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Syn 455 - Murphy vs Wayne 2
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1# Styles throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. Styles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react. Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing. Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Styles is looking to chop away at Jones's legs. Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Styles counters with an inside leg kick. Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but Styles is having none of it. Jones misses with a right hand and Styles counters with a body kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice body kick there by Styles. Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1# A combination from Jones does no damage. Styles looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range. Styles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick there by Jones. Jones takes one on the button. Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Henry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jones 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. Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Styles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Styles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones. Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Styles. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet. Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Styles tried to counter with a leg kick but Jones avoided it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A chopping leg kick lands by Jones. Styles throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Styles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Styles is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones. Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Jones connects with a solid leg kick. Styles throws a head kick that misses and Jones counters with an inside leg kick. A lazy left from Styles finds it's target. Jones feints and then cracks Styles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Styles down. #T3# Jones loads up on a big right hand but Styles slips the punch. Styles swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jones misses the jab. Styles blocks a jab. Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Styles loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch. Styles misses with a head kick.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Styles throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. Jones throws a lazy right hand but Styles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jones connects with a jab. Styles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Styles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Jones drives through and clinches with Styles against the cage.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
#T4# Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Styles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Styles working hard to break the clinch. Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Styles breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Styles as he checks the leg kick. Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Styles was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones. Styles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Styles settles back down. The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Styles takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jones connects with a high kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Jones dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Styles misses with a few strikes there.
Styles looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely. Jones misses with the combination.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Styles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Styles takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Styles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Styles's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones misses with a low kick. Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Styles. Henry Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup. Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance. A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
#T1# Jones connects with a crisp jab. Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones lands a nice hook to Styles's body. Styles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jones wants to clinch up but Styles keeps it at a distance. Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Styles is just out of range. Jones throws a body shot but no joy. Styles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones. Jones misses with a looping left. Jones throws a body kick that misses #TD# and Styles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Styles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Jones trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Styles manages to pass to mount!
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones avoids a series of strikes thrown by Styles.
Jones regains half guard. Styles thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones keeping hold of Styles's head, controlling as best he can. Jones wants to control but Styles is keeping busy.
#T3# Jones is staying active underneath Styles, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Styles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ground and pound from Styles. Styles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones wants to control but Styles is keeping busy and won't allow it. Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Styles trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. Styles lands with a punch from half guard. #T4# Styles winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Styles wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs. Styles trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Styles dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Styles on the wrong end of a nice jab. Styles misses with a head kick.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Jones lands a nice hook to Styles's body. Styles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Styles doesn't seem bothered though. Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Styles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut. Styles moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Styles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the 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! Jones scores with a nice right hand.
#T1# Jones sizes up Styles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Nice body kick there by Styles. Jones throws a front kick aimed at Styles's knee but Styles avoids it well. Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a head kick but Styles moves out of range.
Styles feinted with a counter takedown. Styles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones. Styles fails with a takedown attempt. Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Styles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones. Jones throws the left hand but Styles avoids the punch easily. Styles tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.#T2# Styles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones. Styles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD# Styles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Styles looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. Styles throwing shots but missing, from side control. Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Styles's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Styles not landing any meaningful shots this time. Devin Styles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3# Styles is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Styles. Jones trying to control the position.
Styles advances position into side control! Styles trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Styles cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Styles throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well. Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Styles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Styles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Henry Jones. I think Jones 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Jones! Henry Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Syn 442 - Silva vs. Telo
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1# Donk. Styles catches Ovaska right on the button with a cross. Styles moves out of range of the strikes. Styles cracks a nice hook into Ovaska's ribs. Styles looks for the body kick but Ovaska saw that one coming. Styles connects with a body shot that sends Ovaska's belly button to the back. Ovaska on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ovaska moves out of range of the leg kick from Styles. Devin Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Styles throws a head kick but Ovaska moves out of range.
Ovaska checks a leg kick. Styles jabs Ovaska to the body, keeping him at a distance. Styles moves out of range as Ovaska strikes. Ovaska takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Styles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A punch lands to the side of Styles 's head but he takes it in his stride. A nice inside leg kick there by Styles. That's going to slow Ovaska down. Styles swings away with a leg kick that misses. Styles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ovaska. Styles throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1# Styles pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Styles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Styles misses with a wild combination.
