Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Harden vs Pato
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Bang defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Bang shoots in and bounces Sykk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bang looking to pass the guard.
Bang postures up in Sykk's guard and throws a big left but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykk trying to keep a closed guard but Bang is proving a slippery customer.
Sykk trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang postures up. #SUB#
Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Sykk is trying to keep Bang in close.
Bang with a nice head shot there.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sykk is keeping the position for now.
Bang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bang lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Bang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bang postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sykk wants to control but Bang postures up.#SUB#
Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sykk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sykk some visible discomfort. #T2##SUB#
Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sykk has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sykk has one of Bang's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Sykk is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bang tries for a kimura but Sykk is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Bang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bang working away.#SUB#
Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Sykk is defending well.
Sykk can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Bang in side control, throwing shots but Sykk defends.
You can see the frustration on Sykk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sykk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sykk struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bang throws an elbow but Sykk slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sykk struggling a bit here.
Bang looks up at the clock and then as Sykk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB#
Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Sykk takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sykk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sykk can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sykk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bang grinds an elbow into Sykk's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miro Bang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bang moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Bang moves in looking to clinch but Sykk pushes him off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bang, right into the meat.
Sykk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sykk throws a big shot that misses.
Sykk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang tries to counter with a takedown but Sykk is quick to defend against it.
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Sykk cracks Bang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk misses with a few strikes there.
Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykk can do to turn this around?
Sykk takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sykk, right into the meat. #TD#
Sykk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bang to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Sykk looking to control.
Sykk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sykk looking to control.
Bang passes into half guard.
Bang wants to pass to mount but Sykk is defending the position.
Bang is working hard here to advance position.
Bang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Bang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miro Bang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sykk trying to control but Bang postures up. #T2##SUB#
Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sykk is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sykk is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
Sykk wants to control but Bang is keeping busy. #SUB#
Bang is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Sykk trying to control but Bang postures up. #SUB#
Bang looking for a submission but Sykk manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Bang throws a big elbow that misses.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Sykk is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sykk has his foot on Bang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bang works his way back into a safe position though.
Sykk pulls Bang in close to prevent any damage.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bang throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sykk's head.
Bang postures up.
Bang is in close to Sykk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bang postures up in Sykk's guard and throws a big left but Sykk blocks it.
Bang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bang looks up at the clock and then as Sykk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bang working away.#SUB#
Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sykk, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bang tries for a kimura but Sykk is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miro Bang dominated that second round.
That's time! Bang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sykk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Sykk misses.
Bang attempts a counter takedown but Sykk avoids it well and moves away.
A low kick from Bang is predictable there
and Sykk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Bang clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Bang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sykk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sykk trying to control the position but Bang manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Sykk preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bang.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sykk biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Sykk just trying to survive but Bang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Bang working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Bang tightening his grip on Sykk, looking for the choke. #T1#
Bang keeps control of the position as Sykk tries to break free. #SUB#
Bang looking to break Sykk's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sykk remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bang avoiding Sykk 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Bang is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sykk has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sykk trying to control the position but Bang manages to sink in the hooks.
Sykk is really stuck here.
Sykk surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #SUB#
Bang is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sykk defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2##SUB#
Sykk showing good submission defense here.
Sykk just trying to survive but Bang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Bang looking for the choke but no joy.
Sykk trying to control the hands but Bang breaks the grip. #SUB#
Bang has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Bang looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Bang looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Sykk defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bang is not going to allow Sykk to sit and survive in this position.
Asmund Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB#
Bang working for a choke but Sykk reverses nicely into Bang 's guard.
Sykk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bang is looking for a triangle here but Sykk uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bang tries to buck Sykk off but Sykk is having none of it.
Bang is trying to escape the position but Sykk is controlling the position.
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Sykk tries to score with some ground and pound. Bang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sykk working the ground and pound but Bang is defending the strikes.
Bang is looking to reverse the position.
Sykk just content to control the position.
Sykk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sykk landing a few strikes.
Sykk is putting a hurting on Bang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sykk working the ground and pound from side control.
Bang tries to bench press Sykk off him but Sykk keeps the position.
Miro Bang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bang tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Bang is trying to control Sykk's posture but Sykk avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miro Bang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miro Bang!
Miro Bang gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: EFC Bang vs Okunaba
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
DeSilva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk tries to counter by clinching up but DeSilva breaks away and moves out of range.
DeSilva misses with a leg kick.
Sykk thumps DeSilva with a low kick.
Sykk checks a low kick from DeSilva.
Sykk is looking to counter with a body kick.
DeSilva blocks a jab.
Sykk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sykk.
Sykk scores with the left hand. DeSilva knows he should have avoided that one.
Sykk misses with a wild body shot.
Sykk on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Sykk has closed the distance and engaged DeSilva in a clinch.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva. #T1#
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Sykk lands with a right to the head.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land. #BC2#
DeSilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sykk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeSilva on the side of the head.
DeSilva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeSilva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sykk checks a low kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a sloppy body shot
and Sykk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeSilva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykk.
Sykk is looking to slow DeSilva down with leg kicks.
DeSilva tries to clinch up but Sykk circles away and keeps his distance.
DeSilva connects with a leg kick. Sykk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
DeSilva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Sykk blocks the low kick.
DeSilva scores with a leg kick. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSilva slips a jab from Sykk.
Sykk checks a low kick from DeSilva.
Sykk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
DeSilva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sykk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to stall but Sykk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Sykk blocking some punches.
DeSilva takes a shot to the head.
DeSilva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
DeSilva pressing his opponent against the cage.
DeSilva pushes Sykk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land. #T3#
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
Sykk pushes DeSilva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykks head.
DeSilva is leaning against Sykk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeSilva's efforts to push away.#BC#
Sykk breaks the clinch. #CL#
Sykk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
DeSilva lands with a right to the head.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva works on Sykk's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
Sykk prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSilva gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sykk tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sykk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if DeSilva can turn it around.
Sykk lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
A bit of stalling here from DeSilva.
A left hand lands to the body for DeSilva.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk blocks a body shot from DeSilva. #BC#
Sykk manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva misses with a left hand
and Sykk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sykk misses with a hook.
Sykk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
DeSilva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk tries to clinch up.
Sykk throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSilva. #CL2#
DeSilva moves into the clinch.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sykk blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
Sykk misses with some punches.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Sykk lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
DeSilva breaks the clinch.
Sykk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
DeSilva moves into range and clinches up with Sykk.#T1#
Sykk takes a shot to the head.
Sykk prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Sykk working aggressively here.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sykk is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
A right hand to the body from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva is working Sykk over against the cage.
Sykk working aggressively here.
DeSilva lands a body shot. #T2#
DeSilva tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
DeSilva breaks from the clinch.
Sykk is looking to clinch.
DeSilva defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand.
Sykk throws a hook but DeSilva blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sykk throws out a loose jab but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
And DeSilva responds with a good body kick, but Sykk manages to step out the way in time.
Sykk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Sykk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sykk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeSilva's head.
DeSilva is looking to clinch. #T3#
DeSilva throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykk.
DeSilva lands a jab to the nose.
DeSilva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeSilva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk tests DeSilva's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
DeSilva clinches up with Sykk and pushes him back against the cage.
DeSilva lands an uppercut.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
DeSilva tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sykk lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykk blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
DeSilva misses with a body punch. #BC2#
DeSilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeSilva defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like DeSilva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
DeSilva takes the fight into the clinch.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk lands a body shot.
Sykk tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
Sykk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva takes a shot to the head.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
Sykk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSilva is struggling to control the position.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sykk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sykk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSilva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sykk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sykk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSilva. DeSilva obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sykk checks a leg kick.
Sykk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeSilva checks a low kick from Sykk.
Sykk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeSilva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sykk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeSilva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva cracks Sykk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DeSilva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Sykk misses.
Sykk throws a right hand that misses
and DeSilva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
DeSilva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sykk throws a body shot but no joy.
DeSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
DeSilva throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Sykk misses.
DeSilva counters with a body kick.
Sykk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeSilva throws a low kick but Sykk avoids it.
Sykk blocks the body kick.
Sykk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DeSilva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeSilva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeSilva is looking to clinch but Sykk is avoiding it.
Sykk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk moves out of range of the leg kick from DeSilva.
Sykk misses with an uppercut. DeSilva saw that one coming.
DeSilva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Sykk pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeSilva is out of range and Sykk settles back down. #CL2#
DeSilva drives through and clinches with Sykk against the cage.
DeSilva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
Sykk misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeSilva lands with a light punch inside.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sykk or not.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
Asmund Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeSilva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Sykk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk lands a hook that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards. #BC2#
DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sykk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
DeSilva looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sykk looks to land a right hand but DeSilva moved out of range.
DeSilva tries a quick counter leg kick but Sykk is wise to it.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
DeSilva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeSilva lands a slapping body shot.
DeSilva connects with a high kick.
Sykk looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva catches Sykk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sykk throws out a loose jab but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeSilva slips a jab from Sykk.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
As DeSilva tries to get set, Sykk tries to push him back and clinch up but DeSilva manages to avoid the attempt.
Sykk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sykk wants to land a leg kick but DeSilva is out of range.
Sykk misses with a looping right.
Sykk takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
DeSilva clinches up with Sykk and pushes him back against the cage.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeSilva blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeSilva 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!

Event: DARE 74
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Sykk scores with a jab.
Sykk scores with a sloppy right hand. Lowe should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Lowe.
Sykk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lowe throws a hook but Sykk blocks it.
Lowe throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Lowe slips a straight right by Sykk.
Nice defenses there by Lowe.
Sykk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lowe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sykk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lowe's calf.
Lowe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sykk throws a good cross that connects.
Lowe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lowe misses with a straight right.
Sykk avoids the body shot from Lowe.
