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Event:
TGC 40: Cobb vs Bell
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Syndal slips a jab and a cross from Salvatore.
It seemed like Syndal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Syndal stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvatore. Salvatore gets slowly back to his feet.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Salvatore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Salvatore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Syndal, who protects the arm well.
Syndal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Salvatore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Syndal sees it coming and defends easily.
Syndal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Syndal has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Salvatore takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Syndal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salvatore is trying to control the action in half guard but Syndal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salvatore uses his free foot to push down on Syndal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Syndal.
Salvatore trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Salvatore is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Salvatore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Enzo Salvatore!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Enzo Salvatore made sure he mentioned Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
TGC 36 Kleinschmidt v Barnes 2
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Fort goes for a double leg but Syndal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Syndal continues to drive forward.
Syndal throws a counter combo.
Fort shoots in for a takedown but Syndal shows good takedown defense.
Fort shoots in for a double leg but Syndal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Syndal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Fort. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Fort clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Syndal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Syndal is struggling to control the position.
Syndal is working Fort over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Syndal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal scores with a shot to the side of Fort's head.
A right hand to the body from Syndal.
Fort is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Syndal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fort is breathing heavily.
Syndal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Syndal lands an uppercut.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Syndal on the inside.
A short uppercut from Syndal.
Syndal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Syndal lands an uppercut.
Syndal lands a shoulder strike.
Fort letting Syndal take a breather here.
Syndal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Syndal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Syndal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Fort is rocked!
Fort is trying to push Syndal away but Syndal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stalling in the clinch from Syndal.
Syndal pushes Fort back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fort backwards. #T2#
Fort misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Syndal lands a body punch.
Syndal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Fort is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Syndal has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fort seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Syndal can turn it around.
Syndal has a couple of punches blocked by Fort.
Fort blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fort seems to have got his legs back now.
Syndal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fort.
Syndal gets through Fort's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fort is trying to force a seperation but Syndal has the dominant position.
Syndal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Syndal lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fort to his knees! Syndal keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcom Syndal!
Malcom Syndal managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Real Men Supplements, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
TGC 31: Bush vs Fodetudo
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Mccullough shoots for a double leg takedown but Syndal sprawls well. He's pushed Mccullough's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Syndal moves into the clinch.
Syndal lands with a short shot to the head.
Syndal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mccullough takes a shot to the head.
Mccullough misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mccullough has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Syndal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Syndal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Syndal on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Syndal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mccullough takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mccullough backwards.
Syndal prevents Mccullough from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Syndal on the inside.
Syndal lands an uppercut.
Syndal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcculloughs head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Syndal. #ROC2#
Mccullough is rocked!
Syndal lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mccullough to his knees! Syndal keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcom Syndal!
Malcom Syndal made sure to mention his sponsor, Real Men Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TGC 27: Bush vs Hanley
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Syndal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Syndal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira dives in and grabs Syndal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Syndal pushes down on Pereira's head and hops out.#CL#
Pereira tries to keep at a distance but Syndal has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Syndal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Syndal seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Syndal throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
As Syndal backs off Pereira throws a huge counter combo but Syndal manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Syndal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pereira, pushing him back against the cage.
Syndal taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Syndal lands with a short shot to the head.
Pereira is trying to pull guard but Syndal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Syndal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Syndal forces Pereira back against the cage and clinches.
Syndal lands with a light punch inside.
Syndal lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Syndal breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Syndal pushes Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
Syndal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pereira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Syndal walks away with a smile on his face. Pereira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Malcom Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Pereira.
Syndal misses with a hook to the body
and Pereira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Syndal drives through and clinches with Pereira against the cage.
Syndal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Syndal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Still in the clinch, Syndal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Pereira fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Syndal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Syndal has Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
Syndal swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Pereira gets control of Syndal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pereira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Pereira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Pereira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Syndal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Syndal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4##SUB2#
Syndal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pereira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Syndal has managed to get both his arms back between Pereira's legs - danger averted.
Syndal is stalling in the full guard.
Pereira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pereira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pereira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pereira controls Syndal momentarily but Syndal frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Syndal 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#
Syndal leaves Pereira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Syndal throws a big counter combination but Pereira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Syndal has Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
Syndal scores with a shot to the side of Pereira's head. #BC#
Syndal breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Pereira gets tackled into the cage by Syndal. Syndal maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Syndal to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Syndal.