Ovaska swings and misses with a shot to the body and Styles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A good leg kick by Ovaska. Ovaska ducks under a wild hook from Styles. Styles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ovaska sees it coming and avoids it easily. Styles throws a head kick that misses. Ovaska throws a leg kick but Styles sees it coming and moves out of range. Styles misses the jab. It seemed like Ovaska was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Styles misses with a low kick.
A big right from Styles misses. Styles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ovaska throws out the jab. Ovaska lands a body shot.
Ovaska connects with a body shot.#T2# Styles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ovaska. Ovaska 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! Ovaska throws a body punch but Styles moves out of range. Ovaska lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ovaska fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Styles. Ovaska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Styles. Styles just misses with a punch to the body.
Ovaska was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Styles swings widly with a right hand
and Ovaska counters with a lovely straight right hand! Styles looks to score with a jab to the body but Ovaska is just out of range. Styles avoids the body shot from Ovaska.
Styles fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ovaska just manages to avoid it. Styles lands a front kick. Styles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ovaska sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Styles somewhat. Good exchange - Ovaska coming out on top.#T3# Jab from Ovaska. Ovaska lands with an uppercut that bounces Styles off the cage and back into range. Styles throws a low kick, looking for Ovaska's leg but Ovaska calmly moves out of range. Ovaska tries to score with a low kick but Styles moves his leg out of the way. Styles misses the jab. Ovaska has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A jab from Ovaska does it's job there. Styles throws a nice inside leg kick. Nice uppercut there from Ovaska.#ROC2# Styles is rocked! Ovaska shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Styles takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Ovaska sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Styles bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimo Ovaska! After winning the bout, Kimo Ovaska thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Syn 436 - EPL Semi's
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1# Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Styles's head back.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva misses with a body kick. Styles slips under a jab from Silva. Styles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Silva tries to clinch up. Styles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva. Styles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some bone on bone action there as Styles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Styles pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Styles misses with a left hand and Silva counters with a nice body shot. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Styles 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 Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Styles misses with a body shot.
Styles misses with a hook. Styles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Styles has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A decent looking cross lands there for Styles. Styles throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.#CL# Silva clinches up against the cage. Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Silva scores with a shoulder strike. Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Styles digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank. Styles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Styles can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Styles backwards. Styles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Styles misses with the head strike.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Styles uses good head movement to avoid it. Styles scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Styles misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva is leaning against Styles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Silva blocks a body shot from Styles. #T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva. Styles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Styles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Silva tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage. Silva misses with some punches.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. 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! Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Styles is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks. Silva prevents a body shot from Styles. Silva misses with a body punch.
Styles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Styles working aggressively here.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike. Silva lands with a light punch inside. Silva misses with some punches.
#BC2# Styles breaks from the clinch.
#T3# Styles lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silva - that will leave a mark!
Styles misses with a leg kick. A low kick from Silva is predictable there and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Silva throws a body punch but Styles moves out of range. Silva needs to keep his hands up - Styles had a free shot at his head there. Eduardo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Silva throws a lazy right hand but Styles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Styles throws a leg kick that misses. Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination! Styles throws a low kick but Silva avoids it. Nice body punch from Silva. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Styles, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there and Styles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target. Styles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Silva swings for the body but Styles moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Styles. #T4# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Styles.
Styles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Styles tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Styles misses with a body kick. Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Styles moves out of range as Silva strikes. Silva lands the left hand. Styles throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side. Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Styles circles away.
Styles throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL# Silva rushes Styles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Styles controls his hands.
Styles swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Silva 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# Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Silva throws a nice inside leg kick. Styles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva. Styles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Eduardo Silva is winning the standup battle so far. The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Styles.#CL# Silva forces Styles back against the cage and clinches. Eduardo Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far. Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva prevents a body shot from Styles. Styles misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Styles. A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva. A right handed body shot lands from Styles.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Styles tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Styles back against the cage. #T1# Silva working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land. Styles misses with a body punch.
Styles misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Styles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Styles checks a leg kick. Styles scores with a body shot.
Styles throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range. It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Silva slips a jab from Styles. Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Styles looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely. Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Styles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Styles misses with a head kick.
