviously looking to wear him down.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bruyne takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruyne.
Nice body punch from Bruyne.
Springs lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Bruyne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bruyne is looking to chop away at Springs's legs.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. Springs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Springs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruyne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Nice defenses there by Springs.
Springs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruyne.
Springs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bruyne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bruyne defending well as Springs loads up on a big left hand.
Springs scores with a leg kick.
Bruyne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Springs swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bruyne moves out of range as Springs throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.#T4#
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruyne thows a leg kick but Springs checks it
and Springs counters with a leg kick.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Bruyne defending well as Springs loads up on a big left hand.
Bruyne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Springs.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Springs.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruyne feints a counter leg kick.
Bruyne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Springs.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruyne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bruyne scores with a shot to the body.
Bruyne misses with a hook to the body
and Springs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Springs feints and then cracks Bruyne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruyne down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Bruyne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Springs is able to avoid easily.
Bruyne tries to score with a low kick but Springs moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Springs 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 Randy Springs 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.
#R2#
Springs cracks Bruyne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bruyne checks a leg kick nicely.
Bruyne throws a low kick, looking for Springs's leg but Springs calmly moves out of range.
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Bruyne throws a solid leg kick but Springs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bruyne.
Springs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Springs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bruyne swats away the attempt to clinch by Springs.
Springs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne slips a straight right by Springs.
Springs throws a jab when Bruyne was well out of range.
Bruyne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bruyne throws an overhand right that lands on Springs's shoulder, as Springs tries to avoid the shot.
Springs misses with a hook.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Bruyne looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range. #T1#
Bruyne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Bruyne
and Springs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Springs moves out of range as Bruyne strikes.
Bruyne tries to work over Springs's front leg with a kick but Springs checks it.
Springs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bruyne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bruyne! But no joy.
Bruyne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Springs throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.
Springs lands a slapping body shot.
Springs throws a jab when Bruyne was well out of range.
Springs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bruyne.
Bruyne looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
Springs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Springs misses with a body kick.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Springs has Bruyne up against the cage in a clinch.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
Springs pushes Bruyne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Springs. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Springs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruyne.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Springs.
Bruyne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Springs lands a right hand.
Springs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Springs digs a right hand into Bruyne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bruyne's gas tank.
Bruyne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Springs blocking some punches.
Springs pushes Bruyne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land.
Bruyne working aggressively here.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Bruyne.
Springs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bruyne is trying to break the clinch but Springs has him pressed against the cage.
Springs working aggressively here.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne lands a hook that snaps the head of Springs backwards. #T3#
Bruyne working aggressively here.
Bruyne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow. #BC2#
Bruyne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Springs.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bruyne lands with a good body shot.
Bruyne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Bruyne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bruyne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Springs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bruyne tries to work over Springs's front leg with a kick but Springs checks it.
Bruyne moves out of range of the leg kick from Springs.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruyne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Springs connects with a crisp jab.
Springs 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.
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.#T4#
Springs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bruyne feints a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruyne looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
Springs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bruyne staying out of range there.
Bruyne throws the kick towards the body but Springs avoids it.
Bruyne thumps Springs with a low kick.
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Springs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Springs misses with a body kick.
Springs misses the jab.
Bruyne throws a looping overhand right but Springs ducks down to avoid it.
Springs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bruyne is out of range.
Springs throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bruyne to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruyne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Springs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bruyne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Springs scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs 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#
A clash of legs there as Springs blocks the low kick.
De Bruyne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Bruyne swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Springs instigates a clinch.
Bruyne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Bruyne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Springs tries to throw a body punch but Bruyne avoids it by throwing Springs back against the cage.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruyne blocking some punches.
Springs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bruyne digs a right hand into Springs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Springs's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Bruyne.
Bruyne tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Bruyne back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Randy Springs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Springs misses with some punches.
Springs takes a shot to the head.
Bruyne misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
Still in the clinch, Springs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Springs misses with the head strike. #T1#
Bruyne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs trying to stall but Bruyne improves his position.
Springs is working Bruyne over against the cage.
Springs blocking some punches.
Springs tries to throw a body punch but Bruyne avoids it by throwing Springs back against the cage.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Springs.
Bruyne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Springs lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Springs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs working aggressively here.
Springs takes a shot to the head.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Bruyne.
A nice right hand lands inside from Springs.
Bruyne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Bruyne.
Springs trying to control the position but instead, Bruyne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Springs into the cage.
Springs tries to throw a body punch but Bruyne avoids it by throwing Springs back against the cage.
A short right from Bruyne on the inside.
Springs blocking some punches.
Bruyne working aggressively here.
Bruyne is leaning against Springs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bruyne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs tries to work over Bruyne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Bruyne controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Springs misses with some punches.
Bruyne has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
Bruyne scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruyne. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Springs scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Bruyne as the two fighters clinch.
Springs lands a shot to the body.
Springs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bruyne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Springss head.
Bruyne swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruyne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bruyne.
Springs blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bruyne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Springs lands with a right to the head.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Bruyne controls the action.
Bruyne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruyne's elbow.
Bruyne pushes Springs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bruyne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Springs scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Springs stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with the head strike.
Bruyne scores with a shoulder strike.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruyne has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
Bruyne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruyne blocks an uppercut.
Springs misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruyne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with some punches.
Springs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Bruyne controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to De Bruyne.
Well Springs 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Springs!
After winning the bout, Randy Springs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#708 Goodman v Verama
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Bruyne defending well as Emelienko loads up on a big left hand.
Emelienko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelienko throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Emelienko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bruyne throws out a counter right but Emelienko avoids it with no problem.
Bruyne connects with a body shot that sends Emelienko's belly button to the back.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Bruyne checks it.
Bruyne scores with a shot to the body.
Emelienko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been informed that Bruyne has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne.
Bruyne throws out a counter right but Emelienko avoids it with no problem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Emelienko, right into the meat.
Bruyne throws the left hand but Emelienko avoids the punch easily.
Emelienko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Bruyne flicks out a counter leg kick but Emelienko steps away.
Emelienko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne digs a good body shot into Emelienko's ribs.
Bruyne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Despite the aggression on Bruyne's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Emelienko stuffs the takedown attempt from Bruyne. Bruyne gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelienko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Emelienko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Bruyne avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Bruyne cracks Emelienko with an open hand slap.
Emelienko scores with a shot to the body.
Emelienko takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne looks to land a right hand but Emelienko moved out of range.
Bruyne throws a solid leg kick but Emelienko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bruyne.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelienko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
Emelienko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruyne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Bruyne.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bruyne.
Bruyne walks into a left hand.
Bruyne misses with a body shot.
Emelienko blocks a leg kick.
Bruyne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vladimir Emelienko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruyne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelienko.
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 slapping leg kick lands for Bruyne.
Bruyne avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Emelienko takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne.
Bruyne counters with a body kick.
Emelienko checks a leg kick.
Emelienko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bruyne tries a quick counter leg kick but Emelienko is wise to it.
A low kick from Emelienko is predictable there
and Bruyne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Emelienko's knee momentarily.
Emelienko is looking to wear down Bruyne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bruyne needs to keep his hands up - Emelienko had a free shot at his head there.
Emelienko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bruyne checks it well.
Bruyne cracks the inside of Emelienko's front leg.
Emelienko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bruyne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Bruyne.
Bruyne is looking to chop away at Emelienko's legs.
Bruyne scores with a leg kick.
Bruyne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Emelienkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Emelienko ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelienko throws out a leg kick but Bruyne moves out of range and Emelienko only half commits.
Donk. Emelienko catches Bruyne right on the button with a cross.
Bruyne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Emelienko's head.
Bruyne misses with a straight right. #T3#
Bruyne throws a chopping leg kick but Emelienko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Bruyne backs away, Emelienko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Emelienko.
That kick from Emelienko tenderised Bruyne's leg. Bruyne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bruyne scores with a leg kick.
Bruyne throws out a leg kick but Emelienko moves out of range and Bruyne only half commits.
Emelienko lands a slapping body shot.
Emelienko loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Emelienko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruyne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelienko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bruyne.
Emelienko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bruyne! But no joy.
Emelienko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruyne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Emelienko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bruyne staying out of range there.#T4#
Bruyne throws a leg kick which misses Emelienko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelienko tries to avoid it.
Emelienko keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelienko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruyne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bruyne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Emelienko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emelienko.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruyne misses the target.
Bruyne lands a nice hook to Emelienko's body. Emelienko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bruyne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelienko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Emelienko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bruyne. Bruyne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bruyne throws a series of punches but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelienko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruyne throws a low kick but Emelienko avoids it.
Emelienko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bruyne misses with a takedown
and Emelienko counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but De Bruyne will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Emelienko throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.
Emelienko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelienko checks a low kick from Bruyne.
Emelienko is looking to score with low kicks.
Bruyne throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Emelienko misses.
Bruyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Emelienko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Bruyne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelienko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Emelienko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Emelienko scoring well with a low kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Emelienko checks a leg kick.
Emelienko throws out a leg kick but Bruyne moves out of range and Emelienko only half commits.
A bone on bone clash there as Emelienko blocks the leg kick.
Emelienko misses with a low kick as Bruyne jumps back.
Bruyne slips a jab and a cross from Emelienko. #T1#
Emelienko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bruyne checks it well.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. Emelienko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelienko misses with a body shot.
Bruyne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Emelienko misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Emelienko misses.
Bruyne looks for the body kick but Emelienko saw that one coming.
Bruyne throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Emelienko wants to slow Bruyne down by chopping away at his legs.
Emelienko misses with a body shot.
Emelienko swings for the body but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne flicks out a counter leg kick but Emelienko steps away.
Emelienko wants to slow Bruyne down by chopping away at his legs.
Bruyne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bruyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Emelienko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bruyne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Bruyne defending well as Emelienko loads up on a big left hand.
Emelienko staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelienko loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
Bruyne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Emelienko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruyne.
Emelienko scores with a nice head shot.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelienko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bruyne's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Emelienko.
Bruyne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Emelienko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Emelienko walks into a stiff left hand from Bruyne.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. Emelienko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bruyne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bruyne!
Bruyne misses with a takedown attempt - Emelienko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Emelienko finds it's way through Bruyne's defenses. #T3#
Emelienko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Emelienko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Emelienko lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Emelienko blocks the low kick.
Emelienko connects with a crisp jab.
Bruyne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bruyne slips a straight right by Emelienko.
Bruyne misses the shot to the body.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne.
Bruyne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruyne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bruyne 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.
Emelienko works Bruyne's body with a nice hook.
Emelienko with a jab.
Bruyne blocks the body kick.
Emelienko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bruyne. Bruyne obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice jab there from Bruyne.
Bruyne slips a jab from Emelienko.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelienko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a counter combo.
Emelienko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Emelienko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bruyne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelienko is looking to score with low kicks.
Bruyne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bruyne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bruyne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelienko lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Bruyne misses
and Emelienko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelienko walks into a stiff left hand from Bruyne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelienko checks the leg kick.
Bruyne scores with the left hand. Emelienko knows he should have avoided that one.
Bruyne throws out a leg kick but Emelienko moves out of range and Bruyne only half commits.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Emelienko 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 Bruyne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bruyne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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 Vladimir Emelienko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Emelienko throws a low kick but Bruyne avoids it.
Bruyne throws a leg kick which misses Emelienko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelienko tries to avoid it.
Bruyne takes one to the chin there.
Emelienko walks into a jab.
Emelienko throws a nice looking combination but Bruyne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bruyne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Emelienko's calf.
Emelienko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bruyne counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bruyne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruyne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelienko misses with a low kick as Bruyne jumps back.
Emelienko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bruyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruyne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelienko. That did some damage!
Emelienko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruyne sizes up Emelienko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Emelienko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Emelienko misses with a wild combination.
Bruyne throws a looping overhand right but Emelienko ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruyne.
A nice leg kick lands there from Emelienko.
Bruyne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelienko blocks the body kick.
Emelienko throws a series of punches but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne throws a chopping leg kick but Emelienko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Emelienko takes one to the side of the head.
Bruyne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruyne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Emelienko misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Bruyne.
Emelienko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bruyne counters with a right hand to the body.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Bruyne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Bruyne slips a straight right by Emelienko.
Bruyne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bruyne jabs Emelienko right on the nose. Emelienko blinks but takes it well.
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 fighters circle momentarily. Emelienko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Emelienko misses the jab.
Bruyne looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelienko is just out of range.
Bruyne throws the kick towards the body but Emelienko avoids it.
Emelienko tried to counter with a leg kick but Bruyne avoided it.
Bruyne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Emelienko takes a step back to recover.
Bruyne blocks a leg kick.
Bruyne moves out of range as Emelienko strikes.
Emelienko throws a solid leg kick but Bruyne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Emelienko.
Bruyne avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. Emelienko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Emelienko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bruyne scores with a leg kick.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Bruyne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelienko.
A leg kick checked by Bruyne.#T3#
Bruyne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bruyne.
Emelienko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelienko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bruyne wants to slow Emelienko down by chopping away at his legs.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelienko lands a slapping body shot.
A good leg kick by Bruyne.
Emelienko cracks a nice hook into Bruyne's ribs.
Bruyne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emelienko takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Emelienko misses with a body shot.
Emelienko swings for the body but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne scores with the left hand. Emelienko knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Emelienko.
Emelienko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bruyne lands with a cross. #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!
Emelienko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bruyne misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelienko misses its target.
Emelienko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Emelienko misses with a body shot.
Emelienko avoids a kick to the body.
Emelienko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruyne can pounce on him.
Bruyne slips a straight right by Emelienko.
Emelienko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Emelienko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruyne with a nice cross.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bruyne. Emelienko shrugs it off though.
Emelienko throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bruyne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bruyne connects with the punch.
Bruyne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Emelienko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne throws out a leg kick but Emelienko moves out of range and Bruyne only half commits.
Bruyne checks the leg kick nicely there.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... De Bruyne!
De Bruyne made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Peel Steel, you absolutely suck'.

Event: Aspire Swansong Round 1 - KT
Date: Mar 27, 2018

#R1#
Puno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Bruyne saw that one coming.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Bruyne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno slips under a jab.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Puno throws out a counter right but Bruyne avoids it with no problem.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Bruyne scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab from Puno.
Bruyne throws a push kick but Puno slaps the foot to one side.
Bruyne defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruyne misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruyne is looking to chop away at Puno's legs.
Bruyne connects with a body shot.
Bruyne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Puno's sensitive parts.
Puno moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruyne.#T1#
Bruyne lands an overhand right.
Bruyne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bruyne connects with a jab.
De Bruyne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruyne throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Puno.
A big left from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne connects with an inside leg kick.
Bruyne lands a glancing blow to the side of Puno's head.
A jab from Puno does it's job there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Puno 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.
Bruyne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Puno blocks the low kick.
Puno lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Bruyne is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Bruyne. That snapped Puno's head back.
Oh Bruyne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruyne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Puno misses with a series of wild punches.
Bruyne seems to have got his legs back now.
Bruyne wants to clinch
and Puno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bruyne thinking. #T2#
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Puno takes one on the button.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a combination. Puno tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bruyne misses the shot to the body.
Puno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bruyne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruyne is just out of range.
Puno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bruyne.
Puno misses with an uppercut
and Bruyne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bruyne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Puno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bruyne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Puno is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Puno misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruyne. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruyne lands a nice shot that snaps Puno's head back.
Puno digs a good hook to Bruyne's body.
Puno moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Puno scores with the left hand. Bruyne knows he should have avoided that one.
Bruyne misses with a looping right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bruyne, right into the meat.
Bruyne throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Puno takes one on the button.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruyne throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Bruyne scores with the left hand. Puno knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Bruyne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Puno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bruyne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Puno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruyne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Puno moved away.
Puno throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Puno. Those never looked like landing.
Bruyne throws a leg kick
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruyne scores with the left hand. Puno knows he should have avoided that one.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne needs to keep his hands up - Puno had a free shot at his head there.
Bruyne scores with a spinning back kick!
Puno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Puno needs to keep his hands up - Bruyne had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne dominated that round.
That's time! Bruyne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Puno moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, jab by Bruyne - just one landing.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruyne is just out of range.
De Bruyne is winning the standup battle so far.
Puno misses the jab.
Bruyne moves away from the strike by Puno.
Bruyne tried to counter with a leg kick but Puno avoided it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bruyne.
Puno blocks a head kick by Bruyne.
Bruyne scores with a jab to the head.
Puno looks to land a left hand but Bruyne moved out of range nicely.
Bruyne throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruyne misses with a right hand
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puno defending well as Bruyne loads up on a big left hand.
Bruyne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno misses with a hook to the body
and Bruyne counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Bruyne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bruyne throws an off balance right hand
and Puno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno throws a jab when Bruyne was well out of range.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bruyne dips to his left and cracks Puno with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruyne walks into a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bruyne, right into the meat.
Bruyne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Puno on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Good leg kick by Bruyne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Puno misses.
Puno connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruyne can pounce on him. #T2#
Bruyne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Bruyne catches Puno right on the button with a cross.
Bruyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puno throws out the jab.
Bruyne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Punos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bruyne dips to his left and cracks Puno with an uppercut!
Puno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Bruyne misses.
Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
Puno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Puno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puno! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bruyne scores with a body shot.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno. #KD2#
Puno cracks Bruyne with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Bruyne is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Bruyne is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#T3#
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Bruyne connects with a crisp jab.
Puno misses with a wild combination.
Puno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Puno lands a jab to the nose.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Bruyne clinches with his opponent.
Puno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruyne works on Puno's body with a couple of short punches.
Puno has a couple of punches blocked by Bruyne. #BC2#
Puno breaks the clinch.
Puno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruyne. That's going to slow Puno down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bruyne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
A little jabbing left from Puno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bruyne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bruyne cracks a nice hook into Puno's ribs.
Good work by Puno as he checks the leg kick.
Puno might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
As Puno backs away, Bruyne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Puno defending well as Bruyne loads up on a big left hand.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruyne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bruyne avoids the body shot from Puno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Puno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bruyne lunges at Puno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puno's hand.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyaf Daeland Puno takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bruyne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puno slips under a jab.
Bruyne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Bruyne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Puno, pushing him back against the cage.
Bruyne blocks a body shot from Puno.
Puno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Puno is leaning against Bruyne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bruyne throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Bruyne.
Bruyne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Bruyne has had enough of the clinch but Puno keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruyne being controlled against the cage.
Bruyne working aggressively here.
Bruyne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punos head.
Bruyne fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bruyne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bruyne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puno can do to turn this around?
Bruyne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Puno.
A right handed body shot lands from Puno.
Puno has a couple of punches blocked by Bruyne.
Puno lands a nice uppercut.
Bruyne takes a shot to the head.
Puno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruyne scores with a shoulder strike.
Bruyne working aggressively here.
Bruyne blocks an uppercut.
Puno lands with a light punch inside.
Puno digs a right hand into Bruyne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bruyne's gas tank.
De Bruyne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Puno is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bruyne misses with a punch to the body.
Tyaf Daeland Puno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Bruyne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bruyne tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Puno.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne misses with the head strike.
Puno throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Puno misses with some punches.
Puno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruyne blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Puno.
Puno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puno.
Bruyne misses with a punch on the inside.
Puno taking a breather.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Bruyne as the two fighters clinch.
Puno is working Bruyne over against the cage.#T3#
Bruyne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puno.
Puno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Bruyne manages to break the clinch.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
Puno misses with a left hand
and Bruyne counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bruyne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruyne can pounce on him.
Bruyne slips a jab and a cross from Puno.
Bruyne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Puno's sensitive parts.
Puno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Bruyne ducks down to avoid it.
Bruyne scores with a leg kick.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Puno throws a series of punches but Bruyne avoids them all with ease.
Puno misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bruyne works the jab nicely.
Puno walks into a stiff left hand from Bruyne.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Bruyne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Puno looks to land a combination but Bruyne avoids it well.
Puno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Bruyne saw that one coming.
Bruyne scores with a jab.
Bruyne misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Puno counters with a beautiful hook that drops Bruyne to the mat! Will Bruyne be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Puno to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Bruyne is up. He looks OK to continue.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bruyne.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyaf Daeland Puno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bruyne 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyaf Daeland Puno!