#CL#
Syndal forces Pereira back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Pereira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Syndal to keep the fight standing.
Malcom Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Pereira.
Syndal lands a left hand.
Syndal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Syndal forces Pereira back against the cage and clinches.
Syndal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pereiras head.
Syndal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Syndal working aggressively here.
Pereira is trying to pull guard but Syndal has him pressed against the cage.
Pereira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Syndal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Pereira shoots and misses
and Syndal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Syndal tries to clinch but Pereira moves out of range. #CL#
Syndal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Syndal pushes Pereira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Syndal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syndal moves in looking to clinch but Pereira pushes him off.
Pereira unleashes a big counter combination but Syndal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Syndal has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Syndal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Syndal wants to clinch up but Pereira keeps it at a distance.
Pereira is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Syndal moves into the clinch.
Syndal gets through Pereira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Syndal lands a left hand.
Syndal cracks Pereira with a nice body shot.#BC#
Syndal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Syndal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pereira has time to react.
Pereira takes one to the chin there.
Pereira swats away the attempt to clinch by Syndal.
Syndal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syndal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pereira on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Nice cross by Syndal.
Pereira swats away the attempt to clinch by Syndal.
Syndal misses with a few strikes there.
Pereira misses with the combination.
Syndal lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal lunges at Pereira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pereira's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Syndal dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Syndal.
Pereira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Syndal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Syndal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pereira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira is looking for the big counter here.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown but Syndal shows good takedown defense.
Pereira keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Syndal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Syndal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Syndal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Syndal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Pereira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Syndal.
Sloppy strikes from Pereira. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Syndal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Syndal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Syndal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Syndal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Syndal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Pereira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Syndal uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Pereira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Syndal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?
Pereira controlling the position.#T2#
Syndal 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. #SUB2#
Pereira looking for a guillotine here but Syndal defends easily.
Our spies down at at Jitz MMA inform us that Pereira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pereira pulls Syndal in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Pereira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal stays in close to Pereira's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Pereira is looking for a triangle but Syndal pushes his legs off easily.
Syndal 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.
Malcom Syndal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pereira working a defensive guard here.
Syndal 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. #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.#SUB2#
Pereira is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Syndal has his hands clasped together but Pereira extends and breaks Syndal's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pereira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Pereira!
An out of breath Mario Pereira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TGC 24: Fidnhasieunch vs Bush
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Syndal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tuttle, pushing him back against the cage.
Tuttle slows down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Tuttle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Syndal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuttle.
An attempted straight right counter from Syndal misses the target.
Syndal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tuttle doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Syndal clinches up against the cage.
Syndal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Syndal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal lands a right hand. #BC2#
Tuttle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Syndal scores with a hook.
Tuttle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Malcom Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuttle avoids the body shot from Syndal.
#T1#
Syndal tries to clinch up but Tuttle circles away and keeps his distance.
Tuttle looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Syndal moves into the clinch successfully.
Tuttle tries to pull guard but Syndal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Tuttle manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Syndal closes the distance and pushes Tuttle back into the cage.#BC2#
Tuttle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Syndal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice jab there from Syndal. #CL#
Syndal gets a clinch.
A short right from Syndal on the inside.
Tuttle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Syndal to keep the fight standing.
Syndal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tuttle backwards. #BC#
Syndal manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuttle misses with a looping left.
Syndal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Syndal tries to clinch but Tuttle is having none of it.
It seemed like Tuttle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Syndal with a hook.
Syndal swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Tuttle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Syndal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Syndal.
Tuttle misses with a right hand
enabling Syndal to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Syndal.#CL#
Syndal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tuttle, pushing him back against the cage.
Syndal taking a breather.#T3#
Tuttle is pushing Syndal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Syndal - that landed with a thud.
Syndal prevents Tuttle from breaking the clinch.
Syndal stalling.
#BC#
Syndal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Tuttle walks into a left hand. #CL#
Tuttle tries to keep at a distance but Syndal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Syndal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tuttle is trying to force a seperation but Syndal has the dominant position.
Tuttle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Malcom Syndal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Tuttle.#TD2#
Tuttle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Syndal uses from the top position. #T4##SUB2#
Tuttle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Syndal defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tuttle is looking for a triangle but Syndal pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Tuttle pushes a forearm under Syndal's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Syndal is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Tuttle!
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Event:
TGC 20: Bush vs Payakarakatong
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Scolari. Syndal does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Syndal clinches up with Scolari and pushes him back against the cage.