Sykk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sykk looks to score with a jab to the body but Lowe is just out of range.#T1#
Lowe lands a nice shot that snaps Sykk's head back.
Sykk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lowe's head backwards.
Sykk throws a front kick aimed at Lowe's knee but Lowe avoids it well.
Lowe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sykk.
Sykk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A slow jab from Lowe misses its intended target.
Lowe throws a sloppy head kick
and Sykk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sykk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lowe misses with a wild body shot.
Lowe lands an overhand right.
Lowe throws a head kick but Sykk moves out of range.
Lowe throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Lowe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sykk doesn't seem phased though.
Lowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lowe misses with the body kick
and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sykk 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 Lowe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lowe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lowe walks into a stiff left hand from Sykk.
Lowe works Sykk's body with a nice hook.
Lowe scores with a leg kick.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
Sykk lands a head shot.
Asmund Sykk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lowe misses with a wild body shot.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sykk unleashes a big counter combination but Lowe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lowe staying out of range there.
Lowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Lowe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykk with a hook.
Sykk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sykk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sykk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lowe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3##CL2#
Sykk has managed to clinch.
Lowe misses with the head strike.
Sykk takes a shot to the head.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action. #BC#
Lowe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Sykk. Beautiful body shot.
Sykk cracks Lowe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sykk looks to land a right hand but Lowe moved out of range.
Sykk tests Lowe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Sykk sizes up Lowe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sykk lands a nice hook to Lowe's body. Lowe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lowe lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lowe.
Lowe looks to throw a body kick
and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Sykk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Sykk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lowe throws a right hand that misses
and Sykk counters with a nice uppercut.
Lowe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sykk swats away the attempt to clinch by Lowe.
Sykk throws a jab but it's blocked by Lowe.
Lowe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sykk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lowe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sykk scores with the left hand. Lowe knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowe moves out of range of the strikes.
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sykk throws a shot from downtown. Lowe moves away and avoids it.
Sykk throws a leg kick which misses Lowe's front leg but catches the back leg as Lowe tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asmund Sykk dominated that round.
That's time! Lowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sykk avoids a kick to the body.
Sykk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sykk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sykk throws out a powerful jab.
Sykk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sykk misses with an uppercut.
Sykk blocks the body kick.
Sykk drops his hands momentarily and Lowe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sykk moves away from the strike by Lowe.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lowe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sykk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lowe defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand.
Lowe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowe misses the body punch
and Sykk counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Sykk coming out on top.#T1#
Lowe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lowe misses with a body kick.
Lowe misses with a wild body shot.
Sykk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sykk misses with a hook to the body
and Lowe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lowe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sykk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.#CL2#
Sykk takes the fight into the clinch.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk. #TD2#
Sykk gets control of Lowe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sykk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lowe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2##SUB2#
Sykk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lowe is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lowe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Lowe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lowe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sykk holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Sykk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lowe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lowe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lowe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sykk to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lowe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sykk pulls down on the head and he's put Lowe to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Asmund Sykk!
Asmund Sykk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Curtis Lowe had this to say: 'Fuck you Liberal!'.

Event: DARE 67
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Sykk misses with a hook.
Sykk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Asmund Sykk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batra throws a shot to the body.
Batra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sykk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batra.
Sykk looks to land a left hand but Batra moved out of range nicely.
Batra lands with a nice body kick.
Batra works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sykk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batra.
Sykk is looking to clinch but Batra is avoiding it.
Batra tries to counter by clinching up but Sykk breaks away and moves out of range.
Sykk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Batra misses its intended target.
Sykk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Batra.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Batra 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 Sykk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sykk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Batra throws out a leg kick but Sykk moves out of range and Batra only half commits.
Batra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sykk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sykk lands a jab to the nose.
Sykk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Sykk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
Sykk cracks Batra with an open hand slap.
Batra misses with a low kick.
Sykk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Batra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sykk's calf.
Sykk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Batra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykk misses with a left hand
and Batra counters with a low kick, right behind Sykk 's knee.
Batra misses with a low kick.
Sykk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batra.
Batra misses the jab.
A big left from Sykk misses. #T2#
Batra throws a lazy uppercut
and Batra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sykk throws the left hand but Batra avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk misses with a hook #CL#
and Batra counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykk.
Batra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk misses with a body punch.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Batra pushes Sykk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Sykk manages to break the clinch.
Batra tries to bum rush Sykk with a series of wild strikes but Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab from Batra.
Sykk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Batra ducks right into an uppercut from Sykk.
Batra works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykk moves away.#T3#
Batra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Batra lands a nice shot that snaps Sykk's head back.
Batra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Batra scrambles back to his feet.
Batra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk throws a right and a left that Batra avoids nicely.
Sykk scores with a punch to the head.
Sykk connects with a nice looking jab.
Sykk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Batra had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Batra swings widly with a right hand
and Sykk counters with a good low kick that Batra was not able to check.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sykk.
Sykk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Batra throws a wild body kick that Sykk sees coming a mile off.
Sykk throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Batra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykk scores with a shot to the side of Batra's head. #T4#
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batra swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Batra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land. #TD#
Batra drags the fight down to the ground.
Sykk pushes down on Batra's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Batra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sykk pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Batra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sykk trying to control from half guard but Batra is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobal Batra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Batra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Batra lands with an overhand left.
Sykk throws a sloppy head kick and Batra moves out of range easily.
Batra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sykk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sykk tries to clinch up.
Sykk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Batra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sykk.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Batra.
Batra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sykk. Batra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batra tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sykk manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from Batra misses.
Batra throws a leg kick but Sykk checks it.
Batra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Batra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sykk throws a leg kick #CL#
and Batra counters by moving into the clinch.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Batra.
Sykk pushes Batra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Sykk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Batra can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Sykk scores with a shot to the side of Batra's head.
Batra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Batra backwards.
Good body shot from Sykk.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Batra jumps guard. #SUB#
Batra has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sykk is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Batra.#T2#
Sykk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Batra is trying to get back to half guard.
Sykk misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra regains half guard.
Batra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sykk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykk wants to pass the guard but Batra is defending well. #SUB2#
Sykk is working for a submission of some sort.
Batra wants to improve his position but Sykk is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Batra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Batra looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Sykk seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sykk connects with a nice short shot to Batra's temple. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Batra wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Batra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Batra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sykk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sykk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batra's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Batra looking for submissions off his back.
Sykk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Asmund Sykk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Batra slips under a jab.
Batra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sykk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Batra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Batra.#CL2#
Sykk forces Batra back against the cage and clinches.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Batra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Batra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sykk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sykk controls the pace.#SUB#
Batra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sykk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sykk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Batra seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1##SUB#
Batra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Batra looking for a guillotine here but Sykk defends easily.
Sykk seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sykk tries to free his leg and advance position but Batra is retaining full guard.
Batra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sykk lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sykk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sykk trying to control but Batra is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Batra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sykk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Batra tries to bench press Sykk off him but Sykk keeps the position.
Sykk is working Batra over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykk trying to control the action but Batra is working from the bottom.
Sykk throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Sykk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Batra is trying to improve his position.
Batra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sykk holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sykk gets back to full guard.
Batra landing some decent shots from guard.
Batra trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykk 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.#T4##SUB2#
Sykk looking for a guillotine here but Batra defends easily.
Batra slips nicely into half guard.
Sykk trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sykk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sykk is trying is best to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Asmund Sykk.
I think Sykk 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gobal Batra!
A relieved looking Gobal Batra thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DARE 60
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sykk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nicolas's calf.
Nicolas lands a slapping body shot.
Sykk looks to throw the jab but Nicolas is out of range.
Nicolas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sykk.
Sykk throws out a loose jab but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas lands a jab.
Sykk misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Sykk misses its intended target.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sykk.
Nicolas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Sykk.
We've been informed that Sykk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykk misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas throws a leg kick
and Nicolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicolas lands with a good body shot.
Sykk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.#T1#
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Nicolas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sykk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nicolas throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.#CL#
Nicolas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sykk, pushing him back against the cage.
Sykk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the side of Sykk's head.
Sykk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nicolas.
A short left from Sykk.
Sykk lands a body punch.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykk gets through Nicolas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Nicolas lands a left hand. #T2#
Nicolas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sykk as the two fighters clinch.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Sykk lands with a left to the head.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nicolas.
Nicolas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nicolas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action. #T3#
Sykk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykk.
Sykk pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Nicolas.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Nicolas prevents Sykk from breaking the clinch.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Sykk.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk works on Nicolas's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Sykk breaks the clinch. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicolas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sykk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicolas lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Nicolas walks into a left hand.
Nicolas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A clash of legs there as Sykk blocks the low kick.
Sykk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sykk thows a leg kick but Nicolas checks it
and Nicolas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykk was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Sykk misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nicolas counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Sykk.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Sykk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sykk lands a slapping body shot.
Sykk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sykk throws a solid leg kick but Nicolas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sykk.
Sykk misses with a looping right.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Nicolas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sykk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Sykk moved out of range.
Nicolas defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicolas. That's going to slow Sykk down. #CL2#
Sykk pushes Nicolas up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Nicolas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asmund Sykk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Nicolas as the two fighters clinch.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicolas or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
Sykk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Sykk back against the cage.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sykk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nicolas lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
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!
Sykk working aggressively here.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk lands with a short shot to the head.
Sykk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Sykk blocking some punches.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk tries to pull guard but Nicolas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow. #T4#
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Sykk digs a right hand underneath Nicolas's ribcage. Nicolas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk works on Nicolas's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Sykk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas takes a shot to the head.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Sykk can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asmund Sykk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicolas lands a head shot.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolas.
Sykk misses the jab.
Nicolas lands a right hook to the body.
Nicolas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sykk's head.
Nicolas misses with a body shot.
Sykk lands a nice shot that snaps Nicolas's head back.
Nicolas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nicolas.
Sykk scores with a jab.
