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 Syn YB Sol Round 2: Preview and Predictions
Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to the 2nd round of Syn YB Sol! I'm Parriyah and I'll be giving you a little preview of what's to come.
Tyson Cobb (SYN 1-0-0) VS Torkel Bystrom (SYN 1-0-0)
The first fight to continue the 2nd round of Syn YB Sol is a bout between Tyson Cobb and Torkel Bystrom. Bystrom, having fought with regular MMA, KT, and TGWC rules is no stranger to any martial art and has shown how versatile he can be in the octagon. Cobb is an elite level striker with mesmerizing quick hands and lethal kicks. Bystrom's versatility won't be too useful because of Cobb's superior wrestling and BJJ but his evenly matched stand up will be utilized the most. Bystrom has the stronger chin while Cobb brings with himself what many fighters lack, Heart, determination, excellent knock out power, and the will to never surrender, even when in big trouble. Cobb has the potential to crack his opponent's chin, but will Bystrom be able to get past Cobb's iron will? Tune in to find out who the first fighter to get to the next stage of the tournament is!
Prediction: Tyson Cobb via 2nd round TKO.
Arjen Lucassen (SYN 9-8-0) VS Rodney Alcala (0-0-0)
Lucassen makes his return to Syn after fighting for CFC against a Syn debuting Rodney Alcala. Lucassen, while having the skill advantage with every martial art, Alcala has the age advantage at 27 years old. This battle isn't their first time against each other in the octagon, with Alcala securing a win over Lucassen with a 2nd round TKO to win the CFC championship. Lucassen's goal will be to utilize his superior martial art skill to prove he can hang with the young buck, while Alcala's goal is to prove his first win over the Swedish beast wasn't a fluke.
Prediction: Rodney Alcala via Unanimous Decision
Jorge Cruz Jr (SYN 1-0-0) VS Leonid Martinyuk (SYN 1-0-0)
Up next we have the second fight of the tournament, between Jorge Cruz Jr and Leonid Martinyuk. Both fighters are top-level strikers who leave it all out in the octagon, barely allowing any of their fights to end in a decision if at all. Martinyuk has the rare mindset of "KO or be KO'd." with every single one of his matches ending in a (T)KO. Given their top-notch chins and heavy hands, It's safe to say that won't be changing with this fight. Do not turn away, get distracted, or even blink at any point of this fight or you might miss a potential knock out of the year!
Prediction: Jorge Cruz via 3rd round KO.
Slammy Neckbreaker (SYN 0-0-0) VS Sambulo Yeboah (0-1-0)
Much like the Lucassen and Alcala matchup, Neckbreaker has age on his side at 27 years old compared to Yeboah who is 40. Yeboah's "Jack of all trades AND master of all" has been a big part of his success, putting his opponents away either by submission or on the feet. The only thing letting him down is his chin which Neckbreaker will take advantage of with his brilliant knock out power which is evident in 15 of his victories via (T)KO. While Neckbreaker is outclassed against Yeboah's Muay Thai, he outclasses Yeboah with his superior wrestling which will force Sambulo to keep the fight standing where the CFC champion's biggest weakness is exposed, his chin.
Prediction: Slammy Neckbreaker via 1st round TKO.
Kilo Maluga (SYN 1-0-0) VS Cedric Simard (SYN 1-0-0)
Here comes the main event of the evening and the final bout for the 2nd round of the Syn YB Sol tournament, between Kilo "Bloodbath" Maluga and Cedric Simard. On paper, Maluga is the better fighter, outclassing Simard in every field other than BJJ, where he has his sensational takedown defense to prevent it from being much trouble. On the other hand, Simard has an unnaturally strong chin that hasn't gotten cracked in his career, which can give Simard a window of opportunity to get Maluga to the mat and force a tap out. Simard's dirty boxing is also very underrated but is unlikely it will cause any issues for Maluga.
Prediction: Kilo Maluga via Unanimous Decision
Don't forget to tune in on the 23rd of August, 11 AM (GMT-7) to see who moves to the next stage. I'm Parriyah and it's been a pleasure sharing this with you!
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