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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Sykes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Syndrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheldon Sykes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sheldon Sykes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Super Syndrome!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syndrome tries a head kick but it misses.
Syndrome gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Syndrome escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Syndrome darts in trying to clinch
and Sykes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Super Syndrome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndrome tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sykes swivels and escapes.
Sykes shoots in for a takedown but Syndrome shows good takedown defense.
Sykes avoids the head kick by Syndrome.
Syndrome with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sykes counters with a big head kick but Syndrome shrugs it off.
Sykes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Syndrome is trying to defend but Sykes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sykes thows a huge punch but Syndrome dodges it nicely.
Syndrome is looking to control Sykes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Syndrome avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Syndrome manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sykes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sykes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sykes closes the distance and clinches up with Syndrome, looking for a takedown. Sykes pushes Syndrome against the cage but Syndrome circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheldon Sykes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syndrome feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sykess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Syndrome closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sykes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Syndrome dives in and scores a takedown into Sykes's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome postures up.
Sykes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Syndrome passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykes is trying to control but can't.
Sykes wants to get back to full guard but Syndrome has mounted him!
Syndrome looking to finish with strikes here!
Syndrome trying to control but Sykes is having none of it.
Sykes tries to reverse the position but Syndrome maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Syndrome throwing strikes here but Sykes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sykes is trying desperately to improve position.
Syndrome controlling from the full mount.
Syndrome punching from mount but Sykes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sykes preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sykes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Syndrome works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Syndrome wants to get back to his feet but Sykes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sykes being controlled here momentarily.
Syndrome manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sykes manages to get himself to full guard.
Sykes trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Syndrome got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sykes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Syndrome has managed to get both his arms back between Sykes's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Syndrome dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Syndrome looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sykes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Syndrome trying to control but Sykes is working from the bottom.
Syndrome is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Super Syndrome has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Syndrome will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndrome tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sykes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Syndrome tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sykes defends well and Syndrome ends up having to push Sykes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Syndrome is working for takedown but Sykes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sheldon Sykes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Syndrome.
Sykes is pressed up against the cage. Syndrome has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sykes down to the mat. Sykes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Syndrome throws a low kick but Sykes avoids it.
Sykes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sykes lands a few punches from side control.
Syndrome is looking to regain half guard here but Sykes keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syndrome is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Syndrome to see if he's OK.
Sykes cracks Syndrome with a big right hand but Syndrome just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Syndrome taking a bit of punishment here - Sykes scoring with strikes.
Sykes lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykes working the ground and pound from side control.
Sheldon Sykes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Syndrome takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sykes landing a few strikes.
Sykes scores with punches from side control.
Sykes scoring with punches and elbows.
Sykes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sykes is working Syndrome over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sykes cracks Syndrome with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sykes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sykes working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykes working the ground and pound.
Syndrome takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sykes 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 throws an elbow but Syndrome slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sykes working the head with strikes.
Syndrome taking punishment in the form of punches.
Syndrome taking punishment in the form of punches.
Syndrome takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sykes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Syndrome down.
Sykes working away.
Syndrome takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sykes stands up and beckons Syndrome to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndrome has his takedown stuffed
and Sykes counters with a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Syndrome.
Sykes shoots in for a double leg but Syndrome sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sykes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sykes scoring with some ground and pound.
Syndrome 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 postures up and lands a big shot to Syndrome's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sykes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sykes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Sykes dominated that second round.
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!
Sykes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Syndrome quickly recovers to half guard.
Syndrome is trying to stand up here but Sykes is controlling him well.
Sykes 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.
Syndrome has hold of Sykes's hands but Sykes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sykes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Syndrome defending well though.
Sykes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Syndrome trying to hold on to Sykes's head to control him but Sykes postures up.
Sykes working Syndrome over with strikes.
Sykes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Syndrome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Syndrome shoots in for a takedown but Sykes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Syndrome shoots in for a takedown but Sykes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykes darts in looking for a takedown but Syndrome gets double underhooks and turns Sykes into the cage.
Syndrome swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Syndrome is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sykes to keep the fight standing.
Sheldon Sykes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Syndrome.
Syndrome tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sykes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sykes jumps into guard, dragging Syndrome to the mat.
Syndrome decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Syndrome misses with a takedown
and Sykes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Syndrome thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykes dives in and scores a takedown into Syndrome's guard.
Sykes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Syndrome looking to control.
Sykes landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykes distracts Syndrome with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sykes is in close to Syndrome's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sykes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sykes won't allow Syndrome to sweep him here.
Sykes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Syndrome's head.
Sykes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sykes landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykes postures up and lands a big shot to Syndrome's brow.
Sykes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sykes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sykes postures up and lands a big shot to Syndrome's brow.
Sykes wanted to stand there but Syndrome had control of the position.
Sykes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sykes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sykes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sykes gets to his feet - Syndrome follows without any prompting.
Syndrome shoots in but no luck this time.
Sykes is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome tries to clinch up but Sykes circles away and keeps his distance.
Sykes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Syndrome tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sykes is in Syndrome's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sykes wants to stand but Syndrome is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sykes is working Syndrome over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sykes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sykes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sykes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Syndrome is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sheldon Sykes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sykes 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheldon Sykes!
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energy
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hype
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