Event: Syn 567 - Ecstasy of Gold
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Green misses with a hook. Bruyne ducked under it nicely.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Bruyne feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bruyne misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Green.
Green pushes Bruyne away with a front kick.
Green 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.
Green digs a good body shot into Bruyne's ribs.
Green motions for Bruyne to come forward. Green throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruyne.
Green moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Green - that will leave a mark!
Bruyne connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Green moved away.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bruyne.
A slow jab from Bruyne misses its intended target.
Jab by Bruyne.
Bruyne slips under a jab.
Green fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bruyne checks it well.
Bruyne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Green throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bruyne works the jab nicely.
Green lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Bruyne walks into a jab.
Bruyne looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne throwing a counter right hand but Green manages to avoid it.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruyne looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Bruyne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bruyne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bruyne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Green is out of range and Bruyne settles back down.
Bruyne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bruyne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Green thumps Bruyne with a low kick.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
Bruyne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Green tries to clinch up.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Green moves away from the strike by Bruyne.
A combination from Bruyne does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green lunges at Bruyne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bruyne's hand.
Bruyne throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Bruyne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Bruyne loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Green checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Green misses with a hook. Bruyne ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Green.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Green has closed the distance and engaged Bruyne in a clinch.
Green throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Green.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Bruyne controls his hands.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruyne's elbow.
Green lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bruyne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruyne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bruyne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bruyne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Bruyne controls the action.
Bruyne lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruyne's elbow.
Bruyne prevents a body shot from Green.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruyne.
Bruyne blocks an uppercut.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Bruyne avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Bruyne controls his hands.
Bruyne misses with a punch on the inside.
Bruyne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bruyne lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Green.
Bruyne prevents a body shot from Green.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land.
Nice body punch from Green.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Bruyne.
Nice body punch from Green.
Green working aggressively here.
Green lands a shot to the body.
Green lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bruyne backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Green misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Bruyne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruyne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Green.
Bruyne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bruyne scores with a shot to the side of Green's head.
Bruyne lands a nice uppercut.
Bruyne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Bruyne controls the action.
Green lands a nice uppercut.
Green tries to work over Bruyne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Green manages to break the clinch.
Green swings for the body but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruyne misses the target.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Green clinches up with Bruyne and pushes him back against the cage.
Green misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne stalling against the cage.
Bruyne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bruyne misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Green dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bruyne moves away from the strike by Green.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
Bruyne slips a straight right by Green.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bruyne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruyne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Bruyne blocks a leg kick.
Green blocks a jab.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bruyne takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne blocks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Green 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Green misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bruyne, right into the meat.
Green tries to clinch up.
Bruyne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bruyne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Green looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blake Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruyne moves out of range as Green throws a body kick.
Bruyne is looking to land body kicks.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Green tests Bruyne's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Bruyne jabs Green to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruyne.
Bruyne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Green takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bruyne throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bruyne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Green lands with a kick to the temple. Bruyne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bruyne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Green under the eye.
Green throws a hook but Bruyne blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bruyne misses the target.
Green throws the left hand but Bruyne avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruyne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bruyne misses with a straight left.
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Green throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Bruyne. #T2#
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bruyne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bruyne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bruyne.
Bruyne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands.
Bruyne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Bruyne finds it's way through Green's defenses.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
Green throws a push kick but Bruyne slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Bruyne tries to keep at a distance but Green has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bruyne misses with some punches.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Bruyne.
Green misses with a body punch.
Bruyne misses with a body punch.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Green lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bruyne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bruyne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bruyne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bruyne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Green scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bruyne misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bruyne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Green lands with a left to the head.
Bruyne misses with the head strike.
Bruyne swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruyne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Green.
Bruyne has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Bruyne swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruyne misses with the head strike. #T4#
Bruyne takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Green.
Green lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Green prevents a body shot from Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bruyne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake Green seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruyne.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruyne misses with a body punch.
Green tries to work over Bruyne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land.
Bruyne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Bruyne.
Green scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Blake Green 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Green throws a head kick but Bruyne moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bruyne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Bruyne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green looks to land a body kick but Bruyne moved away.
Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bruyne's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Green looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Bruyne throws a front kick aimed at Green's knee but Green avoids it well.
Bruyne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Green under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Bruyne throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Bruyne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Green lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bruyne will feel that in the morning.
Bruyne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green avoids the body shot from Bruyne.
Green looks to land a body kick but Bruyne moved away.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Green.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.#T1##CL2#
Green gets a clinch.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Bruyne controls the action.
Bruyne pushes Green back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green wants to clinch.
Green punishes Bruyne's body with a nice straight punch.
Bruyne throws a big shot that misses.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Bruyne misses the body punch
and Bruyne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bruyne throws a big shot that misses.
Bruyne misses with a body shot.
Green is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bruyne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bruyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Green checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Green. That snapped Bruyne's head back.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruyne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Green throws out a counter right but Bruyne avoids it with no problem.
Green connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Green, right into the meat. #CL2#
Green has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land.
Bruyne working aggressively here.
Bruyne scores with a shoulder strike.
Bruyne prevents a body shot from Green.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bruyne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bruyne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruyne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Green as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruyne.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green misses with a body punch.
Green tries a body shot but Bruyne blocks it.
Bruyne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruyne's elbow.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Green lands with a light punch inside.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bruyne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green lands a nice uppercut.
Bruyne lands an uppercut.
Green softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bruyne tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Bruyne back against the cage.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green lands a body shot.
Bruyne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Bruyne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruyne misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Bruyne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bruyne working aggressively here.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Bruyne avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruyne.
Bruyne has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
A short right from Bruyne on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Bruyne trying to control the position but instead, Green has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bruyne into the cage.
Green throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bruynes head.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bruyne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green tries a body shot but Bruyne blocks it.
Bruyne misses with the head strike.
Bruyne lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blake Green.
Well Green 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green!
Blake Green gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Syn 564 - Invasion
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Bruyne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singh.
Bruyne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Singh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruyne throws out the jab.
Bruyne tries to land a body kick
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Singh lands a jab to the nose.
Singh moves out of range of the body kick.
Singh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bruyne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Singh's calf.
Bruyne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bruyne lands with an overhand left.
Singh seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Singh cracks Bruyne with a good jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bruyne, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Singh tried to counter with a leg kick but Bruyne avoided it.
Bruyne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singh sprawls well. Singh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bruyne gets slowly back to his feet.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh with a hook.#T1#
Bruyne throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Singh slips a straight right by Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a jab to the body
letting Singh counter with a right hand.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Singh.
Singh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bruyne throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bruyne.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Singh loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
Bruyne punishes Singh's body with a nice straight punch.
Bruyne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bruyne swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Bruyne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Singh at a distance.
A jab from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Singh can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Singh just misses with a punch to the body.
Arshnoor Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruyne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Singh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut
and Singh counters with a series of strikes. Bruyne will be more careful next time no doubt.
Singh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Singh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bruyne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Singh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruyne with a hook.
Bruyne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Singh's head backwards.
A lazy body kick from Bruyne
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Singh checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bruyne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bruyne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Bruyne - just one landing.
Singh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Singh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bruyne. Singh shrugs it off though.
Bruyne misses with a body punch
and Singh counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bruyne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Singh.#T3#
Bruyne throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Bruyne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bruyne loads up on a big right hand but Singh slips the punch.
Singh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bruyne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Singh throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.
Singh throws a front kick aimed at Bruyne's knee but Bruyne avoids it well.
Bruyne wants to slow Singh down by chopping away at his legs.
Singh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Singh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Singh scoring well with a low kick there.
Singh misses with a leg kick.
Bruyne scores with a leg kick.
Bruyne takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Singh lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Bruyne shoots in and bounces Singh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Bruyne from controlling successfully. #T4#
Singh is trying to control the position but Bruyne postures up.
Bruyne wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Bruyne looking to pass the guard.
Singh wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne 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.
Singh keeping full guard, as Bruyne tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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 Arshnoor Singh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Bruyne misses.
Arshnoor Singh is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Bruyne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Bruyne digs a good body shot into Singh's ribs.
Singh thows a leg kick but Bruyne checks it
and Bruyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruyne throws a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Singh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Singh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruyne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Singh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bruyne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh lands with a nice combination. Bruyne backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Singh as he checks the leg kick.
Singh is looking for a counter combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Bruyne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Bruyne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Singh on the side of the head.
Bruyne works Singh's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Bruyne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bruyne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruyne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bruyne throws a leg kick
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruyne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
Bruyne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Singh swivels and escapes.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh.
Bruyne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Singh.#ROC#
Bruyne is rocked!
Singh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bruyne.
Bruyne is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh finish him?
Singh blocks a leg kick.
Bruyne seems to have recovered his senses.
Bruyne throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Singh misses with a low kick as Bruyne jumps back.
Bruyne swings widly with a right hand
and Singh counters with an outside leg kick.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Singh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne misses the body punch
and Singh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Singh throws a push kick but Bruyne slaps the foot to one side.
Bruyne 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.
Singh dips to his left and cracks Bruyne with an uppercut!
Singh lands with a shot to the body.
Singh throws the left hand but Bruyne avoids the punch easily.
Bruyne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Singh misses with a hook. Bruyne ducked under it nicely.
Bruyne thumps Singh with a low kick.
Bruyne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bruyne misses the body punch
and Bruyne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bruyne digs a good hook to Singh's body.
Singh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bruyne.
Bruyne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Singh lands with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Bruyne.
Bruyne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Singh. That did some damage!
Bruyne throws a front kick that sends Singh stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Bruyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Singh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bruyne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singh manages to avoid it.
Singh checks a low kick from Bruyne.
Singh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Singh moves out of range as Bruyne throws a body kick.
Singh misses with the body kick
and Bruyne counters with a nice leg kick.
Bruyne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bruyne misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Singh misses the target.
Bruyne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bruyne throws a right hand that misses
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
Singh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Bruyne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bruyne, as that shot connected.
Bruyne cracks a nice hook into Singh's ribs.
Singh throws a low kick but Bruyne moves out of range easily.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
Singh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Singh walks into a straight right hand from Bruyne.#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!
Bruyne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Singh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Singh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bruyne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Singh with a body shot.
Singh throws an off balance right hand
and Bruyne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Singh scores with a jab.
Bruyne is looking to slow Singh down with leg kicks.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
Singh blocks a jab.
Bruyne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruyne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
A big right from Singh misses.
Bruyne throws a combination. Singh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice body punch from Bruyne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruyne.
Bruyne lands a jab.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruyne is looking to slow Singh down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Bruyne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Singh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bruyne connects with a solid leg kick.
Bruyne tries to land a front kick but Singh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Singh is looking to land body kicks.
Bruyne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Singh throws a shot to the body.
Bruyne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruyne shoots in looking for a takedown. Singh tries to sprawl out of it but Bruyne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Singh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Singh is looking to counter punch.
Singh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Singh misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruyne. That's going to slow Singh down.
Bruyne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bruyne blocks a leg kick.
Bruyne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruyne. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Singh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bruyne throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
Singh throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruyne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bruyne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Singh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Singh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bruyne will feel that in the morning.
Bruyne slips a jab from Singh.
Jab by Bruyne.
Bruyne scores with a hook to the body. Singh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Singh misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Singh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruyne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Singh if he has to take too many more of those.
Singh clobbers Bruyne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Singh.#T2#
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Singh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Singh checks a leg kick.
Bruyne keeps Singh at a distance using the push kick.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Singh with a body shot.
Bruyne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Singh will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bruyne lands a body shot.
Singh throws a series of punches but Bruyne avoids them all with ease.
Bruyne swinging wildly here.
Bruyne works the jab nicely.
Bruyne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruyne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Singh blocks it well.
Bruyne jabs Singh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bruyne scores with a jab.#T3#
Nice jab there from Singh.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Singh's head.
Bruyne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Singh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruyne throws a low kick but Singh moves out of range easily.
Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruyne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bruyne takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Singh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a right hand that Singh ducks under and follows up with a left that Singh also avoids with ease.
Singh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Singh slips under a jab from Bruyne.
Singh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Singh 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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bruyne.
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
Singh throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruyne.
Singh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bruyne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a leg kick.
Bruyne lands a right hook to the body.
Bruyne shoots in but Singh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Bruyne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bruyne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bruyne throws a head kick that misses.
Singh lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Bruyne throws out a loose jab but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh connects with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to De Bruyne.
Well Bruyne 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... De Bruyne!
De Bruyne looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Peel Steel, you absolutely suck'.
Arshnoor Singh was interviewed post fight and said 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.

Event: GAMMA#688 Diehard v Bryune
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1##CL#
Diehard closes the distance and pushes Bruyne back into the cage.
Diehard misses with a punch to the body.
Diehard throws a head punch that misses.
Bruyne misses with the head strike.
Bruyne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diehards head.
Diehard tries a body shot but Bruyne blocks it.
Bruyne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diehard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've been hearing reports that Diehard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diehard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Bruyne.
Diehard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diehard cracks Bruyne with a nice body shot.
Diehard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diehard tries to work over Bruyne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diehard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diehard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diehard scores with a shot to the side of Bruyne's head.
Bruyne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diehard misses with some punches.
Bruyne is working Diehard over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruyne scores with a shoulder strike.
Diehard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Bruyne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diehard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diehard lands a right hand.
Bruyne tries to work over Diehard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bruyne.
Diehard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bruyne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Diehard.
Bruyne tries to work over Diehard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Diehard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bruyne blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bruyne.
Diehard misses with the head strike.
Diehard prevents a body shot from Bruyne.
Diehard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruyne's elbow.
Diehard gets through Bruyne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruyne lands a left hand.
Diehard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bruynes head.
Bruyne has a couple of punches blocked by Diehard. #T2#
Bruyne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diehard wants a takedown but no success here.
Diehard throws a head punch that misses.
Diehard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruyne backwards.
Diehard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diehard has Bruyne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bruyne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diehard throws a head punch that misses.
Bruyne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruyne.
Diehard has Bruyne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bruyne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Diehard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diehard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diehard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruyne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diehard swings wildly with an uppercut but Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruyne tries to work over Diehard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diehard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bruyne blocking some punches.
Diehard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruyne backwards.
Diehard blocks an uppercut.
Bruyne throws a punch but it's blocked by Diehard. #T3#
Bruyne tries to work over Diehard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bruyne misses with a body punch.
Diehard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bruynes head.
Diehard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diehard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bruyne working aggressively here.
Bruyne lands a shoulder strike.
Diehard throws a head punch that misses.
Bruyne tries to throw a body punch but Diehard avoids it by throwing Bruyne back against the cage.
Diehard blocks an uppercut.
Bruyne misses with some punches.
Diehard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diehard blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Diehard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bruyne throws a lazy head kick
and Diehard counters with a nice uppercut.
Diehard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruyne tries to land a leg kick but Diehard saw it coming and moves away.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruyne throws a good cross that connects.
Diehard scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diehard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Diehard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bruyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diehard throws out the jab.
Bruyne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Diehard.
Diehard throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne lands a glancing blow to the side of Diehard's head.
Bruyne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bruyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diehard.
De Bruyne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruyne defending well as Diehard loads up on a big left hand.
Bruyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruyne throws an overhand right that lands on Diehard's shoulder, as Diehard tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bruyne cracks Diehard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diehard misses with a straight right.
Diehard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bruyne tries to work over Diehard's front leg with a kick but Diehard checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diehard throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diehard is out of range and Bruyne settles back down.
Bruyne misses with a double jab.
Bruyne wants to land a leg kick but Diehard is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Diehard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bruyne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Diehard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diehard blocks a head kick by Bruyne.
Bruyne tried to score with a low kick but Diehard checks it.
Diehard swings for the body but Bruyne moves out of range.
Diehard swings widly with a right hand
and Diehard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diehard throws an overhand right that lands on Bruyne's shoulder, as Bruyne tries to avoid the shot.
Diehard throws a big shot that misses.
Diehard lands a jab to the head.
Bruyne misses the jab.
De Bruyne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diehard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diehard checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diehard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Diehard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diehard is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bruyne reverses the position - he's now on top in Diehard's guard.
Bruyne preventing the sweep. #T1#
Bruyne trying to control the position from guard on top but Diehard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diehard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Diehard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bruyne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diehard is pressing down on Bruyne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bruyne is holding on for now.
Diehard is just content to waste time from the top position. Bruyne takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Diehard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bruyne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bruyne can't keep his opponent in guard - Diehard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Diehard seems to be working for a kimura but Bruyne defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Diehard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bruyne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diehard.
Diehard is trying to control the action in half guard but Bruyne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Diehard wants to pass the guard but Bruyne is defending well.
Diehard works his way into side control.
Diehard tries to move to mount but Bruyne blocks the move with his legs.
Bruyne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diehard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bruyne regains half guard.
Bruyne won't allow Diehard to pass to mount.
Diehard is trying to control. Bruyne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Diehard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diehard in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Diehard moves into full mount! Bruyne won't be happy about that!
Diehard wants to take his opponent's back but instead Bruyne manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Diehard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bruyne defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruyne has his hands clasped together around Diehard's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Diehard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Bruyne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bruyne scoring well with a low kick there.
Diehard throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diehard connects with the punch.
Diehard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bruyne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diehard scrambles back to his feet.
Bruyne takes a swing at Diehard's ribcage but misses.
Diehard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruyne. Diehard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diehard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diehard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bruyne misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruyne staying out of range there.
Diehard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diehard scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diehard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bruyne under the eye.
Bruyne looks to throw the jab but Diehard is out of range. #T1#
Diehard connects with a looping right hand.
Bruyne cracks the inside of Diehard's front leg.
Bruyne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diehard doesn't seem bothered though.
Diehard checks a low kick from Bruyne.
Bruyne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne lands a nice hook to Diehard's body. Diehard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body kick there by Diehard.
Bruyne throws a big shot that misses.
Diehard connects with a single shot there.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bruyne needs to keep his hands up - Diehard had a free shot at his head there.
Diehard misses with an uppercut.
Bruyne feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne jabs Diehard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bruyne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diehard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Diehard takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diehard.
Diehard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruyne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diehard.
Bruyne slips under a jab from Diehard.
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Diehard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
A cross from Diehard lands.
Diehard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Bruyne.
A telegraphed right hand from Diehard misses the target.
Bruyne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diehard misses with an uppercut.
Diehard misses with a wild body shot.
Bruyne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diehard.
Donk. Bruyne catches Diehard right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Bruyne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Diehard moves into the clinch successfully.
Bruyne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diehard lands a left hand.
Diehard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Diehard lands a left hand.
Bruyne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diehard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diehard tries to throw a body punch but Bruyne avoids it by throwing Diehard back against the cage.
Bruyne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bruyne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diehards head.
Bruyne misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land.
Bruyne working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Bruyne.
Bruyne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bruyne blocks a body shot from Diehard.
Bruyne misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Bruyne misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Diehard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bruyne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Diehard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Diehard misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Diehard blocks the leg kick.
Bruyne has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Diehard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruyne throws a big shot that misses.
Bruyne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diehard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bruyne.
Diehard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Diehard misses.
Diehard backing away here, and Bruyne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diehard just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Diehard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diehard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diehard looks to land a left hand but Bruyne moved out of range nicely.
Bruyne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diehard throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.
Diehard moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBruyne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diehard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but De Bruyne just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Diehard misses with an uppercut.
Diehard misses with a hook
letting Bruyne counter with a right hand.
Bruyne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diehard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bruyne misses with a hook. Diehard ducked under it nicely.
Diehard scores with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bruyne.
Bruyne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diehard is out of range and Bruyne settles back down.
A big left from Diehard misses.
Diehard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Bruyne tenderised Diehard's leg. Diehard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bruyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diehard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diehard works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diehard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diehard scores with a hook.
Diehard throws out a loose jab but Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruyne throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Diehard misses.
Diehard misses with a right hand
and Bruyne counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Bruyne scores with a jab. Diehard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diehard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diehard scores with a hook to the body. Bruyne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diehard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruyne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Bruyne is looking to score with low kicks.
Bruyne looks to throw the jab but Diehard is out of range.
Diehard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bruyne thuds a left hand into Diehard's body.
Diehard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bruyne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diehard misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Diehard.
Bruyne misses with a body shot.
Bruyne lands a leg kick that knocks Diehard off balance momentarily.
Diehard jabs Bruyne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruyne lands with a hook. Diehard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Diehard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruyne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diehard blocks it well.
Bruyne digs a good hook to Diehard's body.
Bruyne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Diehard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bruyne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diehard in the domination position with Bruyne hanging on.#SUB#
Diehard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bruyne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Diehard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Bruyne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Bruyne is looking for a sweep.
Diehard taking a break here but Bruyne is having none of it and regains half guard.
Diehard moves nicely into side control.
Bruyne prevents Diehard from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Bruyne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bruyne prevents Diehard from moving into mount.
Diehard wants to control but Bruyne is keeping him busy.
Bruyne has one of Diehard's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Diehard trying to control the position but Bruyne is working away.
Diehard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bruyne is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bruyne struggling a bit here.
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 Bruce Diehard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bruyne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diehard manages to avoid it.
De Bruyne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruyne misses with a looping right.
Bruyne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diehard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Diehard checks it.
Diehard connects with a body shot.
Diehard checks a low kick from Bruyne.
Nice jab there from Diehard.
Bruyne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Diehard.#CL#
Diehard moves into the clinch successfully.
Diehard scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne misses with a body punch.
Diehard blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruyne.
Bruyne prevents a body shot from Diehard.
Bruce Diehard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Diehard as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Diehard scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Diehard.
Bruyne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bruyne struggles to land a body shot inside as Diehard controls his hands.
Diehard misses with some punches.
Diehard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Bruyne - that landed with a thud.
Diehard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diehard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bruyne lands a right hand.
Bruyne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bruyne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bruyne blocking some punches.
Diehard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bruyne is defending well.
Bruyne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bruyne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diehard backwards.
Diehard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diehard misses with a body punch.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Diehard blocks it.
Bruyne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diehard tries a body shot but Bruyne blocks it. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diehard.
Bruyne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruyne blocks an uppercut.
Bruyne misses with some punches.
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!
Bruyne throws a head punch that misses.
Diehard misses with a punch on the inside.
Diehard throws a head punch that misses.
Bruyne tries to throw a body punch but Diehard avoids it by throwing Bruyne back against the cage.
Bruce Diehard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bruyne lands a shoulder strike.
Bruyne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bruyne pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bruyne blocks an uppercut.
Diehard wants to take the fight to the mat but Bruyne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Bruyne struggles to land a body shot inside as Diehard controls his hands.
Bruyne tries to work over Diehard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bruyne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruyne trying to stall but Diehard improves his position.
Bruyne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bruyne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diehard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruyne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bruyne misses with the head strike.
Bruyne struggles to land a body shot inside as Diehard controls his hands.
Bruyne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Bruyne. #T4#
Bruyne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruyne lands with a left to the head.
Bruyne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bruyne gets through Diehard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bruyne prevents a body shot from Diehard.
Diehard blocks an uppercut.
Bruyne scores with a shoulder strike.
Bruyne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diehard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land.
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!
Bruyne misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
De Bruyne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diehard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Syn 558 - Hate By Design
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Bruyne thows a leg kick but Fei Chung checks it
and Fei Chung makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bruyne really felt that one!
Bruyne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Bruyne misses.
Fei Chung throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruyne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fei Chung digs a good body shot into Bruyne's ribs.
Bruyne lands a jab to the nose.
Bruyne tries to clinch but Fei Chung is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fei Chung! But no joy.
Bruyne swings for the body but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Fei Chung looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Fei Chung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fei Chung lands with a nice body punch.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruyne wants to land a leg kick but Fei Chung is out of range.
Fei Chung misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Bruyne misses its intended target.
Bruyne thuds his right hand into Fei Chung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Bruyne finds it's way through Fei Chung's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fei Chung has time to react.#T1#
Bruyne feints and then cracks Fei Chung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fei Chung down.
Bruyne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fei Chung lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick from Bruyne is predictable there
and Fei Chung counters with an outside leg kick.
Bruyne clobbers Fei Chung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bruyne throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Fei Chung moves into the clinch.
Fei Chung works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bruyne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fei Chung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bruyne throws a head punch that misses.
Fei Chung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruyne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bruyne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fei Chung's elbow.
A short right from Bruyne on the inside.
Bruyne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fei Chung gets through Bruyne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fei Chung struggles to land a body shot inside as Bruyne controls his hands. #T2#
Fei Chung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruyne's elbow.
Bruyne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fei Chung backwards.
Bruyne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fei Chung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fei Chung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruyne's elbow.
Bruyne has a couple of punches blocked by Fei Chung.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruyne.
Bruyne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bruyne takes a shot to the head.
Bruyne throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Chung.
Bruyne tries to work over Fei Chung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fei Chung misses with a punch on the inside.
Fei Chung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fei Chung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruyne blocks an uppercut.
Bruyne presses Fei Chung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bruyne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fei Chung misses with some punches.
Fei Chung stalling against the cage.
Bruyne throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Chung. #T3#
Bruyne prevents a body shot from Fei Chung.
Bruyne throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Chung.
Bruyne misses with some punches.
Bruyne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fei Chungs head. #BC2#
Fei Chung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bruyne slips under a jab from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fei Chung just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bruyne misses the target.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut
and Fei Chung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bruyne throws a big shot that misses.
Fei Chung steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fei Chung throws a low kick but Bruyne moves out of range easily.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Bruyne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruyne.
Fei Chung checks a low kick from Bruyne.
Bruyne blocks a low kick nicely.
Bruyne throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Bruyne. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne throws a right hand that misses
and Fei Chung counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fei Chung throws a hook but Bruyne blocks it.
Fei Chung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruyne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Fei Chung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fei Chung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruyne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Bruyne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fei Chung to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fei Chung tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruyne is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Fei Chung is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bruyne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bruyne has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bruyne trying to control the position from guard on top but Fei Chung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 De Bruyne will probably get the nod.
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#
Bruyne throws a hook to the side of Fei Chung's head but Fei Chung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fei Chung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bruyne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Fei Chung misses.
Fei Chung moves out of range as Bruyne strikes.
Fei Chung throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne takes a swing at Fei Chung's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fei Chung circles away quickly and effectively.
Fei Chung throws a jab when Bruyne was well out of range.
Fei Chung throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fei Chung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick from Fei Chung.
Bruyne swinging wildly here.
Fei Chung takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fei Chung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fei Chung throws out a counter right but Bruyne avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Bruyne swinging wildly here.
Fei Chung digs a good hook to Bruyne's body.
Bruyne misses with a straight right.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Fei Chung is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bruyne rather than just go for the knockout.
Fei Chung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bruyne.
De Bruyne is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruyne misses the jab.
Bruyne misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Bruyne misses.
Fei Chung scores with a sloppy right hand. Bruyne should have avoided that one.
Fei Chung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruyne throwing a counter right hand but Fei Chung manages to avoid it.
Fei Chung throws a head kick but Bruyne moves out of range.
Fei Chung stuns Bruyne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Bruyne swings for the body but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Bruyne misses with a head kick.
Fei Chung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bruyne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fei Chung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fei Chung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bruyne at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fei Chung throws the kick towards the body but Bruyne avoids it.
Fei Chung throws a hook but Bruyne blocks it.
Fei Chung uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bruyne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fei Chung checks it well.
Fei Chung throws out a counter right but Bruyne avoids it with no problem.
Bruyne connects with an inside leg kick.
Bruyne motions for Fei Chung to come forward. Bruyne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fei Chung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Bruyne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruyne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fei Chung makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Donk. Fei Chung catches Bruyne right on the button with a cross.
Bruyne blocks a head kick by Fei Chung.
Bruyne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruyne throws out a loose jab but Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei Chung doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut.
Bruyne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fei Chung throws a body kick that misses.
Bruyne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne wants to slow Fei Chung down by chopping away at his legs.
Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fei Chung.
Nice shot lands for Bruyne.
Bruyne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fei Chung looks to throw a body kick
and Bruyne counters with a thumping low kick.
Bruyne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fei Chung misses with a body kick. #T4#
Bruyne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fei Chung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne checks the leg kick.
Fei Chung throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bruyne counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bruyne.
Fei Chung lands with a straight right. Bruyne didn't see that one coming.
Bruyne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bruyne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bruyne's corner calls for a 1-2. Bruyne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fei Chung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne.
Fei Chung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Fei Chung.
Bruyne lands a two punch combo.
Bruyne scores with a nice head shot.
A clash of legs there as Fei Chung blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne dominated that second round.
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#
Fei Chung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Bruyne - just one landing.
Fei Chung feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bruyne's calf.
Fei Chung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fei Chung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fei Chung looks to land a body kick but Bruyne moved away.
Fei Chung checks a leg kick nicely.
Fei Chung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fei Chung ducks right into an uppercut from Bruyne.
Bruyne defending well as Fei Chung loads up on a big left hand.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Chung throws a leg kick
and Bruyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fei Chung looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruyne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne checks a leg kick nicely.
Bruyne throwing a counter right hand but Fei Chung manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bruyne takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fei Chung with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Fei Chung misses with a straight left.
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fei Chung.
Bruyne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fei Chung counters with a body kick.
Fei Chung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fei Chung's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Bruyne.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bruyne checks a leg kick. #CL#
Fei Chung gets tackled into the cage by Bruyne. Bruyne maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruyne. #BC2#
Fei Chung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fei Chung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Fei Chung misses with a looping right.
It looked like Bruyne was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fei Chung looks to land a left hand but Bruyne moved out of range nicely.
Bruyne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Bruyne.
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!
Fei Chung throws a lazy right hand but Bruyne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wu Fei Chung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruyne.
Bruyne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fei Chung takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Fei Chung swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bruyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fei Chung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bruyne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bruyne throws a jab when Fei Chung was well out of range.
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Fei Chung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fei Chung slips a jab and a cross from Bruyne.
Bruyne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bruyne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick from Fei Chung lands but Bruyne takes it in his stride.
Fei Chung misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bruyne. #T3#
Fei Chung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fei Chung throws out a loose jab but Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei Chung lands a slapping body shot.
Fei Chung throws out a loose jab but Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruyne digs a good body shot into Fei Chung's ribs.
Fei Chung misses with a low kick.
Fei Chung misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bruyne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fei Chung.
Fei Chung wants to clinch up but Bruyne keeps it at a distance.
Bruyne misses with a few strikes there.
Bruyne throws out a loose jab but Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei Chung throws a low kick but Bruyne avoids it.
Fei Chung misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Fei Chung misses.
Bruyne connects with a body shot.#T4#
Bruyne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fei Chung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne feints and then cracks Fei Chung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fei Chung down.
Fei Chung throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.
Fei Chung misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruyne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fei Chung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bruyne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fei Chung swings widly with a right hand
and Bruyne counters with a head kick.
Bruyne slips a straight right by Fei Chung.
De Bruyne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fei Chung misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruyne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fei Chung throws a head kick but Bruyne moves out of range.
Fei Chung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Fei Chung misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fei Chung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
De Bruyne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bruyne, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... De Bruyne!
Post fight, an emotional De Bruyne said 'Peel Steel, you absolutely suck'.