Nicolas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicolas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Nicolas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sykk.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Nicolas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sykk misses with a low kick as Nicolas jumps back.
Sykk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Nicolas.
Nicolas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sykk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sykk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nicolas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicolas is looking to score with low kicks.
Sykk jabs Nicolas right on the nose. Nicolas blinks but takes it well.
Sykk tries to clinch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Harold Nicolas is winning the standup battle so far.
Sykk fails to land with a series of punches.
Sykk checks a leg kick nicely.
Sykk throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Nicolas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Sykk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Sykk lands a nice shot that snaps Nicolas's head back.
Sykk takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Sykk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sykk tried to score with a low kick but Nicolas checks it.
Nicolas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Sykk.
Nicolas connects with a solid leg kick.
Nicolas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
Sykk checks the leg kick.
Nicolas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sykk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sykk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a body shot
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Sykk works Nicolas's body with a nice hook.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
Sykk blocks a low kick nicely.
Sykk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nicolas.
Sykk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicolas lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykk misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Nicolas misses.
Sykk misses with a looping right.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykk was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Sykk checks a leg kick nicely.
Sykk throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.
Nicolas swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
It seemed like Sykk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A low kick from Nicolas misses
and Nicolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicolas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sykk has time to react.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Sykk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicolas, pushing him back against the cage.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykk lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
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!
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas lands a left hand.
Sykk digs a right hand underneath Nicolas's ribcage. Nicolas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nicolas.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sykk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Nicolas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nicolas 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Nicolas!
In his post fight interview, Harold Nicolas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DARE 55
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Sykk scores with a jab to the head.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzate cracks Sykk with a good jab.#KD#
Alzate drops Sykk with a beautiful combination! Sykk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alzate is looking for the KO!
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!
Alzate throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Sykk gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Alzate fails to land.
Alzate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alzate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alzate misses with the head strike.
Alzate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Sykk pushes Alzate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alzate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Alzate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Alzate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alzate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Alzate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Alzate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sykk slips under a jab from Alzate.
Alzate misses with a looping right.#KD#
Alzate drops Sykk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sykk looks back up at him and smiles so Alzate waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Alzate throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sykk! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Alzate.
Alzate looks to throw the jab but Sykk is out of range.
Alzate backing away here, and Sykk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Alzate misses.
Nice shot lands for Alzate.
A swing and a miss from Alzate.
Alzate connects with a single shot there.
Alzate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
Sykk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alzate is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Alzate misses.
Alzate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sykk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alzate connects with a jab.
Sykk tests Alzate's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Sykk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Sykk.
Alzate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sykk counters with a nice uppercut.
Alzate looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alzate throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sykk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sykk misses with a straight left.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Alzate.
Alzate throws a hook but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alzate under the eye.
Alzate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alzate misses with a looping right.
Sykk moves out of range of the strikes.
Alzate looks to throw the jab but Sykk is out of range.
It seemed like Sykk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sykk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sykk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sykk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alzate's head.
Alzate throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Sykk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alzate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykk sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Alzate throws a jab when Sykk was well out of range.
Sykk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Niko Alzate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykk lands a nice shot that snaps Alzate's head back.
Alzate misses with a few strikes there.
Alzate throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sykk, right into the meat.
A jab from Sykk misses.
Alzate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykk moves out of range of the strikes.
Sykk walks into a left hand.
Sykk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alzate. Alzate circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alzate walks into a jab.
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!
Alzate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykk moves away.
Sykk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alzate had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from Alzate misses.
Nice cross by Sykk.
Sykk throws the left hand but Alzate avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Alzate misses with a hook
and Sykk counters with an inside leg kick.
Sykk moves out of range of the strikes.
Sykk cracks Alzate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
and Sykk counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Alzate! He's just covering up as Sykk starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asmund Sykk!
A victorious Asmund Sykk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 573 - World To Come
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1#
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Begovic throws a shot from downtown. Sykk moves away and avoids it.
Sykk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sykk wants to land a leg kick but Begovic is out of range.
Begovic walks into a straight right hand from Sykk.
Begovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Sykk as he connects with a hook.
Begovic throws a leg kick
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Begovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sykk doesn't manage to clinch there - Begovic circles away.
Begovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Begovic lands a leg kick that knocks Sykk off balance momentarily.
Begovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sykk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Begovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Begovic ducks under a wild hook from Sykk.
Begovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Begovic counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Begovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Begovic misses its intended target.
Begovic with a hook.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
Begovic throws a big shot that misses.
Sykk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Begovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Begovic misses
and Sykk counters with a stiff right hand.
Sykk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Begovic.
Begovic wants to land a leg kick but Sykk is out of range.
Begovic throws a leg kick but Sykk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sykk unleashes a big counter combination but Begovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sykk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Begovic throws out the jab.
Sykk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sykk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Begovic checks a low kick from Sykk.
Begovic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sykk misses with a right hand
and Begovic counters with a straight right hand.
Begovic throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Begovic tries to move into range but Sykk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Begovic.
Begovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Begovic. Those never looked like landing.
Sykk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Begovic.
A lazy left from Begovic finds it's target.
Begovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sykk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sykk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Begovic. #CL2#
Sykk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Begovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Sykk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Begovic backwards.
Begovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Begovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Begovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Begovic lands a right hand.
Begovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Sykk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Begovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Begovic slows down the pace here.
Begovic has had enough of the clinch but Sykk keeps him there for the moment.#T4##BC#
Begovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Begovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Begovic misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Sykk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Begovic throws a leg kick which misses Sykk's front leg but catches the back leg as Sykk tries to avoid it.
Begovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sykk throws a jab but it's blocked by Begovic.
Sykk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Begovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykk manages to avoid it.
Begovic staying out of range there.
Sykk throws a combination that misses
and Begovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Begovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Sykk misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Begovic 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#
Begovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Begovic lands with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Begovic's head coaches at Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Begovic.
Nice cross by Begovic.
Begovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Begovic lands a body shot.
Sykk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Begovic.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Sykk lands a nice shot that snaps Begovic's head back.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Begovic's head but Begovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykk tests Begovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Begovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Sykk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roland Begovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Begovic throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Sykk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sykk.
Begovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykk can do to turn this around?
Sykk doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Begovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykks head.
Sykk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Sykk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Begovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Begovic breaks the clinch.
Begovic walks into a stiff left hand from Sykk.#ROC2#
Begovic is rocked!
Sykk is looking to slow Begovic down with leg kicks.
Oh Begovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Begovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Begovic 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 Sykk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sykk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Begovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Begovic throws a combination that misses
and Sykk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sykk throws a looping overhand right but Begovic ducks down to avoid it.
Sykk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Begovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sykk is out of range and Begovic settles back down. #T2#
Begovic walks straight into a right hand from Sykk - that's dropped him! Sykk jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Begovic from any more punishment! Begovic complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Asmund Sykk!
Our winner, Asmund Sykk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 561 - Any Given Day
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1#
Sykk jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Sykk has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Sykk has double underhooks.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sykk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Sykk has him pressed against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sykk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sykk has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Smith. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Sykk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sykk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Sykk off balance momentarily.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Sykk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
Sykk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith digs a good body shot into Sykk's ribs.
Smith throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sykk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sykk tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Sykk missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sykk wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Sykk counters with a leg kick.
Sykk misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Sykk is out of range. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Sykk throws a big shot that misses.
Sykk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith works Sykk's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sykk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Sykk throws a counter combo.
Ian Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith cracks Sykk with an open hand slap.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Sykk throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sykk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Sykk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Sykk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sykk tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sykk moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Sykk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sykk drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sykk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Sykk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith slips a straight right by Sykk.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sykk! But no joy.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sykk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a jab.
Sykk misses with a series of wild punches.
Sykk checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Sykk looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sykk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith digs a good hook to Sykk's body.
Sykk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykk was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykk can do to turn this around?
Sykk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Sykk saw it coming and moves away.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Sykk, which made it look bad.
Sykk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Sykk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donk. Smith catches Sykk right on the button with a cross.
Sykk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sykk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sykk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses the body punch
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.#T1#
Smith throws out a loose jab but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sykk checks a leg kick.
Sykk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Sykk needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Sykk checks a leg kick.
Sykk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sykk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Sykk moves away and avoids it.
Sykk tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
Smith sizes up Sykk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sykk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Sykk.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ian Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Asmund Sykk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
That kick from Smith tenderised Sykk's leg. Sykk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sykk counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Sykk lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk misses with a straight left.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Sykk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykk.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.#T3#
Smith looks to land a right hand but Sykk moved out of range.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykk slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick but Sykk moved away.
Sykk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Sykk saw it coming and moves away.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith tries for a takedown but Sykk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sykk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Sykk blocks the leg kick.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Sykk misses. #T4#
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sykk scores with a nice right hand.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sykk's sensitive parts.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Sykk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Sykk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ian Smith will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Sykk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykk.
Sykk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Sykk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sykk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sykk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sykk as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Sykk misses.
Smith swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range. #T1#
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sykk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Sykk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Jab by Smith.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sykk checks it well.
Sykk jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith slips a straight right by Sykk.
Smith throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Sykk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sykk.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body. #T2##BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Sykk misses its intended target.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sykk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Sykk closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Sykk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Sykk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Asmund Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sykk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to push Sykk away but Sykk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Asmund Sykk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Sykk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sykk throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Sykk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Smith wants to sweep here but Sykk controlling him for the moment.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith controls Sykk momentarily but Sykk frees himself.
Sykk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sykk throws a big right hand that misses.
Sykk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sykk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sykk with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Asmund Sykk.
I think Smith 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Smith!
After the fight, Ian Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DFC 67: Svensson Vs Pate
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Bounty misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
Bounty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykk was well out of range. Poor timing from Bounty.
