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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rush Syckes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Terry's choice of entrance music: england belongs to me. Rush Syckes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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166 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rush Syckes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Terry!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Syckes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Terry throws a chopping leg kick but Syckes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Terry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Terry connects with a body shot that sends Syckes's belly button to the back.
Terry thows a body shot but no joy.
Terry moves away from the strike by Syckes.
Terry stuns Syckes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Syckes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Syckes lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terry misses with a low kick as Syckes jumps back.
Syckes misses with a combination
and Terry counters with a right hand to the body.
Syckes is breathing heavily.
Terry lands with a good body shot.
Terry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Terry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Syckes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terry.
An inside leg kick lands from Terry.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terry.
Terry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Syckes moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terry forces Syckes back against the cage and clinches.
Terry lands a nice shot to the body.
Terry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Terry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Syckes or not.
Terry digs a right hand into Syckes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Syckes's gas tank.
Terry scores with a shot to the side of Syckes's head.
Terry lands a body punch.
Terry lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Terry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Terry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Terry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Syckes backwards.
Terry lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Terry.
A body shot lands from Terry.
Terry is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Terry.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Terry.
Terry lands an uppercut.
Terry leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Terry.
Terry lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syckes looking to slow down the pace here.
Syckes seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Terry is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Terry has Syckes pressed against the cage.
Syckes misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Terry.
Nice body punch from Terry - that landed with a thud.
Terry presses Syckes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Terry lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Terry.
A right hook to the body lands for Terry.
A nice left hand lands by Terry.
Syckes takes a shot to the head.
Terry is working Syckes over against the cage.
Terry lands with a left to the head.
Terry digs a right hand into Syckes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Syckes's gas tank.
Terry will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Syckes up against the cage.
Terry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Syckes or not.
Terry lands with a short shot to the head.
Terry lands a shot to the body.
Terry scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Terry.
Terry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Terry lands a body punch.
Terry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Terry lands a body punch.
Terry is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Terry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terry lands a shoulder strike.
Syckes tries to throw a body punch but Terry avoids it by throwing Syckes back against the cage.
Terry is leaning against Syckes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Terry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Terry.
Terry lands a body shot.
Terry lands an uppercut.
Terry lands a left hand.
Terry's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Terry lands a nice shot to the body.
Terry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Terry.
Terry slows down the pace here.
Terry digs a right hand into Syckes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Syckes's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Terry.
Terry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Terry.
Terry lands a body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Terry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Terry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Terry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Syckes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Terry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Terry lands an uppercut.
Terry content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Terry.
Terry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Terry lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syckes.
Syckes is trying to break free.
Terry slowing the pace effectively.
Syckes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Terry.
Terry lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Terry pushes Syckes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terry trying to stall but Syckes improves his position.
Terry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Terry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Syckess head.
Terry slows down the pace here.
Terry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Terry 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.
Terry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rush Syckes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terry ducks under a wild hook from Syckes.
Terry clinches up against the cage.
Terry digs a right hand into Syckes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Syckes's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Terry.
Syckes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Syckes struggles to land a body shot inside as Terry controls his hands.
Terry tries to stall but Syckes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Syckes misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Terry.
Terry lands a nice uppercut.
Terry presses Syckes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Syckes.
A nice left hand lands by Terry.
Terry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Terry.
A bit of stalling here from Terry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Terry lands a nice shot to the body.
Terry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Terry pushes Syckes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Terry.
Terry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Syckes or not.
Nice body punch from Terry.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Terry.
A left hand lands to the body for Terry.
Syckes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Terry is working Syckes over against the cage.
Terry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Terry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Syckes takes a shot to the head.
Syckes is rocked!
Nice body punch from Terry.
Syckes tries a body shot but Terry blocks it.
Terry has Syckes pushed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Terry.
Daniel Terry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Terry stalling.
Terry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Terry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Terry digs a right hand into Syckes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Syckes's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Terry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Terry controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Terry.
Terry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Terry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Syckes misses with some punches.
