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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Sykes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sykes looks to clinch #TD#
so Goff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Sykes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Erik Sykes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykes tries to clinch but Goff moves out of range.
Goff swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sykes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Goff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sykes's guard.#ES2#
Sykes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sykes misses with a takedown
and Goff counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvin Goff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Sykes.
Sykes looks winded!#T1##TD#
Goff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Goff is in close to Sykes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goff with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Goff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sykes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goff has managed to get both his arms back between Sykes's legs - danger averted.
Sykes controls Goff momentarily but Goff frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Sykes looking for a guillotine here but Goff defends easily.
Goff throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Goff throwing strikes from guard but Sykes blocks nicely.
Sykes 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.
Sykes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sykes trying to control the position.
Sykes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sykes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sykes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Sykes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sykes is thwarting Goff's attempts to control the position.
Sykes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goff trying to hold on to Sykes's head to control him but Sykes postures up.
Sykes throwing shots but Goff is blocking nicely.
Goff is trying to stand back up but Sykes is controlling him
#SUB2#
Sykes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sykes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goff is looking to escape.#T4#
Sykes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goff defending well though.
Sykes is taking a breather. Goff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Goff is trying to stand back up but Sykes is controlling him
Sykes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goff is looking to escape.#ES#
Goff has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sykes is on him like a limpet, forcing Goff back against the cage.#TD#
Goff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sykes uses from the top position.
Goff trying to control the position.
Sykes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goff is trying to keep Sykes in close.
Goff is trying to hold Sykes in close to prevent damage but Sykes has managed to pass into half guard.
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 Alvin Goff will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sykes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goff counters with a left to the body.
Sykes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sykes fails with a takedown attempt.
Sykes with a poor takedown
letting Goff counter with a right hand.
Alvin Goff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Sykes.#CL#
Goff gets a clinch.
Sykes is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Goff has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sykes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Sykes is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #T1#
Alvin Goff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sykes shoots and misses
and Goff counters with a left and a right that stings Sykes.
Sykes circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Goff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sykes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sykes wants to sweep here but Goff controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sykes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sykes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Sykes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sykes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goff. #SUB2#
Sykes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goff defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sykes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Sykes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goff has picked Sykes up and slammed him! Sykes can't keep hold of the triangle and Goff manages to pass to side control!#T3##SU#
Goff decides to stand back up. Goff steps back and let's Sykes get back to his feet.
Goff scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Sykes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goff was covering up waiting for the punch and Sykes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Goff striking off his back but it's not causing Sykes any problems.
Sykes is looking to stand up but Goff won't let him.
Goff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goff wants to stand and escape but Sykes is having none of it.
Goff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sykes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Goff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goff wants to stand up but Sykes is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Sykes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sykes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Goff throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykes works over Goff's head and body with a nice combination.
Goff scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Goff dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sykes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2#
Sykes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sykes prevents Goff from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Sykes has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Goff defend it? Sykes steps over the head and cranks it - Goff is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sykes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erik Sykes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Sykes drives through with a takedown into Olsen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Olsen lands an upkick as Sykes stands over him.
Olsen really is a fat lump.
Sykes wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
Sykes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES#
Olsen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sykes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Olsen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Sykes throws Olsen to one side and escapes!
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!
Sykes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Olsen is out of range. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sykes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Sykes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olsen, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen dodges the ground and pound from Sykes.#SUB2#
Sykes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Olsen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sykes but great work by Olsen.#ES2#
Sykes sneaks out the side door and pushes Olsen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Sykes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Sykes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Olsen is just riding it out for now. Sykes eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Sykes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Olsen is just riding it out for now. Sykes eventually gives up the hold.
Sykes is keen to just control but Olsen is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2#
Sykes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sykes.
Sykes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sykes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olsen defending well though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sykes is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sykes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Olsen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sykes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Sykes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Sykes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olsen throws a quick counter head kick but Sykes was just out of range.#TD2#
Olsen tries to sprawl but Sykes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Olsen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sykes manages to move to mount!
The referee warns Olsen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Elias Olsen has been cut.
Olsen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Sykes punching from mount but Olsen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sykes is stalling here but it's allowed Olsen to get half guard.
#SUB2#
Sykes seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Sykes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Olsen sees it coming and defends easily.
Olsen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sykes is looking to pass Olsen's guard but actually Olsen recovers to full guard.
Sykes tries to free his leg and advance position but Olsen is retaining full guard.
Sykes looking to sit in guard and control but Olsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Olsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Sykes 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.
Olsen wants to stand but Sykes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sykes tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sykes working for a triangle but Olsen defends it easily.
Sykes controls Olsen momentarily but Olsen frees himself.
Sykes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Olsen controls the pace.#T3#
Sykes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sykes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olsen wants to control from the top but Sykes keeps moving.
Olsen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sykes's head.
Olsen is stalling in the full guard.
Sykes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Olsen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Olsen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T4#
Sykes trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom.
Sykes lands a couple of digs.
Olsen wants to stand and escape but Sykes is having none of it.
Sykes advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sykes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sykes is trying to control. Olsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sykes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Sykes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elias Olsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sykes scores with a takedown into Olsen's guard.