Nice cross by Bounty.
Sykk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bounty.
We've been informed that Bounty has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A solid body kick from Sykk.
Sykk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sykk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bounty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bounty tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sykk throws a hook but Bounty blocks it.
Sykk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sykk slips a straight right by Bounty.
Sykk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bounty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bounty walks into a stiff left hand from Sykk.#T1#
Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Bounty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bounty throws a right hand that misses
and Sykk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sykk walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Bounty moves into range and clinches up with Sykk.
Bounty struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Bounty misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Bounty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bounty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bounty takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bounty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bounty blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A short left from Bounty.
A right handed body shot lands from Bounty.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Bounty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bounty blocking some punches.
A short right from Sykk on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Bounty.
Bounty throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk tries to pull guard but Bounty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bounty.
Bounty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bounty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bounty gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bounty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bounty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bounty misses with a body punch.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Bounty.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Bounty.
Still in the clinch, Bounty scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Bounty working aggressively here. #T4#
Bounty throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Bounty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bounty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bounty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bounty swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Bounty misses with a punch to the body.
Bounty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykks head.
Bounty lands a right hand.
Bounty throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Sykk misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamie Bounty will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sykk misses with a few strikes there.
Asmund Sykk is winning the standup battle so far.
Sykk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Sykk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Bounty struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Bounty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Sykk.
Bounty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bounty misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bounty tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Bounty - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Sykk prevents a body shot from Bounty.
Bounty struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Sykk is leaning against Bounty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bounty working aggressively here.
Bounty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykks head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bounty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bounty lands a shot to the body.
Bounty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Bounty has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Bounty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Bounty.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Bounty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Bounty.
Bounty tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bounty misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Bounty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bounty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bounty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bounty is leaning against Sykk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bounty misses with some punches.
Bounty blocking some punches.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Bounty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykk.
Bounty fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bounty lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bounty fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sykk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bounty fails to land.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Bounty.
Bounty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykk.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Bounty.
Bounty stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bounty.
Sykk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bounty's elbow. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Bounty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bounty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bounty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bounty misses with a punch on the inside.
Bounty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bounty throws a head punch that misses.
Bounty blocks an uppercut.
Bounty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Bounty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bounty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk misses with a lunging right hand
and Bounty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bounty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bounty just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk scores with a body shot.
Sykk thumps Bounty with a low kick.
Bounty tries to land a front kick but Sykk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asmund Sykk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounty takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sykk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bounty misses with a straight right.
Sykk scores with a hook.#T1#
Sykk throws a front kick aimed at Bounty's knee but Bounty avoids it well.
Bounty moves forwards but Sykk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bounty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bounty misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sykk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bounty circles away quickly and effectively.
Sykk misses with a wild body shot.
Bounty unleashes a big counter combination but Sykk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Bounty.
Bounty throws the kick towards the body but Sykk avoids it.#CL2#
Bounty closes the distance and clinches.
Bounty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Bounty.
Jamie Bounty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Bounty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk lands a nice uppercut.
Asmund Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Bounty.
Sykk is trying to pull guard but Bounty has him pressed against the cage.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bounty pushes Sykk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Bounty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Bounty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamie Bounty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Sykk.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asmund Sykk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bounty 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Bounty!

Event: DFC 60: Enmity
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Stephens lands a jab to the nose.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
Stephens misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Stephens misses.
Sykk lands a jab to Stephens's midsection.
Stephens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykk.
Stephens connects with a body shot.
Stephens tries to work over Sykk's front leg with a kick but Sykk checks it.
Sykk blocks a leg kick.
Sykk lands a jab to the nose.
Stephens misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
A left and a right from Stephens both land. Nice combination.
Sykk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stephens ducks right into an uppercut from Sykk.
Stephens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sykk looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.#CL2#
Stephens tries to keep at a distance but Sykk has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Stephens is trying to break free.
Stephens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stephens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stephens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sykk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stephens's efforts to push away.
Sykk prevents Stephens from breaking the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Stephens has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk lands an uppercut.
Stephens wants to get back to striking at distance but Sykk won't allow it.
Stephens has had enough of the clinch but Sykk keeps him there for the moment.
Stephens is trying to break free.
Stephens tries to break free but Sykk pushes him back against the cage.
Sykk misses with some punches. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stephens wants to get back to striking at distance but Sykk won't allow it.
Stephens is trying to push Sykk away but Sykk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stephens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stephens wants to get back to striking at distance but Sykk won't allow it.
Sykk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stephens is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Stephens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sykk lands an uppercut.
Stephens working hard to break the clinch.
Sykk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stephenss head.
Stephens wants to break free but Sykk has control.
Sykk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sykk prevents Stephens from breaking the clinch.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk keeps control of Stephens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Stephens tries to break the clinch but Sykk is controlling the position.
Sykk has Stephens pressed against the cage, preventing Stephens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Sykk is controlling him.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Stephens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephens throws a leg kick but Sykk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stephens misses the jab.
Sykk wants to counter with a clinch but Stephens pushes him away.
Sykk scores with the left hand. Stephens knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Stephens.
Sykk works the jab nicely.
Stephens swings widly with a right hand
and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Sykk.
Sykk throws a jab but it's blocked by Stephens.
Sykk scores with a hook.
A left lands for Sykk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens motions for Sykk to come forward. Stephens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Stephens throws a right and a left that Sykk avoids nicely.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stephens.
Stephens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephens backing away here, and Sykk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stephens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stephens had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A telegraphed right hand from Stephens misses the target.
Stephens keeps the fight on the outside.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stephens 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 Sykk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sykk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Stephens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stephens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sykk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stephens throws a lazy right hand but Sykk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Sykk has Stephens up against the cage in a clinch.
Sykk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stephenss head.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stephens tries to circle away but Sykk has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asmund Sykk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sykk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stephens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stephens slips a jab from Sykk.
Stephens blocks a jab.
Stephens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stephens throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
Stephens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stephens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Sykk does it's job there.
Sykk avoids the head kick by Stephens.
Sykk moves away from the strike by Stephens.
Sykk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stephens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sykk lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stephens. Stephens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sykk blocks a jab.#T1#
Stephens walks into a stiff left hand from Sykk.
Sykk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Stephens is rocked!
Stephens takes one on the button.
Oh Stephens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sykk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Stephens finds it's way through Sykk's defenses.
Stephens seems to have got his legs back now.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sykk.
Sykk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stephens throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Sykk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stephens working hard to break the clinch.
Sykk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stephens's efforts to push away.
Stephens is trying to break free.#BC#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asmund Sykk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
Stephens sets himself, and Sykk steps forward looking for the clinch! Stephens avoids it this time.#T2#
Stephens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
Sykk misses with a hook. Stephens ducked under it nicely.
Sykk sizes up Stephens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Sykk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sykk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sykk connects with a leg kick. Stephens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stephens shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stephens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stephens scores with a nice right hand.
Sykk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stephens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykk blocks a jab.
Stephens throws a right hand that misses
and Sykk counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sykk has knocked Stephens down with a huge combo! Sykk steps away and waves a wobbly Stephens back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sykk cracks the inside of Stephens's front leg. #T3#
Sykk slips a straight right by Stephens.
Stephens misses with a hook.
Sykk cracks Stephens on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Stephens falls backwards against the cage. Sykk follows up with more strikes that drop Stephens to his knees. Sykk keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Stephens! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asmund Sykk!
A very excited looking Asmund Sykk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 43
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Stefanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Stefanov.
Sykk throws a hook but Stefanov avoids it easily.
Sykk moves out of range of the leg kick from Stefanov.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stefanov moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stefanov! But no joy.
Stefanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stefanov throws a lazy head kick
and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.
Stefanov misses with a low kick as Sykk jumps back.
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Stefanov slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov looks to throw the jab but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk is looking to counter the offense by Stefanov and move into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Sykk.
Stefanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
A counter left hand to the body from Sykk misses its target.
Sykk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefanov.#T1#
Stefanov stuns Sykk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stefanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stefanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Stefanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Sykk is looking to clinch but Stefanov is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanov. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefanov takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
Stefanov cracks a nice hook into Sykk's ribs.
Stefanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stefanov scrambles back to his feet.
Sykk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Stefanov rushes Sykk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Stefanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Stefanov blocking some punches.
Stefanov scores with a shot to the side of Sykk's 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!
Stefanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sykk blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Stefanov lands with a right to the head.
Stefanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Stefanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefanov. #T3#
Sykk lands a nice uppercut.
Stefanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanov.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanov misses with some punches.
Sykk lands an uppercut.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Sykk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefanov.
Stefanov blocks a body shot from Sykk.
Stefanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stefanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stefanov blocks an uppercut.
Sykk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanov.
Stefanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sykk can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanov controls the action.
Stefanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
A right hand to the body from Stefanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasko Stefanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Stefanov closes the distance and clinches.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanov working aggressively here.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanov.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stefanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nasko Stefanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanov.
Sykk working aggressively here. #T1#
Stefanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stefanov walks away with a smile on his face. Sykk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stefanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Sykk gets tackled into the cage by Stefanov. Stefanov maintains the clinch.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Stefanov blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Stefanov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sykk up against the cage.
Stefanov blocks a body shot from Sykk. #T2#
Stefanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanov.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Stefanov misses with an elbow strike.
Sykk working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sykk's brow.
Sykk lands with a left to the head.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk pushes Stefanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Stefanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanov misses with the head strike.
Stefanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanov misses with some punches.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stefanov or not.
Stefanov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Stefanov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefanov.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Stefanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Stefanov misses with some punches.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanov blocks an uppercut.
Sykk is trying to pull guard but Stefanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stefanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanov.
Sykk tries to pull guard but Stefanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Sykk drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asmund Sykk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanov misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nasko Stefanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sykk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nasko Stefanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sykk.