Syckes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Terry is leaning against Syckes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Terry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Syckes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terry holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Terry lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Terry - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Terry prevents Syckes from breaking the clinch.
Terry is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daniel Terry.
Terry throws a body punch but Syckes moves out of range.
Terry throws a hook to the side of Syckes's head but Syckes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Syckes slips a jab and a cross from Terry.
Syckes swings widly with a right hand
and Terry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Syckes misses the jab.
Terry connects with a leg kick. Syckes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Terry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Terry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Syckes rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch combination from Terry misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Syckes.
Syckes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Terry misses with a double jab
and Syckes counters with a straight right hand.
Syckes blocks a head kick by Terry.
Terry looks to score with a jab to the body but Syckes is just out of range.
Terry slips a jab and a cross from Syckes.
Terry throws a hook to the side of Syckes's head but Syckes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Terry throws a hook but Syckes blocks it.
Syckes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Syckes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Syckes throws a good cross that connects.
Terry misses with a hook to the body
and Syckes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Syckes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Syckes.
Daniel Terry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syckes misses with a combination
and Terry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Syckes takes a swing at Terry's ribcage but misses.
Syckes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Terry counters with a left to the body.
Syckes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Syckes as Terry tries to tie him up.
Terry slows down the pace here.
Terry receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Terry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Terry takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daniel Terry.
Terry tries to clinch but Syckes is having none of it.
Terry misses with a straight left.
Syckes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Terry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Terry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Syckes connects with a single shot there.
Terry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Syckes.
Syckes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Terry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syckes.
Terry lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Terry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Syckes finds it's way round the side to connect with Terry's head.
Syckes checks a low kick from Terry.
Syckes instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Terry.
Terry lands a shot to the body.
Terry lands a body punch.
Syckes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Terry cracks Syckes with a nice body shot.
Syckes taking a breather.
Terry lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Terry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Terry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Syckes backwards.
Syckes wants to get back to striking at distance but Terry won't allow it.
Syckes lands a hook that snaps the head of Terry backwards.
A right hand to the body from Terry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terry scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Terry.
Terry will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Syckes up against the cage.
Terry lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Terry.
Terry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Syckess head.
Syckes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Terry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Terry.
Terry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Syckes backwards.
Terry has Syckes pressed against the cage, preventing Syckes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Terry is working Syckes over against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Terry.
Terry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Syckes's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Syckes throws a punch but it's blocked by Terry.
Terry lands a hook that snaps the head of Syckes backwards.
Syckes is trying to push Terry away but Terry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Syckes wants to break free but Terry has control.
Terry stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rush Syckes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syckes is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Terry.
Terry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Syckes or not.
Terry is pushing Syckes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Terry presses Syckes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Terry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Terry takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Syckes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Terry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Terry lands a body shot.
Terry lands with a light punch inside.
Terry stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Terry lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Terry is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Terry cracks Syckes with a nice body shot.
Terry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terry blocks an uppercut.
Terry lands a shoulder strike.
Syckes tries to break the clinch but Terry is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Terry.
Syckes takes a shot to the head.
Oh Syckes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Terry pushes Syckes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Terry.
Terry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Terry stalling the fight.
Syckes seems to have got his legs back now.
Terry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Syckess head.
A right handed body shot lands from Terry.
A nice right hand lands inside from Terry.
A shot in the inside from Terry.
Syckes takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Terry.
Terry lands an uppercut.
Terry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Terry avoiding damage.
Terry lands a hook that snaps the head of Syckes backwards.
Terry lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Terry.
Terry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Terry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Syckes.
Terry is pushing Syckes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Terry is working Syckes over against the cage.
Syckes has a couple of punches blocked by Terry.
A hook to the body from Terry.
Terry digs a right hand into Syckes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Syckes's gas tank.
Terry is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Terry lands with a light punch inside.
Terry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Syckes or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Syckes backwards.
Terry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Syckes throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Terry - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Terry effectively controlling the action here.
Terry continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Terry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Syckes backwards.
Syckes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Terry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Terry 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Terry!
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