Olsen is looking to stand back up but Sykes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Olsen. #REVR#
Sykes tries to pass to full mount but Olsen defends it. #SUB2#
Sykes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Olsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykes controlling the action here.#T1#
Sykes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Olsen pushes Sykes off, looking to escape but Sykes dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Olsen is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erik Sykes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Thighpunch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sykes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thighpunch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sykes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sykes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thighpunch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Thighpunch. Beautiful body shot.
Thighpunch connects with a looping right hand.
Thighpunch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykes tries for a takedown but Thighpunch circles away easily
and Thighpunch counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thighpunch counters with a crisp right that sends Sykes to the canvas! Thighpunch follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Thighpunch!
After the fight, Butch Thighpunch was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
AnC 11
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Sykes gets tackled into the cage by Chatham. Chatham maintains the clinch.
Chatham lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Chatham on the inside.
Sykes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chatham pushes Sykes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chatham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykes.
A short left from Chatham.
Chatham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sykes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chatham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sykes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Sykes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Chatham moves into range and clinches up with Sykes.
Chatham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chatham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sykes backwards.
Chatham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chatham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Chatham.
#T1#
Chatham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sykes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chatham walks away with a smile on his face. Sykes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chatham throws a shot to the body.
Sykes is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Chatham darts in and clinches Sykes up against the cage.
Chatham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sykes has been working on his balance at Roosters Coop, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Chatham.
Chatham lands with a short shot to the head.
Chatham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykess head. #ROC2#
Sykes is rocked!
Sykes blocks an uppercut.
Oh Sykes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chatham has a couple of punches blocked by Sykes.
A head punch on the inside from Chatham fails to land.
Chatham misses with some punches.
Chatham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chatham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chatham working aggressively here.
Chatham has a couple of punches blocked by Sykes.
Chatham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chatham fails to land.
Sykes seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chatham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykess head.
Chatham lands with a right to the head.
Chatham lands an uppercut.
Chatham creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sykes with a big uppercut! Sykes tries to clinch up but Chatham pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sykes to the mat! Sykes covers up and Chatham unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Chatham!
An out of breath Mike Chatham thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Arlen Bales' Vegas Nights 1
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Sykes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Sykes scores with a takedown into Rowlands's guard.#SUB#
Rowlands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sykes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sykes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands keeping moving, preventing Sykes from controlling successfully.
Rowlands is trying to keep Sykes in close.
#T1#
Rowlands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sykes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rowlands is keeping the position for now.
Sykes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rowlands works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rowlands preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rowlands working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sykes fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Rowlands gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Rowlands manages to pull guard.
Sykes lands a couple of elbows.
Sykes wants to control from the top but Rowlands keeps moving. #T2#
Rowlands throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rowlands trying to control the position.
Sykes trying to control but Rowlands is working from the bottom.
Sykes won't allow Rowlands to sweep him here. #SUB#
Rowlands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sykes won't allow Rowlands to sweep him here. #T3#
Sykes postures up in Rowlands's guard and throws a big left but Rowlands blocks it.
Rowlands is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Rowlands feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rowlands avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rowlands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Sykes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rowlands doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rowlands manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sykes looking to control but Rowlands passes into half guard.
#T4#
Sykes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rowlands really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sykes is not content to let Rowlands control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowlands seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sykes trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowlands seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sykes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sykes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sykes punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sykes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rowlands pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erik Sykes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Rowlands moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Rowlands tightens his grip and picks Sykes up, before dumping him to the ground. Sykes manages to land in guard.
Rowlands has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rowlands postures up.
Rowlands throwing strikes but missing.
Rowlands wants to control from the top but Sykes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sykes is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Sykes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rowlands can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Rowlands trying to control but Sykes is working from the bottom.
Sykes is pulling down on Rowlands's head. It's preventing any offense from Rowlands, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Sykes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rowlands wants to control from the top but Sykes keeps moving.
Rowlands is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Erik Sykes has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rowlands postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sykes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rowlands gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rowlands content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sykes has locked up a guillotine! Sykes's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rowlands is holding on here and Sykes must be using up a lot of energy. Rowlands has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sykes gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Erik Sykes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Horn blocks a head kick by Sykes.
#TD2#
Sykes looking to score a takedown here. Horn is defending well but Sykes drives through and ends up in Horn's guard.
Sykes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sykes wants to control from the top but Horn keeps moving.
Sykes stops Horn from standing up.
Sykes controlling from the top position.
Sykes wants to control from the top but Horn keeps moving.
Sykes forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn is trying to stand up here but Sykes is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Sykes is trying to work for a kimura but Horn is defending well.
Sykes stops Horn from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Horn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sykes on the ground.
Sykes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horn's head.
Sykes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sykes prevents Horn from improving his position.
Sykes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Horn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Sykes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sykes stops Horn from getting back to his feet.
Horn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sykes is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Horn looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sykes pushes past his half guard into mount!
Horn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sykes lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sykes raining down shots from the mount!
Horn is looking to improve his position but Sykes isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Horn taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Sykes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Horn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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!
Sykes looks up at the clock and then as Horn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sykes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC2#
Horn is rocked!#SUB2#
Horn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sykes's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Sykes! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Horn has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Erik Sykes!
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