As Stefanov tries to get set, Sykk tries to push him back and clinch up but Stefanov manages to avoid the attempt.
Stefanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stefanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sykk.
Stefanov throws a jab when Sykk was well out of range.
Stefanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sykk circles away quickly and effectively.
As Stefanov looks to move away, Sykk throws a big counter combo but Stefanov just gets out of the way.
Sykk blocks a head kick by Stefanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stefanov counters with a straight right hand.
Stefanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Stefanov slips the punch.
Stefanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sykk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Stefanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Sykk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stefanov throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Stefanov misses with a wild combination.
Sykk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stefanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
Stefanov misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykk misses with a hook. Stefanov ducked under it nicely.
Sykk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Stefanov throws a chopping leg kick but Sykk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stefanov throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Sykk counters with a nice right hand that sends Stefanov toppling to the canvas! Stefanov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sykk finish him?!#ROC#
Stefanov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Sykk takes the fight into the clinch.
Stefanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sykk finish him?
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanov.
Stefanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Sykk tries a body shot but Stefanov blocks it.
Stefanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Sykk.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Sykk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sykk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sykk.
Stefanov can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Asmund Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stefanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sykk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nasko Stefanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stefanov pushes Sykk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stefanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Stefanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stefanov can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Stefanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Sykk.
Stefanov can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Stefanov blocks a body shot from Sykk.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asmund Sykk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stefanov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasko Stefanov!
Nasko Stefanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 38
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Sykk throws a leg kick
and Solberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Sykk misses with a straight left.
Sykk misses with an uppercut. Solberg saw that one coming.
Sykk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sykk throws a good cross that connects.
Sykk tries to land a front kick but Solberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Solberg misses the target.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Sykk motions for Solberg to come forward. Sykk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk tried to score with a low kick but Solberg checks it.
Solberg checks the leg kick.
Sykk wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk lands an overhand right.#T1#
Solberg looks to land a right hand but Sykk moved out of range.
Sykk misses with a lunging right hand
and Solberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sykk swings widly with a right hand
and Solberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykk ducks right into an uppercut from Solberg.
Solberg scores with the left hand. Sykk knows he should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sykk.
Sykk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sykk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Sykk.
Sykk wants to land a leg kick but Solberg is out of range.
Solberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Solberg.
Solberg scores with a punch to the head.
Solberg misses with a low kick.
Sykk wants to counter the offense by Solberg and move into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sykk. Sykk obviously looking to wear him down.
Solberg avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Sykk slips under a jab from Solberg.
Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solberg.
Sykk checks a leg kick.
Solberg slips a jab from Sykk.
Solberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Sykk rushes Solberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Solberg backwards.
Solberg working hard to break the clinch.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Solberg trying to stall but Sykk improves his position.
Sykk misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk prevents Solberg from breaking the clinch.
Sykk blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Sykk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Solberg throws a hook but Sykk blocks it.
Solberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sykk.#T3#
Solberg tried to score with a low kick but Sykk checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Solberg.
An inside leg kick lands from Solberg.
Asmund Sykk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solberg loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
Solberg feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Solberg throws a looping overhand right but Sykk ducks down to avoid it.
Sykk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Solberg.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sykk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Solberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk throws out a counter right but Solberg avoids it with no problem.
Sykk wants to land a leg kick but Solberg is out of range.
Sykk throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Solberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Solberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Sykk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Solberg doesn't seem phased though.
Solberg missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch but Solberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Solberg throws a head kick but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Sykk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Solberg misses
and Sykk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Sykk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Sykk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sykk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Solberg counters with an outside leg kick.
Solberg connects with a solid leg kick.
Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solberg.
Sykk misses with a body shot.
Solberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Solberg throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Sykk moves into the clinch.
A short right from Sykk on the inside.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Solberg backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Asmund Sykk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Solberg throws a shot from downtown. Sykk moves away and avoids it.
Peter Solberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Solberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Solberg misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
Sykk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Solberg moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Sykk tries a head kick but it misses.
Solberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sykk throws a front kick aimed at Solberg's knee but Solberg avoids it well.
A low kick from Solberg misses
and Sykk counters with a three punch combo that has Solberg backing up. Solberg nods at Sykk to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Sykk clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solberg looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sykk lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land. #BC#
Solberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Sykk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk throws a low kick but Solberg moves out of range easily.
Solberg misses with a looping left.
Sykk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Solberg clobbers Sykk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Sykk.
Solberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solberg connects with a leg kick. Sykk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sykk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Solberg looks to throw the jab but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk connects with a single shot there.
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solberg throws out the jab.
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solberg avoids the body shot from Sykk. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Solberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykk throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Sykk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sykk lands with a cross. #CL2#
Sykk closes the distance and pushes Solberg back into the cage.
Sykk lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Sykk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sykk tries to clinch but Solberg moves out of range.
Solberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Sykk counters with a nice uppercut.
Solberg looks to land a right hand but Sykk moved out of range.
Sykk throws a looping overhand right but Solberg ducks down to avoid it.
Solberg throws a shot from downtown. Sykk moves away and avoids it.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Sykk thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Solberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sykk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Solberg misses with a low kick as Sykk jumps back.
A head kick misses from Solberg.
Solberg misses with a low kick.
Solberg moves out of range as Sykk throws a body kick.
Sykk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solberg is looking to counter punch.
Sykk throws a jab when Solberg was well out of range.
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Sykk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sykk looks to throw the jab but Solberg is out of range.
Solberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykk shapes to counter with a head kick.
Solberg slips under a jab from Sykk.
A big left from Sykk misses.
Solberg throws a low kick but Sykk avoids it.
Sykk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Sykk misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Solberg checks a leg kick.
It looked like Solberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sykk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Solberg throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykk slips under a jab.
Solberg connects with a right hand. Sykk shakes it off.
Sykk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk throws the left hand but Solberg avoids the punch easily.
Sykk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Solberg throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Sykk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Solberg.#CL2#
Sykk gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Solberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sykk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sykk misses with a right hand
and Solberg counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Asmund Sykk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Solberg scores with a nice head shot.
Solberg moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Sykk throws a jab when Solberg was well out of range.
Solberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Solberg throws a lazy right hand but Sykk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Sykk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sykk.
Sykk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sykk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Solberg misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab lands there for Solberg.
Sykk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Solberg.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch but Solberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Sykk finds it's target.#T1#
Sykk blocks a head kick by Solberg.
Solberg loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
Solberg throws a leg kick
and Sykk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Solberg misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
Solberg backing away here, and Sykk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Solberg throws a head kick that misses
and Sykk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykk wants to land a leg kick but Solberg is out of range.
Solberg throws a leg kick but Sykk checks it.
Sykk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Solberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Solberg takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Solberg is rocked!
Solberg misses with a straight left.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sykk cracks the inside of Solberg's front leg. #T2#
Sykk slips a straight right by Solberg.
Sykk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Solberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk lands a jab to Solberg's midsection.
Solberg seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab lands there for Sykk.
Solberg misses with a leg kick.
Sykk misses with a left hand
and Solberg counters with an outside leg kick.
Sykk throws a sloppy head kick and Solberg moves out of range easily.
Solberg misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Sykk closes the distance and clinches.
Solberg takes a shot to the head.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Solberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Sykk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solberg's elbow. #BC2#
Sykk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Sykk.
Asmund Sykk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sykk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Sykk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sykk checks a leg kick nicely.
Solberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Sykk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Solberg.
Solberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sykk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Solberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Solberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Solberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Solberg scrambles back to his feet.
Solberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
Sykk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Solberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Sykk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solberg.#T4#
A jab from Sykk finds it's way through Solberg's defenses.
Solberg checks a leg kick.
Solberg slips under a jab from Sykk.
A little feinted left hand from Solberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Solberg throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Solberg throws a leg kick
and Sykk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solberg moves out of range as Sykk strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Solberg as he connects with a hook.
Solberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Solberg misses.
Solberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sykk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Solberg in his tracks.
Solberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Peter Solberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sykk lands a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asmund Sykk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sykk 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asmund Sykk!
Our winner, Asmund Sykk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 54
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Mengestu connects with a body shot that sends Sykk's belly button to the back.
Mengestu misses with a low kick as Sykk jumps back.
Sykk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mengestu.
A jab from Mengestu misses.
Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mengestu.
Mengestu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sykk scores with a nice head shot.
Sykk misses with a body shot.
Mengestu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykk tries a low kick but Mengestu avoids it.
Mengestu throws a sloppy head kick and Sykk moves out of range easily.
Sykk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mengestu lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mengestu works Sykk's body with a nice hook.
Mengestu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tafari Mengestu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mengestu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mengestu throws a solid leg kick but Sykk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mengestu.
Sykk throwing a counter right hand but Mengestu manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sykk moves out of range as Mengestu strikes.
Mengestu cracks Sykk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mengestu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sykk avoids the body shot from Mengestu.
Sykk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mengestu connects with a crisp jab.
Mengestu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mengestu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sykk lands a nice shot that snaps Mengestu's head back.
Mengestu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mengestu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mengestu throws a chopping leg kick but Sykk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sykk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Sykk is looking to clinch.
Mengestu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sykk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mengestu can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mengestu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sykk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sloppy strikes from Sykk. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sykk. Mengestu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mengestu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sykk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mengestu's knee momentarily.
Mengestu misses with a hook.
Mengestu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sykk throws a body shot but no joy.
Mengestu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mengestu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sykk's head.
Mengestu misses with a hook.#T3#
Mengestu looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Sykk lands with an overhand left.
Mengestu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Mengestu misses with a looping right.
Sykk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mengestu connects with a body shot that sends Sykk's belly button to the back.
Mengestu scores with a body shot.
Mengestu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sykk throws a low kick, looking for Mengestu's leg but Mengestu calmly moves out of range.