Event: Syn 557 - Revolve
Date: Dec 22, 2017

#R1#
Bruyne misses with an uppercut. Skrumbo saw that one coming.
Bruyne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skrumbo .
Bruyne throws a hook to the side of Skrumbo 's head but Skrumbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruyne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bruyne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrumbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Skrumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Bruyne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Skrumbo .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skrumbo .#TD#
Bruyne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne wants to control from the top but Skrumbo keeps moving. #T1#
Skrumbo wants to stand but Bruyne is controlling the position.
Skrumbo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Skrumbo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DOG HOUSE!!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Skrumbo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bruyne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bruyne sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Skrumbo 's guard.
Skrumbo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bruyne is keen to just control but Skrumbo is a slippery customer.
Skrumbo is trying to stand up here but Bruyne is controlling him well.
Skrumbo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bruyne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Skrumbo is trying to stand. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruyne throws a right hand that misses
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrumbo scores with a nice right hand.
Skrumbo lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Bruyne.
Bruyne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skrumbo .
Bruyne fails to land with a series of punches.
Skrumbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Skrumbo stuns Bruyne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skrumbo throws a solid leg kick but Bruyne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skrumbo .
Skrumbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Skrumbo .
Bruyne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Skrumbo throws a shot from downtown. Bruyne moves away and avoids it.
Skrumbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruyne moves in looking to clinch but Skrumbo pushes him off.
Bruyne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruyne is looking to counter punch.
Bruyne fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruyne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skrumbo 's head backwards.
A lazy left from Skrumbo finds it's target.
Bruyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skrumbo .
Bruyne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruyne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skrumbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Skrumbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
Skrumbo throws a right hand that misses
and Bruyne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bruyne takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrumbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruyne catches Skrumbo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Skrumbo is rocked!
Skrumbo looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bruyne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circle, before Bruyne throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Skrumbo 's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bruyne lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). De Bruyne!
Post fight, De Bruyne stared into the camera and said 'Peel Steel, you absolutely suck'.
Da Skrumbo was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'.

Event: Syn 555 - Alpha
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Bruyne misses with a straight left.
Bruyne is looking to clinch.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuujin misses with a right hand
and Bruyne counters with a nice uppercut.
Fuujin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Fuujin.
Fuujin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bruyne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bruyne looks to land a right hand but Fuujin moved out of range.
Fuujin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuujin.
Fuujin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fuujin tests Bruyne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fuujin misses with a body shot.
Fuujin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Fuujin tenderised Bruyne's leg. Bruyne is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuujin blocks a leg kick.
Bruyne lands a nice shot that snaps Fuujin's head back.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. Fuujin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Bruyne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bruyne feints and then cracks Fuujin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fuujin down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fuujin.
A slow jab from Bruyne misses its intended target.
De Bruyne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuujin misses with a left hand
and Bruyne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fuujin thinking.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Fuujin throws a leg kick but Bruyne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Bruyne scores with the left hand. Fuujin knows he should have avoided that one.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Fuujin blocks the leg kick.
Fuujin missing with a left hand there. Bruyne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuujin shoots in for a takedown but Bruyne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fuujin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fuujin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fuujin cracks Bruyne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuujin throws a big shot that misses.
Bruyne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Bruyne's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bruyne feints and then cracks Fuujin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fuujin down. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Bruyne.
Fuujin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fuujin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
Fuujin with a nice cross.
Bruyne looks to land a left hand but Fuujin moved out of range nicely.
Fuujin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bruyne is looking to counter punch.
Fuujin throws an off balance right hand
and Bruyne counters with a nice uppercut.
Fuujin throws a solid leg kick but Bruyne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fuujin.
Bruyne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fuujin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fuujin lands a nice hook to Bruyne's body. Bruyne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fuujin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bruyne to counter with a crisp jab.
Fuujin tries to move into range but Bruyne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fuujin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bruyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuujin with the counter takedown but Bruyne avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fuujin 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 Bruyne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bruyne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Fuujin.
Bruyne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bruyne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Fuujin.
Fuujin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fuujin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruyne's head backwards.
Bruyne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fuujin's sensitive parts.
Fuujin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fuujin tries to work over Bruyne's front leg with a kick but Bruyne checks it.
Bruyne went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bruyne throws a hook but Fuujin avoids it easily.
Fuujin looks to throw the jab but Bruyne is out of range.
Bruyne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuujin tries to bum rush Bruyne with a series of wild strikes but Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuujin slips under a jab.
Fuujin dips to his left and cracks Bruyne with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuujin's corner calls for a 1-2. Fuujin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Bruyne throws a nice head kick!
Fuujin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuujin cracks Bruyne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fuujin shoots for a takedown but Bruyne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuujin slips under a jab.
Fuujin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Fuujin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Fuujin seems to be working for a kimura but Bruyne defends the submission attempt.
Bruyne holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 De Bruyne will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bruyne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bruyne is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fuujin.
Bruyne half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fuujin throws out a powerful jab.
Bruyne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bruyne defending well as Fuujin loads up on a big left hand.
Bruyne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuujin throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruyne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fuujin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuujin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bruyne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bruyne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Fuujin.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Bruyne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fuujin's calf.#T1#
Fuujin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuujin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne lands with an uppercut that bounces Fuujin off the cage and back into range.
Bruyne misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne throws out a leg kick but Fuujin moves out of range and Bruyne only half commits.
Fuujin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bruyne's hands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fuujin.
Fuujin staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Bruyne.
Bruyne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fuujin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fuujin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fuujin just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuujin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuujin misses with a looping right.#T2#
Fuujin throws a lazy right hand but Bruyne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bruyne throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fuujin avoids it.
A big right from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne lands with a cross.
Bruyne avoids the body shot from Fuujin.
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuujin.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut.
Fuujin throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuujin.
Bruyne throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fuujin! But no joy.
Bruyne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fuujin if he has to take too many more of those.
Fuujin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fuujin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bruyne defends well and Fuujin ends up having to push Bruyne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fuujin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruyne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Bruyne misses. #T3#
Fuujin throws out a leg kick but Bruyne moves out of range and Fuujin only half commits.
Bruyne throws the left hand but Fuujin avoids the punch easily.
Fuujin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fuujin lands a head shot.
Fuujin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Fuujin.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuujin misses the target.
Fuujin throws the left hand but Bruyne avoids the punch easily.
Bruyne misses with a straight right.
Bruyne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fuujin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
Fuujin tries to land a leg kick but Bruyne saw it coming and moves away.
Bruyne fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fuujin just manages to avoid it.
Bruyne throws a body kick that misses.
Fuujin misses with a low kick.
Bruyne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fuujin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bruyne counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Fuujin throws a lazy right hand but Bruyne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuujin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fuujin shoots in but Bruyne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Bruyne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuka Fuujin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Fuujin is predictable there
letting Bruyne counter with a right hand.
Bruyne throws an overhand right that lands on Fuujin's shoulder, as Fuujin tries to avoid the shot.
Fuujin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Bruyne is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruyne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fuujin misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne lands with a cross.
Nice body punch from Bruyne.
Fuujin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bruyne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut. Bruyne saw that one coming.
Fuujin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bruyne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuujin fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kazuka Fuujin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fuujin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fuujin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bruyne.
Bruyne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuujin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Bruyne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruyne throws a hook but Fuujin blocks it.
Fuujin throws a solid leg kick but Bruyne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fuujin.
Fuujin thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fuujin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bruyne counters with a stiff right hand.
Bruyne throws a wild body kick that Fuujin sees coming a mile off.
Fuujin defending well as Bruyne loads up on a big left hand.
Fuujin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Fuujin misses. #T1#
Fuujin throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Fuujin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruyne jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fuujin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bruyne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bruyne lands a slapping body shot.
Bruyne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuujin. That did some damage!
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Fuujin misses with a wild body shot.
Fuujin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Fuujin backs away, Bruyne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bruyne connects with the punch.
Fuujin throws out a powerful jab.
Bruyne cracks the inside of Fuujin's front leg.
Bruyne with a nice cross.
Fuujin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuujin throws a looping overhand right but Bruyne ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Bruyne lands a really nice looking cross but Fuujin seems unphased.
Fuujin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruyne scores with a spinning back kick!
Bruyne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. Fuujin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fuujin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD2#
Fuujin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bruyne's half guard.
Bruyne is looking to improve his position.
Fuujin is thwarting Bruyne's attempts to control the position.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Bruyne is defending well. #T3#
Bruyne keeping hold of Fuujin's head, controlling as best he can.
Bruyne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruyne has his hands clasped together around Fuujin's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Fuujin seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Bruyne is defending well.
Bruyne is looking to control Fuujin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bruyne avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruyne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bruyne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fuujin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bruyne.
Fuujin misses with a left hand
and Bruyne counters with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
De Bruyne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bruyne 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... De Bruyne!
An intense looking De Bruyne took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Peel Steel, you absolutely suck'.

Event: Syn 553 - Restitution
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
A jab lands there for Lim.
Lim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bruyne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Charlie Lim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruyne was well out of range. Poor timing from Lim.
Bruyne misses with a kick to the body.
Bruyne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bruyne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Bruyne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bruyne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bruyne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
Bruyne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lim misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lim.
Lim jumps guard but Bruyne stands there with Lim around his waist. Lim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bruyne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lim.
Lim misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bruyne.
Lim tries a body shot but Bruyne blocks it. #T1##BC2#
Lim manages to break the clinch.
Lim throws an overhand right that lands on Bruyne's shoulder, as Bruyne tries to avoid the shot.
Bruyne checks a leg kick nicely.
Lim looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Bruyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lim.
Lim has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bruyne is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lim blocks a jab.
Lim checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bruyne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bruyne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lim is out of range.
Bruyne slips a jab from Lim.
Bruyne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Lim.
Bruyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lim.
Lim throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruyne cracks the inside of Lim's front leg.
Lim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Lim.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Lim throws a wild body kick that Bruyne sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Bruyne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lim slips under a jab.
Bruyne feints a jab promting Lim to slip. Bruyne then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lim slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lim avoids the body shot from Bruyne. #T2#
Bruyne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Lim.
Lim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lim.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bruyne 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 Lim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lim now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bruyne.
Lim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bruyne. Bruyne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lim swings for the body but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne throwing a counter right hand but Lim manages to avoid it.
Lim throws the left hand but Bruyne avoids the punch easily.
Bruyne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lim lands the left hand.
Bruyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bruyne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lim doesn't seem bothered though.
Bruyne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lim avoids the body shot from Bruyne.
Bruyne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bruyne loads up on a big right hand but Lim slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Bruyne.
Bruyne moves out of range as Lim strikes.
Bruyne throws a counter high kick but Lim was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Lim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bruyne.
Lim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruyne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Lim blocks the low kick.
Bruyne lands a glancing blow to the side of Lim's head.
Lim lands an overhand right.
Bruyne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lim's hands.
Bruyne throws a body kick that misses.
Lim tries to score with a low kick but Bruyne moves his leg out of the way.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lim. #CL#
Bruyne gets a clinch. #BC2#
Lim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lim throws a sloppy body shot
and Bruyne counters with a thumping low kick.
Lim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
Lim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bruyne has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lim throws a poor cross that misses
and Bruyne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Lim throws a body shot but no joy.
Lim misses with a left hand
and Bruyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lim.
Bruyne half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bruyne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bruyne works Lim's body with a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lim, right into the meat.
A leg kick checked by Bruyne.
A clash of legs there as Lim blocks the low kick.
Lim takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bruyne slips under a jab from Lim.
Lim misses with a wild combination.
Bruyne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lim throws out a loose jab but Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruyne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lim misses with a hook.
Lim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
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 De Bruyne will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lim looks for the body kick but Bruyne saw that one coming.
Bruyne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bruyne.
Sloppy strikes from Bruyne. Those never looked like landing.
Bruyne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bruyne is looking to counter punch.
Lim blocks a jab.
Lim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bruyne scores with a nice strike.
Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Bruyne throws a low kick but Lim moves out of range easily.
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lim.
An attempted straight right counter from Bruyne misses the target.
Bruyne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lim checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Lim.
An attempted straight right counter from Bruyne misses the target.
Lim's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Lim misses.
Bruyne scores with a sloppy right hand. Lim should have avoided that one.
Bruyne throws a shot to the body.
De Bruyne is winning the standup battle so far.
Lim thuds his right hand into Bruyne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Bruyne throws a head kick but Lim moves out of range.
Bruyne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lim misses with a body shot.
Bruyne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lim 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.
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruyne misses with a leg kick
and Lim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Bruyne there.
Bruyne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lim checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bruyne motions for Lim to come forward. Bruyne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lim flicks out a counter leg kick but Bruyne steps away.
Bruyne throws a low kick but Lim moves out of range easily.
Lim cracks Bruyne with a good jab.
A punch lands to the side of Bruyne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Lim.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lim.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lim missing with a left hand there. Bruyne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lim's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bruyne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lim scrambles back to his feet.
Lim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Bruyne tries to clinch up.
Lim takes one to the chin there.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Lim tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bruyne checks it well.
Lim misses with an uppercut. Bruyne saw that one coming.
Lim throws a leg kick but Bruyne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lim lands a glancing blow to the side of Bruyne's head.
Lim checks a low kick from Bruyne.
Lim connects with a nice looking jab.
Lim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bruyne throws a jab when Lim was well out of range.
Lim connects with a solid leg kick.
Lim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruyne takes a swing at Lim's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Lim sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Lim throws a lazy head kick
and Bruyne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lim throws a chopping leg kick but Bruyne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Jab, jab by Bruyne - just one landing.
Bruyne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruyne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lim on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Bruyne.
Bruyne tries to work over Lim's front leg with a kick but Lim checks it.
Bruyne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruyne staying out of range there.
Bruyne throwing a counter right hand but Lim manages to avoid it.
Lim lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Lim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lim lands a nice shot that snaps Bruyne's head back.
Bruyne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Lim loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
Bruyne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lim momentarily.
Bruyne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Bruyne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lim has time to react.
Bruyne misses with a hook.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Bruyne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bruyne catches Lim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bruyne on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruyne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lim checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Lim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lim misses with a straight right.
Bruyne blocks a leg kick.
Bruyne jabs at Lim's body.
Lim misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lim tries to move into range but Bruyne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bruyne tests Lim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lim tries a low kick but Bruyne avoids it.
Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Lim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 De Bruyne will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bruyne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bruyne cracks the inside of Lim's front leg.
Bruyne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bruyne misses with a few strikes there.
Lim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bruyne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lim's hands.
Lim cracks the inside of Bruyne's front leg.
Lim misses with a hook. Bruyne ducked under it nicely.
Bruyne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lim's sensitive parts.
Bruyne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Bruyne clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Lim.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Lim blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Lim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lim struggles to land a body shot inside as Bruyne controls his hands.
Bruyne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lim wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lim swings wildly with an uppercut but Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land. #T1#
Lim misses with a punch on the inside.
Lim misses with a punch on the inside.
Lim jumps guard but Bruyne stands there with Lim around his waist. Lim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lim misses with a body punch.
Lim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bruyne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruyne.
Bruyne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bruyne lands a shoulder strike.
Lim blocks a body shot from Bruyne.
Lim prevents a body shot from Bruyne.
Lim blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land. #BC2#
Lim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Lim. That snapped Bruyne's head back.
Lim misses with a hook. Bruyne ducked under it nicely.
Bruyne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lim manages to avoid it.
Bruyne throws an overhand right that lands on Lim's shoulder, as Lim tries to avoid the shot.
Lim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruyne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Charlie Lim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bruyne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lim.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Bruyne moves into the clinch.
Bruyne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lim's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Bruyne.
Lim blocks a body shot from Bruyne.
Bruyne has a couple of punches blocked by Lim. #BC2#
Lim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lim misses with a wild body shot.
Bruyne checks the leg kick.
Bruyne tried to counter with a leg kick but Lim avoided it.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Bruyne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lim's calf.
A lazy left from Bruyne finds it's target.
Lim throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne slips a straight right by Lim.
Lim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruyne can pounce on him.
Bruyne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lim's head backwards.
Lim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Lim throws a chopping leg kick but Bruyne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bruyne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bruyne lands an overhand right.
Bruyne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Bruyne moves into range and clinches up with Lim.
Bruyne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lim.
Bruyne misses with a body punch.
Bruyne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Bruyne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bruyne blocking some punches.
Bruyne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lims head.
Bruyne working aggressively here.
Bruyne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lim throws a head punch that misses.
Lim tries to pull guard but Bruyne won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Bruyne.
Lim working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruyne lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Lim is rocked!
A short uppercut from Bruyne.
De Bruyne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lim is still on wobbly legs! Can Bruyne finish him?#T4#
A short right from Lim.
Bruyne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land.
Lim misses with some punches.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lim seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bruyne.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bruyne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Lim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Bruyne closes the distance and pushes Lim back into the cage.
Lim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lim misses with a body punch.
Lim lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Lim.

And that's the end of the fight!
De Bruyne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bruyne 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... De Bruyne!
Post fight, De Bruyne took to the microphone: 'Peel Steel, you absolutely suck'.

Event: Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 3
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruyne lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Bruyne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Nilkki.
Bruyne delivers a nice body kick.
Nilkki moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruyne.
Nilkki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bruyne just manages to avoid it.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Nilkki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bruyne manages to circle out of the way.
Nilkki throws a head kick but Bruyne moves out of range.
Nilkki 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.
Nilkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilkki is looking to counter the offense by Bruyne and move into the clinch.
Bruyne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bruyne lands with a shot to the body.
Bruyne stuns Nilkki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruyne moves away from the strike by Nilkki.
Nilkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nilkki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne cracks Nilkki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bruyne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nilkki's calf.
Bruyne lands with a straight right. Nilkki didn't see that one coming.
Bruyne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nilkki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Nilkki misses the target.
Bruyne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nilkki scores with a jab.
Bruyne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nilkki. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD#
Nilkki lands a big head kick that sends Bruyne tumbling to the mat! Nilkki takes a step backwards and waves Bruyne back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Bruyne is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like De Bruyne has been cut.
Bruyne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bruyne is still on wobbly legs! Can Nilkki finish him?
Bruyne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nilkki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruyne scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bruyne throws the left hand but Nilkki avoids the punch easily.
Bruyne seems to have recovered his senses.
Nilkki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruyne can pounce on him.
We've been informed that Bruyne has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bruyne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bruyne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nilkki throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.
Nilkki throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nilkki takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Nilkki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nilkki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bruyne. Nilkki shrugs it off though.
Nice uppercut there from Bruyne.
Bruyne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Bruyne throws a body punch but Nilkki moves out of range.
Bruyne is looking to land body kicks.
Bruyne misses with a body kick.
Bruyne lands a jab to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Nilkki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bruyne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nilkki rather than just go for the knockout.
Nilkki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nilkki cracks Bruyne with a good jab.
Nilkki misses with a hook. Bruyne ducked under it nicely.
Bruyne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Nilkki
and Bruyne counters with a left to the body.
Bruyne avoids a kick to the body.
Bruyne lands a right hook to the body.
Bruyne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nilkki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bruyne - the referee stops the clock and Nilkki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bruyne. Nilkki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nilkki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bruyne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bruyne scores with a three punch combo!
Bruyne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nilkki. That did some damage!
Bruyne lands a right hook to the body.
Bruyne misses with a double jab. #T3#
Nilkki throws a sloppy head kick and Bruyne moves out of range easily.
Bruyne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses
and Bruyne counters with a body kick that stops Nilkki in his tracks momentarily.
Bruyne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nilkki will feel that in the morning.
Bruyne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nilkki takes a step back to recover.
Nilkki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Nilkki wants to clinch.
Nilkki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilkki misses with a straight left.
Nilkki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nilkki scores with a decent looking hook.
Bruyne lands a leg kick that knocks Nilkki off balance momentarily.
Bruyne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nilkki to score with a decent uppercut.
Bruyne lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruyne cracks Nilkki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nilkki throws out a loose jab but Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Bruyne thows a body kick. Nilkki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nilkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bruyne.
Nilkki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Bruyne.
That kick from Bruyne tenderised Nilkki's leg. Nilkki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bruyne blocks a head kick by Nilkki.
Bruyne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nilkki moves forwards but Bruyne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bruyne connects with a jab.
Nilkki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nilkki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruyne can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bruyne.
Nilkki moves out of range of the body kick from Bruyne.
Nilkki avoids the body shot from Bruyne.
Nilkki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nilkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruyne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on De Bruyne's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bruyne scoring well with a low kick there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nilkki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nilkki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruyne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilkki throws a nice looking combination but Bruyne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bruyne misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne throws a body punch but Nilkki moves out of range.
Bruyne slips under a jab.
Bruyne lands a body shot.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Nilkki.
Bruyne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nilkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Bruyne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Nilkki backing away here, and Bruyne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bruyne is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bruyne feints and then cracks Nilkki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nilkki down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Bruyne.
Bruyne managing to block the knees to the body from Nilkki.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruyne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bruyne misses with some punches. #T1#
Bruyne tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Bruyne back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land.
Bruyne stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruyne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Bruyne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bruyne misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruyne avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilkki.
Nilkki has a couple of punches blocked by Bruyne.
A short left from Bruyne.
Nilkki misses with an elbow over the top.
Bruyne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
Nilkki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bruyne pushes Nilkki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nilkki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bruyne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bruyne.
A nice left hand lands by Bruyne. #T2#
Nilkki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bruyne misses with the head strike.
Nilkki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bruyne.
Nilkki lands an elbow just above Bruyne 's eye.
Nilkki lands a hook that snaps the head of Bruyne backwards.
Bruyne avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Bruyne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nilkki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bruyne wants to stall.
Nilkki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Bruyne avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilkki.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Bruyne.
Bruyne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bruyne.
Bruyne lands with a left to the head.
Nilkki misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Nilkki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Bruyne.
Bruyne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bruyne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
Bruyne dodges an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Bruyne blocks the elbow strike.
Bruyne blocks an elbow strike.
De Bruyne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nilkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bruyne is defending well for now.
Bruyne misses with a punch to the body.
Nilkki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruyne backwards.
Bruyne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bruyne scores with a shot to the side of Nilkki's head.
Nilkki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bruyne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bruyne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Nilkki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Bruyne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Bruyne lands a hook that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Still in the clinch, Bruyne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nilkki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bruyne is leaning against Nilkki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bruyne lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Nilkki lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruyne avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilkki.
Bruyne cracks Nilkki with a nice body shot.
Bruyne lands with a right to the head.
Bruyne lands a nice uppercut.
Bruyne lands a shoulder strike.
Bruyne lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action.
Bruyne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruyne working aggressively here.
Bruyne tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Bruyne back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on De Bruyne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bruyne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nilkki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nilkki throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Bruyne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nilkki, pushing him back against the cage.
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bruyne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bruyne tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Bruyne back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bruyne.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Bruyne.
A nice left hand lands by Bruyne.
Nilkki takes a shot to the head.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Bruyne.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nilkki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it misses.
Bruyne gets through Nilkki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruyne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruyne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Bruyne lands a shot to the body.
Nilkki tries a body shot but Bruyne blocks it.
Bruyne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bruyne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bruyne digs a right hand underneath Nilkki's ribcage. Nilkki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bruyne lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Bruyne.
Bruyne lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bruyne pushes Nilkki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bruyne will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nilkki up against the cage.
Bruyne struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Bruyne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bruyne pushes Nilkki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bruyne lands an uppercut.
Bruyne tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Bruyne back against the cage. #T2#
Bruyne blocks an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruyne.
Bruyne pushes Nilkki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruyne is leaning against Nilkki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bruyne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bruyne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruyne cracks Nilkki with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Bruyne as the two fighters clinch.
Bruyne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilkkis head.
Bruyne lands with a light punch inside.
Bruyne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruyne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bruyne gets through Nilkki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bruyne blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Bruyne.
Bruyne lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilkki throws an elbow that misses.
A short body shot lands from Bruyne as the two fighters clinch.
Bruyne misses with a body punch.
Nilkki misses with an elbow strike.
Bruyne lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bruyne.
Bruyne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bruyne lands a shoulder strike.
Bruyne digs a right hand into Nilkki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nilkki's gas tank.
Bruyne lands a nice uppercut.
Nilkki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bruyne avoids it.
Nilkki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short body shot lands from Bruyne as the two fighters clinch.
Bruyne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bruyne scores with a shoulder strike.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nilkki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bruyne avoids it.
Bruyne tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Bruyne back against the cage.
Bruyne scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Nilkki is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruyne pushes Nilkki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Nilkki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruyne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Bruyne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruyne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bruyne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruyne throws a big uppercut that drops Nilkki! More strikes from Bruyne and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nilkki lies dazed against the cage as Bruyne celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). De Bruyne!
Post fight, De Bruyne took to the microphone: 'Peel Steel, you absolutely suck'.