Styles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily. Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Styles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2# Silva connects with a leg kick. Styles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Styles avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Styles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silva throws a shot from downtown. Styles moves away and avoids it. Styles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Styles misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming. Styles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva. Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Silva misses the shot to the body. Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Styles throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely. Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Styles throws a leg kick but Silva moved away. Silva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Styles misses with a wild body shot. Styles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Styles misses with a two punch combination.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3# Silva thuds a left hand into Styles's body. Silva is looking to score with low kicks. Styles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Styles throws a hook but Silva blocks it. Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Styles throws a leg kick but Silva moved away. Nice body kick there by Styles. Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Styles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva defending well as Styles loads up on a big left hand. Styles blocks the body kick.
And Styles tries to counter it with a takedown but Silva pushes his down on his head and steps out. Styles misses the shot to the body. Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Styles sees it coming and avoids it easily. Styles let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A jab lands there for Silva. Styles defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand. Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
Styles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Styles scrambles back to his feet.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Styles connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Styles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva throws a head kick but Styles moves out of range.
Silva works Styles's body with a nice hook. Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Styles swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nice defenses there by Silva. As Styles looks to move away, Silva throws a big counter combo but Styles just gets out of the way. Styles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Styles looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range. Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick. Styles misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a big head kick but Styles shrugs it off. Styles throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing. Styles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick. Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Styles is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot. Silva looks for the body kick but Styles saw that one coming. Silva misses with a body kick. Styles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Styles only half commits to the counter leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Silva dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Styles lands a jab to the head.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Styles on the side of the head. Silva misses with a body kick. Styles throws a body shot but no joy. Silva tries to land a front kick but Styles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Styles checks a leg kick. Styles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Styles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Silva blocks a leg kick. Styles tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way. Styles circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Styles looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range. Jab by Silva. Styles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Styles doesn't seem bothered though. Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Styles on that attempt. Styles looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range. Silva connects with a leg kick. Styles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL# Silva clinches with his opponent.
Styles blocks an uppercut.
Styles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow. Silva lands an elbow that stopped Styles in his tracks for a moment. Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva. A head punch on the inside from Styles fails to land. Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Styles controls the action.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Styles's efforts to push away. Silva lands an elbow just above Styles 's eye. Devin Styles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Eduardo Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Styles misses with the head strike.
Styles takes a shot to the head. Styles tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Silva blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva. Styles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Styles throws a head punch that misses. Styles digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank. A short left from Silva. Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Styles can do to turn this around?#T3# Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Styles. Styles is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Styles swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. Styles tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Styles misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Styles's brow. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Styles misses with some punches.
Styles scores with an uppercut up the middle. Styles cracks Silva with a nice body shot. Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Styles gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Styles tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Styles back against the cage. Styles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Styles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva. Styles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Styles misses with some punches.
Styles tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Styles back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Eduardo Silva showed his dominance in that final round. Well Silva 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Silva! A victorious Eduardo Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Syn 431 - Nations Collide
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1# Styles misses with a low kick.
Styles slips under a jab. Malkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Styles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A solid leg kick lands there for Styles.
Malkin avoids the head kick by Styles.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Styles. Malkin takes a body punch but keeps moving. Styles misses with a wild body shot. Malkin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Malkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#KD# Oooooh!!! Styles has knocked Malkin down with a huge combo! Styles steps away and waves a wobbly Malkin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Styles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Styles misses with a hook. Malkin ducked under it nicely. Styles is looking to land body kicks. Styles looks to land a right hand but Malkin moved out of range. Styles moves out of range of the leg kick from Malkin. Styles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Styles misses with a hook. Malkin ducked under it nicely. #T1# Malkin scores with a jab to the head.
Styles throws a hook to the side of Malkin's head but Malkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Malkin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Malkin 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. An inside leg kick from Styles misses. Malkin misses with a kick to the body.
Malkin moves into range and connects with a jab. Styles cracks Malkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Malkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Styles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Malkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Styles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malkin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Malkin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Styles takes a step back to recover. Devin Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malkin with the counter takedown but Styles avoids it easily. Malkin slips a straight right by Styles. Malkin thumps Styles with a low kick. Malkin throws a sloppy head kick and Styles moves out of range easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Malkin blocks a low kick nicely. And Malkin tries to counter it with a takedown but Styles pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2# Malkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A head kick misses from Styles. Devin Styles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Styles misses with a head kick.