Mengestu cracks a nice hook into Sykk's ribs.
Sykk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mengestu throws a jab when Sykk was well out of range.
A low kick from Mengestu is predictable there
and Sykk counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mengestu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk tries to clinch up.#T4#
Mengestu swings widly with a right hand
and Sykk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sykk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mengestu.
Mengestu scores with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mengestu.
Mengestu lands a jab to the nose.
Mengestu dips to his left and cracks Sykk with an uppercut!
Mengestu lands a glancing blow to the side of Sykk's head.
Mengestu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mengestu throws an overhand right that lands on Sykk's shoulder, as Sykk tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Sykk.
Mengestu throws a low kick, looking for Sykk's leg but Sykk calmly moves out of range.
Sykk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tafari Mengestu dominated that round.
That's time! Sykk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sykk slips a jab from Mengestu.
A slow jab from Mengestu misses its intended target.
Sykk swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mengestu to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mengestu.
Sykk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sykk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mengestu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mengestu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sykk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mengestu moves away from the strike by Sykk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mengestu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sykk. Sykk obviously looking to wear him down.
Sykk throws a sloppy body shot
letting Mengestu counter with a right hand.
Mengestu throws an overhand right that lands on Sykk's shoulder, as Sykk tries to avoid the shot.
Mengestu throws a push kick but Sykk slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Mengestu throws a chopping leg kick but Sykk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mengestu misses with a hook to the body
and Sykk counters with a right hand to the body.
Mengestu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sykk misses the shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sykk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mengestu connects with a nice looking jab.
Mengestu throws a head kick but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mengestu staying out of range there.
Mengestu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sykk's calf.
Mengestu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sykk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Mengestu misses with an uppercut. Sykk saw that one coming.
Mengestu lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mengestu missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mengestu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mengestu just manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sykk 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 Mengestu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mengestu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mengestu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mengestu misses with a body kick.
Sykk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mengestu throws a wild body kick that Sykk sees coming a mile off.
Mengestu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sykk's sensitive parts.
Sykk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sykk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mengestu.
Sykk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mengestu throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mengestu misses with a hook to the body
and Sykk counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Mengestu.
Mengestu misses with a body punch
and Sykk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mengestu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sykk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mengestu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sykk moves in looking to clinch but Mengestu pushes him off.
Mengestu looks to throw the jab but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mengestu looks to land a right hand but Sykk moved out of range.
Sykk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mengestu misses with a body shot.
Sykk quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mengestu misses with a looping left.
Sykk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mengestu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mengestu walks into a left hand.
Mengestu throws a poor cross that misses
and Sykk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Mengestu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mengestu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mengestu swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Mengestu lands.
Mengestu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sykk swings for the body but Mengestu moves out of range.
Sykk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mengestu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mengestu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sykk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Mengestu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mengestu.
Sykk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mengestu circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mengestu, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tafari Mengestu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mengestu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sykk's calf.
Sykk avoids the body shot from Mengestu.
Mengestu misses with a body kick.
Mengestu throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Sykk moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mengestu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mengestu looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Mengestu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sykk throws a jab when Mengestu was well out of range.
Mengestu ducks under a wild hook from Sykk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mengestu throws a jab when Sykk was well out of range.
Sykk tries to counter by clinching up but Mengestu breaks away and moves out of range.
Mengestu connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mengestu. That's going to slow Sykk down.
Sykk moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Mengestu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mengestu throws a sloppy head kick and Sykk moves out of range easily.
Sykk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tafari Mengestu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykk cracks the inside of Mengestu's front leg.
Sykk checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Sykk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Mengestu is trying to push Sykk away but Sykk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mengestu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mengestu can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sykk breaks from the clinch.
Mengestu tries a low kick but Sykk avoids it.
Sykk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mengestu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykk manages to avoid it.#T2#
Sykk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sykk.
Mengestu lands with a nice body punch.
Mengestu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Mengestu.
Mengestu digs a good body shot into Sykk's ribs.
Jab by Mengestu.
Sykk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mengestu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mengestu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sykk throws a hook but Mengestu blocks it.
Mengestu misses with a body kick.
Asmund Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sykk throws a leg kick but Mengestu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sykk scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mengestu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykk connects with the punch.
Mengestu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mengestu.
Sykk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mengestu avoids it.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
Mengestu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sykk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sykk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mengestu.#T4#
Sykk slips a jab from Mengestu.
Sykk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mengestu misses with a body shot.
Sykk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mengestu scores with a shot to the body.
Sykk misses the body punch
letting Mengestu counter with a right hand.
Sykk moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mengestu works the jab nicely.
Mengestu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mengestu lands with a right hand.
Mengestu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Sykk misses.
Mengestu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tafari Mengestu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mengestu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tafari Mengestu!
A very excited looking Tafari Mengestu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 50
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Pauwels rushes Sykk and presses him up against the cage.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pauwels misses with some punches.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sykk.
Pauwels throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pauwels stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pauwels .
Sykk lands with a right to the head.
Pauwels misses with a punch on the inside.
Pauwels misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Pauwels .
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
Sykk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
Pauwels scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Sykk lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Pauwels throws a head punch that misses.
Pauwels throws a head punch that misses.
Pauwels misses with some punches.
Pauwels lands with a short shot to the head.
Pauwels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Sykk tries to throw a body punch but Pauwels avoids it by throwing Sykk back against the cage.
Pauwels misses with the head strike.
Pauwels misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Pauwels as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pauwels .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauwels .
A short left from Sykk.
Pauwels lands with a short shot to the head.
Sykk doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Sykk blocking some punches.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Pauwels misses with the head strike.
Pauwels throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pauwels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pauwels misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
Pauwels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sykk.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pauwels blocking some punches.
Pauwels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Pauwels .
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pauwels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Pauwels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Pauwels . #BC#
Sykk breaks from the clinch.
Pauwels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Sykk misses.
Sykk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pauwels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sykk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Pauwels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pauwels lands a nice looking body shot.
Pauwels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sykk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pauwels .
Pauwels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sykk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pauwels throws a right hand that misses
and Sykk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Pauwels .
Pauwels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pauwels misses with a looping left.
Sykk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Sykk there.
A jab from Pauwels does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pauwels 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.
#R2#
Pauwels misses with a left hand
and Sykk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pauwels checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sykk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sykk tries to land a front kick but Pauwels steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pauwels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pauwels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sykk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pauwels 's sensitive parts.
Sykk throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pauwels lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Pauwels closes the distance and clinches.
Sykk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sykk blocking some punches. #T1#
Pauwels swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pauwels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk is working Pauwels over against the cage.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Pauwels .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Pauwels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Pauwels misses with a punch on the inside.
Pauwels misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Sykk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Sykk scores with a hook to the body.
Pauwels misses with a punch on the inside.
Pauwels misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Pauwels misses with a body punch.
Pauwels blocks an uppercut.
Pauwels lands with a short shot to the head.
Sykk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Pauwels .
Pauwels misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Pauwels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pauwels swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pauwels misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pauwels misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Sykk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pauwels backwards.
Pauwels fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sykk breaks the clinch.
Pauwels throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Pauwels darts in trying to clinch
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pauwels .
Sykk is looking for a counter combo.
Sykk lands with a hook. Pauwels tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pauwels connects with a body shot.
Sykk swings for the body but Pauwels moves out of range.
A jab from Sykk misses. #T4#
Pauwels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sykk.
Sykk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pauwels swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Sykk closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pauwels backwards.
Pauwels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauwels .
Pauwels misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykk.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Asmund Sykk will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Sykk keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Sykk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sykk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pauwels 's head backwards.
Sykk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pauwels checks it well.
Asmund Sykk is winning the standup battle so far.
Pauwels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykk moves away.
Pauwels looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pauwels . Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sykk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pauwels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauwels .
Sykk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sykk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sykk thuds a left hand into Pauwels 's body.
Sykk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Pauwels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sykk.
Pauwels is looking to clinch but Sykk is avoiding it. #CL2#
Pauwels moves into range and clinches up with Sykk.
Sykk blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
Pauwels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Pauwels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pauwels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pauwels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Pauwels throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk. #T2#
Sykk blocking some punches. #BC#
Sykk breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Pauwels closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander Pauwels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauwels .
Pauwels swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pauwels misses with the head strike.
Pauwels misses with the head strike.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pauwels working aggressively here.
Pauwels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land. #T3#
Pauwels works on Sykk's body with a couple of short punches.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pauwels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pauwels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pauwels or not.
Pauwels 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sykk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pauwels misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pauwels tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pauwels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
Pauwels has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Pauwels on the inside.
Pauwels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Pauwels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Pauwels .
Pauwels working aggressively here.
Pauwels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pauwels working aggressively here.
Pauwels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pauwels swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauwels .
Pauwels throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pauwels really dominated that round.
That's time! Sykk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Sykk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pauwels walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sykk.
Pauwels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexander Pauwels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykk scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pauwels misses with a lunging right hand
and Sykk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pauwels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sykk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pauwels doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauwels throws a body shot but no joy.
Sykk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Pauwels releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pauwels . Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Sykk tries a low kick but Pauwels avoids it.
Pauwels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A cross from Sykk lands.
Sykk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauwels .
Pauwels throws a body shot but no joy.
Pauwels is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sykk rather than just go for the knockout.
Pauwels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
Pauwels thuds a left hand into Sykk's body.
Pauwels throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykk is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Pauwels misses with a double jab
and Sykk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Pauwels .
Pauwels tries to clinch but Sykk moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sykk, as that shot connected.
Pauwels throws an overhand right that lands on Sykk's shoulder, as Sykk tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk is looking for a counter combo.
Pauwels throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
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!
Sykk tests Pauwels 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Sykk misses. #T3#
Pauwels just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sykk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sykk is looking to slow Pauwels down with leg kicks.