Scolari wants to take the fight to the mat but Syndal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Syndal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Syndal closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Syndal to work.
Syndal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scolari.
Syndal gets through Scolari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal gets underhooks to prevent Scolari's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Scolari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scolari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Syndal is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Syndal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Syndal moves into the clinch successfully.
Syndal lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malcom Syndal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Scolari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scolari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scolari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Syndal as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Syndal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Syndal stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Syndal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch.
Syndal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Syndal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scolari drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Syndal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Scolari takes a shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Scolari has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this 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!#BC2#
Syndal breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Syndal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scolari, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Syndal.
Syndal just leaning against Scolari, taking a breather.
Syndal stalling against the cage.
Syndal stalling against the cage.
Syndal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Syndal manages to break the clinch.
Syndal has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Syndal cracks Scolari with an open hand slap.
Syndal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scolari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Syndal as he jumps to the side.
Scolari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.#CL2#
Syndal moves into the clinch.
Syndal lands a left hand.
Syndal taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Syndal.
Syndal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Scolari up against the cage.
Syndal receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short right from Syndal. #T4#
Scolari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Syndal has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Syndal lands a jab.
Syndal stuffs the takedown attempt from Scolari. Scolari gets slowly back to his feet.
Scolari shoots and misses
enabling Syndal to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Syndal drops Scolari with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Scolari looks back up at him and smiles so Syndal waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Scolari is rocked!#CL2#
Scolari tries to keep at a distance but Syndal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Scolari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Syndal holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Syndal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scolari throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Syndal counters by moving into the clinch.
Syndal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Syndal lands a nice uppercut.
Scolari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Syndal has him pressed against the cage.
Syndal leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Syndal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Syndal instigates a clinch.
Scolari seems to have got his legs back now.
Syndal lands with a right to the head.
Malcom Syndal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Syndal.
Syndal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Syndal works on Scolari's body with a couple of short punches.
Syndal scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Scolari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Syndal closes the distance and pushes Scolari back into the cage.#BC2#
Syndal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal lands with a nice combination. Scolari backs away looking to recover.
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!#CL2#
Syndal rushes Scolari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Syndal is struggling to control the position.
Scolari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Syndal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Syndal has Scolari pushed against the cage.
Syndal continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Stalling in the clinch from Syndal.
A short right from Syndal on the inside.
Syndal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scolari working hard to break the clinch.
Syndal stalling.
#BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Syndal forces Scolari back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Syndal breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Scolari shoots in for a takedown but Syndal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scolari.
Scolari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Scolari. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Syndal rushes Scolari and presses him up against the cage.
Syndal lands with a short shot to the head.
Syndal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Syndal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Syndal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scolari backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal lands a hook that snaps the head of Scolari backwards.
Syndal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Syndal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Syndal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Scolari up against the cage.
Syndal controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Scolari takes a shot to the head.
Syndal lands a nice uppercut.
Syndal's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Syndal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scolari looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Syndal finds it's way through Scolari's defenses. #T4##CL2#
Syndal moves into the clinch.
Syndal lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Syndal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Syndal gets a clinch. #BC2#
Syndal manages to break the clinch.
Scolari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Syndal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Syndal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Syndal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Syndal manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Syndal moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Syndal 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Syndal moves into the clinch successfully.
Syndal lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Syndal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scolari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Syndal.
Syndal lands a head shot.
Scolari jabs at Syndal's body.
Scolari misses with a series of wild punches.
Syndal throws a looping overhand right but Scolari ducks down to avoid it.
Scolari went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Syndal rushes Scolari and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scolari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Syndal moves into range and clinches up with Scolari.
Syndal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scolari backwards. #T1#
A short left from Syndal.
Syndal lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Scolari to his knees! Syndal keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcom Syndal!
Malcom Syndal managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Real Men Supplements, into his post fight interview.
Lucio Scolari was interviewed post fight and said 'What can I say.. the better fighter came out on top tonight. Hats off to him, he worked his butt off getting here and it prevailed. '.
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Event:
TGC 17: Glatt vs Wangler
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Briscoe takes the fight into the clinch.
Briscoe is working for takedown but Syndal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Briscoe is stalling here.
Briscoe has Syndal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Syndal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Briscoe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Syndal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Briscoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Syndal as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Syndal.