Styles lands with a good body shot. Styles swings for the body but Malkin moves out of range.
Malkin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Styles defends it well.#TD2# Styles tries to sprawl but Malkin drives through with a takedown into half guard. Styles won't allow Malkin to pass to mount. #SUB2# Malkin is trying to work for a kimura but Styles is defending well.
Malkin is looking to advance position but Styles won't allow it. Styles gets full guard.#T3##SUB2# Malkin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Styles dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2# Malkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Styles postures up and lands a big shot to Malkin's brow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Malkin is trying to keep Styles in close.
Styles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malkin is keeping the position for now. Styles controlling from the top position. #T4# Malkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Malkin keeping full guard, as Styles tries to pass. Malkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styles is one step ahead there. Styles trying to control but Malkin is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Styles dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Malkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Malkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Styles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Styles jabbing away but nothing is landing. Styles lands with a good body shot. Malkin throws a sloppy head kick and Styles moves out of range easily. Styles misses with a hook. Malkin ducked under it nicely. Malkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Malkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Malkin misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Styles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malkin avoids the body shot from Styles.
Styles throws a leg kick #TD2# and Malkin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Styles won't be happy with that. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Malkin trying to control the action but Styles is working from the bottom. Evgeniy Malkin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2# Malkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Styles has escaped the position, nice work there. Malkin is looking to take a break and control but Styles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. You can see the frustration on Styles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2# Malkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Styles manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Styles wants to control but Malkin is keeping him busy. Malkin trying to get back to full guard but Styles takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3# Styles controlling the position easily from mount. Styles avoids the attempt from Malkin to control. Malkin tries to get back to half guard but can't. Malkin is squirming around, avoiding Styles's attempts to control the action. Styles scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4# Styles trying to control but he's not successful this time. Styles landing shots from mount. Malkin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Styles is in the full mount, landing strikes. Styles tries to control but Malkin wriggling away. Malkin wants to control but Styles is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Styles lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Malkin hang on? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Styles dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A head kick misses from Malkin. Malkin throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Styles. Styles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Malkin drops his hands momentarily and Styles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Malkin fails with a takedown attempt. Malkin checks a leg kick. Styles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malkin can do to turn this around? Styles throws a quick inside leg kick. Malkin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Styles checks it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Styles scores with a jab. Malkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Malkin scores with a body shot.
Styles tries to score with a low kick but Malkin moves his leg out of the way. Styles missing with a left hand there. Malkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Styles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1# Styles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malkin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Malkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malkin looks to land a body kick but Styles moved away. Styles misses with a wild body shot. Styles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC# Malkin is rocked! Styles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malkin. Malkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Styles lands with an uppercut that bounces Malkin off the cage and back into range. Malkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Styles finish him? Malkin looks to land a combination but Styles avoids it well. Malkin seems to have recovered his senses. Malkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Malkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. An inside leg kick from Styles misses. Styles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD# Styles cracks Malkin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Malkin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Styles finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Malkin throws a low kick, looking for Styles's leg but Styles calmly moves out of range. Styles cracks Malkin with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devin Styles! Devin Styles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 427 - Total Madness
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1# Kocur throws a low kick but Styles avoids it.#CL2# Kocur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A short left from Kocur. Kocur unloads a knee to the mid-section. Styles tries to throw a body punch but Kocur avoids it by throwing Styles back against the cage. Styles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kocur. Styles blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kocur 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. Styles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kocur. Kocur lands a nice uppercut. Kocur tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Kocur back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocur. Kocur can't find room to land a body shot as Styles controls the action.
#BC# Styles breaks the clinch.
Kocur slips a straight right by Styles. Kocur thows a leg kick but Styles checks it and Styles counters with a nice leg kick. Kocur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kocur lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1# Styles moves out of range of the leg kick from Kocur. Kocur checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kocur throws a low kick but Styles moves out of range easily. Kocur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kocur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Kocur misses with a looping left. Styles thinks about countering with a head kick. Kocur connects with a nice looking jab.
Kocur throws a body punch but Styles moves out of range. Kocur avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Styles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Styles throws a head kick but Kocur moves out of range.