Pauwels connects with a body shot.
Pauwels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sykk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pauwels wants to clinch but Sykk slips to the side
and Sykk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pauwels smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Pauwels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Pauwels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels throws a head punch that misses.
Pauwels can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Pauwels can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Pauwels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pauwels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sykk takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pauwels working aggressively here.
Pauwels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pauwels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pauwels lands a left hand.
Pauwels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Pauwels misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Asmund Sykk will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Sykk scores with a hook to the body. Pauwels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pauwels checks a leg kick.
Pauwels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sykk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sykk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pauwels fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Sykk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pauwels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sykk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauwels throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Pauwels looks to throw the jab but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk connects with a body shot.#T1#
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pauwels .
As Pauwels backs away, Sykk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sykk feints and then cracks Pauwels 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pauwels down. #CL2#
Pauwels clinches up with Sykk and pushes him back against the cage.
Pauwels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Sykk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pauwels misses with a jab to the body
and Sykk counters with an outside leg kick.
Pauwels misses with a shot to the body
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Pauwels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sykks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pauwels moves forwards but Sykk connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2##CL2#
Pauwels drives through and clinches with Sykk against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pauwels misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pauwels working aggressively here.
Pauwels throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Pauwels lands with a left to the head.
Pauwels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels throws a head punch that misses.
Pauwels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Sykk misses with a body punch.
Asmund Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sykk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauwels .
A hook to the body from Pauwels .
Pauwels blocks an uppercut.
Pauwels throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pauwels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike.
Pauwels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pauwels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pauwels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pauwels working aggressively here.
Pauwels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykk backwards. #T4#
Pauwels working aggressively here.
Pauwels swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Pauwels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Pauwels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pauwels throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Pauwels misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Alexander Pauwels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pauwels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pauwels 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Alexander Pauwels !
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Alexander Pauwels !
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Alexander Pauwels !

Alexander Pauwels wins by unanimous decision! Alexander Pauwels retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: DFC LV Mayhem 23
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
Sykk misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Mayhem.
Mayhem tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sykk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sykk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mayhem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sykk throwing a counter right hand but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem moves out of range of the strikes.
Sykk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayhem.
Mayhem tries to counter by closing the distance.
Asmund Sykk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Mayhem.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayhem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sykk smiles and moves away.
Mayhem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sykk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Mayhem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sykk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sykk misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Mayhem counters with a shoot takedown. Sykk fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Sykk is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mayhem presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk misses with some punches. #T3#
Mayhem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sykk walks away with a smile on his face. Mayhem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Asmund Sykk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Mayhem.
Mayhem slips under a jab.
Mayhem throws out a counter right but Sykk avoids it with no problem.
Sykk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Mayhem throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sykk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mayhem is in Sykk's guard.#ES#
Sykk manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Mayhem drags the fight down to the ground.
Sykk won't allow Mayhem to sweep him here.
Mayhem pulls Sykk in close to his closed guard and prevents Sykk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mayhem tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mayhem's guard.
Sykk seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mayhem is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sykk controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asmund Sykk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sykk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mayhem has time to react.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayhem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhem.
Sykk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1##CL#
Sykk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Mayhem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Mayhem tightens his grip and picks Sykk up, before dumping him to the ground. Sykk manages to land in guard.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing.
Sykk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayhem.
Sykk wants to stand up but Mayhem is controlling him. #T2#
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Sykk keeps moving.
Sykk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mayhem looking to sit in guard and control but Sykk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mayhem looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayhem, not yet.
Mayhem looking to control.
Mayhem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sykk manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sykk works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Sykk pulls Mayhem in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayhem throws a strike but Sykk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sykk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mayhem looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sykk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sykk preventing the sweep.
Asmund Sykk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayhem wants to improve his position but instead Sykk has moved into half guard.
Sykk controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asmund Sykk dominated that second round.
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!
#R3##CL2#
Mayhem closes the distance and pushes Sykk back into the cage.
Mayhem is trying to pull guard but Sykk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Mayhem.
Mayhem blocking some punches.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Mayhem goes for a takedown attempt but Sykk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Mayhem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykk.
Mayhem wants to counter the offense by Sykk and move into the clinch position.
Mayhem tries to clinch
and Mayhem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sykk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Sykk.
Good shot there by Sykk.
Jab by Sykk.#ROC#
Mayhem is rocked!#CL2#
Mayhem has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Sykk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mayhem blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Mayhem has clasped his hands together around Sykk's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Sykk is trying to control Mayhem's posture but Mayhem avoids it.
Mayhem looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sykk is avoiding damage well.
Mayhem lands a few punches from side control.
Mayhem trying to control the action but Sykk is working from the bottom.
Sykk can't do much from the bottom here.
Asmund Sykk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mayhem working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Mayhem looks up at the clock and then as Sykk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mayhem smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mayhem in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mayhem scores with punches from side control.
Sykk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mayhem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bryan Mayhem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayhem works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sykk is looking for a sweep.
Mayhem working the head and body with strikes.
Mayhem sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sykk is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mayhem creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mayhem lands an elbow. #T4#
Mayhem cracks Sykk with a big elbow.
Sykk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mayhem is controlling him well.
Mayhem throwing strikes but Sykk manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mayhem regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem wants to control but Sykk is keeping busy.
Sykk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sykk prevents Mayhem from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Asmund Sykk.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sykk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight for Asmund Sykk!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Asmund Sykk!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Asmund Sykk!

Asmund Sykk wins by unanimous decision!
Asmund Sykk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC LV SOT 2
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Sykk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zen in his tracks.
Sykk misses with an uppercut.
Zen wants to clinch up but Sykk keeps it at a distance.
Sykk misses with a body shot.
Zen misses with the body kick
and Sykk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zen dives in and grabs Sykk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sykk pushes down on Zen's head and hops out.
Sykk tries a quick counter leg kick but Zen is wise to it.#CL2#
Sykk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk scores with a hook to the body.
Sykk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Sykk scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Zen is working for takedown but Sykk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sykk misses with a body punch.
Zen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Zen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike.
Zen can't get the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Zen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zen jumps guard but Sykk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zen looking for a takedown.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Sykk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zen fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sykk.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Zen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zen jumps guard but Sykk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Sykk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sykk is leaning against Zen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sykk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zen is looking for a takedown.
Zen jumps guard but Sykk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sykk prevents it.
Zen looking for a takedown. #T4#
Zen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sykk as the two fighters clinch.
Sykk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zen's elbow.
Sykk lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykk digs a right hand into Zen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zen's gas tank.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asmund Sykk dominated that round.
That's time! Zen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zen looks for a takedown but Sykk sprawls well.#TD#
Zen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sykk quickly recovers to half guard.
Sykk is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Zen is trying to work for a kimura but Sykk is defending well.
Zen wants to take a breather but Sykk is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Sykk manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Zen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Zen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zen jumps guard but Sykk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Sykk.
Sykk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sykk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sykk throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Zen tries to pull guard but Sykk holds him up against the cage and eventually Zen drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Zen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykk misses with a body punch.
Zen is looking for a takedown.
Zen jumps guard but Sykk stands there with Zen around his waist. Zen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Asmund Sykk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sykk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sykk lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Zen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
A nice left hand lands by Sykk.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Zen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Zen is trying to pull guard but Sykk has him pressed against the cage.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Zen blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Zen tries to pull guard but Sykk holds him up against the cage and eventually Zen drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zen tries to pull guard but Sykk holds him up against the cage and eventually Zen drops back down to his feet.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Zen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asmund Sykk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
Zen is looking to counter the offense by Sykk and move into the clinch.
Sykk lands a jab.
Sykk throws a hook but Zen blocks it.
Zen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sykk.
Zen wants to slow Sykk down by chopping away at his legs.
Zen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sykk counters with a stiff right hand.
Sykk looks to land a combination but Zen avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Zen.#KD2#
Sykk lands a big uppercut and Zen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zen looks OK. Sykk waves Zen back to his feet!#ROC2#
Zen is rocked!
Asmund Sykk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Zen is holding his hands too far apart here. Sykk throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Zen is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Asmund Sykk!
After winning the bout, Asmund Sykk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Ray Zen stepped up to the mic, saying '"A strong fighter is not one who always wins, but one who stands after defeat."'.

Event: DFC Sin City 16
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Sykk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sykk finds it's way round the side to connect with Burma's head.
Burma tries to move into range but Sykk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sykk.
Burma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sykk scores with a jab.
A jab from Sykk finds it's way through Burma's defenses.
Sykk clobbers Burma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Burma is rocked!
Sykk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DJs Locker in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Burma fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Sykk moves into the clinch.
Burma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Burma is trying to push Sykk away but Sykk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sykk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burma's efforts to push away.
Burma wants to get back to striking at distance but Sykk won't allow it. #T1##BC2#
Burma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sykk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burma.
Sykk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burma.
Burma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sykk pinned against the cage. Sykk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Burma tries to get set, Sykk tries to push him back and clinch up but Burma manages to avoid the attempt.
Asmund Sykk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burma shoots for a takedown but Sykk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Asmund Sykk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Burma.
Burma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sykk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donk. Sykk catches Burma right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Sykk has managed to clinch.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burma backwards. #T2#
Sykk creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Burma's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Burma drops to his knees and Sykk pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asmund Sykk!
Asmund Sykk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2016

#R1#
Sykk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aki.
Sykk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sykk.
Nice cross by Aki.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sykk.
Donk. Aki catches Sykk right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Sykk moves into the clinch.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sykk.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Aki.
Aki working hard to break the clinch.
Aki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aki misses with the head strike.
Aki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow. #T1#
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Aki working hard to break the clinch.
Aki blocking some punches.
Aki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Aki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aki blocks an uppercut.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Aki.