Event: Syn 548 - Institutionalized
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coker.
Bruyne is trying to counter with his kicks.
Coker moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Coker.
Coker throws a low kick, looking for Bruyne's leg but Bruyne calmly moves out of range.
Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruyne blocks the body kick.
Bruyne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Bruyne. That snapped Coker's head back.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruyne is just out of range.
Coker misses with a looping right.
Bruyne missing with a left hand there. Coker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coker misses with a straight right.
Coker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bruyne is looking to clinch.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker throws a push kick but Bruyne slaps the foot to one side.
Bruyne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coker on the side of the head.
Coker scores with the left hand. Bruyne knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Coker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bruyne's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Bruyne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruyne is keeping the position for now.
Coker trying to control but Bruyne is working from the bottom.
Coker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruyne is keeping the position for now.
Coker won't allow Bruyne to sweep him here.
Bruyne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Coker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bruyne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bruyne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Coker tries to buck Bruyne off but Bruyne is having none of it.
Bruyne tries to score with some ground and pound. Coker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker is being controlled here.
Coker gets back to half guard.
Coker tries to get to full guard but Bruyne has control of the leg.
Bruyne keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bruyne wants to pass the guard but Coker is defending well. #T3#
Bruyne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coker is trying to maintain the position but Bruyne is very close to passing his half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bruyne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a leg kick which misses Coker's front leg but catches the back leg as Coker tries to avoid it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Coker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Coker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bruyne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Coker looking to pass the guard.
Coker passes into half guard.
Bruyne keeping hold of Coker's head, controlling as best he can.
Coker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeen Coker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruyne avoids the body shot from Coker.
Coker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bruyne lands with a right hand.
Coker misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Bruyne misses.
Coker throws a solid leg kick but Bruyne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker.
Coker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Coker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bruyne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bruyne just manages to avoid it.
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bruyne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruyne was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. Coker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne throws out a powerful jab.
Coker throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bruyne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bruyne lands a leg kick that knocks Coker off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Bruyne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coker, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Coker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bruyne thuds a left hand into Coker's body.
Jab, jab by Coker - just one landing.
Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruyne throws out the jab.
Coker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker slips under a jab from Bruyne.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coker, as that shot connected.
De Bruyne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruyne tries to clinch but Coker moves out of range.
Coker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bruyne takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bruyne.
Coker throws a leg kick but Bruyne moved away.
Bruyne swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Bruyne moves out of range easily.
Coker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruyne.
Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bruyne.
A punch combination from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Bruyne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker scores with a leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bruyne in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Coker throws a low kick but Bruyne moves out of range easily.
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick there by Coker.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Coker throws a front kick aimed at Bruyne's knee but Bruyne avoids it well.
Bruyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Coker misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coker lands a glancing blow to the side of Bruyne's head.
Bruyne lands with a straight right. Coker didn't see that one coming.
Coker throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.
Bruyne throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem.
Bruyne is looking to score with low kicks.
Bruyne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coker on the side of the head.
Coker moves out of range as Bruyne strikes.
Bruyne looks to land a body kick but Coker moved away.
Coker throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.
Coker jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Bruyne wants to slow Coker down by chopping away at his legs.
Coker throws the left hand but Bruyne avoids the punch easily.
Bruyne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker.
Some bone on bone action there as Coker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coker doesn't manage to clinch there - Bruyne circles away.
Bruyne throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Coker's head.
Bruyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
Bruyne scores with a jab to the head.
Bruyne lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Bruyne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bruyne is fending him off so far but Coker persists. Nope, Bruyne circles away and we're back to standing.
Coker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab from Bruyne.
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bruyne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coker thinking. #T4#
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruyne was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Nice defenses there by Bruyne.
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker strikes.
Coker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coker.
Bruyne throws a big shot that misses.
Bruyne avoids the body shot from Coker.
Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bruyne. That did some damage!
Coker missing with a left hand there. Bruyne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruyne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruyne clobbers Coker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coker tries a low kick but Bruyne avoids it.
Bruyne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bruyne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Akeen Coker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Bruyne misses.
Coker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Bruyne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters circling a little - Coker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bruyne throws a right hand that Coker ducks under and follows up with a left that Coker also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Bruyne.
Donk. Coker catches Bruyne right on the button with a cross.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Coker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coker is looking to slow Bruyne down with leg kicks.
Bruyne tries a low kick but Coker avoids it.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Coker throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coker slips under a jab from Bruyne.
Bruyne takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
Coker scores with a nice head shot.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coker.#T1#
Good shot there by Bruyne.
A clash of legs there as Coker blocks the low kick.
Bruyne fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Coker with that takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Coker.
Coker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Coker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bruyne was covering up waiting for the punch and Coker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coker controlling from the top position.
Bruyne is controlling Coker's posture.#T2#
Coker looking to pass the guard.
Bruyne controls Coker momentarily but Coker frees himself.
Bruyne keeping moving, preventing Coker from controlling successfully.
Coker stands and throws Bruyne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bruyne tries to improve position but can't.
Coker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Coker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bruyne sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Coker is keen to just control but Bruyne is a slippery customer.
Coker content to control rather than advance.
Bruyne desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Bruyne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coker pulls his head out easily.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bruyne is looking for a sweep. Coker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Bruyne blocks a head kick by Coker.
Coker punishes Bruyne's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Coker coming out on top.
Bruyne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coker, 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
Akeen Coker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 527 - Scorched
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
Bruyne misses with a hook. Tyraanicao ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Bruyne misses.
Tyraanicao throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Bruyne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good leg kick by Bruyne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyraanicao slips a straight right by Bruyne.
Bruyne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Tyraanicao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tyraanicao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild body shot.
Bruyne throws out a counter right but Tyraanicao avoids it with no problem.
Tyraanicao 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.
Tyraanicao lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyraanicao wants to clinch.#T1#
Tyraanicao misses with a straight right.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Bruyne darts in and clinches Tyraanicao up against the cage.
Bruyne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyraanicao backwards.
Bruyne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruyne misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Tyraanicao pulls Bruyne into guard. #SUB#
Bruyne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bruyne postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Bruyne avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SUB#
Bruyne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyraanicao trying to keep a closed guard but Bruyne is proving a slippery customer.
Bruyne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bruyne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tyraanicao is trying to hold Bruyne in close to prevent damage but Bruyne has managed to pass into half guard.
Bruyne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bruyne wants to control but Tyraanicao is keeping him busy.
Bruyne uses his free foot to push down on Tyraanicao's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tyraanicao. #T3#
Tyraanicao wants to hold on but Bruyne pushes him away.
Tyraanicao is desperately trying to improve his position but Bruyne has a good base and remains in mount.
Bruyne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bruyne dominating with strikes here.
Bruyne pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bruyne landing shots from mount.
Tyraanicao tries to reverse the position but Bruyne maintains control.
Bruyne scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tyraanicao is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Bruyne landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tyraanicao tries to hold on but Bruyne pushes him away.
Tyraanicao is bucking up trying to escape but Bruyne cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#
Tyraanicao is rocked!
Tyraanicao tries to hold on but Bruyne pushes him away.
Oh Tyraanicao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyraanicao seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyraanicao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bruyne is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bruyne lands a big shot there that rocks Tyraanicao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyraanicao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne 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#
A combination from Bruyne does no damage.
Tyraanicao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bruyne.
Bruyne scores with a jab.
Bruyne lands with an overhand left.
Bruyne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bruyne throws a series of punches but Tyraanicao avoids them all with ease.
Tyraanicao throws a right hand that misses
and Bruyne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bruyne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bruyne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Tyraanicao counter with a right hand.
Bruyne checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bruyne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Bruyne pushes Tyraanicao up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Tyraanicao is trying to stall. #TD2#
Bruyne gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Tyraanicao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bruyne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bruyne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Tyraanicao looking for a guillotine here but Bruyne defends easily.
Bruyne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tyraanicao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bruyne.
Tyraanicao controls Bruyne momentarily but Bruyne frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruyne with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Tyraanicao seems keen to control Bruyne's posture.#SUB#
Tyraanicao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bruyne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bruyne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bruyne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tyraanicao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bruyne has managed to get both his arms back between Tyraanicao's legs - danger averted.
Tyraanicao pulls Bruyne in close to his closed guard and prevents Bruyne from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Tyraanicao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bruyne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tyraanicao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bruyne is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Tyraanicao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bruyne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bruyne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bruyne is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bruyne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bruyne is thwarting Tyraanicao's attempts to control the position.
Bruyne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4##SUB#
Tyraanicao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bruyne trying to control from Tyraanicao's half guard. Tyraanicao has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tyraanicao is trying to control the position but Bruyne postures up.
Bruyne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tyraanicao has his foot on Bruyne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bruyne works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bruyne throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Bruyne.
Tyraanicao swats away the attempt to clinch by Bruyne.
Tyraanicao cracks a nice hook into Bruyne's ribs.
Tyraanicao blocks the body kick.
Tyraanicao tries to counter by clinching up but Bruyne breaks away and moves out of range.
Bruyne cracks the inside of Tyraanicao's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tyraanicao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyraanicao throws the kick towards the body but Bruyne avoids it.#T1#
Bruyne swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Tyraanicao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao throws a right hand that misses
and Bruyne finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#TD2#
Bruyne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tyraanicao to the mat! Tyraanicao manages to get full guard.
Bruyne lands a couple of digs.
Bruyne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bruyne slips a nice elbow through Tyraanicao's hands, connecting with Tyraanicao's forehead.
Bruyne trying to control the action but Tyraanicao is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tyraanicao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyraanicao wants to improve his position but Bruyne is controlling well.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tyraanicao manages to get to full guard.
Bruyne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tyraanicao keeping moving, preventing Bruyne from controlling successfully.
Tyraanicao working a defensive guard but Bruyne manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruyne cracks Tyraanicao with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Bruyne landing a few strikes.
Tyraanicao on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bruyne working away.
Tyraanicao gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Tyraanicao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyraanicao trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bruyne connects with a nice short shot to Tyraanicao's temple.
Bruyne trying to control the pace. #T4#
Tyraanicao wants to control but Bruyne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tyraanicao is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bruyne jumps into side control!
Bruyne is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tyraanicao's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bruyne looks up at the clock and then as Tyraanicao takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bruyne smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tyraanicao takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bruyne working the ground and pound.
Tyraanicao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruyne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyraanicao keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
De Bruyne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bruyne 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... De Bruyne!
De Bruyne took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Peel Steel, you absolutely suck'.
Bostar Tyraanicao was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, I need to fuck a goat.'.