Styles throws a right hand that misses
and Kocur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A big right from Kocur misses. Nice defenses there by Kocur. Kocur thuds his right hand into Styles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2# Styles misses with a body kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kocur lands a nice looking body kick. Kocur avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A nice side step and Kocur releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Styles throws a leg kick and Kocur makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. No joy there for Kocur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Styles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Styles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Styles misses with a lunging right hand
and Kocur counters with a good low kick that Styles was not able to check. Kocur moves away from the strike by Styles. That kick from Kocur tenderised Styles's leg. Styles is trying to keep his angry face on. Styles ducks under a wild hook from Kocur. Styles looks to score with a jab to the body but Kocur is just out of range. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kocur, right into the meat.
Styles lands a nice shot that snaps Kocur's head back.
Styles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kocur throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3# Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocur moves away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kocur! But no joy. Kocur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kocur misses with a body kick. Styles throws a jab but it's blocked by Kocur. Kocur avoids the body shot from Styles.
Styles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kocur. That's going to slow Styles down. Kocur digs a good body shot into Styles's ribs. A nice leg kick lands there from Styles. Styles thows a left - swing and a miss! A head kick misses from Styles. Kocur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kocur misses the jab. Styles throws a head kick but Kocur moves out of range.
Kocur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Styles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4# Styles ducks under a wild hook from Kocur. Styles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kocur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Styles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Styles throws a jab but it's blocked by Kocur. Kocur lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Styles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kocur. Styles pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Styles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Styles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kocur fails with an attempt to clinch.
Styles misses with a hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kocur throws a shot from downtown. Styles moves away and avoids it. Styles takes a shot right to the bread basket. Styles pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Styles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocur was well out of range. Poor timing from Styles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Kocur dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Kocur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2# Kocur moves into the clinch. Styles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kocur has him pressed against the cage. Styles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kocur backwards. Kocur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Styles's elbow. Styles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Styles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kocur throws a head punch that misses. Kocur missing with knees to the body.
Kocur lands on the inside with an uppercut. Styles tries to throw a body punch but Kocur avoids it by throwing Styles back against the cage. Kocur prevents a body shot from Styles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kocur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kocur lands a hook to the side of the head. Joey Kocur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Styles avoiding damage as Kocur throws knees to the body.
Kocur has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kocur blocks a body shot from Styles. Kocur tries to land a knee to the head but Styles blocks with his arms.
Styles is trying to force a seperation but Kocur has the dominant position.#T1# Styles lands a body punch. Styles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kocur landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kocur working aggressively here.
Styles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kocur has him pressed against the cage. Knees to the body from Kocur.
Kocur tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Kocur back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kocur. Kocur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Styles digs a right hand into Kocur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kocur's gas tank. Kocur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Styles is defending well for now. Styles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Styles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kocur misses with a hook from the clinch. Styles misses with a body punch.
Kocur lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kocur misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# A short right from Styles. Kocur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A left hand lands to the body for Kocur.
Styles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kocur backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Styles can't find room to land a body shot as Kocur controls the action.
Styles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kocur swings wildly with an uppercut but Styles uses good head movement to avoid it. Styles is trying to break the clinch but Kocur has him pressed against the cage. Kocur landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Styles misses with some punches.
Kocur can't find room to land a body shot as Styles controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Kocur.
A short right from Kocur on the inside. Styles misses with a punch on the inside.
Styles working hard to break the clinch. Styles has had enough of the clinch but Kocur keeps him there for the moment. Kocur swings wildly with an uppercut but Styles uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Styles takes a knee to the side of the body. Kocur scores a nice knee to the body.
Kocur lands a hook that snaps the head of Styles backwards. Styles is trying to break the clinch but Kocur is controlling him. Kocur lands a left hand.
Kocur pushes Styles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Kocur on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Kocur. Nice body punch from Kocur - that landed with a thud.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kocur obliges. A nice left hand lands by Kocur.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Styles misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Styles. Kocur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Styles. Kocur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Styles. Nice body punch from Kocur. #T4# Good body shot from Kocur.
Kocur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kocur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right from Kocur on the inside. Kocur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2# Styles is rocked! Styles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Oh Styles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kocur creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Styles's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Styles drops to his knees and Kocur pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Kocur! After winning the bout, Joey Kocur thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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