Briscoe keeps control of Syndal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Syndal avoids the elbow strike from Briscoe, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Syndal. #BC#
Briscoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Syndal takes a swing at Briscoe's ribcage but misses.
Briscoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Syndal scores with a body shot.
Malcom Syndal 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.
Briscoe walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Charles Briscoe has been cut.
Briscoe walks into a straight right hand from Syndal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Briscoe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##KD2#
Syndal cracks Briscoe with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Briscoe looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Syndal finish him?
#ROC2#
Briscoe is rocked!
Briscoe finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Syndal's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Briscoe falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcom Syndal!
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Event:
TGC 13: Lang vs Brown
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Fidnhasieunch shoots in and drives through. Syndal sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Syndal.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fidnhasieunch.
Fidnhasieunch wants to control but Syndal is keeping him busy.
Fidnhasieunch throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fidnhasieunch moves into full mount!
Fidnhasieunch raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Syndal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fidnhasieunch raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Fidnhasieunch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T1#
Fidnhasieunch lands a couple of good shots and Syndal has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fidnhasieunch lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Fidnhasieunch 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.
Fidnhasieunch throwing damaging strikes from the back! Syndal could be in trouble here!
Fidnhasieunch tries to get the hooks in deep but Syndal pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fidnhasieunch landing with strikes.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control momentarily.
Syndal grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Syndal is covering up but some of the strikes from Fidnhasieunch are getting through and doing damage.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control momentarily.
Fidnhasieunch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fidnhasieunch punishes Syndal with strikes from the back mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Fidnhasieunch has got one arm under Syndal's chin. This could be trouble... Syndal trying to control the other hand but Fidnhasieunch gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Syndal has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). William Fidnhasieunch!
William Fidnhasieunch retains his featherweight title!
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Event:
TGC 10: Triple Threat
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Syndal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like dj Johnson has been cut.#CL2#
Syndal drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Syndal after a bit of a struggle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Syndal has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Syndal tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Syndal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson has Syndal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Syndal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Syndal avoiding damage.
Syndal slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Syndal.
Syndal is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Syndal manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Syndal.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Syndal has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Syndal.
Syndal leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dj Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Syndal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Syndal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Syndal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Syndal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malcom Syndal.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syndal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Syndal moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Syndal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Syndal fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Syndal pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Syndal stalling in the clinch.
Come on Syndal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Syndal.#T4#
Syndal stalls.
Syndal slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malcom Syndal.
Syndal misses the shot to the body.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Syndal forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Syndal misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Syndal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Syndal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on dj Johnson's cut.
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#
Syndal misses with a hook.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Syndal instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Syndal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Syndal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Syndal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Johnson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Syndal wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SU#
Johnson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Malcom Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.
Syndal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Syndal closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.#BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Syndal has managed to clinch.
Syndal has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Syndal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Syndal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson keeps control of Syndal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Syndal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Syndal working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Syndal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Syndal stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Syndal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Syndal continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Syndal closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Syndal has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Syndal defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syndal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Syndal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Syndal defends it easily.
#SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Syndal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Syndal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on dj Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malcom Syndal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Syndal tries to clinch up.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Syndal rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal stalling in the clinch.
Syndal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Syndal receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Syndal leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Syndal.
Syndal misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malcom Syndal.
No joy there for Syndal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Syndal tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Syndal rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Syndal is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Syndal stalling.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Johnson letting Syndal take a breather here.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Syndal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Syndal is looking to improve his position.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Syndal keeps working.
Johnson is taking a breather. Syndal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Syndal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Malcom Syndal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Syndal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Johnson advances to mount.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Syndal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Syndal is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
dj Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Syndal 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcom Syndal!
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Event:
TGC 7: Nobrainer vs Beaver
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Tessier slips under a jab from Syndal.
Syndal throws a body punch but Tessier moves out of range.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tessier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tessier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Syndal takes a kick to the side of the head.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Syndal misses with a looping right.
We've been hearing reports that Tessier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Syndal falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Tessier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Syndal won't be happy with that.
Syndal is trying to escape the position but Tessier is controlling the position. #SUB#
Tessier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Syndal has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syndal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tessier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Tessier wants to control but Syndal is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Tessier.
Syndal tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tessier easily slips into full mount! #SUB#
Tessier is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Syndal has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Tessier has hold of Syndal's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Syndal manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Syndal tries to reverse the position but Tessier maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Syndal tries to hold on but Tessier postures up.