Event: Syn 523 - Recovery
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1#
Bruyne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bruyne blocks a low kick nicely.
Bruyne lunges at Dall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dall's hand.
We've been told by Bruyne's head coaches at K.O.N.Y. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall thuds a left hand into Bruyne's body.
Dall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dall slips a jab from Bruyne.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bruyne at a distance.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne misses with a kick to the body
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bruyne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bruyne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Some wild striking there from Dall. #T1#
Bruyne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
Bruyne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Bruyne closes the distance and clinches.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dall blocking some punches.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Bruyne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bruyne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bruyne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dalls head.
Bruyne stops a takedown attempt from Dall.
Bruyne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Dall digs a right hand into Bruyne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bruyne's gas tank.
Dall is trying to push Bruyne away but Bruyne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Bruyne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall.
Bruyne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Dall blocks it.
Bruyne gets through Dall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall.
Bruyne struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Dall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dall.
Bruyne misses with a punch on the inside.
Bruyne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruyne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
A short left from Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with some punches.
Bruyne has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
Dall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dall is working Bruyne over against the cage.#T3#
Dall blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Bruyne is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dall is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bruyne to the mat. Bruyne regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Bruyne is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bruyne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Bruyne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bruyne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bruyne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bruyne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 De Bruyne will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bruyne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bruyne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bruyne tries to clinch there but Dall circles away.
Bruyne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dall lands a high kick! #CL#
Bruyne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bruyne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dall.
A head punch on the inside from Dall fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruyne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bruyne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Bruyne.
Dall lands a hook that snaps the head of Bruyne backwards. #T1##TD2#
Dall jumps into guard, dragging Bruyne to the mat.
Bruyne tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Bruyne postures up and lands a big shot to Dall's brow.
Bruyne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bruyne manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dall won't allow Bruyne to sweep him here.
Bruyne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bruyne keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Dall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bruyne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bruyne has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruyne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bruyne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dall keeping full guard, as Bruyne tries to pass. #T3#
Bruyne is working Dall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bruyne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bruyne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Dall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dall being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bruyne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruyne landing some decent shots from guard.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Bruyne from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bruyne connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Dall misses.
Bruyne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Bruyne slips a jab from Dall.
Dall throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruyne.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Bruyne misses with a straight right.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
Bruyne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dall's calf.#CL#
Bruyne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bruyne lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bruyne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bruyne swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Dall blocks it.
Dall is trying to force a seperation but Bruyne has the dominant position.
Bruyne swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Dall tries to throw a body punch but Bruyne avoids it by throwing Dall back against the cage.
Bruyne gets through Dall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bruyne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good body shot from Dall.
Bruyne has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
Dall taking a breather.
Bruyne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dall can't get the takedown.
Dall stalling in the clinch but Bruyne improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land.
Dall is looking to take this one to the mat.
De Bruyne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyryx Dall.
Dall blocks a body shot from Bruyne.
Bruyne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruyne misses with some punches.
Bruyne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bruyne misses with a body punch.
Dall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Bruyne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pyryx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bruyne is defending well.
Bruyne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall misses with a body punch.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Dall decides to pull guard.
Bruyne forces his way into half guard.
Bruyne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Bruyne there. #T3#
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Bruyne trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dall wants to improve his position but Bruyne is controlling well.
Dall is refusing to be controlled, as Bruyne sits in half guard.
Bruyne lands strikes from half guard.
Bruyne scoring with strikes to the body and head. #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.
Bruyne lands strikes from half guard.
Dall is looking to get back to full guard here but Bruyne has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dall tries to bench press Bruyne off him but Bruyne keeps the position.
Dall keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bruyne off and has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
De Bruyne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bruyne, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn 520 - Nemesis
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
Matus throws a push kick but Bruyne slaps the foot to one side.
Matus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bruyne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruyne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruyne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bruyne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bruyne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bruyne takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matus checks a leg kick.
A cross from Matus lands.
Matus throws a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruyne misses the target.
Bruyne lands a high kick!
Bruyne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Good exchange - Bruyne coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Bruyne sees coming a mile off.
Bruyne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matus connects with a body shot.#T1#
Matus connects with a right hand. Bruyne shakes it off.
Bruyne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus checks the leg kick.
Bruyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Good shot there by Bruyne.
Bruyne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matus is able to avoid easily.
Bruyne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matus will feel that in the morning.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruyne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruyne. That's going to slow Matus down.
Bruyne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruyne was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Bruyne lands a really nice looking cross but Matus seems unphased.
Matus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bruyne's 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!
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus lands with an overhand left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matus. That's going to slow Bruyne down.
Matus throws a leg kick that misses.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Bruyne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matus throws a push kick but Bruyne slaps the foot to one side.
Bruyne throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
Matus avoids the head kick by Bruyne.
Bruyne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matus wants to land a leg kick but Bruyne is out of range.
Matus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bruyne on the side of the head.
Matus motions for Bruyne to come forward. Matus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Bruyne misses its target.#CL2#
Matus closes the distance and pushes Bruyne back into the cage.
Matus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruyne tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Bruyne manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bruyne 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.
Matus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bruyne swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Bruyne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matus controlling from the top position.
Bruyne controlling Matus's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bruyne wants to improve his position but instead Matus has moved into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Matus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bruyne tries to get to full guard but Matus has control of the leg.
Matus trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bruyne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Matus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bruyne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Bruyne. That snapped Matus's head back.
Matus delivers a nice body kick.
Bruyne tries to land a front kick but Matus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bruyne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matus thuds his shin into the meat of Bruyne's side.
An inside leg kick from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matus will feel that in the morning.
Matus misses with a leg kick.
Bruyne throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Matus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matus connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne misses with a looping left.
Bruyne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick.
Matus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Bruyne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruyne scores with a jab to the body.
Bruyne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruyne.
Matus moves out of range as Bruyne throws a body kick.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Matus lands with a good body shot.
Bruyne throws a big shot that misses.
Matus lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bruyne.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Matus blocks the low kick.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Matus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matus.
Matus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne misses with a body shot. #T2#
Matus misses with a body shot.
Bruyne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matus to score with a decent uppercut.
Bruyne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matus staying out of range there.
Matus throws out a counter right but Bruyne avoids it with no problem.
Matus throws a push kick but Bruyne slaps the foot to one side.
Matus feints and then cracks Bruyne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruyne down.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Matus tries a head kick but it misses.
Matus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bruyne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick.
Bruyne throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Matus lands a lovely overhand right.
Bruyne digs a good hook to Matus's body. #T3#
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruyne.
Bruyne cracks Matus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bruyne is looking to chop away at Matus's legs.
Matus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruyne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Bruyne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matus misses with a looping right.
Bruyne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matus has time to react.
Bruyne misses with a body shot.
Matus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruyne.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Matus throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.#T4#
Nice jab there from Bruyne.
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!
Bruyne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Matus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matus sizes up Bruyne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bruyne throws a right hand that misses
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bruyne.
A bone on bone clash there as Bruyne blocks the leg kick.
Bruyne misses with a low kick as Matus jumps back.
Matus throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Matus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruyne throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Bruyne does no damage.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
A leg kick checked by Matus.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Bruyne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bruyne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
A big right from Matus misses.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matus.
A head kick misses from Bruyne.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruyne feinted with a counter takedown.
Bruyne misses with a right hand
and Matus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bruyne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bruyne doesn't seem bothered though.
Matus misses with a looping right.
Bruyne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matus throws a low kick, looking for Bruyne's leg but Bruyne calmly moves out of range.
Bruyne swings for the body but Matus moves out of range. #T1#
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bruyne dodges the punch combination from Matus.
A solid body kick from Bruyne.
Matus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Matus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bruyne.
Matus misses with a kick to the body.
Matus punishes Bruyne's body with a nice straight punch.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. Matus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Bruyne lands with a hook. Matus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bruyne takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruyne misses with a straight left.
De Bruyne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus ducks right into an uppercut from Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Bruyne.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruyne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matus lands a jab to Bruyne's midsection.
Matus checks a low kick from Bruyne.
Bruyne takes one on the button.
Matus throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Matus thuds a left hand into Bruyne's body.
Matus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bruyne.
Jab from Bruyne.
Matus throws out a powerful jab.
Bruyne avoids the body shot from Matus. #T3#
Bruyne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bruyne 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.
Bruyne misses with a kick to the body.
Matus throws a hook but Bruyne blocks it.
Bruyne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bruyne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Bruyne motions for Matus to come forward. Bruyne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as Matus blocks the leg kick.
Bruyne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bruyne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bruyne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus. #T4#
Matus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bruynes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bruyne tries to score with a low kick but Matus moves his leg out of the way.
Matus cracks the inside of Bruyne's front leg.
Bruyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruyne loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
Bruyne misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Matus misses #TD#
and Bruyne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruyne stopping the sweep attempt from Matus.
Bruyne tries to free his leg and advance position but Matus is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bruyne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Don Juan Matus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matus controlling the position.
Matus trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Juan Matus.
I've got Matus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Juan Matus!
A relieved looking Don Juan Matus 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 517 - Hoshino vs Lil wayne
Date: Apr 02, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Hermano shoots in and bounces Bruyne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hermano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bruyne is trying to hold Hermano in close to prevent damage but Hermano has managed to pass into half guard.
Bruyne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hermano.
Hermano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bruyne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hermano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hermano's back!
Bruyne is hanging on to Hermano's back as he tries to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano just trying to survive but Bruyne is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bruyne has the hooks in. Hermano is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Bruyne is looking for the choke from the back position but Hermano is controlling his hands well.
Hermano rolls, trying to escape but Bruyne keeps control of the position. #T1#
Hermano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bruyne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hermano.
Hermano wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hermano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bruyne defends well.
Hermano wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Hermano is still trying to improve position.
Bruyne postures up and lands a big shot to Hermano's brow.
Bruyne looking to pass the guard.
Hermano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bruyne is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Bruyne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hermano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bruyne has managed to get both his arms back between Hermano's legs - danger averted.
Hermano keeping moving, preventing Bruyne from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hermano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruyne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hermano has momentary wrist control but Bruyne slips an elbow through the middle.
Bruyne postures up. #SUB2#
Hermano looking for a guillotine here but Bruyne defends easily.
Bruyne wants to control from the top but Hermano keeps moving.
Bruyne is really struggling to control Hermano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bruyne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruyne cracks a nice hook into Hermano's ribs.
Good work by Hermano as he checks the leg kick.
And Hermano responds with a good body kick, but Bruyne manages to step out the way in time.
Hermano shoots in and drives through. Bruyne sprawls well.
Bruyne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Hermano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermano blocks a leg kick.
Hermano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruyne can pounce on him.
Hermano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hermano throws a hook but Bruyne blocks it.
Bruyne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruyne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hermano takes a step back to recover.
Hermano is looking to clinch.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut
and Hermano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bruyne's knee momentarily.
Nice shot by Hermano.
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 De Bruyne 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.
#R2#
Hermano ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Hermano throws a front kick that sends Bruyne stumbling back into the cage.
Hermano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bruyne stuffs the takedown.
Hermano misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bruyne connects with a looping right hand.
Hermano wants to clinch up but Bruyne keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Bruyne. Those never looked like landing.
Bruyne tried to score with a low kick but Hermano checks it.
Hermano with a nice cross.
Hermano misses with a head kick.
Bruyne needs to keep his hands up - Hermano had a free shot at his head there.
Hermano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruyne.#TD2#
Hermano throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bruyne tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hermano is in Bruyne's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bruyne can't keep his opponent in guard - Hermano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hermano 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.#T1#
Bruyne holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hermano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hermano working Bruyne over with strikes.
Hermano wants to take a breather but Bruyne is having none of it.
Hermano working Bruyne over with strikes.
Bruyne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hermano.
Hermano trying to mount his opponent but Bruyne defends it.
Hermano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bruyne defending well though. #T2#
Hermano wants to take a breather but Bruyne is having none of it.
Hermano drops an elbow to the side of Bruyne's head.
Hermano trying to control from Bruyne's half guard. Bruyne has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruyne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruyne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bruyne trying to control the position.
Bruyne seems keen to control Hermano's posture.#T3#
Hermano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bruyne is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruyne throws a poor cross that misses
and Hermano counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruyne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Hermano. Beautiful body shot.
Bruyne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruyne. That's going to slow Hermano down.
Nice sprawl there from Hermano as Bruyne shoots in.
Hermano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hermano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hermano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruyne's head backwards.
Hermano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick from Hermano misses.
Bruyne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hermano.
Hermano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hermano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Hermano. #T4##CL2#
Hermano clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne pushes Hermano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruyne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Hermano wants the takedown. Bruyne is fighting it off but Hermano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bruyne's guard against the cage.
Bruyne keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Hermano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Hermano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hermano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Bruyne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hermano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruyne slips a jab from Hermano.
Bruyne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hermano.
Hermano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruyne.
Hermano is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Hermano catches Bruyne right on the button with a cross.
Hermano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano keeps the fight on the outside.
Hermano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bruyne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruyne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hermano if he has to take too many more of those.
Hermano throws a wild body kick that Bruyne sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Bruyne throws a leg kick that misses.
Bruyne looks for the body kick but Hermano saw that one coming.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
Bruyne moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bruyne throws a body kick that misses
and Hermano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hermano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hermano connects with an inside leg kick.
Hermano is looking to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hermano, right into the meat. #CL#
Bruyne moves into the clinch successfully.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Hermano blocks it.
Hermano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruyne's elbow.
Bruyne throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermano.
Bruyne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hermano.
Bruyne can't find room to land a body shot as Hermano controls the action.
Bruyne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermano blocking some punches.
Hermano misses with the head strike.
Hermano gets through Bruyne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Bruyne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hermano cracks Bruyne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hermano lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Bruyne throws a wild body kick that Hermano sees coming a mile off.
Hermano throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hermano.
Hermano jabs at Bruyne's body.
Bruyne throws the left hand but Hermano avoids the punch easily.
Hermano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruyne.
Hermano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bruyne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hermano.
Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bruyne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hermano - the referee stops the clock and Bruyne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hermano. Bruyne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hermano tries to clinch but Bruyne moves out of range.
De Bruyne is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Hermano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bruyne slips under a jab from Hermano.
Bruyne jabs Hermano right on the nose. Hermano blinks but takes it well.
Hermano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bruyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hermano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hermano throws a combination that misses
and Bruyne finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hermano misses with a low kick.
Bruyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermano throws out the jab.
Hermano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hermano shoots and misses
and Bruyne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bruyne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hermano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bruyne's waist but Bruyne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hermano off to one side.
De Bruyne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Hermano.
Bruyne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice uppercut lands for Bruyne. That snapped Hermano's head back.
A clash of legs there as Bruyne blocks the low kick.
Hermano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bruyne lands with a right hand.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Hermano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bruyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hermano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bruyne scores with a leg kick.
Hermano looks to land a left hand but Bruyne moved out of range nicely.
Bruyne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hermano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bruyne is out of range.
Bruyne lands a head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Bruyne blocks the leg kick.
Bruyne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Hermano misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
De Bruyne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bruyne 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SYN 514 - Wein vs Perala
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1#
Chekhov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
Chekhov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bruyne.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bruyne has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Bruyne gets a double leg takedown into Chekhov's guard.
Chekhov has control of Bruyne's left arm, preventing Bruyne from doing any damage.
Chekhov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bruyne controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruyne with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov is pulling down on Bruyne's head. It's preventing any offense from Bruyne, at least for the moment.
Bruyne trying to control but Chekhov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bruyne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bruyne throws a big right hand that misses.
Bruyne throwing strikes but missing.
Chekhov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bruyne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bruyne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bruyne wants to pass the guard but Chekhov is keeping the position.
Chekhov trying to keep a closed guard but Bruyne is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bruyne.
Anton Chekhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruyne delivers a nice body kick.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruyne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chekhov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bruyne just manages to avoid it.
Chekhov moves out of range of the body kick from Bruyne.
Chekhov scores with a nice right hand.
Bruyne throws a leg kick that misses.
Chekhov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Chekhov.
Bruyne shoots in and drives through. Chekhov sprawls well.
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
Chekhov tries to land a front kick but Bruyne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chekhov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Chekhov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chekhov.
Bruyne throws a big shot that misses.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruyne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chekhov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chekhov lands a really nice looking cross but Bruyne seems unphased.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Chekhov checks it.
Bruyne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chekhov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chekhov.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruyne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chekhov throws a hook but Bruyne blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Bruyne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chekhov.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruyne pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Chekhov scores with a nice body kick.
Anton Chekhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Chekhov finds it's way through Bruyne's defenses.
Chekhov lands a leg kick that knocks Bruyne off balance momentarily.
Chekhov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bruyne if he has to take too many more of those.
Chekhov lands a jab to the head.
Bruyne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bruyne moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruyne misses with a hook. Chekhov ducked under it nicely.
Bruyne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chekhov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruyne.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut
enabling Bruyne to counter with a crisp jab.
Chekhov throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.
Bruyne throws a counter combo.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruyne throws a shot from downtown. Chekhov moves away and avoids it.
Chekhov misses with a straight left.
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 Anton Chekhov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bruyne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chekhov lands a leg kick that knocks Bruyne off balance momentarily.
Bruyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chekhov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chekhov lands the left hand.
Chekhov lands with a cross.
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Bruyne saw that one coming.
Bruyne slips a straight right by Chekhov.
Bruyne with a jab.
Chekhov lands a jab to the head.
Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Chekhov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chekhov throws an off balance right hand
and Bruyne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bruyne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhov misses with a right hand
and Bruyne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruyne fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Chekhov misses with a looping right.
Chekhov lands a jab to Bruyne's midsection.
Chekhov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bruyne checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the body from Chekhov misses
and Bruyne counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne lunges at Chekhov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chekhov's hand.
Bruyne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Chekhov.
Chekhov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good work by Bruyne as he checks the leg kick.
Chekhov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bruyne.
Bruyne swinging wildly here. #T2#
Bruyne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Chekhov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chekhov misses with a hook
and Bruyne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick from Chekhov.
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!
Chekhov tries to land a front kick but Bruyne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bruyne! But no joy.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Chekhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruyne looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekhov is just out of range.
Bruyne blocks the body kick.
Bruyne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chekhov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruyne lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick from Chekhov misses
and Bruyne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chekhov is looking to score with low kicks.
Chekhov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
Chekhov misses with the combination. #T3#
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Bruyne checks it.
Chekhov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bruyne to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruyne drops his hands momentarily and Chekhov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chekhov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chekhov throws a shot from downtown. Bruyne moves away and avoids it.
Chekhov is looking to chop away at Bruyne's legs.
Chekhov takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne slips a straight right by Chekhov.
The crowd cheers as Bruyne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chekhov doesn't seem phased though.
Chekhov missing with a left hand there. Bruyne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chekhov throws out a powerful jab.
Chekhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bruyne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Chekhov.#T4#
Bruyne works Chekhov's body with a nice hook.
Bruyne throws a hook but Chekhov blocks it.
Bruyne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chekhov tests Bruyne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bruyne throws the kick towards the body but Chekhov avoids it.
Chekhov lands a jab to the head.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bruyne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bruyne.
Chekhov misses with a hook.
Good work by Bruyne as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Chekhov is predictable there #TD2#
and Bruyne counters with a single leg into guard. Chekhov didn't expect that.
Chekhov is trying to keep Bruyne in close.
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 Anton Chekhov 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!
#R3#
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruyne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Bruyne blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bruyne blocks the low kick.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Chekhov misses.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
That kick from Chekhov tenderised Bruyne's leg. Bruyne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Bruyne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov misses with a left hand
and Bruyne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chekhov's knee momentarily.
Chekhov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bruyne counters with a straight right hand.
Bruyne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Chekhov.
Bruyne blocks a jab.#T1#
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Bruyne ducks down to avoid it.
Chekhov throws a shot from downtown. Bruyne moves away and avoids it.
Chekhov scores with a nice body kick.
Chekhov feints and then cracks Bruyne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruyne down.
Chekhov lands with a cross.
Chekhov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bruyne defending well as Chekhov loads up on a big left hand.
Bruyne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Bruyne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bruyne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chekhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
Chekhov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruyne's head backwards.
Chekhov defending well as Bruyne loads up on a big left hand.
Chekhov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Chekhov as he connects with a hook.
Chekhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bruyne.
De Bruyne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Chekhov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chekhov avoids the head kick by Bruyne.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bruyne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bruyne misses with a straight left.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Chekhov throws a front kick aimed at Bruyne's knee but Bruyne avoids it well.
Chekhov misses with a jab to the body
and Bruyne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chekhov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bruyne shoots in but no luck this time.
Bruyne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut.
Chekhov scores with a hook to the body. Bruyne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bruyne.
Chekhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anton Chekhov is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chekhov.
Bruyne moves out of range as Chekhov strikes.
Bruyne has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chekhov.
Chekhov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruyne.
Bruyne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruyne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bruyne throws a series of punches but Chekhov avoids them all with ease.
Chekhov throws a front kick that sends Bruyne stumbling back into the cage.
Chekhov connects with a jab.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.
Bruyne shoots in for a takedown but Chekhov shows good takedown defense.
Anton Chekhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of De Bruyne.
Chekhov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chekhov thuds a left hand into Bruyne's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chekhov. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Chekhov misses.
Chekhov lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov thumps Bruyne with a low kick.
Chekhov throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut
and Bruyne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
And Bruyne responds with a good body kick, but Chekhov manages to step out the way in time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chekhov.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chekhov. That's going to slow Bruyne down.
Bruyne fakes the leg kick and cracks Chekhov in the body.
Chekhov 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.
Chekhov works the jab nicely.
That kick from Chekhov tenderised Bruyne's leg. Bruyne is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Chekhov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chekhov, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Chekhov!
Anton Chekhov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 511 - Pedro vs Bashorov
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Bruyne darts in looking for a takedown but Beech gets double underhooks and turns Bruyne into the cage.
Beech motions for Bruyne to come forward. Beech throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Beech has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Beech swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruyne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bruyne throws a lazy head kick
and Beech counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beech. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beech fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne throws a looping overhand right but Beech ducks down to avoid it.
Beech let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beech throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beech 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.
Bruyne misses with a head kick. #T1#
Bruyne shoots in for a takedown but Beech shows good takedown defense.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Bruyne. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Beech. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Bruyne misses its intended target.
Beech keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beech thuds a left hand into Bruyne's body.
Bruyne lands with a hook. Beech tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beech takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bruyne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beech's head.#CL2#
Bruyne tries to keep at a distance but Beech has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Bruyne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beech is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for De Bruyne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruyne misses with some punches.
Bruyne blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Bruyne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beech moves out of range as Bruyne throws a body kick.
Beech flicks out a counter leg kick but Bruyne steps away.
Beech lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the body from Beech misses
and Bruyne counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Bruyne looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bruyne throwing strikes but missing.
Bruyne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Bruyne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruyne wants to control from the top but Beech keeps moving.
Bruyne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bruyne throws a big elbow that misses.
Bruyne 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.
Bruyne throwing strikes but missing.
Bruyne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruyne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beech looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bruyne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beech controlling Bruyne's posture.
Bruyne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bruyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beech.
Beech looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Nice shot by Beech.
Bruyne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 De Bruyne will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bruyne lands with a nice body kick.
Bruyne throws a right hand that Beech ducks under and follows up with a left that Beech also avoids with ease.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Beech.
Beech misses with a hook. Bruyne ducked under it nicely.
Bruyne shoots in but Beech avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruyne misses with a looping right.
Bruyne misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beech thows a leg kick but Bruyne checks it
and Bruyne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beech misses with a body kick.
Bruyne attempts a counter takedown but Beech avoids it well and moves away.
Beech throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruyne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Beech throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beech. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beech tries to land a front kick but Bruyne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Bruyne misses
and Beech counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Bruyne coming out on top.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Beech.
Bruyne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beech sprawls and moves away.
Arlington Beech seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruyne takes one on the button.
Arlington Beech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruyne misses with a hook
letting Beech counter with a right hand.
Bruyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beech.
Beech lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Bruyne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beech slips a jab from Bruyne.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Bruyne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Beech checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beech throws a leg kick
and Bruyne counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bruyne misses with a hook.
Beech scores with a shot to the body.
Beech throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bruyne counters with a left and a right that stings Beech.
Bruyne tries a low kick but Beech avoids it.
Beech swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Beech attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beech connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beech misses with a leg kick.
Bruyne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beech moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bruyne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beech fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bruyne.
Bruyne fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for De Bruyne. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A low kick from Bruyne is predictable there
and Beech counters with a leg kick.
Bruyne looks to land a left hand but Beech moved out of range nicely.
Bruyne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beech throws a wild body kick that Bruyne sees coming a mile off.
Bruyne moves out of range as Beech throws a body kick.
Bruyne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bruyne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beech is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bruyne with a body shot.
Bruyne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bruyne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beech misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arlington Beech will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bruyne misses with a series of wild punches.
Bruyne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Beech counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beech wants to slow Bruyne down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Bruyne.
Beech moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beech blocks a head kick by Bruyne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beech shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bruyne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Bruyne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Beech has his hands clasped together around Bruyne's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Bruyne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bruyne trying to pass the guard but Beech defending well.
Beech is looking to control Bruyne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beech avoid being mounted?
Bruyne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bruyne with the ground and pound but Beech uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Beech not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beech keeping full guard, as Bruyne tries to pass.
Bruyne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beech's head.
Beech utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bruyne tries to free his leg and advance position but Beech is retaining full guard.
Bruyne throwing strikes but missing.
Beech keeping moving, preventing Bruyne from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bruyne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bruyne throws the kick towards the body but Beech avoids it.
Bruyne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bruyne's corner calls for a 1-2. Bruyne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bruyne.
A swing and a miss from Beech.
Bruyne throws a big counter combination but Beech scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beech throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruyne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bruyne throws a shot to the body.
Beech throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruyne is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Bruyne jabs at Beech's body.
Bruyne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Bruyne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Beech 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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beech.
Beech lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Bruyne successfully pulls guard.
Beech advances position into side control!
Beech working away.
Bruyne is looking to regain half guard here but Beech keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
De Bruyne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bruyne 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... De Bruyne!
De Bruyne thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 506 - Wein vs Icky
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1##CL#
Bruyne clinches up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Bruyne has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dust has a couple of punches blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne can't find room to land a body shot as Dust controls the action.
Bruyne misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Bruyne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dust misses with a body punch.
Bruyne throws a head punch that misses.
Dust tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruyne's elbow.
Dust throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Dust wants the takedown. Bruyne is fighting it off but Dust persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bruyne's guard against the cage.
Bruyne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bruyne looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruyne, not yet.
Bruyne looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruyne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dust distracts Bruyne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dust working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Dust wants to control from the top but Bruyne keeps moving.
Bruyne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dust content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bruyne trying to keep a closed guard but Dust is proving a slippery customer.
Dust lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dust passes Bruyne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bruyne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bruyne.
Bruyne keeping moving, preventing Dust from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dust works over Bruyne with some ground and pound from guard.
Dust is fighting to break Bruyne's control of his arms but Bruyne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bruyne is trying to control the position but Dust postures up.
Dust missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dust won't allow Bruyne to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bruyne has control of Dust's left arm, preventing Dust from doing any damage.
Bruyne can't keep his opponent in guard - Dust advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruyne tries to get to full guard but Dust has control of the leg.
Dust trying to control from half guard but Bruyne is working away. #T3#
Bruyne desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bruyne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dust.
Bruyne is staying active underneath Dust, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bruyne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bruyne is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bruyne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dust distracts Bruyne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dust postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Dust trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruyne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruyne is trying to keep Dust in close.
Dust throws a big right hand that misses.
Dust content to stall in guard here.
Dust throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruyne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dust throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruyne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dust distracts Bruyne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dust missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dust wants to control from the top but Bruyne keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Star Dust dominated that round.
That's time! Bruyne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bruyne connects with a solid leg kick.
Bruyne checks a leg kick nicely.
Bruyne tries to clinch up but Dust circles away and keeps his distance.
Dust unleashes a big counter combination but Bruyne bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Dust there.
Dust ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bruyne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dust throws a one two combo.
Dust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dust connects with a jab.
Star Dust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruyne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dusts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dust misses with a straight right.
Bruyne feinted with a counter takedown.
Bruyne misses with a straight left.
Bruyne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruyne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dust takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Bruyne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruyne works the jab nicely.
Bruyne throws a low kick but Dust moves out of range easily.
Dust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne.
Dust connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Dust closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bruyne quickly recovers to half guard.
Bruyne tries to roll over but Dust keeps him under control.
Bruyne is trying to maintain the position but Dust is very close to passing his half guard.
Dust throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bruyne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dust won't allow Bruyne to sweep him here.
Dust lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dust has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA LA Elite. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dust missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dust makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dust preventing the sweep.
Dust lands a couple of digs.
Dust landing some decent shots from guard.
Dust throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruyne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dust working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Bruyne pulls Dust in to control the position.
Bruyne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruyne keeping moving, preventing Dust from controlling successfully.
Dust postures up and lands a big shot to Bruyne's brow.
Dust trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruyne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruyne is pulling down on Dust's head to control his posture.
Dust stands and throws Bruyne's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Bruyne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bruyne is looking for a sweep.
Dust gets to mount! Bruyne was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bruyne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dust wants to control the pace but Bruyne is squirming around nicely.
Dust unloads with some shots from mount but Bruyne bucks and avoids them well.
Dust throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dust raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Star Dust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bruyne dodges the punch combination from Dust.
Bruyne lands with a hook. Dust tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bruyne misses with a straight left.
Dust misses with a wild body shot.
Bruyne slips under a jab.
Dust loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
Dust throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bruyne.
Bruyne throws an overhand right that lands on Dust's shoulder, as Dust tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bruyne tries to counter by clinching up but Dust breaks away and moves out of range.
Dust uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bruyne has time to react.
Dust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruyne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dust.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dust tries a low kick but Bruyne avoids it.#T1#
Dust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dust.
Bruyne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bruyne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dust sprawls well. Dust wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bruyne gets slowly back to his feet.
Star Dust seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Dust gets tackled into the cage by Bruyne. Bruyne maintains the clinch.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Dust blocks it. #BC2#
Dust breaks from the clinch.
Bruyne throws a wild body kick that Dust sees coming a mile off.
Dust was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Bruyne was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dust.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Dust.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dust! But no joy.
Dust throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left lands for Dust.
Dust works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Bruyne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dust! #TD#
Bruyne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dust is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bruyne pulls his head out easily.
Bruyne scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dust wants to get back to full guard.
Bruyne scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bruyne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bruyne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Star Dust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bruyne wants to control but Dust is keeping him busy.
Bruyne not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Dust regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bruyne wants to control from the top but Dust keeps moving.
Dust wants to sweep here but Bruyne controlling him for the moment.
Bruyne landing some decent shots from guard.
Bruyne scoring with some ground and pound.
Bruyne trying to control but Dust is working from the bottom.
Bruyne content to stall in guard here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bruyne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bruyne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bruyne trying to control the position from guard on top but Dust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dust working a defensive guard but Bruyne passes into half guard.
Dust wants to control but Bruyne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dust moves into full guard.
Dust is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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 De Bruyne.
I think Dust 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 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Star Dust!
After winning the bout, Star Dust thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 502 - Gymer vs Golstein
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
Bruyne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Anders to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Bruyne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bruyne doesn't seem bothered though.
Bruyne misses with a hook to the body
and Anders makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bruyne really felt that one!#CL#
Anders tries to keep at a distance but Bruyne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bruyne is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Anders.
Bruyne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruyne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anders's elbow.
Bruyne swings wildly with an uppercut but Anders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anders pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bruyne throws a punch but it's blocked by Anders.
Bruyne 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.
Anders is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Anders throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anders stalling.
Bruyne dodges an elbow strike from Anders.
Anders tries to break the clinch but Bruyne is controlling the position.
Bruyne lands a body punch.
Bruyne throws a head punch that misses.
Bruyne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anders or not.
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Anders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruyne digs a right hand underneath Anders's ribcage. Anders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bruyne struggles to land a body shot inside as Anders controls his hands. #BC2#
Anders manages to break the clinch.
Anders looks to throw the jab but Bruyne is out of range.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice jab there from Anders.
Bruyne tries to land a front kick but Anders steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Anders misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne misses with a left hand
and Anders counters with a stiff right hand.
Bruyne throws a body punch but Anders moves out of range.
Bruyne throws a head kick but Anders moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Anders misses
and Bruyne counters with a nice uppercut.
Anders with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anders lands with a kick to the temple. Bruyne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Bruyne throws a low kick but Anders moves out of range easily.
Anders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruyne fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Nice jab there from Anders.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruyne swings for the body but Anders moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anders. That's going to slow Bruyne down.
Anders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anders throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bruyne misses with the combination.
Anders now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anders throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bruyne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Anders.
As Anders tries to get set, Bruyne tries to push him back and clinch up but Anders manages to avoid the attempt.
Bruyne swinging wildly here. #T4#
A jab from Anders misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anders.
Anders throws a head kick that Bruyne semi-blocks.
Anders works Bruyne's body with a nice 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!
Anders misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bruyne dodges the punch combination from Anders.
Anders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Anders.
Bruyne fails to land the takedown.
Bruyne throws a shot from downtown. Anders moves away and avoids it.
Bruyne throws a big shot that misses.
Anders tries to counter with a clinch but Bruyne shakes him off and moves away.
Anders takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ingemar Anders dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Anders checks the leg kick.
Bruyne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anders is out of range.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Anders swings for the body but Bruyne moves out of range.
Ingemar Anders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruyne lands with a right hand.
Anders digs a good body shot into Bruyne's ribs.
Anders will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anders misses with a looping right.
Anders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne misses with a looping left.
Anders now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anders takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anders has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1##TD#
Bruyne gets a double leg takedown into Anders's guard.
Bruyne throws a big right hand that misses.
Anders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bruyne is one step ahead there.
Anders is adopting a defensive guard.
Anders keeping moving, preventing Bruyne from controlling successfully.
Anders wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Bruyne wants to pass the guard but Anders is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruyne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruyne punishes Anders's body with a nice straight punch.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne misses with a body shot
letting Anders counter with a right hand.
A cross from Bruyne lands.
Anders tries to clinch but Bruyne is having none of it. #T3##CL#
Bruyne closes the distance and clinches.
Anders tries to circle away but Bruyne has him pinned against the cage.
Bruyne throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bruyne.
Bruyne prevents Anders from breaking the clinch.
Bruyne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anders backwards.
Bruyne presses Anders against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bruyne has Anders pressed against the cage, preventing Anders from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bruyne is leaning against Anders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Anders blocks it.
Bruyne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anders blocks a body shot from Bruyne.
De Bruyne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bruyne blocks an elbow strike from Anders.
Bruyne scores with a shoulder strike.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Anders blocks it.
Anders fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Anders manages to break the clinch.
Bruyne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruyne. Anders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anders appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Anders misses with a body shot.
Bruyne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anders has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Anders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruyne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders misses with an uppercut
and Anders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anders missing with a left hand there. Bruyne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anders avoids the body shot from Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bruyne works Anders's body with a nice hook.
Anders looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Anders does it's job there.
Bruyne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anders.
Anders connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anders stuns Bruyne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Bruyne moves into the clinch.
Bruyne misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Bruyne.
Bruyne lands with a short shot to the head.
Bruyne struggles to land a body shot inside as Anders controls his hands.
Bruyne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruyne misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne is trying to pull guard but Anders has him pressed against the cage.
Anders stalls.
Anders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Anders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anders. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bruyne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Bruyne darts in trying to clinch
and Anders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anders 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.
Anders scores with a nice body kick.
Anders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bruyne doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Bruyne rushes Anders and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruyne.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Anders blocks it.
Bruyne lands a shot to the body.
Anders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruyne can't find room to land a body shot as Anders controls the action. #BC2#
Anders manages to break the clinch.
Bruyne moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruyne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anders manages to avoid it.#T2#
Bruyne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anders! But no joy.
Bruyne is looking to clinch but Anders is avoiding it.
Bruyne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anders's hands.
Anders throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bruyne.
A swing and a miss from Anders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne misses with a head kick.
Anders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anders moves out of range as Bruyne strikes.
Bruyne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bruyne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bruyne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anders.
Bruyne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bruyne throws out a loose jab but Anders uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Anders throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruyne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anders scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bruyne looks to throw a body kick
and Anders counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bruyne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anders flicks out a counter leg kick but Bruyne steps away.
Anders throws a series of punches but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne throws an overhand right that lands on Anders's shoulder, as Anders tries to avoid the shot.
Bruyne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne tries to clinch up but Anders circles away and keeps his distance.
Bruyne doesn't manage to clinch there - Anders circles away.
Bruyne throws a push kick but Anders slaps the foot to one side.
Anders throws a lazy right hand but Bruyne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Anders tries to land a front kick but Bruyne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bruyne tries to clinch there but Anders circles away.
Bruyne lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Bruyne moves into the clinch successfully.
Bruyne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bruyne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne prevents Anders from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anders just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bruyne's brow.
Anders wants to break free but Bruyne has control. #BC2#
Anders manages to break the clinch.
Bruyne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Anders throws a wild body kick that Bruyne sees coming a mile off.
Anders misses the shot to the body.