Aki works on Sykk's body with a couple of short punches.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Sykk lands a right hand.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aki working aggressively here.
Aki swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Aki.
Aki tries to break the clinch but Sykk is controlling the position.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aki blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aki throws a head punch that misses.
Aki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Aki is trying to push Sykk away but Sykk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aki wants to get back to striking at distance but Sykk won't allow it. #T3#
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Aki.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aki.
Aki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aki misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike.
Aki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aki misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Aki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aki can't break the clinch.
Sykk scores with a shot to the side of Aki's head.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Aki. #T4#
Aki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aki has Sykk pressed against the cage.
Aki tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Aki blocks an uppercut.
Aki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sykk has him pressed against the cage.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Aki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Sykk misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk keeps control of Aki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aki misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aki.
Aki misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asmund Sykk 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#
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aki throws out the jab.
Aki throws a jab when Sykk was well out of range.
Sykk misses with an uppercut.
Sykk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sykk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aki can do to turn this around?
Aki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sykks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Sykk misses its intended target.
Aki just misses with a punch to the body.
Aki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aki's head backwards.
A big left from Aki misses.
Sykk lands with a nice body punch.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Aki's head but Aki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Sykk.
Sykk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aki manages to avoid it.
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Aki slips the punch.
Sykk moves in looking to clinch but Aki pushes him off.
Sykk tries to clinch but Aki is having none of it.
Aki moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Aki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Aki misses its intended target.
Sykk swings for the body but Aki moves out of range.
Aki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sykk on the side of the head.
Aki moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Aki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch but Aki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aki looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Aki digs a good hook to Sykk's body.
Aki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch lands to the side of Sykk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sykk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aki.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Sykk.
Sykk with a nice cross.
Sykk wants to clinch up but Aki keeps it at a distance.
Aki throws out a counter right but Sykk avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Aki moves out of range as Sykk strikes.
Aki blocks a jab.
Aki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Aki.
Aki lands a lovely overhand right.
Aki lands an overhand right.
Sykk misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Aki finds it's target.
Green Aki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykk cracks Aki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.#T4#
Sykk catches Aki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sykk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sykk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aki.
Sykk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aki finds it's way round the side to connect with Sykk's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Aki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sykk jabs Aki right on the nose. Aki blinks but takes it well.
Aki missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sykk.
Sykk misses with an uppercut.
Aki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sykk circles away quickly and effectively.
Aki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Green Aki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the body from Sykk misses
enabling Aki to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sykk lands a glancing blow to the side of Aki's head.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Aki's shoulder, as Aki tries to avoid the shot.
Aki misses with a looping left.
Aki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykk throws out the jab.
Aki lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aki circles away quickly and effectively.
Aki misses with a double jab.
Aki loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.#T1#
Aki loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
Sykk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aki manages to circle out of the way.
Aki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sykk on the side of the head.
Aki misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Sykk counters by clinching up.
Aki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk pushes Aki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aki wants to stall.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike.
Sykk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Sykk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aki's efforts to push away.#T2#
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykks head.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Aki can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Aki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aki blocks an uppercut.
Aki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Sykk misses with some punches. #T3#
Aki swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Aki blocks an uppercut.
Aki is trying to break the clinch but Sykk is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sykk.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Sykk.
Aki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sykk.
Aki has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aki. #T4#
Aki tries to break free but Sykk pushes him back against the cage.
Aki has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Sykk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Aki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aki misses with a punch on the inside.
Aki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aki throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akis head.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Aki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Aki.
Aki wants to break free but Sykk has control.
Aki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aki tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Aki back against the cage.
Sykk lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asmund Sykk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sykk 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asmund Sykk!
After winning the bout, Asmund Sykk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: QFC Tournament 640 Round 3
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Sykk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sykk takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Battle.
Sykk tries to clinch up but Battle circles away and keeps his distance.
Battle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sykk.
A slow jab from Battle misses its intended target.
Sykk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sykk walks into a stiff left hand from Battle.
Sykk takes one on the button.
Sykk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Battle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Battle misses with an uppercut. Sykk saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Battle. Those never looked like landing.
Battle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #KD#
Battle feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sykk sprawling to the canvas! Sykk rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Battle finish him?! #ROC#
Sykk is rocked!
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!
Battle misses with a looping left.
Battle throws a shot from downtown. Sykk moves away and avoids it.
Battle misses with an uppercut. Sykk saw that one coming.
Battle misses the jab.
Sykk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battle.
Battle throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Sykk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Battle misses with some punches. #T1#
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Battle.
Battle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Sykk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Battle backwards.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Battle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sykk lands a nice shot to the body.
Sykk misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battle can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
A body shot lands from Battle.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battle.
Battle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Battle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Battle works on Sykk's body with a couple of short punches.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Battle digs a right hand underneath Sykk's ribcage. Sykk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sykk lands a nice uppercut.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Battle is working Sykk over against the cage.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battle digs a right hand underneath Sykk's ribcage. Sykk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sykk looks winded!
Battle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battle works on Sykk's body with a couple of short punches.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
A right hook to the body lands for Battle.
Battle gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Battle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sykk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Battle. #CL2#
Sykk darts in and clinches Battle up against the cage.
Battle lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
Battle lands an uppercut.
Battle scores with a shot to the side of Sykk's head.
Dre Battle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Battle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle presses Sykk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battle misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sykk is breathing heavily.#T1#
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Battle.
A nice left hand lands by Battle.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Battle tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Battle back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Battle.
Battle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Battle.
Battle can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Battle lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Battle.
A hook to the body from Battle.
Battle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykks head.
Battle digs a right hand into Sykk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sykk's gas tank. #T2#
Battle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Battle struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Battle digs a right hand underneath Sykk's ribcage. Sykk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle cracks Sykk with a nice body shot.
Battle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykk can do to turn this around?
Battle lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Nice body punch from Battle.
Battle working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Battle.
Battle lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Battle scores with a shot to the side of Sykk's head.
Battle working aggressively here.
Battle gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battle lands on the inside with an uppercut. #KD#
Battle drops Sykk onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sykk is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sykk is still on wobbly legs! Can Battle finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Battle.
Battle lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Battle creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sykk with a big uppercut! Sykk tries to clinch up but Battle pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sykk to the mat! Sykk covers up and Battle unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dre Battle!
In his post fight interview, Dre Battle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: QFC Tournament 640 Round 2
Date: Jun 28, 2016

#R1##CL#
Sykk drives through and clinches with Randleman against the cage.
Randleman wants a takedown.
Randleman wants a takedown but no success here.
Sykk gets underhooks to prevent Randleman's takedown attempt.
Asmund Sykk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Randleman.
Randleman looking for a takedown.
Sykk lands with a short shot to the head.
Sykk lands an uppercut.
Randleman is working for takedown but Sykk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Randleman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sykk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sykk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Randleman or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk lands with a left to the head.
Randleman has Sykk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sykk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sykk prevents the takedown attempt.
Sykk scores with a shot to the side of Randleman's head. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Sykk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Randleman tries to score a body lock takedown but Sykk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Randleman tries to score a body lock takedown but Sykk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Randleman goes for a takedown attempt but Sykk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Sykk moves into range and clinches up with Randleman.
Randleman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sykk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Randleman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sykk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Randleman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sykk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sykk lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sykk.
Randleman wants to take the fight to the mat but Sykk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Randleman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Sykk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sykk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Randleman backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Randleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Randleman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sykk fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Sykk forces Randleman back against the cage and clinches.
Sykk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Randleman.
Randleman tries for a takedown but Sykk manages to get underhooks. #T3#
Randleman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sykk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Randleman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sykk prevents it.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Randleman backwards.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Randleman has eaten all the pies!
Randleman wants to take the fight to the mat but Sykk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sykk digs a right hand into Randleman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Randleman's gas tank.
Randleman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sykk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Randleman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sykk lands a left hand. #T4#
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sykk.
Sykk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sykk gets underhooks to prevent Randleman's takedown attempt. #KD#
Sykk drops Randleman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Randleman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Randleman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randleman has Sykk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sykk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Randleman is still on wobbly legs! Can Sykk finish him?
Randleman is trying to drag Sykk to the mat but Sykk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Randleman seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Sykk drops Randleman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Randleman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asmund Sykk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Sykk. No joy for Randleman on that attempt.
Randleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Sykk tries to sprawl out of it but Randleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sykk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Sykk moves into the clinch.
Asmund Sykk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sykk cracks Randleman with a nice body shot.
Sykk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sykk stops a takedown attempt from Randleman.
Asmund Sykk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Randleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sykk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sykk lands an uppercut.
Sykk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Randleman is trying to drag Sykk to the mat but Sykk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Sykk lands with a right to the head.
Sykk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Sykk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Randleman.
Sykk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sykk creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Randleman out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Asmund Sykk!
After winning the bout, Asmund Sykk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: QFC Tournament 640 Round 1
Date: Jun 27, 2016

#R1#
Nice shot by Mace.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Sykk.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Mace has been cut.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Mace.
Mace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mace blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Mace blocking some punches.
Sykk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Mace.
Mace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Mace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Sykk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maces head.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Mace.
Sykk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Mace lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykk backwards. #T2#
Sykk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mace backwards.
Mace takes a shot to the head.
Mace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mace.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
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!
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk struggles to land a body shot inside as Mace controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Mace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mace.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Sykk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mace tries to circle away but Sykk has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Sykk lands a left hand.
Sykk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Mace is rocked!
Sykk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mace's elbow.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Mace has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Mace looking to stall.
Sykk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Mace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sykk dips a shoulder and cracks Mace with a mighty uppercut! Mace falls back against the cage and Sykk unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mace is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sykk screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asmund Sykk!
A very excited looking Asmund Sykk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Mike Mace spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm hungry, where is the food?'.

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