Tessier sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tessier punching from mount but Syndal doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Syndal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tessier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tessier tries to control but Syndal wriggling away.
Tessier 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.#SUB#
Tessier is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Syndal to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Syndal shrugs it off.
Tessier controlling from the full mount.
Tessier prevents Syndal from getting the reversal.#T3#
Tessier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tessier throws some wild stikes that Syndal manages to avoid easily.
Syndal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Syndal tries to hold on but Tessier postures up.
Tessier trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Tessier there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB#
Tessier looking to secure an arm triangle but Syndal defends it well. #T4##SUB#
Tessier working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Syndal can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Tessier has control of Syndal's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Syndal regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tessier throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tessier throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tessier unloads with some shots from mount but Syndal bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB#
Tessier is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Syndal is surviving well by controlling Tessier's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tessier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Tessier looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tessier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tessier.
Syndal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Syndal lands with a good body shot.
Tessier fakes the leg kick and cracks Syndal in the body.
Syndal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nick Tessier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tessier has a takedown stuffed.
We've been informed that Syndal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessier tries a head kick but it misses.
Tessier throws a chopping leg kick but Syndal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tessier fakes the leg kick and cracks Syndal in the body.
Tessier lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tessier can pounce on him.
#T1##KD2#
Syndal lands a left and a right that send Tessier crashing to the mat, dazed. Syndal thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Tessier is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Syndal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tessier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Tessier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tessier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Syndal misses with a body punch
and Tessier counters with a thumping low kick.
Syndal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tessier counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tessier is looking to score with low kicks.
Syndal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tessier seems to have got his legs back now.
Tessier moves away from the strike by Syndal.
Tessier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Syndal fails to land with a series of punches.
Syndal scores with a three punch combo!
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Tessier is just out of range.
Tessier thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Syndal if he has to take too many more of those.
Tessier slips a jab and a cross from Syndal.
Syndal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tessier counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
Tessier throws a head kick but Syndal moves out of range.
Syndal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Syndal throws a nice looking combination but Tessier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Syndal checks a leg kick.
That kick from Tessier tenderised Syndal's leg. Syndal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Syndal throws a body punch but Tessier moves out of range.
Tessier throws a front kick that sends Syndal stumbling back into the cage.
Syndal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tessier momentarily.
Syndal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tessier circles away quickly and effectively.
Tessier throws a counter high kick but Syndal was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tessier goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Syndal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Syndal misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Some wild striking there from Syndal.
Syndal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tessier rather than just go for the knockout.
Syndal misses the shot to the body.
Nick Tessier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Tessier lands but Syndal takes it in his stride.
A jab from Syndal finds it's way through Tessier's defenses.
Tessier wants to clinch up but Syndal keeps it at a distance.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Tessier is just out of range.
Tessier ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Tessier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Syndal circles away.
Malcom Syndal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Syndal misses with the combination.
#T4#
Tessier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Syndal misses with a two punch combination.
Tessier lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Syndal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Syndal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Tessier counters with a quick kick to the body but Syndal blocks it.
Syndal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syndal misses with a series of wild punches.
Tessier lands a nice looking kick to the body. Syndal takes a step back to recover.
Syndal misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Syndal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tessier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Syndal counters with a series of strikes. Tessier will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tessier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Syndal tries to avoid it but Tessier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Syndal to the ground. Syndal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Syndal thuds a left hand into Tessier's body.
Tessier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Syndal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Syndal closes the distance and pushes Tessier back into the cage.
Syndal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tessier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tessier has had enough of the clinch but Syndal keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal leaning against his opponent.
Tessier can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Syndal.#T1#
Tessier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tessier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Syndal keeps control of Tessier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Syndal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tessier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tessier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syndal was well out of range. Poor timing from Tessier.
Syndal misses with a combination
and Tessier counters with a three punch combo that has Syndal backing up. Syndal nods at Tessier to acknowledge the strikes.
Tessier misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Syndal.
Syndal cracks a nice hook into Tessier's ribs.#T2#
Tessier lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Syndal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Syndal swings for the body but Tessier moves out of range.
Syndal blocks a head kick by Tessier.
Syndal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Syndal throws a right hand that Tessier ducks under and follows up with a left that Tessier also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tessier counters with a right hand to the body.
Syndal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Tessier throws a head kick that half lands.
Syndal throws a body punch but Tessier moves out of range.