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 De Bruyne.
I think Bruyne 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn 494 - Holiday Melee
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
Shaman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaman 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.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Shaman moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaman! But no joy.
Shaman takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Shaman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bruyne is looking to regain half guard here but Shaman keeps moving and retains side control.
Bruyne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shaman off and has taken his back!
Bruyne controls the position.
Bruyne not allowing Shaman to control his hands.
Shaman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bruyne. #T1#
Bruyne thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bruyne wants to control but Shaman is keeping busy.
Bruyne slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Shaman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bruyne avoiding Shaman 's attempts to control his hands.
Bruyne throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T2#
Shaman is trying to break free.
Bruyne trying to control.
Shaman tries to roll but Bruyne sticks to his back.
Shaman covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Shaman is keeping busy.
Shaman covering up well and avoiding damage.
Shaman trying to control the action but Bruyne just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bruyne has the hooks in. Shaman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shaman has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bruyne.
Shaman turns into Bruyne and is now in his guard.
Shaman preventing the sweep.
Shaman controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Bruyne keeping moving, preventing Shaman from controlling successfully.
Shaman looking to pass the guard.
Bruyne wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruyne has his hands on Shaman's head, controlling the position.
Bruyne working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shaman misses with an uppercut
and Bruyne counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruyne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shaman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Bruyne.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Shaman moved away.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruyne throws the left hand but Shaman avoids the punch easily.
Bruyne scores with a body shot.
Shaman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shaman throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaman.
Bruyne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruyne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaman scores with a jab. Bruyne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bruyne avoids the head kick by Shaman. #T1#
Shaman takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Blind Shaman has been cut.
De Bruyne is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruyne is looking to land body kicks.
Shaman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shaman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bruyne. Bruyne obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaman checks a leg kick.
Bruyne misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Shaman.
Bruyne slips a jab from Shaman.
Bruyne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shaman ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Shaman misses with an uppercut.
Bruyne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaman misses with a straight left.
Shaman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shaman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Shaman. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Shaman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bruyne but Bruyne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bruyne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruyne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shaman at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruyne. That's going to slow Shaman down. #CL#
Bruyne pushes Shaman up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaman misses with some punches.
Shaman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bruyne stalling the fight.
Bruyne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Bruyne.
Bruyne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaman backwards.
Bruyne lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Shaman gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Shaman is stalling here. Bruyne is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shaman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bruyne has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bruyne advances to full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bruyne cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bruyne lands a big shot there that rocks Shaman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bruyne scoring with strikes but Shaman is staying in there. #ROC#
Shaman is rocked!
Shaman takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Bruyne's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). De Bruyne!
A relieved looking De Bruyne 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 487 - Olympics Rd. 1
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Bruyne throws a low kick, looking for Cobb's leg but Cobb calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bruyne scores with a spinning back kick!
Bruyne lands a jab.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruyne takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bruyne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobb on the side of the head.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cobb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cobb throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bruyne lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne misses with a straight left.
Bruyne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cobb is out of range.
Bruyne misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cobb 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.
Cobb lands a head shot.
Cobb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobb checks a low kick from Bruyne.#T1#
Bruyne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bruyne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobb finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cobb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cobb is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cobb explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bruyne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Bruyne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Bruyne is looking to counter punch.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Bruyne connects with a body shot.
Bruyne avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Bruyne works Cobb's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Bruyne has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cobb.
Cobb is trying to stall. #BC#
Bruyne breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Bruyne moves out of range easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb misses with the body kick
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bruyne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobb.
Cobb 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.
Cobb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne looks for the body kick but Cobb saw that one coming.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Bruyne moves out of range easily.
Bruyne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bruyne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bruyne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bruyne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Bruyne moves out of range easily.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Bruyne is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Cobb.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Bruyne.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruyne is looking to counter the offense by Cobb and move into the clinch.#T3#
Cobb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cobb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cobb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bruyne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Bruyne ducks down to avoid it.
Bruyne throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruyne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cobb tries to work over Bruyne's front leg with a kick but Bruyne checks it.
Cobb throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Bruyne.
Cobb wants to slow Bruyne down by chopping away at his legs.
Cobb throws a head kick but Bruyne moves out of range. #T4#
Bruyne looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Bruyne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bruyne is looking to wear down Cobb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cobb throws a wild body kick that Bruyne sees coming a mile off.
Bruyne takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Bruyne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bruyne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bruyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb wants to counter with a clinch but Bruyne pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb checks the leg kick.
Cobb clobbers Bruyne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Bruyne has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Bruyne gets a clinch.
Cobb stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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 De Bruyne will probably get the nod.
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#
Cobb's corner calls for a 1-2. Cobb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bruyne connects with a nice looking jab.
Bruyne throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease.
Cobb looks for the body kick but Bruyne saw that one coming.
Bruyne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cobb is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Bruyne.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
Nice body kick from Cobb.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bruyne.
Bruyne scoring well with a low kick there.
Bruyne will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bruyne counters with a low kick, right behind Cobb 's knee.
Cobb explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A clash of legs there as Bruyne blocks the low kick.
De Bruyne is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. Cobb looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb. #T1#
Bruyne throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Bruyne.
Bruyne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cobb checks it well.
Cobb appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
Bruyne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bruyne scores with a jab. Cobb acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bruyne misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Cobb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bruyne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cobb throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Bruyne instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Cobb tries to work over Bruyne's front leg with a kick but Bruyne checks it.
Bruyne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cobb wants to land a leg kick but Bruyne is out of range.
Bruyne throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bruyne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Bruyne down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bruyne misses with a body kick.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruyne. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruyne misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Cobb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bruyne finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobb's head.
Cobb misses with a body kick. #T3#
Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Bruyne.
Cobb shapes to counter with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Bruyne is looking to score with low kicks.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Bruyne.
Bruyne moves out of range of the leg kick from Cobb.
Bruyne swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb connects with a leg kick. Bruyne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Bruyne clinches with his opponent.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruyne.
Cobb wants to stall.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bruyne. #T4#
Cobb wants to stall.
Bruyne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb trying to control the position but instead, Bruyne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cobb into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruyne. #BC#
Bruyne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bruyne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bruyne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Bruyne misses the jab.
Bruyne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bruyne misses with a jab to the body
and Cobb counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bruyne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bruyne tries to clinch but Cobb is having none of it.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Bruyne moved out of range nicely.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruyne. That's going to slow Cobb down.
Bruyne looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bruyne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bruyne avoids a kick to the body.
Bruyne checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Bruyne drives through and clinches with Cobb against the cage.
Bruyne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobb.
Bruyne misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Bruyne as the two fighters clinch.
Cobb manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bruyne works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Bruyne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Bruyne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bruyne misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobb can do to turn this around?
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cobb crunches a lovely knee into Bruyne's ribcage.
Bruyne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bruyne stalling the fight.
Bruyne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bruyne swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruyne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bruyne can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Bruyne lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cobb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bruyne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bruyne.
Bruyne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cobb is keeping busy.
Cobb crunches a lovely knee into Bruyne's ribcage.
Bruyne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruyne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb looking to stall. #BC2#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
A jab from Bruyne does it's job there.
Cobb jabs Bruyne right on the nose. Bruyne blinks but takes it well.
Bruyne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Bruyne connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.#T3#
Cobb throws a low kick but Bruyne moves out of range easily.
Bruyne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cobb's calf.
Bruyne throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Bruyne blocks a leg kick.
Bruyne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Cobb steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bruyne.
Bruyne tries to land a leg kick but Cobb saw it coming and moves away.
Cobb looks to land a body kick but Bruyne moved away.
Bruyne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bruyne throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.
Bruyne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruyne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Coco Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bruyne throws a low kick, looking for Cobb's leg but Cobb calmly moves out of range.
Cobb connects with a solid leg kick.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruyne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Cobb thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bruyne if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruyne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cobb is out of range.
Bruyne doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Bruyne catches Cobb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bruyne takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb throws a big counter head kick but Bruyne avoids it with no problem.
Cobb connects with a leg kick. Bruyne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Bruyne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bruyne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobb wants to counter the offense by Bruyne and move into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
De Bruyne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bruyne 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... De Bruyne!
A very excited looking De Bruyne 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.
Coco Cobb spoke after the fight, saying 'Eleventeen times I askcha u name...and this what I get?'.

Event: Syn 482 - Panda vs Fortunado
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick from Donnelly.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donnelly.
Bruyne has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Donnelly is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Donnelly!
Donnelly connects with a jab.
Bruyne cracks Donnelly with an open hand slap.
Donnelly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bruyne.
Bruyne walks into a left hand.
Bruyne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bruyne lands a jab to Donnelly's midsection.
A head kick by Donnelly misses
and Bruyne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donnelly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruyne connects with a looping right hand.
Donnelly moves away from the strike by Bruyne.
Nice cross by Bruyne.
Donnelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Bruyne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bruyne.
Donnelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donnelly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bruyne throws a low kick but Donnelly avoids it.
Donnelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruyne takes one to the side of the head.
Donnelly avoids the head kick by Bruyne.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donnelly. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donnelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bruyne throws a hook to the side of Donnelly's head but Donnelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruyne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donnelly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bruyne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruyne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donnelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruyne.
Donnelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donnelly throws an off balance right hand
and Bruyne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donnelly misses with a hook. Bruyne ducked under it nicely.
Bruyne with the counter takedown but Donnelly avoids it easily.
Bruyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donnelly.
Donnelly avoids the body shot from Bruyne.
Donnelly lands a body shot.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donnelly.
Bruyne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Donnelly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bruyne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruyne loads up on a big right hand but Donnelly slips the punch.
Donnelly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the liver by Donnelly. Beautiful body shot.
Bruyne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donnelly. That did some damage!
Bruyne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donnelly is out of range.
A jab from Donnelly finds it's way through Bruyne's defenses.
Donnelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donnelly scores with a hook to the body. Bruyne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bruyne lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Donnelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD#
Donnelly cracks Bruyne with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Donnelly has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bruyne to stand back up!#ROC#
Bruyne is rocked!
Donnelly misses with a body kick.
Bruyne is still on wobbly legs! Can Donnelly finish him?
Donnelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bruyne throws a hook but Donnelly blocks it.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Donnelly! Bruyne is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Donnelly!
Liam Donnelly bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn 479 - Ohchooto vs Geralt
Date: Oct 21, 2016

#R1#
Lynch lands a slapping body shot.
Lynch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lynch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bruyne's calf.
Lynch throws a body kick that misses.
Bruyne tries to counter with a takedown but Lynch is quick to defend against it.
Bruyne slips a jab from Lynch.
Bruyne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lynch.
Lynch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lynch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruyne can pounce on him.
Lynch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bruyne's sensitive parts.
Lynch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Bruyne with a jab.
Lynch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruyne.
Lynch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bruyne throws out a loose jab but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Lynch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Lynch.
Lynch scores with a jab to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Bruyne has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bruyne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been informed that Lynch has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lynch scores with a jab. Bruyne acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Bruyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Bruyne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lynch misses with a straight left.
Bruyne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lynch moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruyne.
Nice defenses there by Bruyne.
Lynch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Lynch misses.
Bruyne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch but Bruyne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lynch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lynch wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, jab by Lynch - just one landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynch. That's going to slow Bruyne down.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruyne is just out of range.
Bruyne throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Lynch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruyne trying to control but Lynch postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Bruyne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lynch.
Bruyne tries to roll over but Lynch keeps him under control.
Lynch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lynch throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bruyne to regain full guard.
Lynch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bruyne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lynch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lynch chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Bruyne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruyne pulls Lynch in close to prevent any damage.
Lynch preventing the sweep.
Lynch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bruyne but Bruyne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lynch.
Bruyne lands a really nice looking cross but Lynch seems unphased. #T4#
Bruyne thuds his right hand into Lynch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lynch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lynch connects with a leg kick. Bruyne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lynch walks into a straight right hand from Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a lazy uppercut
and Lynch 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!
Bruyne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lynch.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Lynch is predictable there #TD#
and Bruyne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.
Bruyne trying to mount his opponent but Lynch defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cilian Lynch dominated that round.
That's time! Bruyne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lynch throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch blocks a jab.
Bruyne throws a leg kick which misses Lynch's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynch tries to avoid it.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Lynch.
Lynch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bruyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Bruyne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lynch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruyne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lynch in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruyne swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Lynch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lynch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch being controlled here momentarily.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruyne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lynch throws a strike but Bruyne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lynch has Bruyne pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Lynch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bruyne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bruyne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Lynch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bruyne is one step ahead there.
Lynch trying to keep a closed guard but Bruyne is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck.
Bruyne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lynch working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bruyne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Bruyne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bruyne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bruyne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lynch's head.
Lynch managing to control the position.
Lynch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bruyne is one step ahead there.
Bruyne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bruyne throws a big right hand that misses.
Bruyne postures up.
Bruyne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Bruyne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lynch 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.#SUB2#
Lynch looking for a guillotine here but Bruyne defends easily.
Lynch pulls Bruyne in to control the position.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Bruyne from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynch managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Lynch.
Lynch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lynch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lynch throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynch slips under a jab from Bruyne.
Lynch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lynch scores with a jab.
Lynch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch slips a jab from Bruyne.
Lynch throws a head kick but Bruyne moves out of range.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruyne is just out of range.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Lynch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good exchange - Bruyne coming out on top.#T1#
Good exchange - Bruyne coming out on top.
Bruyne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Lynch as he checks the leg kick.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Lynch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lynch lands a glancing blow to the side of Bruyne's head.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Lynch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lynch 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.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynch misses with an uppercut
and Bruyne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bruyne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bruyne throws a head kick that misses.
Bruyne is looking to slow Lynch down with leg kicks.
Cilian Lynch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruyne throws a low kick but Lynch avoids it.#T2#
Lynch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruyne. Lynch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynch.
Bruyne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bruyne is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Bruyne as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lynch.
Bruyne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lynch throws a chopping leg kick but Bruyne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lynch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bruyne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lynch 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.
Lynch looks to throw the jab but Bruyne is out of range.
Lynch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lynch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lynch lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Lynch throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruyne.
A head kick misses from Lynch.
Lynch loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
Lynch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bruyne.
Lynch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lynch looks for the body kick but Bruyne saw that one coming.
A head kick by Bruyne misses #CL2#
and Lynch moves into the clinch.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lynch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynch scores with a shot to the side of Bruyne's head.
Lynch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lynch lands with a short shot to the head.
Lynch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Lynch.
Bruyne lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Bruyne manages to break the clinch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne connects with a body shot that sends Lynch's belly button to the back.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch throws out a loose jab but Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruyne.
Bruyne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynch. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lynch throws a shot from downtown. Bruyne moves away and avoids it.
Bruyne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lynch misses with a leg kick
enabling Bruyne to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruyne throws a front kick aimed at Lynch's knee but Lynch avoids it well.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Lynch.
Bruyne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bruyne throws a poor cross that misses
and Lynch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bruyne really felt that one!
Bruyne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cilian Lynch.
I think Lynch 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cilian Lynch!
A relieved looking Cilian Lynch 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 475 -
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1#
A solid body kick from Beech.
Beech throws a looping overhand right but Bruyne ducks down to avoid it.
Bruyne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beech scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beech looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bruyne lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Beech lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bruyne slips under a jab from Beech.
Beech ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beech throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruyne tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arlington Beech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beech wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beech misses with a hook #TD2#
and Bruyne counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Bruyne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beech trying to control from the bottom.
Beech is looking to improve his position.
Bruyne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beech's head.
Bruyne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bruyne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bruyne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beech's head.
Bruyne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bruyne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bruyne works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruyne throwing strikes here but Beech is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T2#
Bruyne lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Beech is working to get back to half guard.
Beech is in a horrible position here. Bruyne smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Beech really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bruyne has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Beech's face.
Bruyne postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beech looks a forlorn figure. #T3#
Bruyne wants to control the pace but Beech is squirming around nicely.
Beech wants to hold on but Bruyne pushes him away.
Bruyne throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Beech wants to hold on but Bruyne pushes him away.
The referee warns Beech that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Beech holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bruyne tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bruyne looking to finish with strikes here!
Bruyne avoids the attempt from Beech to control.
Bruyne raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bruyne landing shots from mount.
Bruyne cracks Beech with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Beech bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Beech controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Donk. Bruyne catches Beech right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beech darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bruyne avoids the body shot from Beech.
Bruyne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Beech.
Bruyne defending well as Beech loads up on a big left hand.
Beech throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bruyne counters with a shoot takedown. Beech fights it but they end up in guard.
Beech keeping moving, preventing Bruyne from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruyne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Bruyne is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beech is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Bruyne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bruyne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bruyne throws a big right hand that misses.
Bruyne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beech scores with a kick to the body.
Beech fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bruyne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beech scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beech looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beech takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Beech throws a body kick that misses.
Beech lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Bruyne.
Beech misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bruyne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beech connects with a looping right hand.
Bruyne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot lands for Bruyne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beech misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruyne counters with a left to the body.
Bruyne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beech.
Bruyne misses with a combination
and Beech counters with a nice body kick.
Beech smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Bruyne misses with the body kick
letting Beech counter with a right hand.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Beech tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beech swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bruyne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arlington Beech is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruyne misses with a body shot.
Bruyne throws an off balance right hand
and Beech counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beech throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Beech misses with a wild body shot.
Beech throws a looping overhand right but Bruyne ducks down to avoid it.
Bruyne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beech.
Beech uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a body kick.
Bruyne staying out of range there.#T4#
Beech throws a leg kick but Bruyne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bruyne throws a jab when Beech was well out of range.
A low kick from Beech is predictable there #TD2#
and Bruyne counters with a takedown into side control.
Beech tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beech is in bad spot here.
Bruyne wants to control the position but Beech frees himself and scrambles - Bruyne manages to regain control in side control.
Bruyne lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arlington Beech dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Beech throws a lazy right hand but Bruyne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Beech.
Beech misses the shot to the body.
Beech throws a leg kick
and Bruyne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beech ducks right into an uppercut from Bruyne.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bruyne or perhaps it was just good defense by Beech, which made it look bad.
Nice defenses there by Bruyne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne lands a jab to Beech's midsection.
Beech scores with a body shot.
Bruyne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beech.
Beech throws a lazy uppercut
and Beech takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Bruyne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bruyne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beech.
Beech looks to throw the jab but Bruyne is out of range.
Beech thumps Bruyne with a low kick.
Beech checks the leg kick.
Bruyne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beech finds it's way round the side to connect with Bruyne's head.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Beech.
Beech staying out of range there.
Bruyne throws a nice looking combination but Beech bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Beech throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bruyne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Beech.
Bruyne throws a lazy uppercut
and Beech counters with a three punch combo that has Bruyne backing up. Bruyne nods at Beech to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beech misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne.
Beech throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruyne steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Beech. That one must have hurt.
Beech throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Beech throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beech thows a leg kick but Bruyne checks it
and Bruyne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruyne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beech finds it's way round the side to connect with Bruyne's head.
Bruyne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruyne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beech at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Bruyne scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
Beech misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beech moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruyne.
Beech was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bruyne throws a hook but Beech blocks it.
Bruyne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bruyne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bruyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beech throws out the jab.
Bruyne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beech.
Bruyne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beech displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruyne throws out the jab.
Beech misses with a straight right.
Bruyne lands a jab.
Beech moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Beech.
Beech throws a big shot that misses.
Bruyne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Beech misses the target.
Bruyne throws a body kick that misses
and Beech counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bruyne's knee momentarily.
Beech tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruyne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beech swivels and escapes.
Beech is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bruyne works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruyne throws a shot to the body.
Beech throws a leg kick which misses Bruyne's front leg but catches the back leg as Bruyne tries to avoid it.
Bruyne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to De Bruyne.
I think Bruyne 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... De Bruyne!
A relieved looking De Bruyne 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 471 - Busta vs. Gravius
Date: Sep 15, 2016

#R1#
Bruyne misses with a body shot.
Bruyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera.
Bruyne slips under a jab.
Bruyne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bruyne scores with a jab. Cabrera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bruyne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bruyne lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
Bruyne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruyne was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws out a leg kick but Bruyne moves out of range and Cabrera only half commits.
Cabrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bruyne clobbers Cabrera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruyne misses the jab.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bruyne staying out of range there.#T1#
Cabrera tries to work over Bruyne's front leg with a kick but Bruyne checks it.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Bruyne blocks the body kick.
Bruyne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
Bruyne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruyne.
Cabrera checks a leg kick.
Cabrera throws out a counter right but Bruyne avoids it with no problem.
Bruyne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Bruyne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cabrera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Cabrera jabs at Bruyne's body.
Cabrera throws a hook but Bruyne blocks it.
Bruyne misses with a hook.
Cabrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Cabrera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Both fighters circling a little - Cabrera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cabrera has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cabrera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cabrera throws a sloppy body shot
and Bruyne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bruyne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Cabrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bruyne wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Cabrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bruyne's head. #T3#
Cabrera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cabrera lands a big shot there that rocks Bruyne but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cabrera thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cabrera lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bruyne can't escape the position.
Cabrera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cabrera thowing shots but they're missing.
Cabrera looking to ground and pound but Bruyne is blocking nicely. #T4#
Cabrera controlling from mount.
Cabrera throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bruyne because Cabrera loaded up on that one.
Cabrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bruyne wants to control but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera tries to control but Bruyne wriggling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helix Cabrera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cabrera slips a jab and a cross from Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Cabrera moves away from the strike by Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a solid leg kick but Cabrera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bruyne.
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruyne moves away from the strike by Cabrera.
Bruyne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A bone on bone clash there as Cabrera blocks the leg kick.
Cabrera defending well as Bruyne loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Cabrera does it's job there.
Bruyne throws a head kick but Cabrera moves out of range.
Bruyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Cabrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bruyne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabrera looks to land a body kick but Bruyne moved away.#TD2#
Cabrera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruyne trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Cabrera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cabrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bruyne is staying active underneath Cabrera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cabrera winds up and cracks Bruyne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bruyne is trying to maintain the position but Cabrera is very close to passing his half guard.
Cabrera lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Cabrera seems content to control.
Helix Cabrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cabrera tries to pass to full mount but Bruyne defends it.
Bruyne is not content to let Cabrera control the position.#T2#
Cabrera trying to control from Bruyne's half guard. Bruyne has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cabrera throwing strikes from guard but Bruyne blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera throws a strike but Bruyne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cabrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bruyne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cabrera trying to control the position.
Cabrera can't keep his opponent in guard - Bruyne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Cabrera tries to roll over but Bruyne keeps him under control.
Cabrera is staying active underneath Bruyne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cabrera manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cabrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bruyne is aware though and is defending well.
Bruyne sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cabrera's guard. #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.#SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back.
Cabrera wants to improve his position but Bruyne is controlling well.
Bruyne tries to pass to full mount but Cabrera defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helix Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Bruyne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Bruyne.
Cabrera throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bruyne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Bruyne tenderised Cabrera's leg. Cabrera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cabrera keeps the fight on the outside.
Bruyne moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruyne tries for a takedown but Cabrera circles away easily
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabrera scores with a nice strike.
Cabrera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cabrera lands with a nice combination. Bruyne backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruyne slips a jab from Cabrera.
Bruyne tries to counter by clinching up but Cabrera breaks away and moves out of range.
Cabrera tries a low kick but Bruyne avoids it.
Bruyne throws a front kick that sends Cabrera stumbling back into the cage.
Cabrera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Cabrera takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bruyne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bruyne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabrera walks into a jab.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Cabrera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Bruyne finds it's way through Cabrera's defenses.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne moves away from the strike by Cabrera.
Bruyne delivers a nice body kick.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown but Bruyne shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Cabrera catches Bruyne right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Cabrera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Cabrera misses.
Bruyne throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruyne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bruyne misses with a low kick as Cabrera jumps back.
Helix Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabrera slips a jab from Bruyne.
Cabrera tests Bruyne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Cabrera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabrera. That's going to slow Bruyne down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera misses with the body kick
and Bruyne counters with a nice leg kick.
Bruyne lands with an uppercut that bounces Cabrera off the cage and back into range.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Cabrera checks a low kick from Bruyne.
Bruyne tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bruyne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cabrera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cabrera 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.
Nice uppercut there from Cabrera.
Bruyne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cabrera counters with a solid body kick.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cabrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabrera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruyne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cabrera connects with a looping right hand.
Cabrera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bruyne on the side of the head.
Bruyne fails to land the takedown.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bruyne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cabrera is out of range and Bruyne settles back down.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Bruyne's shoulder, as Bruyne tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bruyne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bruyne throws an off balance right hand
and Cabrera counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera swings for the body but Bruyne moves out of range.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cabrera to score with a decent uppercut.
Bruyne tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bruyne as he avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Cabrera there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helix Cabrera really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Cabrera scores with a jab. Bruyne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice jab there from Bruyne.
Cabrera takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne connects with the punch.
A big left from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bruyne.
Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bruyne.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Cabrera cracks Bruyne with an open hand slap.
Bruyne throws a low kick but Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera moves out of range as Bruyne throws a body kick.
Bruyne lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut.
Bruyne moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Bruyne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bruyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Bruyne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cabrera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cabrera throws a right hand that Bruyne ducks under and follows up with a left that Bruyne also avoids with ease.
Cabrera throws a lazy uppercut
and Bruyne counters with a nice body kick.
Bruyne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Cabrera is looking to chop away at Bruyne's legs.
Cabrera scores with a shot to the body.
Bruyne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bruyne, right into the meat.
Bruyne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Cabrera does no damage.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Cabrera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruyne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a big shot that misses.
Bruyne throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruyne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cabrera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bruyne throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cabrera cracks Bruyne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Bruyne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bruyne walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera.
Nice takedown defense from Bruyne. No joy for Cabrera on that attempt.
A big right from Bruyne misses. #T3#
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruyne slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Bruyne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bruyne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bruyne lunges at Cabrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cabrera's hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cabrera, right into the meat.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Cabrera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruyne.
Cabrera throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.
Bruyne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cabrera with a poor takedown
and Bruyne counters with a straight right hand.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Cabrera checks it.
Bruyne throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cabrera counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruyne looks to land a combination but Cabrera avoids it well.
Cabrera feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Bruyne's shoulder, as Bruyne tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Bruyne avoids the punch easily.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick.
Bruyne slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Bruyne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruyne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Bruyne's front leg but catches the back leg as Bruyne tries to avoid it.
Cabrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Bruyne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helix Cabrera.
Bruyne throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruyne tries for a takedown but Cabrera circles away easily
and Cabrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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 De Bruyne will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Cabrera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bruyne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera.
Bruyne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabrera on the side of the head.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Bruyne avoids the punch easily.
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Bruyne moves away and avoids it.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera is looking to chop away at Bruyne's legs.
Bruyne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bruyne throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cabrera avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne misses with a looping right.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruyne tries to move into range but Cabrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
Bruyne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Cabrera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bruyne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cabrera scrambles back to his feet.
Cabrera throws a good cross that connects.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Cabrera tries to get set, Bruyne tries to push him back and clinch up but Cabrera manages to avoid the attempt.
Bruyne throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabrera lands a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Bruyne moves out of range.
It looked like Bruyne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. Bruyne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bruyne connects with a right hand. Cabrera shakes it off.
Bruyne lands a leg kick that knocks Cabrera off balance momentarily.
Bruyne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Bruyne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Bruyne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Bruyne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Cabrera shoots in and bounces Bruyne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruyne has his hands on Cabrera's head, controlling the position.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Bruyne is keeping the position.
Cabrera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Cabrera throws a strike but Bruyne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bruyne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bruyne wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Bruyne won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
Cabrera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cabrera wants to control the position but Bruyne says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Cabrera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cabrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a triangle but Bruyne pushes his legs off easily.
Bruyne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cabrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bruyne manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Bruyne keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helix Cabrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cabrera 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helix Cabrera! Helix Cabrera retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Helix Cabrera rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Syn 466 - Gravius vs. Turpin 2
Date: Aug 25, 2016

#R1#
Bruyne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bruyne has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cabrera is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cabrera scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Bruyne has Cabrera up against the cage in a clinch.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Bruyne.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruyne tries to throw a body punch but Cabrera avoids it by throwing Bruyne back against the cage. #TD#
Cabrera has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bruyne clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cabrera wants to control but Bruyne is keeping busy.
Even with his hooks in, Cabrera manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Cabrera controlling well, preventing Bruyne from escaping the position.
Bruyne looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1#
Cabrera has the hooks in. Bruyne is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bruyne is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cabrera off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bruyne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bruyne is in a bad position with Cabrera working for a choke. Bruyne manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #SUB#
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bruyne passes into half guard.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Bruyne keeps him under control.#T2#
Bruyne is trying to control the action in half guard but Cabrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cabrera trying to hold on to Bruyne's head to control him but Bruyne postures up.
Bruyne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cabrera gets back to full guard.
Bruyne wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Cabrera 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.#T3#
Cabrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bruyne's guard. #REVR#
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Bruyne keeps moving.
Bruyne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bruyne is looking to work some ground and pound but Cabrera has wrist control.
Cabrera looking to control.
Bruyne preventing the sweep.
Bruyne postures up and lands a big shot to Cabrera's brow.
Bruyne pushes down on Cabrera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cabrera manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Bruyne is in close to Cabrera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bruyne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cabrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bruyne's guard. #REVR#
Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera preventing the sweep.
Cabrera throwing strikes from guard but Bruyne blocks nicely.
Bruyne controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helix Cabrera dominated that round.
That's time! Cabrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cabrera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bruyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruyne moves forwards but Cabrera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bruyne can do to turn this around?
Cabrera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bruyne circles away quickly and effectively.
Bruyne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bruyne misses with a kick to the body
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabrera is looking to score with low kicks.
Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bruyne! But no joy.
Cabrera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bruyne defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand.
Bruyne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bruyne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cabrera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cabrera connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cabrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cabrera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bruyne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera. #T1#
Bruyne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Cabrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cabrera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabrera looks for the body kick but Bruyne saw that one coming.
Bruyne feints the counter takedown.
Bruyne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Bruyne finds it's way through Cabrera's defenses.
Bruyne throws a head kick but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Bruyne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cabrera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cabrera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruyne checks a leg kick nicely.
Bruyne throws a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cabrera.#T2#
Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Bruyne misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Bruyne slips a straight right by Cabrera.
Bruyne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Bruyne cracks Cabrera with a good jab.
Bruyne misses with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruyne.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Bruyne counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bruyne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bruyne.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
Cabrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cabrera with a nice cross.
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick from Cabrera.
Bruyne is looking to slow Cabrera down with leg kicks. #T3#
Bruyne throws a low kick but Cabrera moves out of range easily.
Cabrera tries to counter with a takedown but Bruyne is quick to defend against it.
Bruyne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cabrera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bruyne misses with a straight right.
Cabrera throws a wild body kick that Bruyne sees coming a mile off.
Bruyne misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruyne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bruyne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabrera. That did some damage!#TD2#
Bruyne closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bruyne lands in his opponent's guard.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Bruyne from controlling successfully.
Bruyne with a nice head shot there.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Bruyne from controlling successfully.
Cabrera is trying to control the position but Bruyne postures up. #T4#
Cabrera wants to improve his position but instead Bruyne has moved into half guard.
Cabrera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bruyne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cabrera is looking to control Bruyne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabrera avoid being mounted?
Bruyne is pressing down on Cabrera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cabrera is holding on for now.
Cabrera wants to control but Bruyne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera has hold of Bruyne's hands but Bruyne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera is refusing to be controlled, as Bruyne sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but De Bruyne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Bruyne misses the jab.
Bruyne misses with a looping right.
Cabrera is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bruyne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruyne throws out the jab.
Bruyne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cabrera attempts a counter takedown but Bruyne avoids it well and moves away.
Bruyne lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cabrera backs up against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Cabrera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cabrera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera lands a slapping body shot.
Bruyne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Bruyne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Bruyne throws a solid leg kick but Cabrera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bruyne.
Cabrera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bruyne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruyne misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Cabrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Cabrera scores with a jab. Bruyne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bruyne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cabrera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bruyne lands a jab to the head.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bruyne throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Bruyne moved out of range nicely.
Bruyne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cabrera cracks Bruyne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Bruyne moves out of range.
A nice side step and Bruyne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cabrera cracks Bruyne with an open hand slap.
Bruyne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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 nice leg kick lands there from Bruyne.
Cabrera scores with a hook.
Bruyne throws a nice looking combination but Cabrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cabrera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cabrera throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Bruyne stalks Cabrera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cabrera's face. Cabrera staggers backwards, shaken.
Cabrera clobbers Bruyne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bruyne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Cabrera counter with a right hand.
Bruyne misses with a kick to the body.
Cabrera misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Cabrera.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
A little feinted left hand from Cabrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bruyne throws a head kick that misses.
Cabrera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice jab there from Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a head kick.
Cabrera wants to slow Bruyne down by chopping away at his legs.
Bruyne is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bruyne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Bruyne saw that one coming.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera shoots for a takedown but Bruyne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Bruyne misses with a looping left.
Bruyne lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick from Bruyne is predictable there #TD#
and Cabrera counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bruyne!
Bruyne manages to get back to half guard.
Cabrera is looking to pass Bruyne's guard but actually Bruyne recovers to full guard.
Cabrera trying to control but Bruyne is working from the bottom.
Bruyne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruyne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cabrera throwing strikes but missing.
Cabrera throwing strikes but missing.
Bruyne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bruyne landing some decent shots from guard.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but De Bruyne just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Cabrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Bruyne.
Cabrera tried to counter with a leg kick but Bruyne avoided it.
Bruyne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A cross from Cabrera lands.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera tests Bruyne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bruyne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bruyne defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crunch! Cabrera slams his shin into Bruyne's torso.
Bruyne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Cabrera moves away from the strike by Bruyne.
Cabrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera throws a low kick, looking for Bruyne's leg but Bruyne calmly moves out of range.
Bruyne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cabrera scores with a hook.#TD#
Cabrera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cabrera lands in his opponent's guard.
Bruyne seems keen to control Cabrera's posture.
Cabrera throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Bruyne controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself.
Cabrera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bruyne's head.
Bruyne working a defensive guard here.
Bruyne pulls Cabrera in close to prevent any damage.
Cabrera throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Bruyne keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cabrera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruyne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Bruyne misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera checks a leg kick.
Bruyne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left lands for Cabrera.
Bruyne throws an off balance right hand
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bruynes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bruyne wants to clinch up but Cabrera keeps it at a distance.
Cabrera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Cabrera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bruyne's calf.
Bruyne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a few strikes there.
Cabrera goes for a double leg but Bruyne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bruyne continues to drive forward.
Bruyne moves away from the strike by Cabrera.
Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
Bruyne thuds his right hand into Cabrera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Bruyne misses the target.
A combination from Cabrera does no damage.
Bruyne staying out of range there.
Bruyne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bruyne misses with the combination.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helix Cabrera had his way with De Bruyne in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice cross by Bruyne.
Cabrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruyne can pounce on him.
Cabrera looks to land a combination. Bruyne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bruyne slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruyne avoids a kick to the body.
Bruyne feints and then cracks Cabrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabrera down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruyne.
Cabrera misses with a hook
and Bruyne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cabrera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruyne looks to throw a body kick
and Cabrera counters with a good, hard body kick but Bruyne shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bruyne counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Cabrera tries to score with a low kick but Bruyne moves his leg out of the way.
Cabrera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bruyne avoids it really well and circles away.
Bruyne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruyne is just out of range.
Cabrera defending well as Bruyne loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrera lands with a hook. Bruyne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bruyne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bruyne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bruyne moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
A slow jab from Bruyne misses its intended target. #T2#
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Bruyne is out of range.
Bruyne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice straight punches there by Bruyne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a straight left.
Bruyne blocks the body kick.
Cabrera backing away here, and Bruyne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Bruyne's front leg but catches the back leg as Bruyne tries to avoid it.
Bruyne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cabrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bruyne at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Bruyne clinches.
Bruyne tries to work over Cabrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Bruyne.
Cabrera is trying to push Bruyne away but Bruyne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cabrera lands a right hand.
Cabrera wants to break free but Bruyne has control.
Bruyne misses with some punches. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera.
Bruyne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helix Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Bruyne - that landed with a thud.
Cabrera wants to stall.
Cabrera misses with the head strike.
Cabrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bruyne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bruyne is working Cabrera over against the cage.
Cabrera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bruyne lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land.
Bruyne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bruyne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cabrera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bruyne after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Bruyne lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Bruyne.
De Bruyne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bruyne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrera's elbow.
Bruyne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bruyne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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.
Cabrera tries to circle away but Bruyne has him pinned against the cage.
Cabrera lands with a light punch inside.
Bruyne lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Bruyne can't find room to land a body shot as Cabrera controls the action. #BC#
Cabrera breaks the clinch.
Cabrera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cabrera throws a jab when Bruyne was well out of range.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cabrera wants to slow Bruyne down by chopping away at his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to De Bruyne.
I think Bruyne 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 Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Helix Cabrera retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Syn 462 - Devil's Playground
Date: Aug 09, 2016

#R1#
Coker throws a front kick aimed at Bruyne's knee but Bruyne avoids it well.
Bruyne throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.
Bruyne scores with a nice head shot.
We've been hearing reports that Coker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bruyne defending well as Coker loads up on a big left hand.
Bruyne steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bruyne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bruyne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker cracks the inside of Bruyne's front leg.
Bruyne is looking to land body kicks.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Coker attempts a counter takedown but Bruyne avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
A big right from Bruyne misses.
Coker cracks Bruyne with an open hand slap.
Coker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bruyne.
Bruyne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bruyne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Coker misses with a low kick as Bruyne jumps back.
Bruyne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bruyne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruyne is looking to land body kicks.
Coker takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker connects with a single shot there.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
Coker cracks Bruyne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Bruyne misses with a body shot.
Bruyne throws the kick towards the body but Coker avoids it.
Coker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruyne slips a jab and a cross from Coker.
Coker loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bruyne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Coker - the referee stops the clock and Bruyne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Coker. Bruyne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bruyne connects with a body shot.
Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bruyne!
Good shot there by Bruyne.
Coker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
Bruyne lands with a nice body punch.
Coker throws a big shot that misses.
Coker lands with a kick to the temple. Bruyne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bruyne thuds his shin into the meat of Coker's side.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.#T3#
Coker wants to slow Bruyne down by chopping away at his legs.
Bruyne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Bruyne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bruyne cracks Coker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bruyne connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Coker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bruyne did well to prevent Coker getting side control.
Coker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bruyne is staying active underneath Coker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bruyne is trying to maintain the position but Coker is very close to passing his half guard.
Bruyne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
Bruyne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coker pulls his head out easily.
Bruyne moves into full guard.
Bruyne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruyne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bruyne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Coker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bruyne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Coker has Bruyne in his guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but De Bruyne 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.
#R2#
Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. Coker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Coker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bruyne under the eye.
Bruyne tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bruyne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coker digs a good hook to Bruyne's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target.
Bruyne scores with a head kick. Coker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Coker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bruyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne.
Bruyne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Coker.
Bruyne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bruyne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Coker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bruyne thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
Coker throws a solid leg kick but Bruyne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker.
Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Bruyne lands.
Bruyne misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Bruyne.
Coker throws a push kick but Bruyne slaps the foot to one side.
Bruyne lands with a straight right. Coker didn't see that one coming.
Bruyne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruyne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruyne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Coker.
Coker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruyne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruyne connects with a single shot there.
Coker misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Coker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bruyne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bruyne misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick.
Coker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruyne with a nice cross.
Bruyne drops his hands momentarily and Coker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bruyne lands with an overhand left.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Coker.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker thows a body kick. Bruyne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruyne misses the target.
Coker feinted with a counter takedown.
De Bruyne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruyne staying out of range there.#T3#
Coker throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bruyne defending well as Coker loads up on a big left hand.
Coker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bruyne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bruyne throws a push kick but Coker slaps the foot to one side.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
Coker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bruyne scores with a decent looking hook.
Bruyne has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Coker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bruyne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruyne misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bruyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
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!
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruyne was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.#T4#
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker tries to counter with a takedown but Bruyne is quick to defend against it.
Coker fails with the takedown.
Bruyne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coker tries to counter with a takedown but Bruyne is quick to defend against it.
A solid body kick from Bruyne.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Coker lunges at Bruyne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bruyne's hand.
Coker misses with a hook to the body
enabling Bruyne to counter with a crisp jab.
Coker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Bruyne misses.
Coker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but De Bruyne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Good exchange - Bruyne coming out on top.
Coker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coker connects with a leg kick. Bruyne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bruyne throws a shot to the body.
Bruyne swinging wildly here.
Coker misses with a hook.
Coker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bruyne throws a good cross that connects.
Bruyne looks to land a right hand but Coker moved out of range.
Coker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker slips a straight right by Bruyne.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bruyne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bruyne throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker thumps Bruyne with a low kick.#T1#
Bruyne lands a head shot.
Coker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bruyne misses with a looping left.
Coker tries to counter with a takedown but Bruyne is quick to defend against it.
Bruyne connects with a solid leg kick.
Coker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good work by Bruyne as he checks the leg kick.
Coker takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Coker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Coker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruyne.
A head kick misses from Coker.
Bruyne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bruyne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker strikes.
Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coker.
Good work by Bruyne as he checks the leg kick.
Bruyne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coker looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Jab from Bruyne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker connects with a right hand. Bruyne shakes it off.
Coker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Bruyne scores with a four punch combination!
Bruyne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne scores with a hook.
Coker misses with a left hand
and Bruyne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coker tried to score with a low kick but Bruyne checks it.
Coker motions for Bruyne to come forward. Coker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Bruyne checks the leg kick.
Bruyne connects with the punch.
Bruyne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coker.
Coker throws out a loose jab but Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruyne checks a leg kick nicely.
Coker takes one to the chin there.
Bruyne misses with a straight right.
Bruyne lands with a straight right. Coker didn't see that one coming.
Coker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Coker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bruyne. That one must have hurt.
Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Bruyne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker 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. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne walks into a jab.
Bruyne clobbers Coker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coker looks to land a left hand but Bruyne moved out of range nicely.
Coker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bruyne.
Bruyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab.
Coker moves away from the strike by Bruyne.
Bruyne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coker if he has to take too many more of those.
Bruyne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coker moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bruyne.
Coker tries to move into range but Bruyne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Donk. Coker catches Bruyne right on the button with a cross.
Coker blocks the body kick.
Bruyne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Coker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruyne.
Bruyne lands a body shot.
Bruyne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coker doesn't seem bothered though.
Bruyne scores with a shot to the body.
Coker with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne lands a jab.
Bruyne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bruyne scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Bruyne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruyne blocks the body kick.
Coker connects with the punch.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruyne was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Coker takes one to the side of the head.
Bruyne misses with a series of wild punches.
Coker avoids the body shot from Bruyne.
An inside leg kick lands from Bruyne.
A cross from Bruyne lands.
Bruyne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Coker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bruyne counters with a solid body kick.
Bruyne checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruyne misses the target. #T2#
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bruyne is out of range and Coker settles back down.
Bruyne lands a leg kick that knocks Coker off balance momentarily.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bruyne is looking to land body kicks.
Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruyne throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Coker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bruyne won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Coker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Coker throws a strike aimed at the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne avoids it well.
Bruyne is trying to get back to half guard.
Bruyne struggling a bit here.
Coker scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Coker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Coker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bruyne is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Coker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bruyne rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Coker's guard! Nice work there by Bruyne!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Coker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Bruyne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bruyne moves out of range of the strikes.
Coker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coker shoots in for a double leg but Bruyne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bruyne scores with a hook.
Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bruyne! But no joy.
Bruyne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker misses the body punch
and Bruyne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bruyne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bruyne loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
Coker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bruyne sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Bruyne misses with the combination.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut. Coker saw that one coming.
Bruyne scoring well with a low kick there.
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Bruyne scores with a spinning back kick!
Bruyne lands with an overhand left.
Bruyne avoids the head kick by Coker.
Bruyne scores with a jab to the body.
Bruyne takes a kick to the side of the head.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruyne was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Bruyne connects with a body shot.
Bruyne throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Coker misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Bruyne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Coker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Coker wants to control but Bruyne postures up.
Bruyne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruyne fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Coker struggling a bit here.
Bruyne grinds an elbow into Coker's temple.
Check out the look on Bruyne's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Bruyne with the ground and pound but Coker regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Coker won't allow Bruyne to pass to mount.
Bruyne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coker is looking to improve his position.
Akeen Coker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruyne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coker punching from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bruyne is trying to control. Coker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bruyne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bruyne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne connects with a single shot there.
Bruyne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bruyne shoots in and drives through. Coker sprawls well.
Bruyne misses with a series of wild punches.
Bruyne throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Bruyne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coker scores with a jab to the body.
Coker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: Syn 458 - Falcon vs. Rocker 2
Date: Jul 21, 2016