No joy there for Syndal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Syndal throws a body punch but Tessier moves out of range.
Tessier feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Syndal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Syndal misses with the combination.
Tessier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Syndal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Tessier thuds his shin into the meat of Syndal's side.
Malcom Syndal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tessier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Syndal.
Tessier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Syndal connects with a body shot that sends Tessier's belly button to the back.
Tessier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndal.
Syndal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tessier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tessier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tessier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Tessier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tessier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tessier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Syndal has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tessier.
Syndal checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcom Syndal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Syndal 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcom Syndal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Carrillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Syndal clinches.
Syndal slowing the pace effectively.
Carrillo tries to pull guard but Syndal won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Syndal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Syndal is trying to force a seperation but Carrillo has the dominant position.
Carrillo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Syndal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Syndal moves into the clinch successfully.
Carrillo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weldon Carrillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrillo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carrillo tries to pull guard but Syndal holds him up against the cage and eventually Carrillo drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Carrillo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Syndal prevents it.
Syndal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Carrillo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Syndal gets underhooks to prevent Carrillo's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Carrillo drags the fight down to the ground.
Syndal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Syndal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Carrillo is looking to stand up but Syndal isn't so interested in that idea.
Carrillo has his hands on Syndal's head, controlling the position.
Syndal 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Syndal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Syndal closes the distance and pushes Carrillo back into the cage.#TD#
Carrillo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Syndal regains guard immediately.
Carrillo is looking to stand up but Syndal won't let him. #T4#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Syndal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Syndal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Syndal tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrillo is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Syndal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Syndal throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Syndal has Carrillo up against the cage in a clinch.
Carrillo tries to pull guard but Syndal won't allow it.
Carrillo jumps guard but Syndal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Carrillo is trying to pull guard but Syndal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weldon Carrillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrillo is trying to pull guard but Syndal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Syndal breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carrillo.
As Syndal looks to move away, Carrillo throws a big counter combo but Syndal just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Syndal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carrillo is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Carrillo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Syndal.
Carrillo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Syndal walks away with a smile on his face. Carrillo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Syndal clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Carrillo is trying to trip Syndal. He has hold of a leg but Syndal is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Carrillo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Syndal looking for a guillotine here but Carrillo defends easily.
Syndal managing to control the position. #T2#
Carrillo preventing the sweep.
Syndal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carrillo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Syndal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Syndal is striking but Carrillo is not phased and passes to half guard.
Syndal is not content to let Carrillo control the position.#T3#
It looks like Carrillo is going to stand back up.
#SU#
Carrillo decides to stand up. #CL2#
Syndal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carrillo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Syndal to keep the fight standing.
Syndal stalling the fight.
Syndal is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Syndal's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Syndal gets underhooks to prevent Carrillo's takedown attempt.
Carrillo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Syndal to keep the fight standing.
Syndal can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Syndal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Syndal gets a clinch.
Carrillo fails to pull guard.
Syndal lands a hook that snaps the head of Carrillo backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carrillo prevents Syndal from breaking the clinch.
Carrillo jumps guard but Syndal stands there with Carrillo around his waist. Carrillo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Syndal is looking to break free of the clinch but Carrillo has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Syndal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Syndal leaves Carrillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Syndal looks to land a combination. Carrillo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Syndal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carrillo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Carrillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syndal just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCarrillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Syndal forces Carrillo back against the cage and clinches.
Syndal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Carrillo pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Syndal is looking to pass into half guard but Carrillo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Carrillo is in guard.#REVR##SU#
Carrillo gets to his feet. Syndal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Carrillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syndal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Carrillo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Syndal's guard.#ES2#
Syndal pushes Carrillo off and gets back to his feet.
Syndal throws a series of punches but Carrillo avoids them all with ease.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal misses with a double jab.
Carrillo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Syndal sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Syndal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carrillo tries to pull guard but Syndal holds him up against the cage and eventually Carrillo drops back down to his feet.
Carrillo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Syndal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weldon Carrillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Syndal has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Syndal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carrillo tries to pull guard but Syndal won't allow it.
Syndal prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Syndal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Carrillo tries to pull guard but Syndal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carrillo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Syndal leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Carrillo manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Syndal rushes Carrillo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Syndal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carrillo up against the cage.#BC2#
Syndal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malcom Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Carrillo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carrillo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Syndal sprawls well. Syndal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carrillo gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Syndal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcom Syndal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Syndal 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcom Syndal!
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