#R1#
Coker misses with a low kick as Bruyne jumps back.
Coker jabs Bruyne right on the nose. Bruyne blinks but takes it well.
Coker misses with an uppercut. Bruyne saw that one coming.
Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruyne loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
A jab from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne lands with an overhand left.
Coker lands with a nice body kick.
Bruyne throws a leg kick
and Coker counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Bruyne. Beautiful body shot.
Bruyne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Bruyne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bruyne.
Coker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A low kick from Coker is predictable there
and Bruyne counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A good leg kick by Coker.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Bruyne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bruyne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Coker counters with a nice body kick.
Bruyne checks the leg kick.
Coker loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
Bruyne throws a right and a left that Coker avoids nicely.
Bruyne tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coker 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 Bruyne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bruyne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruyne is just out of range.
Bruyne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coker scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Bruyne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker.#T2#
Coker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bruyne jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Bruyne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coker's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Coker moves into full guard.
Coker wants to sweep but no luck.
Bruyne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruyne with a nice head shot there.
Coker wants to sweep but no luck.
Bruyne trying to move into half guard but instead Coker has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Coker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruyne trying to keep a closed guard but Coker is proving a slippery customer.
Bruyne is adopting a defensive guard.
Coker postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker trying to control but Bruyne is working from the bottom.
Coker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coker wants to control from the top but Bruyne keeps moving.
Coker stopping the sweep attempt from Bruyne.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Coker slips nicely into half guard.
Coker misses with a head shot. Bruyne uses the momentum to regain guard.
Coker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Akeen Coker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bruyne shoots in for a double leg but Coker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coker looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Bruyne moves out of range of the strikes.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Coker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bruyne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bruyne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bruyne scores with a spinning back kick!
Coker throws a wild body kick that Bruyne sees coming a mile off.
Coker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coker takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coker is out of range and Bruyne settles back down.
Bruyne catches Coker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker feints and then cracks Bruyne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruyne down.
Coker swats away the attempt to clinch by Bruyne.
Nice shot lands for Bruyne.#T1##CL2#
Bruyne takes the fight into the clinch.
Coker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bruyne up against the cage.
Coker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coker 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.
Bruyne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bruyne tries to work over Coker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruyne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bruyne to keep the fight standing.
Bruyne blocking some punches.
Coker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coker lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bruyne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bruyne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coker tests Bruyne's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne scores with a jab to the body.
Bruyne digs a good body shot into Coker's ribs.
Coker throws a leg kick but Bruyne moved away.
Bruyne defending well as Coker loads up on a big left hand.
Bruyne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coker misses with a body shot.
Coker punishes Bruyne's body with a nice straight punch.
Coker misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Coker throws a leg kick but Bruyne checks it.
Coker looks to throw a body kick
and Bruyne counters with a stiff right hand.
Bruyne keeps Coker at a distance using the push kick.
Bruyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruyne misses with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Bruyne.
Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Bruyne tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut.
Coker looks to throw a body kick
and Bruyne counters with a straight right hand.
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker strikes.
Bruyne 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.
Coker throws a shot from downtown. Bruyne moves away and avoids it.
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker strikes.
A solid body kick from Bruyne.
Bruyne cracks Coker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coker tries to land a body kick
and Bruyne counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruyne scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Coker as he connects with a hook.
Coker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Bruyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bruyne's head.
A cross from Bruyne lands.
Coker throws a poor cross that misses
and Bruyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruyne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Bruyne catches Coker right on the button with a cross.
Bruyne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bruyne misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Bruyne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coker did well to prevent Bruyne getting side control.
Bruyne prevents Coker from improving his position.
Coker is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Coker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bruyne blocks the body kick.
Bruyne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coker tries a low kick but Bruyne avoids it.
Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coker, right into the meat.
Coker walks into a stiff left hand from Bruyne.
Coker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bruyne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coker checks it well.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne lands with an uppercut that bounces Coker off the cage and back into range.
Coker moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruyne.
Coker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coker blocks the body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bruyne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Coker.
Coker lands a nice hook to Bruyne's body. Bruyne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bruyne lands a really nice looking cross but Coker seems unphased. #CL2#
Bruyne darts in and clinches Coker up against the cage.
Coker stalling in the clinch but Bruyne improves position.
Coker lands a right hand.
Coker slowing the pace effectively.
Bruyne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Coker. #BC#
Coker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Bruyne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bruyne.#TD2#
Bruyne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coker did well to prevent Bruyne getting side control.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bruyne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bruyne's back!
Bruyne has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruyne manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Coker is now in side control.
Coker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Coker is looking to take a break and control but Bruyne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coker misses with the ground and pound.
Bruyne wants to control but Coker postures up.#T3#
Coker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Coker is looking to take a break and control but Bruyne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bruyne wants to control but Coker postures up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Coker throws an elbow but Bruyne slips to the side and avoids it well.
Coker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Coker trying to control the action but Bruyne is working from the bottom.
Bruyne is trying to improve his position.
Coker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

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 Akeen Coker.
I think Coker 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn 453 - Great American Bash
Date: Jun 30, 2016

#R1#
Beech is looking to land body kicks.
Bruyne misses with a double jab
and Beech connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beech throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruyne swings widly with a right hand
and Beech counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bruyne keeps Beech at a distance using the push kick.
Bruyne misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Bruyne digs a good hook to Beech's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Beech on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beech avoids a kick to the body.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bruyne 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.
Bruyne throws a hook but Beech avoids it easily.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Beech tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Bruyne swinging wildly here.
Beech jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bruyne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beech momentarily.
Bruyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beech sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beech throws a body shot but no joy.
Beech misses with a straight left.
Bruyne connects with a high kick.
Bruyne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beech avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beech was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Bruyne misses. #T2#
Bruyne scores with a nice head shot.
Beech on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bruyne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beech throws a front kick aimed at Bruyne's knee but Bruyne avoids it well.
Bruyne blocks the body kick.
Bruyne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beech showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruyne.
Bruyne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruyne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bruyne throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Beech to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruyne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Beech half committed to a counter leg kick.
Beech blocks a jab.
Beech throws a poor cross that misses
and Bruyne counters with a straight right hand.
Beech scores with a jab to the body.
Bruyne lands a glancing blow to the side of Beech's head.
Bruyne throws a body kick that misses
and Beech counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Bruyne as he checks the leg kick.
As Beech backs off Bruyne throws a huge counter combo but Beech manages to avoid it all.
Bruyne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beech had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
As Bruyne looks to move away, Beech throws a big counter combo but Bruyne just gets out of the way.
Bruyne throws a right hand that Beech ducks under and follows up with a left that Beech also avoids with ease.
Bruyne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruyne. Beech does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beech throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bruyne throws a head kick that misses.
Beech throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bruyne avoids it.#T4#
Bruyne throws a lazy body kick
and Bruyne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Bruyne misses the target.
Beech throws the kick towards the body but Bruyne avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bruyne. Beech shrugs it off though.
Both fighters circling a little - Bruyne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Bruyne.
Bruyne lunges at Beech with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beech's hand.
Bruyne lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bruyne misses with a combination
and Beech counters with an inside leg kick.
Beech ducks right into an uppercut from Bruyne.
Bruyne fakes the leg kick and cracks Beech in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Beech swings for the body but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne feints the counter takedown.
Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Bruyne scores with a four punch combination!
Beech ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beech crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bruyne - the referee stops the clock and Beech gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bruyne. Beech manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
De Bruyne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruyne avoids the head kick by Beech.
Beech swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bruyne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beech was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beech ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
A counter left hand to the body from Beech misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bruyne throws a poor cross that misses
and Beech counters with an inside leg kick.
Bruyne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beech tries to land a front kick but Bruyne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Bruyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beech was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beech falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bruyne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beech moves out of range as Bruyne strikes.
Beech misses with an uppercut.
Beech misses with a looping left.
Bruyne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Beech misses the target.
Bruyne scores with a decent looking hook.
Beech walks into a jab.
Bruyne lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bruyne misses the body punch
and Beech counters with a stiff right hand.
Bruyne misses with a shot to the body
and Beech counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruyne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Bruyne misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruyne connects with a nice looking jab. #KD#
Beech cracks Bruyne with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Beech has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bruyne to stand back up!#ROC#
Bruyne is rocked!
Beech turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bruyne is still on wobbly legs! Can Beech finish him?
Bruyne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bruyne misses with a kick to the body.
Beech lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bruyne throws a body punch but Beech moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Beech misses the target.
Bruyne cracks a nice hook into Beech's ribs.
Bruyne seems to have recovered his senses.
Bruyne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beech uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Beech thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Bruyne misses with a left hand
and Beech connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beech lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bruyne will feel that in the morning.
Bruyne throws a looping overhand right but Beech ducks down to avoid it.
Beech fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bruyne just manages to avoid it.
Beech will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Beech.
It appears Beech was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bruyne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beech throws a shot to the body.
Beech moves out of range of the body kick from Bruyne.
A little feinted left hand from Beech on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bruyne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut
and Beech counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beech misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruyne counters with a one-two to the body.
Beech avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruyne takes a swing at Beech's ribcage but misses. #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!
Bruyne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beech.
A slow jab from Bruyne misses its intended target.
Beech is looking to land body kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bruyne - that will leave a mark!
Bruyne lands a lovely overhand right.
Bruyne swings widly with a right hand
and Beech counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruyne looks to land a right hand but Beech moved out of range.
Beech was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Beech.
Bruyne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruyne slips a straight right by Beech.
Beech throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bruyne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne misses with a jab to the body
enabling Beech to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but De Bruyne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Beech 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beech defending well as Bruyne loads up on a big left hand.
Beech half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bruyne swings widly with a right hand
and Beech counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bruyne thinking.
Bruyne connects with a nice looking jab.
Beech takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bruyne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beech avoids a kick to the body.
Beech throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beech throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beech displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruyne throws out the jab.
As Bruyne backs away, Beech returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Beech might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Beech tries to score with a low kick but Bruyne moves his leg out of the way.
Beech looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bruyne swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Beech moves forwards but Bruyne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bruyne swings for the body but Beech moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Beech misses the target.
Beech tries to score with a low kick but Bruyne moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Beech.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Beech counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bruyne! Beech lets Bruyne back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bruyne - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Beech misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruyne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arlington Beech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beech bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beech takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beech with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arlington Beech has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Beech.
The fighters circling - Beech throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Bruyne.
Beech loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bruyne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beech avoids the body shot from Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a hook
and Beech counters with a straight right hand.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne takes one on the button.
Beech jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruyne is looking for the big counter here.
Beech throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Bruyne lands with a right hand.
Beech tries to land a body kick
and Bruyne counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bruyne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beech walks into a left hand.
Bruyne scores with a jab to the head.
Bruyne swings for the body but Beech moves out of range.
Bruyne fakes the leg kick and cracks Beech in the body.
Beech takes one to the side of the head.
Beech with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bruyne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Beech. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruyne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bruyne lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Beech lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bruyne circles away quickly and effectively.
Bruyne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Beech on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beech loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
Beech takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beech uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Bruyne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bruyne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beech tried to counter with a leg kick but Bruyne avoided it.
Beech throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Bruyne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bruyne throws a body punch but Beech moves out of range.
Bruyne scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
De Bruyne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bruyne 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: Syn 447 - Murphy vs. Saibot
Date: Jun 06, 2016

#R1#
Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donnelly.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Bruyne misses with a body shot.
Donnelly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bruyne is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Donnelly misses with a right hand
and Bruyne counters with a nice body shot.
Donnelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Bruyne's head.
Bruyne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donnelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Donnelly as he connects with a hook.
Bruyne gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Donnelly counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Bruyne.
A big right from Bruyne misses.
Donnelly lands with a straight right. Bruyne didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bruyne misses with a looping right.
Bruyne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Bruyne throws a poor cross that misses
and Donnelly counters with a low kick, right behind Bruyne 's knee.
Donnelly scores with the left hand. Bruyne knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Bruyne is rocked!
Donnelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick.
Bruyne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donnelly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bruyne to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Liam Donnelly has been cut.
Bruyne misses with a hook to the body
and Donnelly counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Donnelly.
Bruyne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donnelly.
Donnelly avoids the body shot from Bruyne.
Liam Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruyne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donnelly manages to avoid it.
Bruyne digs a good hook to Donnelly's body.
Donnelly misses with a body shot.
Donnelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne. #T2#
Donnelly moves away from the strike by Bruyne.
Donnelly throws out a counter right but Bruyne avoids it with no problem.
Donnelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bruyne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bruyne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donnelly.
Donnelly lands with a kick to the ribs.
Donnelly digs a good hook to Bruyne's body.
Donnelly throws a looping overhand right but Bruyne ducks down to avoid it.
Bruyne 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.
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruyne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donnelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bruyne. That did some damage!
Bruyne moves out of range as Donnelly strikes.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruyne. Donnelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruyne scores with a hook.
Donnelly throws a sloppy head kick and Bruyne moves out of range easily.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bruyne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donnelly tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Donnelly misses.
Bruyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruyne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donnelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruyne.
Donnelly feints and then cracks Bruyne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruyne down. #T4#
Donnelly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bruyne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donnelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donnelly scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruyne looks to land a left hand but Donnelly moved out of range nicely.
Donnelly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bruyne throws a wild body kick that Donnelly sees coming a mile off.
Donnelly loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
Donnelly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bruyne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bruyne connects with a right hand. Donnelly shakes it off.
Bruyne looks to land a left hand but Donnelly moved out of range nicely.
Donnelly lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bruyne takes a step back to recover.
Bruyne moves out of range as Donnelly strikes.
Donnelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bruyne counters with a body kick.
Donnelly connects with a body shot.
Donnelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Liam Donnelly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liam Donnelly'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#
Donnelly slips under a jab from Bruyne.
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Donnelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donnelly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bruyne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donnelly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donnelly lands a nice shot that snaps Bruyne's head back.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Donnelly takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Donnelly cracks Bruyne with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bruyne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donnelly.
Bruyne misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Donnelly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donnelly scores with a body shot.
Bruyne lands with a nice body kick.
Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donnelly.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut. Bruyne saw that one coming.
Donnelly misses with a body shot.
Donnelly lands a head shot.
Donnelly takes one to the chin there.
Bruyne lands a lovely overhand right.
Bruyne throws an off balance right hand
and Donnelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Bruyne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bruyne might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donnelly moves away.
Donnelly defending well as Bruyne loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne seems to have got his legs back now.
Donnelly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Donnelly finds it's way through Bruyne's defenses.
Donnelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruyne.
Liam Donnelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruyne defending well as Donnelly loads up on a big left hand.
Donnelly scores with a leg kick. #KD2#
Donnelly lands a big uppercut and Bruyne crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bruyne looks OK. Donnelly waves Bruyne back to his feet!
Bruyne is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Donnelly doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Bruyne crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Bruyne's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Donnelly!
Liam Donnelly 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: Syn 441 - Ratore vs. Slinga
Date: May 16, 2016

#R1#
Bruyne avoids the head kick by Coker.
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Bruyne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bruyne 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 Coker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bruyne's coach down at K.O.N.Y. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bruyne's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Coker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bruyne is out of range.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bruyne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coker.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coker.
It seemed like Bruyne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Coker lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coker.
Bruyne wants to land a leg kick but Coker is out of range.
Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
Coker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coker scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker throws a leg kick but Bruyne moved away.
Coker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bruyne. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Bruyne.
Coker throws a big shot that misses.
Bruyne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bruyne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coker is looking to counter with a body kick.
Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coker tries to land a leg kick but Bruyne saw it coming and moves away.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Bruyne's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target.
Bruyne thinks about the counter body kick.
A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target.
Bruyne tries a quick counter leg kick but Coker is wise to it.
An inside leg kick from Coker misses.
Coker throws a solid leg kick but Bruyne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
Coker misses with a head kick.
Coker throws an overhand right that lands on Bruyne's shoulder, as Bruyne tries to avoid the shot.
Coker throws a head kick but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bruyne chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Coker wants to land a leg kick but Bruyne is out of range.
Bruyne connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne scores with the left hand. Coker knows he should have avoided that one.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bruyne.
Coker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bruyne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruyne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bruyne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bruyne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bruyne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bruyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab.
Bruyne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coker defending well as Bruyne loads up on a big left hand.
Coker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Coker checks a leg kick.
Bruyne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bruyne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Nice shot by Bruyne.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Coker.
Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bruyne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coker's hands.
Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coker misses the shot to the body.
Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid body kick from Coker.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bruyne, right into the meat.
A lazy left from Coker finds it's target.
Coker jabs Bruyne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coker lands an overhand right.
Bruyne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coker on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne slips under a jab.
Bruyne thinks about the counter body kick.
Bruyne connects with a body shot that sends Coker's belly button to the back.
Bruyne cracks Coker with a good jab.#T4#
Coker scores with a sloppy right hand. Bruyne should have avoided that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bruyne.
Bruyne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Bruyne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick by Coker misses
enabling Bruyne to counter with a crisp jab.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Bruyne counters with a stiff right hand.
Coker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Coker misses.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Bruyne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bruyne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coker if he has to take too many more of those.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coker connects with a body shot that sends Bruyne's belly button to the back.
Bruyne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coker in his tracks.
Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Bruyne moves out of range easily.
Coker misses with a leg kick
and Bruyne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeen Coker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bruyne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Bruyne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruyne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coker throws the left hand but Bruyne avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Bruyne does no damage.
Coker misses with a hook. Bruyne ducked under it nicely.
Bruyne staying out of range there.
Coker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne 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.
Bruyne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bruyne moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Bruyne forces Coker back against the cage and clinches.
Bruyne swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker scores with a shot to the side of Bruyne's head. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruyne.
Coker blocking some punches.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Coker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Coker.
Coker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bruyne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Coker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruyne backwards.
Bruyne working aggressively here. #BC#
Coker breaks from the clinch.
Coker throws a looping overhand right but Bruyne ducks down to avoid it.
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Coker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bruyne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bruyne looks to land a right hand but Coker moved out of range.
Bruyne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bruyne moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Coker blocks the low kick.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Bruyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruyne.
Bruyne connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Bruyne.
Coker throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Bruyne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bruyne.
Bruyne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bruyne misses with the head strike.
Bruyne misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Coker.
Coker tries to throw a body punch but Bruyne avoids it by throwing Coker back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land.
Coker has been working on his balance at White Eagle, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bruyne.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Coker manages to break the clinch.
Coker throws a lazy body kick
and Bruyne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Bruyne. Beautiful body shot.
Coker throws a push kick but Bruyne slaps the foot to one side.
Coker takes one on the button.#T3#
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Coker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruyne.
Coker lands with a nice body punch.
Bruyne connects with an inside leg kick.
Coker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Coker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab.
Bruyne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bruyne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coker throws a front kick that sends Bruyne stumbling back into the cage.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker misses with a low kick as Bruyne jumps back.
Good work by Bruyne as he checks the leg kick.
Bruyne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruyne.
Bruyne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coker under the eye.
Coker tries to land a leg kick but Bruyne saw it coming and moves away.
Jab from Coker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bruyne! But no joy.#T4#
Bruyne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Bruyne finds it's target.
Coker is looking to slow Bruyne down with leg kicks.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bruyne. Coker shrugs it off though.
Nice cross by Bruyne.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bruyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Bruyne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bruyne punishes Coker's body with a nice straight punch.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coker misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Coker.
Coker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but De Bruyne 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bruyne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Coker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bruyne!
Coker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bruyne keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bruyne is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Coker throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Coker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bruyne manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bruyne not doing much here.
Bruyne trying to pass the guard but Coker defending well. #T2##SUB#
Bruyne moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Coker.
Bruyne scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Coker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coker looking for a sweep but Bruyne has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Coker is looking to improve his position but Bruyne isn't that keen on the idea.
Bruyne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coker is looking to escape.
Coker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bruyne putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Bruyne cracks Coker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bruyne landing punches.
Coker wants to hold on but Bruyne pushes him away.
Bruyne lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Coker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bruyne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruyne is fighting to break Coker's control of his arms but Coker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
De Bruyne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bruyne 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... De Bruyne!
During a confident post fight interview, De Bruyne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LEGACY! 61
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruyne.
A slow jab from Bruyne misses its intended target.
Bruyne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
Parker misses with a looping right.
Bruyne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bruyne takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Parker throws a poor cross that misses
and Bruyne counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Parker feints and as Bruyne raises his hands in defense, Parker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parker tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruyne is retaining full guard.
Parker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Parker connects with a couple of short punches.
Parker throwing strikes from guard but Bruyne blocks nicely.
Parker throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruyne is keeping the position for now.
Parker is fighting to break Bruyne's control of his arms but Bruyne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Parker throwing strikes from guard but Bruyne blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Parker landing some decent shots from guard.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bruyne swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Bruyne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
Bruyne controlling the position.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
Parker tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruyne is retaining full guard.
Parker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruyne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Parker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Parker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Bruyne is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bruyne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Parker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
Parker tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruyne is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bruyne has control of Parker's left arm, preventing Parker from doing any damage.
Bruyne keeping full guard, as Parker tries to pass.
Parker pushes down on Bruyne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Parker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bruyne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Parker thows a huge punch but Bruyne dodges it nicely.
Parker wants to free his trapped foot but Bruyne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bruyne trying to control but Parker postures up.
Parker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Parker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bruyne keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Parker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Parker trying to mount his opponent but Bruyne defends it.
Parker moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Parker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Parker lands a glancing blow to the side of Bruyne's head.
Parker cracks a nice hook into Bruyne's ribs.
Bruyne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bruyne moves forwards but Parker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bruyne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Parker takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parker staying out of range there.
Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bruyne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Bruyne sets himself, and Parker steps forward looking for the clinch! Bruyne avoids it this time.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Decent striking displayed by Parker there.
Kelvin Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruyne chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Bruyne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Parker cracks Bruyne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bruyne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parker at a distance.
Bruyne throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker wants to counter with a clinch but Bruyne pushes him away.
Bruyne connects with a crisp jab.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruyne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bruyne avoids the body shot from Parker.
Bruyne cracks Parker with a good jab.
Parker wants to clinch up but Bruyne keeps it at a distance.
Parker misses with a straight left.
Bruyne throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Bruyne misses the jab.
Bruyne throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Parker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Parker.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Bruyne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Bruyne defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Parker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Parker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bruyne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bruyne takes one to the chin there.
Parker throws a low kick but Bruyne avoids it.
Bruyne slips a jab from Parker.
Bruyne throws a lazy uppercut
and Bruyne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bruyne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parker. Parker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A low kick from Parker is predictable there
letting Bruyne counter with a right hand.
Bruyne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruyne slips under a jab.
Parker misses with a head kick.
Bruyne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Parker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Bruyne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Bruyne saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target.
Bruyne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bruyne misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Bruyne blocks the low kick.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parker.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bruyne!
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Bruyne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruyne counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Parker swings for the body but Bruyne moves out of range. #T4#
Bruyne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parker blocks a jab.
Bruyne looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Parker throws out a counter right but Bruyne avoids it with no problem.
Bruyne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Bruyne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bruyne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bruyne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parker looks to land a body kick but Bruyne moved away.
Bruyne scores with a punch to the head.
Bruyne misses with a straight left.
Bruyne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Bruyne was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Parker.
Parker lands with a straight right. Bruyne didn't see that one coming.
Bruyne 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.

A close second round but Kelvin Parker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bruyne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bruyne tries to land a leg kick but Parker saw it coming and moves away.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Bruyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Bruyne lands a jab to the nose.
Bruyne looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Bruyne slips under a jab.
Parker throws a head kick that misses
and Bruyne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruyne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Bruyne moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Bruyne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Parker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne. #T1#
Parker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bruyne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bruyne.
Parker scores with a jab to the body.
Parker digs a good hook to Bruyne's body.
Bruyne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parker.
De Bruyne is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruyne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bruyne lands a jab.
Bruyne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bruyne avoids the head kick by Parker.
De Bruyne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelvin Parker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Parker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bruyne under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne moves away from the strike by Parker.
Parker lands with a hook. Bruyne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Parker slips a straight right by Bruyne.
Bruyne thuds a left hand into Parker's body.
Parker misses with an uppercut
and Bruyne counters with a good low kick that Parker was not able to check.
Bruyne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Bruyne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruyne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker lands a nice hook to Bruyne's body. Bruyne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body kick from Bruyne.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by Parker misses
and Bruyne counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL2#
Parker forces Bruyne back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Bruyne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Good leg kick by Bruyne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Parker lands with a nice combination. Bruyne backs away looking to recover.
Bruyne throws a poor cross that misses
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Bruyne blocks the leg kick.
Parker wants to clinch
and Bruyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruyne throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Parker catches Bruyne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parker defending well as Bruyne loads up on a big left hand.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Bruyne's shoulder, as Bruyne tries to avoid the shot.
Parker throws a lazy uppercut
and Bruyne counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Bruyne misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruyne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Parker connects with an inside leg kick.
Bruyne works the jab nicely.
Parker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Parker is rocked!
Bruyne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parker. That did some damage!
Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Bruyne finish him?
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Bruyne's shoulder, as Bruyne tries to avoid the shot.
Parker lands a body shot.
Bruyne throws a pinpoint strike between Parker's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Parker crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Bruyne scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). De Bruyne!

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